Full description
Explore the spectacular Casa Mila with a fast-track guided tour to discover the secrets behind the final residential masterpiece designed by the renowned architect Antoni Gaudi.
Discover the iconic Casa Mila, popularly known as La Pedrera, an architectural masterpiece declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site that stands as a pinnacle of Catalan modernism. Guided by a local expert, your journey begins with the contemplation of its breathtaking undulating stone facade, where organic shapes and wrought-iron balconies evoke an underwater world. This experience offers a captivating journey back in time to experience bourgeois life over a century ago.
During the tour, you will walk through a beautifully preserved residential apartment, fully furnished with period pieces to illustrate how a wealthy family lived in the early twentieth century. Gaudi's attention to detail shines through every element, down to the custom-designed doorknobs. The route also explores the two interior courtyards, the Flower Courtyard and the Butterfly Courtyard, both adorned with vibrant mural paintings that celebrate the natural world.
Afterward, you will ascend to the stunning attic, famously called the Whale Attic because its structural catenary arches resemble the ribcage of a massive creature. The tour concludes on the spectacular Warriors' Rooftop, which provides panoramic three-hundred-and-sixty-degree views of Barcelona alongside sculptural chimneys shaped like mystical guardians.
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Additional information
● Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of the tour
● The guide has one ticket for the entire group, which must enter together. Arriving late at the meeting point will result in losing the tour, as those same tickets cannot be used again once they are validated at the entrances
● Julià Travel reserves the right to modify or cancel the tour itinerary due to events held in the city or reasons of force majeure; in such cases, an alternative time or date or a full refund will be offered
● Please note that there are different monolingual and bilingual language options (Spanish and English). Please select the one that suits you best
● This tour operates with a minimum of 8 passengers; if this minimum is not reached, you will be offered an alternative time or date or a full refund
● The tour ends at La Pedrera – Passeig de Gràcia, 92 (08008 – Barcelona)
Inclusions
✔ Local guide
✔ Fast-track entrance and guided tour of La Pedrera (or Casa Milà)
✔ Radio guide system
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
✖ Transport to the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, meals and beverages except if expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other service not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the service. Cancellations made with less notice or no-shows will not be refunded
Meeting point
The guide will be waiting with a Julià Travel sign or umbrella at Passeig de Gràcia 92 in front of the UNOde50 store