A day plan on foot
Gaudí's Barcelona: the Sagrada Familia, Passeig de Gràcia and Park Güell
- From and to
- 09:00 to 20:00
- Duration
- Full day, ~10 hours
- Distance
- 9 km
- Steps
- 9
Barcelona's iconic day: Gaudí's three great works in one day, with advance bookings. Suits everyone; the best days are Monday–Saturday (the Sagrada Familia opens on Sunday at 10:30). Full day, ~10 hours.
Drawn by Dr. Abdulmajeed Al-Mudarra
- Start
- Sagrada Família — Sagrada Família (Sagrada Família metro)
- Finish
- Gràcia district — Gràcia (Fontana metro)
Park Güell is on a steep hill with many steps — the entrance from Vallcarca is easier; Sagrada Família and Park Güell tickets sell out days in advance in peak season. Watch out for pickpockets on the metro and on Passeig de Gràcia.
- 09:00
Visit
Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
A Gaudí masterpiece. One and a half to two hours with the audio guide. Booking a set time is effectively essential; it opens at 09:00 (Sunday 10:30) and closes at 18:00–20:00 depending on season. Book the towers in advance if you wish (not suitable for children under 6).
Sagrada Família (L2, L5)Official website - 11:15
Walk
Avinguda de Gaudí
Avinguda de Gaudí
A short walk or the L5 metro from Sagrada Família to Diagonal (3 stops).
Sagrada Família → Diagonal (L5) - 11:45
Visit
La Pedrera - Casa Milà
The undulating roof with its famous chimneys. One hour. Book online to avoid the queue.
Diagonal (L3, L5)Official website - 13:00
Walk
Passeig de Gràcia
Barcelona's most elegant street; pass Casa Batlló (view from outside or enter with a booking) and the “Mansana de la Discòrdia” block. 30 minutes.
Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4)Official website - 13:45
Meal
Gaudim restaurant (rice)
Gaudim
A family Catalan rice lunch at Carrer d'Aragó 231 bis, two minutes from Passeig de Gràcia.
Passeig de Gràcia (L2, L3, L4) - 15:30
Walk
Passeig de Gràcia
Light shopping, then the L3 metro from Passeig de Gràcia/Diagonal to Vallcarca (easiest uphill, with escalators) or bus V19/24.
Diagonal → Vallcarca (L3) - 16:30
Visit
Park Güell
The monumental zone (the stairway, the salamander and the square) with a ticket and timed entry; one and a half hours. The park: 09:30–19:30 (less in winter).
Vallcarca / Lesseps (L3)Official website - 18:30
Walk
Plaça del Sol in the Gràcia district
Plaça del Sol (Gràcia)
A walk down into the quiet lanes and squares of Gràcia. 45 minutes.
Fontana (L3) - 20:00
Meal
Botafumeiro (Galician seafood)
Botafumeiro
A famous seafood dinner suitable for families, at Carrer Gran de Gràcia 81. Book.
Fontana (L3)