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Is Park Güell worth visiting? | Family guide to Gaudí’s colorful Barcelona icon
Barcelona is full of Gaudí’s masterpieces, but few are as colorful, playful, and instantly recognizable as Park Güell.
This park has become one of the city’s most visited attractions, drawing travelers from all over the world with its mosaics, terraces and sweeping views.
This park has become one of the city’s most visited attractions, drawing travelers from all over the world with its mosaics, terraces and sweeping views.
But with ticketed entry, big crowds, and endless hype, many visitors wonder: is Park Güell really worth it?
That’s exactly what we set out to discover. And in this post we’ll share what it’s like to explore the park with kids, the highlights you can’t miss, and some practical tips to make the most of your visit.
A family’s journey through Park Güell
We entered from the top entrance near Plaça de la Natura, which gave us a calmer start before heading into the busier areas.
This route is perfect if you’re visiting with children, since you can explore quieter paths and enjoy views before diving into the crowds.
This route is perfect if you’re visiting with children, since you can explore quieter paths and enjoy views before diving into the crowds.
What we saw and loved:
- 🌿 Los Viaductos (stone arch pathways): Antoni Gaudí designed these to blend with nature, and they’re fun to walk through with kids.
- 🏛️ Plaça de la Natura (Nature Square): Famous for its wavy trencadís benches, this square offers some of the best views of Barcelona.
- 🗿 Sala Hipóstila (Hypostyle Room): An impressive forest of columns with colorful mosaic medallions on the ceiling.
- 🐉 Escalinata del Dragón (Dragon Stairway): The most iconic spot, where the playful mosaic lizard El Drac greets visitors. Expect crowds, but it’s a must-see.
- 🏠 Casa del Guarda: Once the caretaker’s house, now a small museum about Gaudí’s vision for the park.
🎥 Watch our video
Rather watch than read? In our vlog we bring you along for the full family experience — from the quiet paths to the colorful mosaics, plus our honest verdict at the end:
Practical tips for visiting Park Güell
- 🎫 Tickets: must be purchased online in advance. They sell out fast, so plan ahead. You can buy at the official web site.
- 🕒 Timing: mornings are calmer, while afternoons have more crowds.
- 👨👩👧 With kids: the park has plenty of walking paths and shaded spots, but bring water and snacks.
- 📍 Getting there: several entrances exist, but starting from the top lets you walk downhill through the park.
How to get there
- 🚇 Metro (L3, Lesseps station)
- → 20-min walk.
- Recommended entrance: Avinguda del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya (with automatic escalators).
- ⚠️ Vallcarca station is not recommended because the mechanical stairs at Baixada de la Glòria are currently out of service.
- 🚌 Bus (H6, D40)
- → Get off at Travessera de Dalt, then 10-min walk.
- Recommended access also via Avinguda del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya (with automatic stairs).
- 🚍 Tourist buses
- → Bus Turístic (blue line) stop: Park Güell.
- → Barcelona City Tour (green “East” route) stop: Park Güell.
Both require ~10 min walk via Carretera del Carmel entrance.
- 🚖 Taxis
- → One taxi stand at Carretera del Carmel.
- 🚗 Private car / groups
- → Parking at BSM Travessera de Dalt (for individuals) and Zona Bus coach park (for groups).
Final thoughts: is it really worth it?
For us, the answer was yes.
Even with the crowds, Park Güell offers a mix of architecture, nature, and playfulness that makes it unforgettable — especially for families.
Even with the crowds, Park Güell offers a mix of architecture, nature, and playfulness that makes it unforgettable — especially for families.
If you’re visiting Barcelona, it’s not just about seeing Gaudí’s mosaics. It’s about experiencing one of the city’s most vibrant spaces where children and adults alike can be inspired.
By Maxmiliano Franco Braga
September 17, 2025