Casa Batlló: Tickets, Hours, and Must-See Highlights

Casa Batlló is a modernist marvel by Gaudí, known for its colorful facade and whimsical design. Pre-book your tickets to avoid the lines and fully explore this architectural icon.

A house with facades resembling a skeleton might not have many takers. But when a certain Antoni Gaudi designs the Casa Batllo, you know it will draw millions!

From its dragon roof to the blue light well, noble floor, and backdraft-fighting chimneys, Casa Batllo—which also goes by the name ‘Casa dels Ossos’ or House of Bones—is a modernist’s delight.

A lot of Christian symbolism permeates this UNESCO World Heritage site, and it’s sure to keep you occupied from the word ‘go.’

Here’s everything you need to know before booking your Casa Batllo tickets.

Top Tickets

# Casa Batllo Standard tickets
# Night Tour tickets
# Casa Batlló + Casa Mila Guided Tour

It’s highly recommended to book your Casa Batllo tickets in advance. These tickets sell out quickly, so securing your spot early ensures you don’t miss out on this unforgettable experience.

Key Takeaways

The Casa Batllo (Blue) 10D experience is the most popular and cheapest ticket. There’s also a ‘Be the First!’ entrance ticket for early access to the attraction

For those seeking a premium experience, the Silver and Gold tickets offer added perks, such as a guided tour and privileged access to private areas in Casa Batllo

Kids aged 12 years and below can enter Casa Batllo for free. All of them also get the AR tablet for free

The attraction opens at 9 am and closes at 8 pm daily. The best time to visit Casa Batllo is between 9 am and 11 am, with minimal crowds in attendance. The second best time is between 3 pm and 5 pm

What’s ahead

Casa Batllo’s roof

Things to know before booking tickets

Buying Casa Batllo tickets online is hassle-free and cheaper, as you don’t need to stand in long queues to purchase them. You can also score discounts and get your preferred time slot when you book early. Once purchased, the attraction’s ticket gets delivered to your inbox. On the day of your visit, you only need to show the e-voucher on your smartphone and enter the attraction. You will receive a free headset and augmented reality video guide upon entry. Make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes before your allotted time.

Did You Know?
Gaudi was a pioneer in recycling; he used a technique called ‘Trencadís’—a type of decoration using broken glass and mosaic—to create Casa Batlló’s façade.

Casa Batllo tickets

There are several ways to explore this Gaudi creation.

You can either book the immersive 10D experience ticket, a night ticket, a Casa Batlló and Casa Mila tour ticket, or opt for a Casa Batlló, Park Guell, and Sagrada Familia tour ticket.

Casa Batllo entry ticket (10D experience)

This Casa Batllo entry ticket (Blue) offers access to the magical Gaudí 360º Cube and other interiors and exteriors of the house.

By combining AI, augmented reality, and machine learning, the 10D experience takes you through the mind of the genius architect while he created his masterpiece. 

At the center of this experience is the Gaudí Dome, an innovative space with over 1,000 screens.

It allows you to take in Batllo’s gorgeous interiors and the Dragon rooftop with a Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra soundtrack playing in the background.

This ticket includes an audio guide available in 11 languages.

While booking your ticket, make sure to choose a timeslot that falls in line with your itinerary. The first slot is at 9 am, and the final slot is at 5.45 pm.

Since this is a self-guided tour, you can stay at the attraction as long as you wish.

Ticket Price

Adult (18 to 64 years): €35
Youth (13 to 17 years): €29
Student (with ID): €29
Senior (65+ years): €32

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Note: Kids aged 12 years and below can enter Casa Batllo for free. You must, however, select a ticket for them. There are also reduced tickets for disabled visitors; these can be availed directly at the venue.

Looking for Something More Detailed, Premium?
We suggest opting for the Upgraded Casa Batllo’s Entrance Ticket (Silver) for a more detailed live-guide tour. Likewise, if you want fast-track access to special areas not listed on the tour, buy the Premium Entrance Ticket (Gold).


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Night Tour ticket

Known as the ‘Magical Night’ tour during summer and ‘Winter Night’ tour during the holidays, this night tour ticket allows you to travel back in time and uncover the true story of the Batllo family.

Running for about an hour, you will be provided with an audio guide (available in 7 languages) and headsets that enable you to enjoy the Gaudí Cube multimedia experience.

The magical/winter night experience is narrated by Fermina, the caretaker of the Batlló family’s grandchildren.

She’ll walk you through the residence and its builder’s mindset with the help of multimedia using spectacular scenery, sound, music, and images.

There are 10 timeslots available for this experience, starting from 6.30 pm and going up to 8.45 pm.

You can opt for a more detailed (Silver ticket) or premium (Gold ticket) experience while booking your ticket for the winter night tour.

Note: Kids aged 12 years and younger can enter the attraction for free only in combination with a regular, silver, or gold adult ticket.

Ticket Price

Adult (18 to 64 years): €45
Youth (13 to 17 years): €39
Student (with valid ID): €39
Senior (65+ years): €42

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All you early birds out there!
Want to tour and experience the fairytalesque Casa Batllo before the crowds arrive? Then, book the ‘Be the First!’ Entrance Ticket for a very Moderniste morning.

Casa Batlló + Casa Mila Guided Tour ticket

Get the best of both worlds when you book a ticket offering you a tour around two of Gaudi’s most polarizing yet magical residences—Casa Batllo and Casa Mila.

This tour lasts almost 3 hours, and it begins at 3.30 pm. You get fast-track access to both attractions and a guide who is fluent in English and Spanish.

The first stop is Casa Batllo, where you will be taken around the unique balconies and vibrant interiors of Antoni Gaudí’s modernist architecture, resembling an underwater world.

The next stop is Casa Mila, a 5-minute walk from Casa Batllo. Here, revel in the residence’s undulated stone façade and wrought iron railings that remind you of an ocean bed. 

Note: Your guide will be waiting for you with a ‘Julià Travel’ sign or umbrella in front of Casa Amatller

Ticket Price

Adult (7+ years): €99
Youth (3 to 6 years): €57

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Casa Batlló + Park Güell + Sagrada Família ticket

Visit the past, present, and future of Antoni Gaudi’s masterpieces—Casa Batllo, Park Guell, and Sagrada Familia—in this 5.5-hour tour that starts at 8.45 am sharp.

This guided tour is available only in English, includes headsets to hear your guide audibly, and is limited to a group size of 15 for a more intimate and profound experience.

With this ticket, you get skip-the-line access to Casa Batllo and Park Guell, a pre-reserved entrance ticket to La Sagrada Família, and public and private transport to and from the destinations.

Note: Infants aged 2 years and below can enter all attractions for free in combination with an adult ticket

Ticket Price

Adult (15+ years): €189
Youth (2 to 14 years): €179

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The Best of Three!
Visit the quirky and spectacular Gaudi-designed residences—Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, and Casa Vicens—within a single day with our special 3 Houses of Gaudí tour pass.

Frequently asked questions about tickets

Here are some questions tourists generally ask before purchasing their Casa Batllo tickets.

Does the attraction offer free tickets?

Yes, some Casa Batllo tickets offer free entry for children aged 12 years and below and to carers of persons with disabilities.

Can I buy tickets at the venue?

Yes, entry tickets are available at the venue’s ticket office. However, tickets for ‘Winter Night’ and ‘Be the First’ can ONLY be purchased online. Moreover, the popular timeslots for regular tickets may sell out due to high demand, so booking them online in advance is better.

Do we need to print online tickets?

While printed tickets are accepted at the attraction, visitors can also show their e-vouchers from their smartphones and enter Casa Batllo.

What is the museum house’s arrival time?

When you book the attraction’s tickets, you must select a preferred timeslot. Considering the security checks, arrive at least 5 minutes before your visit.

What is the museum house’s late arrival policy?

You can enter the venue up to 15 minutes after the beginning of your time slot, after which entry is not guaranteed.

What is the Casa Batllo’s refund policy?

You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before your visit for a full refund by selecting a refundable ticket during checkout.

How can you reschedule the museum house‘s ticket?

The attraction does not allow you to change the date and time of your visit under any circumstances.

What is the attraction’s rain policy?

The attraction is an all-weather experience, so all tickets are final.

What is the site used for?

The current owners use the building for two purposes: to attract tourists and rent it out for high-end events.

Who owns Gaudi’s Casa Batllo?

The Bernat Family are the current owners of Casa Batllo. Interestingly, they also own the Chupa Chups brand of confectionaries.

Does the attraction have any open-door days?

No, there are no open-door days at the attraction as it is a private institution.

Can I take photographs inside Barcelona‘s Casa Batllo?

You can take pictures inside the museum, but only for personal use and without a tripod. You may contact the residence directly if you want to take photographs for non-commercial use.

Are there lockers available at the venue?

Casa Batllo has no locker facility, so it’s best you avoid carrying heavy luggage to the attraction.

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Opening hours

Casa Batllo opens at 9 am for general visits and closes at 8 pm daily; the last admission is at 7.15 pm.

Likewise, nighttime visits and tours occur from 6.30 pm to 9 pm, with the last admission at 8.45 pm.

How long does the tour take

The duration of your visit depends on the ticket you’ve selected.

For example, if you have booked the regular entry ticket (Blue), it would take you approximately an hour to tour the attraction.

If you have opted for the guided tour (Silver) or the premium ticket (Gold), it will take you 1 hour and 15 minutes to explore the residence.

Best time to visit

The best time to visit Casa Batllo is between 9 am and 11 am before the crowds start pouring in.

If you can’t make it during the early hours, the next best time to visit is late afternoons, say between 3 pm and 5 pm.

Again, for the best experience, we recommend visiting the attraction on a weekday rather than on weekends or public holidays.

Is Casa Batllo worth it?

Absolutely! Casa Batllo is worth every Euro you spend at the attraction.

For instance, the museum residence’s exterior design is the first thing that will make your jaws drop.

Then we have the interiors and Gaudi’s use of non-straight lines, colors, shapes, contours, and textures that transport viewers into a fantasy world of seas and lights.

Surprisingly, none of the rooms are furnished, but trust us, you wouldn’t even realize it! Such is the beauty of Casa Batllo’s interiors.

And the icing on the cake?

In our opinion, that would be two things: The free virtual reality video guide tour and the rooftop representation of Saint George (the patron saint of Catalonia) slaying the dragon.

Did You Know?
Casa Batlló wasn’t a new construction project: Gaudi just renovated the original building designed by his architecture studies teacher, Emilio Sala Cortés. 

What’s inside Casa Batllo

Ever heard the compliment, ‘You are beautiful from the inside out’?

Well, that definitely rings true in Casa Batllo’s case!

While Gaudi’s initial focus was on beautifying the building from the outside, he put his heart and soul into designing the ethereal interiors of Casa Batllo.

Here’s a rundown of what to expect once you enter this dream-like residence.

Entrance Hall

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The main entrance is divided into two sections—one for the rented apartments and another for the Batllo family still residing there!

The entrance hall to the Batllo family’s private lounge evokes an underwater experience; its walls are vaulted and curved with skylights, representing turtle shells.

Animal motifs envelop the building’s interiors with a wooden staircase railing leading to Mr. Batllo’s study, looking more like an animal’s vertebrae.

Noble Floor

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Once the residential area of the Batllo family, the Noble Floor is the building’s most creative space.

As with grand buildings of its day, the Noble Floor has three interconnected sections—Mr. Batllo’s study, the living room, and a secluded area for courting couples.

Living Room

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If you are on a morning tour, you’re in for a pleasant surprise with Casa Batllo’s living room illuminated by sunlight through its huge tinted windows.

These windows vary from big on the top to small on the bottom to allow more sunlight to pass through.

You will also notice that the ceiling tends to spiral down like a whirlpool, and the chandelier makes you feel as if you are staring into the eye of the sea!

Courting Area

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We don’t know whose idea it was to include what we now call a ‘dating room,’ but this must have been romantic and blasphemous back in its day.

Gaudi designed the courting room to provide couples with all the privacy they needed, and the major attraction of this room is its mushroom-shaped fireplace.

Patio of Lights

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Trust Gaudi to impress you, and you’ll see his artistic genius in full flow on the patios of light.

Gaudi wanted light and air to travel to all the rooms through the main skylight.

The original ventilation system, including different openings on the house’s windows, ensured Casa Batllo stayed warm in winter and cool in summer. 

Moreover, to ensure the uniform distribution of light, Gaudi installed darker shades of blue at the top that faded down the bottom, reminding one of a deep ocean.

The Loft

Casa Batllo’s loft, thanks to its sixty Catenary arches, gives one the impression of being the ribcage of a whale!

Back then, the loft served as a service area for the tenants. Considering its functionality, Gaudi painted this portion in white and designed it to accommodate storage areas and laundry rooms.

Indoor Garden

Gaudi wasn’t just a staunch Christian; he was a nature lover, too, and wanted the Batllo family to enjoy their leisure in this private garden.

For the uninitiated, the garden is attached to the Batllo’s dining hall and contains glass-coated flower pots—an architectural rage back in the day.

Casa Batllo’s roof

Initially built in 1877 by Gaudi’s mentor, Emilio Sala Cortés, Casa Batllo didn’t always have the exciting roof it currently has.

Everything changed when local textile merchant Josep Batllo commissioned Antonio Gaudi to redesign his house in 1904.

Gaudi, the eccentric genius that he was, divided the building into apartments, added the fifth floor, revamped the interiors, added a new facade, and redesigned the roof from scratch.

For Gaudi, the roof was everything; he believed roofs gave buildings their personalities.

Batllo House’s roof has four elements: the Dragon back, the tower and Cross, the four stacks of chimneys, and the terrace. Let’s take a closer look at the same.

Roof in the shape of Dragon’s back

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It is hard to miss Casa Batllo’s roof, shaped like a Dragon’s back. What stands out distinctively is the Dragon’s spine.

Another highlight is the roof’s 600 large, varied-colored ceramic tiles resembling dragon scales.

A small triangular window towards the right of the building represents the Dragon’s eye. Legend has it that before newer buildings blocked the view, Sagrada Familia could be seen from this eye.

The tiles near the eye are green, and this is where the Dragon’s body begins. They turn blue and violet in the center and pink and red towards the tail area of the Dragon.

The tower and Cross

Another salient feature of Casa Batllo’s iconic roof is its tower and cross.

The cross, with four arms pointing North, South, East, and West, rises from the roof’s second element, the tower.

Both structures are inspired by nature and resemble plant life.

Glance more carefully, and you’ll see gold-colored monograms of Jesus, Maria, and Joseph decorating the tower.

Chimneys

The sum total of any Gaudi structure was how he aesthetically combined utility and design in his masterpieces.

He believed that just because something was utilitarian didn’t mean it had to look ugly. The beautiful chimneys on the Batllo house’s roof are proof of Gaudi’s philosophy.

The roof has four stylized and polychromatic chimney stacks to prevent backdrafts.

Backdrafts apart, these chimneys are so famous that they often appear as a backdrop for regular live-music roof concerts.

Casa Batllo’s terrace

Casa Batllo’s terrace is an open space offering great views of the Passeig de Gracia below.

You will also find the entrance to a small room on the terrace, which now hosts a small water fountain; when Josep Batllo and his family lived here, they used the room to store water.

One of the most striking lessons from Casa Batlló is the use of curves and organic forms in its design. Gaudí, inspired by nature, avoided straight lines, creating smooth, flowing surfaces.

How to reach

Casa Batllo is in the center of Barcelona, in the street known as Manzana de la Discordia (the Street of Discord). Get Directions

You can reach the attraction by public transport or by car.

By Metro

Take L3 (Barcelona Underground Green Line), and get down at Passeig de Gracia station.

Once you get down, look for the exit ‘Calle Aragó-Rambla Catalunya-Casa Batllo,’ a minute’s walk to the attraction.

Since the Barcelona Metro runs until late at night, you can also use the L3 trains for the winter night tours.

By Bus

The nearest bus stop is Pg de Gràcia – Aragó, a 2-minute walk to Casa Batllo.

Buses H10, V15, 7, 20, 22, and 24 ply toward the museum.

If you take buses 20 and H10, you can get off at the Valencia-Pg de Gràcia bus stop.

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Jamshed is a versatile traveler, equally drawn to the vibrant energy of city escapes and the peaceful solitude of remote getaways. On some trips, he indulges in resort hopping, while on others, he spends little time in his accommodation, fully immersing himself in the destination. A passionate foodie, Jamshed delights in exploring local cuisines, with a particular love for flavorful non-vegetarian dishes. Favourite Cities: Amsterdam, Las Vegas, Dublin, Prague, Vienna

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