Gaudi Crypt: Tickets and Tours

If you’ve ticked off the Sagrada Familia and the Park Güell, you’ll already be in awe of Spain’s most famous architect. For those that crave a little more of Antoni Gaudi, there are several other venues across the city to visit.

Getting your hands on some Gaudi Crypt tickets is highly recommended. Located in the 19th-century industrial village of Colònia Güell, the Gaudi Crypt is one of Barcelona’s hidden marvels.

Read our visitor's guide on the Gaudi Crypt, oneof the most unique attractions in Barcelona.

What are the Gaudi Crypt ticket prices?

The Gaudi Crypt entrance fee is split into several categories: adults, seniors, students and concessions. If you are traveling as a large family group, there are concessions available – please enquire about this at the ticket office.

Note that children must always be accompanied by an adult.

Gaudi Crypt entry prices are as follows:

• Adult (10+ years): €9.50
• Senior (65+ years): €7.50
• Student: €7.50
• Concessions (large family group members): €7.60
• Child (11 – 18 years): €7.50
• Child (10 years and under): Free

Audio guides are included in the Gaudi Crypt tickets price, except for the free child places. The guides are available in nine different languages, including English, Spanish, Catalan, German and French.

You will be asked to leave some ID in place of a deposit – this will be returned when you bring back the audio guide.

Skip-the-line tickets for the Gaudi Crypt can also be purchased online. These are a great option for those who are short on time or don’t want to stand in a long queue.

Who can receive a discount?

Senior visitors and students are eligible for a €2 discount on full-price Gaudi Crypt tickets. If this applies to you, remember to take some ID which you may be asked to present on entry.

What Gaudi Crypt tours are the most worthwhile?

Most people visit the Gaudi Crypt independently, as this allows you to wander around the site at leisure. There are also options for guided tours if you don’t want to go it alone.

• Self-guided tours: Explore at your own pace on these Gaudi Crypt tours, where an audio guide will direct you around the site.
• Group tours: Gaudi Crypt guided tours are sometimes on offer if you want to delve a little deeper into the history of the church.

Should you book it in advance?

Definitely! Booking your Gaudi Crypt tickets ahead of your visit is always a good move if you want to guarantee entry on your chosen date. You’ll be able to scout out the best prices too.

Following in the footsteps of Gaudi is a popular pastime in Barcelona. As a result, tickets for the most famous architectural attractions can sell out in peak season.

What will you see inside the crypts?

You’ll find the Gaudi Crypt inside the textile village of Colonia Güell, just outside Barcelona. Although it’s known as a crypt, this place of worship is actually a church and is still in use today.

The crypt is where Gaudi honed his craft, before taking his experimental architecture back into the city to create La Sagrada Familia. He never finished the crypt, but it remains one of the most beautiful buildings in the region.

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2005, the church is a mesmerizing workshop of twisted columns and soaring arches.

During your Gaudi Crypt visit, you’ll discover some of the thought processes behind the architect’s distinctive style.

Built into the hillside, this innovative church defies both convention and gravity, with enough ornamentation to keep even the most avid photographers happy.

After you’ve seen the church, take time to explore the streets of the Colonia Güell. Entry is included in your Gaudi Crypt ticket which gives you access to the permanent exhibition and Interpretation Center.

As you stroll through this modernist village, you’ll get to experience some of the finest architecture in Spain. Keep an eye out for the ceramic tilework which is particularly impressive.

How to get to the Gaudi Crypt?

The Gaudi Crypt is located outside the city, in the nearby town of Santa Coloma de Cervelló. The best way to get there is on the train from Plaza España in Barcelona, using lines S3, S4, S8 or S9. The journey takes about 20 minutes.

You’ll need to jump off at the Colonia Güell station, then cross the road and follow the blue steps to the Visitor’s Center.

What time of day should you visit the Gaudi Crypt?

The Gaudi Crypt is open daily between 10 AM and 3 PM throughout the year. It is only closed on public holidays.

To avoid the crowds, time your visit for early morning or late afternoon. Weekends are usually busier than weekdays.

Which other attractions can be visited in Barcelona?

• Sagrada Familia
• Park Güell
• Camp Nou
• Casa Milà
• Casa Batlló
• Montjuïc Cable Car
• Sant Pau
• Palau de la Música Catalana
• Casa Amatller
• Estrella Damm Brewery
• Santa Maria del Pi
• Torre Bellesguard
• Monastery Món Sant Benet
• Santa Maria del Mar

Travel tips

• Book your Gaudi Crypt tickets online so you can search for the best deals for your preferred date.
• Eating and drinking are not permitted inside the Gaudi Crypt, so save your snacks for afterward.
• This is a place of worship so dress respectfully and keep your voices down inside the building.
• If there is no service on during your visit, you are allowed to take photographs inside the crypt.