Casa Vicens Gaudí
Casa Vicens Gaudí
4.5
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
About
GAUDÍ'S FIRST HOUSE: Casa Vicens is the first masterpiece of Antoni Gaudi and sowed the seeds of later works. Built between 1883 and 1885 as a summer house for the Vicens family, here he showcased his unparalleled talent. Declared UNESCO World Heritage in 2005.
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Neighborhood: Gracia
Gracia literally stands out from the pack. It used to be an independent town until late into the 19th century. Though it’s just a short commute away from the center, a visit here feels like you’re in a whole different city. The bohemian vibe has drawn many international artists to this area, resulting in a wide selection of galleries, live music and artsy boutique stores. The nightlife is centered around the vibrant Gracia’s plaças, where young and old gather to enjoy a drink outside. Carrer de Verdi, its main street, offers affordable restaurants and a movie theater that screens new as well as classic films in their original language. However Gracia's greatest treasure lies just up the hill at Guell Park, where Antoni Gaudi's vibrant and revolutionary art sculptures stand atop unequaled views of Barcelona.
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- Fontana • 3 min walk
- Lesseps • 4 min walk
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- matthewandpaulaWinchester, United Kingdom41 contributionsAn inspiring visitWell worth a visit. A beautiful house and a good explanation of the part it played in Gaudi’s development. Lovely rooms and a good guide tour in English. A short walk from Parc Guell.Dear Visitor, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Casa Vicens. We are delighted to know that you found Gaudi's first masterpiece a worth-visit and that you enojoyed the guided tour. We hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards, Casa Vicens.Written July 23, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2023Written July 22, 2023
- Ellen ZAtlanta, Georgia13 contributionsHighly recommended example of early Gaudi workThis is a wonderful house to tour. Along with Palau Guell, I preferred it over the more well known Gaudi houses to tour in Barcelona because these earlier places are more accessible. By touring these smaller and earlier efforts, you get to see the development of Gaudi's early ideas, while also imagining what it would be like to live there. Our tour guide was excellent. She was highly knowledgable and led a well-paced trip through the exterior and interior, providing a terrific mix of history and context together with pointing out key architectural elements. Highly recommended.Hello Ellen, Thank you so much for sharing your review with us! We are happy to see that you were able to discover all the secrets and details of Gaudi's first masterpiece scattered throughout the house. We hope to see you again soon! Best regards, Casa VicensWritten August 1, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2023Written July 27, 2023
- Liz C2 contributionsA peaceful and fascinating visit exploring Gaudis early work.We really enjoyed our visit. We booked an English tour late afternoon and the Guide was excellent. I couldn't imagine that they would be able to fill 1.5 hours, but the time flew by. Would really recommend!Dear Reliza, Thanks for sharing your review with us! We are thrilled to see that our professional Guides helped you learn more about Gaudi's first masterpiece. We hope to see you again any day soon! Best regards, Casa VicensWritten August 1, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited July 2023Traveled with friendsWritten July 27, 2023
- AnitaScunthorpe, United Kingdom1,473 contributionsFantastic. The first Gaudi house.I chose this over the other Gaudi properties, as it seemed to be the best value for money and I reckon I made the right decision. All areas of the house are accessible and the original Gaudi part has been beautifully restored as has the garden. We didn't take a guided tour but there's a good presentation provided and plenty of information about the house and garden on the self-guided app tour. You also get a 25% discount with the Barcelona Card.Dear Anitah, Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that one of our guides provided you with such an excellent tour.. We will certainly pass along your kind words to our team. We appreciate your recommendation of our tour to others, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Casa Vicens in the future. Kind regards, Casa VicensWritten August 18, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited August 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten August 17, 2023
- Seattle98101Seattle, Washington3,297 contributionsAnother Gaudi site to see in Barcelona, easy to visitWe saw the other Gaudi houses on our first trip to Barcelona years ago. I was delighted to find that a new one had opened a few years ago. We bought tickets online to see it after a return visit to the Sagrada Familia. While it is smaller than Casa Batlo and Casa Mila, it is no less interesting, and it is much more relaxed and uncrowded. No standing in lines!Dear Visitor, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to know that you could visit Casa Vicens at your pace and that you could enjoy and discover every detail of Gaudi's first masterpiece. We hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards, Casa VicensWritten October 21, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 18, 2023
- TravelerSaint Paul, Minnesota152 contributionsGaudi's First HomeThis was a nice surprise! I found it yesterday when I knew we couldn't see Palau Guell on Monday because it is closed. We went today. It is a block and a half from the Fontana (green line) metro. We paid 20.50 Euros each to enter. It is Gaudi's first house that he was a part of. We were able to buy tickets and audio guide on your phone when we arrived. Bring headphones. They do have English and Spanish tours if you plan ahead. It was so nice to go and not have to fight a crowd! They have a cafe there as well and you pay 1 Euro to store your backpack. Thank you for restoring this home and opening it in 2017!!!Dear Visitor, Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Casa Vicens with us. We are delighted to know that you had such a great time discovering Gaudi's first masterpiece and that you could enjoy every detail of the house without a big crowd. We hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards, Casa VicensWritten October 28, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten October 23, 2023
- Gemma J55 contributionsWell worth a visit if you like GaudiI love the Gaudi architecture and on my second visit to Barcelona, I was really keen to see some more. This tour was brilliant, not too long so kept the attention of my kids, but equally informative and generated lots of things to talk about afterwards. We couldn’t get booked onto the guided tour, so went around ourselves listening to the audio guide on our phones. This worked really well. There were staff around who were more than happy to answer questions. Thank youDear Gemma, Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We're delighted to know that you could visit Casa Vicens peacefully. We're also glad to know that teh audioguide helped you understand better Gaudi's first masterpiece. We hope to welcome you again in the near future! Best reagrds, Casa VicensWritten October 25, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited October 2023Traveled with familyWritten October 23, 2023
- Lisa PBury, United Kingdom122 contributionsBook a guided tourWe booked a tour and I was pleasantly surprised to see we were in a small group of 8 people (4 couples) all from different parts of the world. Our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and entertaining. If we had just walked around the house I don’t think it would have been half as memorable an experience. We were shown old photos of the property, how it had changed, developed and we learned about the social history of the house as well as Gaudi’s design. This smaller property was really enjoyable to visit. I’d highly recommend the tour.Dear Lisa Thank you for posting your experience with us. We are delighted to know that visiting Casa Vicens was one of the highlights of your vacation! We are also very happy that one of our guides gave you an excellent tour so you could dicover all the secrets hidden in Gaudi's frist masterpiece. We hope to welcome you again soon! Best regards, Casa VicensWritten November 24, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited September 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten November 22, 2023
- Joe TChicago, Illinois70 contributionsReally cool spot to see early GaudiWe did a guided tour which I highly recommend. We ended up being the only 2 people on the English tour, and it was a treat. Tons of opportunity to ask questions and interact with the guide. Very cool house - of all the Gaudi stuff I feel like you were able to get up close and personal more here than anywhere elseDear Joe, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are delighted to know that you had such a great experience in the guided tour. We hope to welocme you again soon! Best regrads, Casa Vicens.Written December 24, 2023This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited December 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten December 23, 2023
- Martina Z2 contributionsOlfactory guided tour with XavierWe had an olfactory guided tour and it was amazing. Our guide Xavier made it very interesting and funny. He answered all our questions and it was obvious that he loved his job. Together with fragrances it was great experience. Keep going like that with the stuff like Xavier. That you very much. I will definitely recommend this to my friends.Dear Visitor, Thanks for sharing your review with us. We are delighted to know that you had such a wonderful time with an olfactory guided tour with the attention of our guide Xavier. We hope to welcome you again very soon. Best regards,Written February 10, 2024This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.Visited February 2024Traveled with familyWritten February 4, 2024
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Stéphanie D
5 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
For me this is a "hidden gem" that we were not able to visit a few years ago. It's one of the most beautiful creations of Gaudi in my opinion. It's cosy, not crowded and us has a lovely atmosphere.
Written July 16, 2024
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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to know you had such a wonderful time at Casa Vicens discovering all the techniques Gaudi used in his first house and all the secrets he scatered throughout the house. We hope to welcome you again very soon!
Written July 21, 2024
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lenny06
London51 contributions
We were only 6 on this guided tour of Casa Vincens. Our guide was extremely polite, knowledgeable and attentive. There was so much to learn and we all enjoyed our time at this beautiful house. We were lucky it was not crowded at all and we stayed in the cafe afterwards for a cold drink. This place is a little oasis away from the manic, crowded centre of Barcelona.
Written July 16, 2024
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Dear Lenny, thanks for sharing your review with us! We are happy to see that our professional guides helped you discover all the secrets and details of Gaudi's first house. We hope to see you again very soon!
Written July 21, 2024
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StephenUK
23 contributions
Jul 2024 • Solo
Very interesting trip around Gaudí's first commission. Some beautiful architecture, and amazing features & details - as you'd expect from the work of Gaudí. On what felt like a slightly smaller scale than other locations, but none the worse for that. Nice to get a cool drink in the cafe, and was also quite impressed with the shop too. Definitely a great way to spend an hour or so.
Written July 13, 2024
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Hello Stephen, thank you for your kind words. We are very glad you liked Casa Vicens. We are here to serve you and are always happy to hear positive feedback. We hope to see you again in the future!
Written July 14, 2024
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Zak A
Birmingham, UK38 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We visited Casa Vicens the day after we visited Casa Batlló. The houses could not be more different. Vicens is much more spacious, beautiful and liveable than the more central Batlló. The influence of Japanese and Arabic design makes it a stunning home and the way that it is designed with nature and airflow in mind makes it a wonderful place to visit. It is the most wheelchair accessible place we have visited in Barcelona as you can take the elevator to every area of the house and you can operate it without a staff member. It is a shame that the gardens were not protected and kept as it would make Casa Vicens even better. The staff were lovely and approachable and the cafe was nicely located. Would definitely recommended a visit.
Written July 11, 2024
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Dear Zak, thanks for sharing your review with us! We are happy to see that you found Casa Vicens to be worth a visit and that you enjoyed our staff's explanations and cafe. We hope to see you again very soon!
Written July 14, 2024
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Julia S
United States13 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
This a truly special place. The audio guide was perfect; not overly detailed while still sharing a lot of information. It’s a peaceful oasis amidst the busy city, and well worth the stop! ~60-90 min total depending how long you want to spend.
Written July 8, 2024
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Thank you, Julia! We're delighted you enjoyed the audio guide. We strive to always provide the best experience possible, and we are pleased to know that we met your expectations. We hope to see you again soon!
Written July 14, 2024
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kellidh
Toronto, Canada141 contributions
We learned so much more having taken this small group, guided tour, than we would have, had we chosen a self-guided tour.
Our guide was knowledgeable, humourous, and welcomed our questions. We highly recommend this experience!
Our guide was knowledgeable, humourous, and welcomed our questions. We highly recommend this experience!
Written July 7, 2024
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Thank you for your positive review, Kellidh! We are glad to know that you enjoyed your experience in Casa Vicens with the guided tour! We hope to see you soon!
Written July 14, 2024
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Montenegro L
Herceg-Novi, Montenegro24 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
Casa Vicens is an absolute gem! From the moment you step inside, you’re enveloped in a world of vibrant colors and artistic brilliance. The intricate tilework, playful patterns, and unique architectural details make it a feast for the eyes. It’s like stepping into a whimsical dream. And the staff? They’re exceptional—warm, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing the house’s history. A must-visit for anyone who appreciates beauty, creativity, and a touch of magic
Written July 5, 2024
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Dear visitor, thank you for your kind words. We are very glad you liked our staff explanations. We are here to serve you and are always happy to hear positive feedback. We hope to see you again in the future!
Written July 6, 2024
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Rishab N
Bengaluru, India6 contributions
Jun 2024 • Family
After doing Casa Batllo, Casa Mila and Palau Guell, I was worried that Casa Vicens would be a waste of time. However, it was a really lovely experience! The explanations provided by the audio guide were great and this house is a true architectural wonder! Also loved the exhibit showcasing houses by Gaudi's comtemporaries as well as the presentation of the history of the house.
Written June 27, 2024
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Dear visitor,
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are very happy to know that you had a great experience with us. Our goal is to always exceed your expectations. If there is anything we can help you with during your next visit, please let us know. We hope to see you soon!
Written July 6, 2024
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Tami b
1 contribution
Jun 2024 • Couples
Amazing. a must but with a guided tour
Patricia was our english guide she did an amazing job
She gave us great explanations of gaudi heritage with so many details of his first house
Patricia was our english guide she did an amazing job
She gave us great explanations of gaudi heritage with so many details of his first house
Written June 23, 2024
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Thank you for your review! We are glad that you enjoyed your visit. Certantly the guided tour experience can give you a more depth knowledge about the house and its history. We will transfer your congratulations to our guide Patricia. We hope to see you again any time soon!
Written June 25, 2024
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Christina P
Montreal, Canada81 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
This is one of the fewer known of Gaudi's works, but also well worth a visit! The audioguide is very clear and insightful, and this little hidden gem has quite its own charm.
Written June 19, 2024
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Dear Christina,
Thanks for posting your review with us! We are happy to see that Casa Vicens filled your expectations. We hope to see you again very soon!
Best regards,
Casa Vicens,
Written June 21, 2024
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Antipina S
2 contributions
Hi!
Are there any promotions running currently? We are planning to visit between 30.01 and 01.02. Thanks
Irina6722
Chelyabinsk, Russia21 contributions
Hi, unfortunately, I do not know anything about such promotions, since a month and a half has passed since my last visit. I wish you a wonderful experience
カサビセンスを見ながらカフェやランチをしたいなと考えておりますが
周辺にカサビセンスが見えるカフェやレストランはありますか？
見ながら、、というのが難しいなら、周辺においしいカフェやレストランがあれば教えて下さい！
CasaVicens_Gaudi
Barcelona, Spain
Dear yyyyyy,
We dearly suggest you take advantage of the cosy bar and terrace you will find inside Casa Vicens: Café Hofmann. We are sure you will enjoy all of the delicacies you can try over there while having a look to Casa Vicen's magnificent façade.
We kindly remind you ticket is mandatory for gaining access to both the house and the garden (were Café Hofmann is located).
Best regards,
Casa Vicens
MonicaMonik_IsmaelIsma
Fuenlabrada, Spain4,216 contributions
Tienen taquillas o algún sitio donde guardar una maleta de mano para poder visitar la casa?
Sergi190
Barcelona, Spain115 contributions
Sí, tienen taquillas
Luz C Santos
Leiria, Portugal
Quanto tempo demora a visita ao interior da casa?
Uma hora será suficiente?
Obrigada.
JJJC_Family
Virginia787 contributions
It can be enough. We spent longer because we watched the movie, looked outside, looked at a very interesting exhibit about other architects and took many, many pictures. Plus, we move a little slowly. Oh, we also asked a lot of questions as we are big Gaudi fans. Indeed, this house will be most interesting to people who love Gaudi and much less so to those who don't. Enjoy your trip. Barcelona is a magical place.
travellingmomNyc
New York City, NY555 contributions
Does ticket for 10 (15) mean 3pm or 10am is time of tour? Thanks.
dguenroc
Portsmouth, UK2 contributions
I would think 10am but can enter until 10:15
quinksigg
Winchester, UK
Can I buy ticket at the door? I have a Barcelona card that can get a discount.
Albert B
Barcelona, Spain6 contributions
There is a ticket office inside the building, prior to the visit entrance, so they should sell tickets.
Another thing is that Casa Vicens tries to sell online as many tickets as possible.
Chris Telle
Vaucluse, France100 contributions
Bonjour ! Les visites guidées se font à quelles heures ? Y a t il des visites possible en audio guide ?
La maison est elle accessible en poussette ?
Merci pour vos réponses
l0rmes
Paris, France99 contributions
Audio guide pas de problème. Pour les horaires cela doit dépendre de la saison. Pour la poussette cela doit être possible car il y a un ascenseur qui dessert tous les niveaux.
Cordialement
dadany00
Milan, Italy108 contributions
Buongiorno, ho acquistato online un pacchetto che comprendeva i biglietti per la Pedrera, Casa Batllo e Casa Vicens, ma per quest'ultima non mi è stato permesso di inserire il giorno nè l'orario in cui desidero effettuare la visita. Il biglietto mi è arrivato via mail con scritto che si tratta di un "biglietto aperto". Ciò significa che posso effettuare la visita qualunque giorno a qualunque orario?
CasaVicens_Gaudi
Barcelona, Spain
Bene, puoi venire a visitare Casa Vicens ogni giorno e in qualsiasi momento. Ti consigliamo di consultare gli orari sul nostro sito web. Saluti
Yaya
Nice, France21 contributions
Bonjour,
Je souhaite visiter seulement l’extérieur de la maison (en gros le coté jardin).
Est-ce payant ? Ou le billet d’entrée concerne-t’il seulement l’intérieur de la maison ?
Merci d’avance.
Corinne G
Macon, France24 contributions
Bonjour, ce n'est pas possible de visiter seulement le jardin. il est petit et directement relié à la maison.
La visite guidée de la maison est très intéressante. Elle nous a démontré l'ingéniosité et le modernisme de Gaudi. Je la recommande.
Happy California Traveller
Los Angeles, CA155 contributions
How long is a guided tour vs going through the house on your own?
JJJC_Family
Virginia787 contributions
We did not take a guided tour, because there are employees in almost every room glad to answer any questions you have and they will stay as long as you have questions. We spent much longer than we thought because there was an exhibit about other architects that I found fascinating and because we asked a lot of questions and then we walked through a second time and we took a lot of pictures. On the other hand, you could breeze through in 15 minutes. We spent perhaps 1.5 - 2 hours. How long depends on your level of interest. My assumption is that someone who goes there is extremely interested. Otherwise, there is no reason to see it. Enjoy yourself.
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