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Uncover Gaudí's brilliance at Casa Vicens, his first UNESCO masterpiece. Explore with our tickets and combo deals for iconic Gaudí landmarks like Casa Mila La Pedrera and Casa Batlló.
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Slide 1 of 7, Casa Vicens facade with colorful tiles and intricate latticework in Barcelona.
Casa Vicens facade with colorful tiles and intricate latticework in Barcelona.

Casa Vicens Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets with Audio Guide

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Audio guide

  • Trade the entrance queue for more Gaudí time with skip-the-line access to Casa Vicens, one of Barcelona's most distinctive architectural gems.

  • Wander through the house and exhibitions without a fixed tour, stopping wherever something catches your eye and staying as long as you like.

  • Decode the details with a mobile audio guide available in 16 languages, from the history of the house to the ideas behind its design.

  • Add a mango or pistachio ice cream with the applicable ticket option for a sweet finish to your visit or a small group guided tour with an English-speaking guide.

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  • Trade the entrance queue for more Gaudí time with skip-the-line access to Casa Vicens, one of Barcelona's most distinctive architectural gems.

  • Wander through the house and exhibitions without a fixed tour, stopping wherever something catches your eye and staying as long as you like.

  • Decode the details with a mobile audio guide available in 16 languages, from the history of the house to the ideas behind its design.

  • Add a mango or pistachio ice cream with the applicable ticket option for a sweet finish to your visit or a small group guided tour with an English-speaking guide.

from
€22
Slide 1 of 10, Casa Vicens and Casa Batlló facades in Barcelona, showcasing unique architectural designs.
Casa Vicens and Casa Batlló facades in Barcelona, showcasing unique architectural designs.

Combo (Save 5%): Casa Vicens + Casa Batlló Tickets

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Audio guide

  • Follow Gaudí's evolution across two iconic Barcelona houses, with Casa Vicens and Casa Batlló just 1.9 km apart.

  • Begin at Casa Vicens with skip-the-line entry, exhibitions, and a mobile audio guide that speaks your language—16 of them, in fact.

  • Continue to Casa Batlló for its fantastical interiors, Gaudí Cube and audio guide, with timed entry keeping your visit organised.

  • Upgrade your Casa Batlló experience for access to the Dragon Roof, private residence, augmented reality tablet, Gaudí Dome and more.

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  • Follow Gaudí's evolution across two iconic Barcelona houses, with Casa Vicens and Casa Batlló just 1.9 km apart.

  • Begin at Casa Vicens with skip-the-line entry, exhibitions, and a mobile audio guide that speaks your language—16 of them, in fact.

  • Continue to Casa Batlló for its fantastical interiors, Gaudí Cube and audio guide, with timed entry keeping your visit organised.

  • Upgrade your Casa Batlló experience for access to the Dragon Roof, private residence, augmented reality tablet, Gaudí Dome and more.

from Original price€51
€48.45

5% off

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Barcelona cityscape with Sagrada Familia from Montjuic, Catalonia, Spain.

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  • Cross off your top 2/3/4/5/6/7 Barcelona attractions from multiple options, including Sagrada Familia, Park Güell & more, while saving up to 40%!

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  • This card stays valid for 30 days from the selected date, so you can tick off every chosen attraction while sightseeing at your own breezy pace.

  • One easy payment unlocks your ride and bigger savings, with no waiting in ticket queues.

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  • Cross off your top 2/3/4/5/6/7 Barcelona attractions from multiple options, including Sagrada Familia, Park Güell & more, while saving up to 40%!

  • Choose from other gems too, like Hop-on Hop-off tour, city walking tours, cruises, and public transport with Hola Barcelona Travel Card.

  • This card stays valid for 30 days from the selected date, so you can tick off every chosen attraction while sightseeing at your own breezy pace.

  • One easy payment unlocks your ride and bigger savings, with no waiting in ticket queues.

from Original price€98
€59

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Tour group inside Casa Vicens, Barcelona, with guide explaining wall art.

Casa Vicens Small-Group Guided Tour

1 hr

  • Discover Casa Vicens, Gaudí's first independent design, and hear the story of the commission that launched his architectural career.

  • See the colourful Valencian tiles, brickwork, wrought iron, and decorative details that make this early Gaudí creation so distinctive.

  • Find out why Casa Vicens forms part of the UNESCO-listed Works of Antoni Gaudí, with context from an expert guide.

  • Explore with a maximum of 12 guests, keeping the conversation close and the experience far from a follow-the-crowd tour.

  • Choose an English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Chinese guided visit, depending on your selected option.

More details

  • Discover Casa Vicens, Gaudí's first independent design, and hear the story of the commission that launched his architectural career.

  • See the colourful Valencian tiles, brickwork, wrought iron, and decorative details that make this early Gaudí creation so distinctive.

  • Find out why Casa Vicens forms part of the UNESCO-listed Works of Antoni Gaudí, with context from an expert guide.

  • Explore with a maximum of 12 guests, keeping the conversation close and the experience far from a follow-the-crowd tour.

  • Choose an English, Spanish, French, Italian, or Chinese guided visit, depending on your selected option.

from
€24
Slide 1 of 8, Casa Vicens and Casa Milà facades in Barcelona, showcasing unique architectural styles.
Casa Vicens and Casa Milà facades in Barcelona, showcasing unique architectural styles.

Combo (Save 10%): Casa Vicens + La Pedrera-Casa Milà Tickets

Explore at your pace
Audio guide

  • Make your Gaudí itinerary a two-for-one affair with Casa Vicens and La Pedrera-Casa Milà, complete with skip-the-line access and guides.

  • Get more from Casa Vicens with its exhibitions and 16-language mobile audio guide, plus skip-the-line entry and a discount at the gift shop.

  • Take in La Pedrera-Casa Milà without the queue and use its 11-language video guide to uncover the ideas behind Gaudí’s final civil work.

More details

  • Make your Gaudí itinerary a two-for-one affair with Casa Vicens and La Pedrera-Casa Milà, complete with skip-the-line access and guides.

  • Get more from Casa Vicens with its exhibitions and 16-language mobile audio guide, plus skip-the-line entry and a discount at the gift shop.

  • Take in La Pedrera-Casa Milà without the queue and use its 11-language video guide to uncover the ideas behind Gaudí’s final civil work.

from Original price€51
€45.70

10% off

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Barcelona tram at a station with passengers, promoting Hola Barcelona Travel Card Pass.

Hola Barcelona Travel Card: Unlimited Public Transportation

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  • The Hola Barcelona Travel Card gives you 48–120hrs of unlimited public transport rides, slashing costs vs single tickets; more savings, more exploring.

  • Ride metros, TMB buses, FGC/RENFE & Rodalies trains (Zone 1), trams & airport metro; every route is covered with no extra costs.

  • Skip overpriced taxis and rental car hassles! Barcelona’s efficient transit network takes you everywhere without draining your wallet.

  • Your pass stays valid for 180 days pre-activation, so no rush; plan your Barcelona adventure and hop on whenever wanderlust strikes.

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  • The Hola Barcelona Travel Card gives you 48–120hrs of unlimited public transport rides, slashing costs vs single tickets; more savings, more exploring.

  • Ride metros, TMB buses, FGC/RENFE & Rodalies trains (Zone 1), trams & airport metro; every route is covered with no extra costs.

  • Skip overpriced taxis and rental car hassles! Barcelona’s efficient transit network takes you everywhere without draining your wallet.

  • Your pass stays valid for 180 days pre-activation, so no rush; plan your Barcelona adventure and hop on whenever wanderlust strikes.

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Palau de la Música Catalana interior with stained glass ceiling, Barcelona.

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  • Upgrade to include free access to public transport, and experience Barcelona by bus, train, and metro at an additional cost.

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  • Enjoy 1-7 day entry to the 30+ top attractions all over Barcelona with this all-in-one city pass.

  • Get free admission to icons like Casa Batllò, Casa Milà, a Hop-on Hop-off bus tour, and more while saving up to 60%.

  • Watch your mobile open gates and discounts for you. Just download your digital pass and scan your phone for instant access.

  • Upgrade to include free access to public transport, and experience Barcelona by bus, train, and metro at an additional cost.

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Casa Vicens is popular, especially during peak season (spring and summer). Grab your tickets online to avoid queues and potential sell-outs.

Show up 10 minutes before your designated entry time. Tickets are valid only for the date and time booked, and re-entry is not allowed.

Casa Vicens is a feast for the eyes. Bring your camera to capture the details (but remember, flash photography is not allowed).

If you visit between March and May, you can enjoy a special treat - apple cinnamon rolls and rose tea - offered by the museum cafe!

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About Casa Vicens

Considered his first masterpiece, the Vicens House, was Antoni Gaudí's first significant contract in 1878. On this creative, contemporary, and avant-garde project, the architect employs many of the structural, ornamental, and symbolic components that eventually came to characterize his architectural language for the first time.

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Architecture Enthusiasts

Did you know?

Casa Vicens was built as a summer home, and Gaudí incorporated subtle symbols throughout the design reflecting this. Look for sunflowers and marigolds in the tilework, which were traditional summer flowers in Catalonia.

This house was Gaudí's first major project, and it hints at his future architectural style. See if you can spot the early influences of natural forms and geometric shapes that became his signature.

The colorful tiles and geometric patterns are inspired by Moorish architecture. Take a moment to appreciate the intricate tilework on the facade, particularly the green and white geometric design.

While Gaudí's design is a major draw, the house has a rich history beyond its famous architect. It's changed hands numerous times and even served as a factory at one point. Explore the museum on the second floor to discover this fascinating backstory.

Why visit Casa Vicens?

Birth of Gaudí's genius

Casa Vicens is not just Gaudí's first major project, it's the foundation for his entire architectural language. See the early hints of his signature curves, vibrant colors, and nature-inspired forms that would blossom in his later masterpieces like Sagrada Familia and Park Güell.

Spot Gaudí's early inspirations

Casa Vicens reflects Gaudí's fascination with Mudéjar architecture, a Spanish style with Islamic influences. Here, you'll see the geometric patterns, Moorish arches, and colorful ceramics that would become recurring themes in his work.

A step back in time

Casa Vicens offers a glimpse into Barcelona's bourgeois life in the late 19th century. Explore the permanent exhibition to understand the social and cultural context that shaped this architectural gem.

A Barcelona beyond Sagrada Familia

While Sagrada Familia is undoubtedly iconic, Casa Vicens offers a fresh perspective on Gaudí's genius. See the potential of a young architect who would redefine the city's skyline.

Plan your visit

Casa Vicens

Monday9:00am–8:00pmlast entry 6:45pm
Tuesday9:00am–8:00pmlast entry 6:45pm
Wednesday9:00am–8:00pmlast entry 6:45pm
Thursday9:00am–8:00pmlast entry 6:45pm
Friday9:00am–8:00pmlast entry 6:45pm
Saturday9:00am–8:00pmlast entry 6:45pm
Sunday9:00am–8:00pmlast entry 6:45pm

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What our guests say

De B

Belgium
Family
6 days ago

+3 more

Interesting visit with a very functional audio guide and very complete, informative models. Quick entry. Very pleasant place. Gaudí's atmosphere is very present in the building's design.

Combo: Casa Vicens + La Pedrera-Casa Milà Tickets

Hafize M

Couple
Aug 2026
It was the best experience🥰🥰 🥰🥰 It was so wonderful

Combo: Casa Vicens + La Pedrera-Casa Milà Tickets

Jayme S

Solo
2 weeks ago
Casa Batlló’s immersive audio experience is a full-body, full-senses marvel that transforms Gaudí’s masterpiece into a living, breathing world of color and imagination. The narration, spatial sound design, and atmospheric music wrap around you so completely that every curve, tile, and shimmer of light feels like it’s speaking directly to you. It’s not just an audio guide — it’s a cinematic journey through architecture, emotion, and history that leaves you floating between reality and dream. A must‑experience for anyone who wants to feel Gaudí rather than simply observe him.

Combo: Casa Vicens + Casa Batlló Tickets

Elisabeth G

Couple
3 weeks ago

+4 more

Casa Batlló was truly beautiful to look at, and the history was explained well through the audio guide. We were given enough time to take everything in at a relaxed pace. Park Güell was gorgeous along with its history, and Gaudí's visions were brought to light nicely through the audio guide.

Combo: Casa Vicens + Casa Batlló Tickets

Anna J

Netherlands
Couple
2 weeks ago
We had the 72-hour metro pass and found it ideal. We used it a lot, but also walked a great deal. Wait times for the metro aren't long, though it can get very crowded at times. The metro system is very clear; you can see exactly which metro line to take or where to transfer. We definitely recommend this card.

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Mara G

Netherlands
Couple
Sep 2026
The buses, trams, and metros are very crowded. But it's very convenient that you can take almost any form of public transport. So, a good experience.

Hola Barcelona Travel Card: Unlimited Public Transportation

Rachel C

Couple
Jun 2026

+3 more

Great guide, Marc, very knowledgeable and approachable. Group was 25 so a good size. The basillica is just extraordinary! Pictures dont do it justice, you have to see it. Absolutely incredible! I will ask though to please update the meeting point, the restaurant we were given to meet outside doesn't exist anymore, luckily a guide from the company was waiting for us.

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