Park Güell Tickets: Prices, Time Slots and Free Resident Entry
Prices, the 30-minute entry rule, the 2026 opening schedule and how registered residents get in free with the Passi Verd.
Park Güell tickets cost €18 for adults, €13.50 for children aged 7 to 12 and over-65s, and are free for children up to 6, as of November 2026. Entry is by timed slot, bought on the official parkguell.barcelona website, with 30 minutes to get in. People registered as Barcelona residents can enter free by booking the Passi Verd, or without a ticket in the early morning and evening slots.
How much are Park Güell tickets?
Prices on the official prices and times page, VAT included, as of November 2026:
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| General ticket | €18.00 |
| Children aged 0 to 6 | Free (ticket still required) |
| Children aged 7 to 12 | €13.50 |
| Over 65, and Targeta Rosa Reduïda holders | €13.50 |
| Targeta Rosa holders (Barcelona’s concession card) | Free |
| People with disabilities | Free |
| Companion of a person with a disability | €13.50 |
| With a Museu d’Història de Barcelona or Ruta del Modernisme ticket | €14.50 |
| Passi Verd booking (registered Barcelona residents) | Free |
Discounts cannot be combined, and you must show proof of entitlement when you buy and at the gate. Everyone needs a ticket, including children under 7, unless they enter with a neighborhood resident card or a Passi Verd booking.
How do time slots and tickets work?
- Tickets are sold for a date and a time slot, up to three months ahead, with a maximum of seven tickets per purchase.
- You can enter up to 30 minutes after your slot starts. A 9:30 ticket lets you in until 10:00; after that you lose the right to enter.
- Once inside, you can stay as long as you like, but you cannot re-enter after leaving.
- Tickets are personal and carry your name, which must match your ID. Staff may check it at the entrance, and names cannot be changed after purchase.
- You can change the date and time up to one day before your visit, subject to availability. Individual tickets cannot be cancelled or refunded, except in exceptional cases.
- Groups of eight or more must register and book in the organized groups section.
A printed ticket or the QR code on your phone gets you straight to the entrances. Visitors without a ticket may not get in at the time they want, especially in busy periods.
What are the opening hours?
The park opens 7:00 to 22:00 all year, but only part of that is for ticket holders. Hours change with daylight, as the park has no artificial lighting. The 2026 schedule:
| Period (2026) | Residents and Passi Verd only | Ticket holders (last slot) | Residents and Passi Verd only |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jan – 6 Feb | 7:00 – 9:30 | 9:30 – 17:30 | 18:00 – 22:00 |
| 7 Feb – 28 Mar | 7:00 – 9:30 | 9:30 – 18:00 | 18:30 – 22:00 |
| 29 Mar – 30 Jun | 7:00 – 9:30 | 9:30 – 19:30 | 20:00 – 22:00 |
| 1 Jul – 31 Aug | 7:00 – 9:00 | 9:00 – 19:30 | 20:00 – 22:00 |
| 1 Sep – 24 Oct | 7:00 – 9:30 | 9:30 – 19:30 | 20:00 – 22:00 |
| 25 Oct – 31 Dec | 7:00 – 9:30 | 9:30 – 17:30 | 18:00 – 22:00 |
The time in the ticket column is the last entry slot, not the closing time. The morning and evening windows, called “Bon dia Barcelona” and “Bon vespre Barcelona”, are reserved for residents and Passi Verd bookings; tourist visits are not allowed then.
How do Barcelona residents get in free?
There are two free routes, both tied to the padrón registration:
- Passi Verd: anyone registered as a resident of Barcelona can book free entry on the official website. You enter your official ID number, the system checks the municipal register automatically, and it issues a named booking valid only for that day. Advance bookings are not possible.
- Resident card: people registered in the neighborhoods next to the park (La Salut, Vallcarca-Penitents, El Coll, Can Baró, Baix Guinardó and El Carmel) can apply for a personal free-access card and walk in at any time during opening hours.
Residents can also simply come in the reserved morning and evening windows. Our guide to free museum days in Barcelona lists other free entry options for residents.
What is inside the paid area?
Since 2020 the whole 12-hectare park has been regulated, and the ticket gives access to the monumental area, the green areas and the viewpoints. Capacity is limited to 1,400 visitors per hour. The busiest spots are inside a second controlled zone with a one-way route, where you may have to wait: Plaça de la Natura (the large terrace with the tiled bench), the Hypostyle Room, the Laundry Room Portico, the Dragon Stairway and the Austria Gardens.
Paths are irregular and some ramps are steep. For reduced mobility, the official site recommends arriving via Carretera del Carmel. Bicycles are not allowed, and pets must be on a lead and cannot enter the busiest spots.
How do you avoid unofficial sellers?
The park recommends buying online, in advance, and only through its official website. Tickets are named and checked against ID, so a ticket bought from a reseller in someone else’s name may not get you in, and it cannot be changed. If a site charges more than the prices above or does not show your name on the ticket, it is not the official channel. Guided tours sold by agencies are a separate product and should include an official ticket in your name.
Bottom line
Book the earliest or latest ticket slot of the day to avoid the midday crowds, and carry the ID that matches the name on the ticket. If you are registered in Barcelona, use the Passi Verd on the day instead of paying.
FAQ
Is Park Güell free to visit?
Not for visitors. Since 2020 the whole park is regulated, and tickets start at €13.50 for reduced entry and €18.00 general as of November 2026. Registered Barcelona residents enter free.
How long should I plan for the visit?
There is no time limit once inside. Allow time to wait at the controlled zone with the terrace and Dragon Stairway on busy days.
Can I buy tickets at the entrance?
The park advises buying in advance, because entry at your preferred time is not guaranteed without a ticket. Availability is very limited on busy days.
Which Metro stop is best?
The official site advises against the L3 Vallcarca stop while the escalators at Baixada de la Glòria are out of service. Check its how-to-get-there page for the recommended entrances.
