Casa Vicens Tickets - Prices, Tours & Visitor Information

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What is Casa Vicens in Barcelona?

• Casa Vicens is an incredibly colourful 19th-century house in Barcelona's Gràcia' neighbourhood.
• Its a UNESCO World Heritage Site and was Antoni Gaudí's first major commission.
• The property is one of the city's most underrated attractions and one of the easiest to visit without big crowds.
• A perfect place to visit with children due to the colours and textures that Gaudí used, so it will also entertain the younger ones.

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Quick Information

• Address: Casa Vicens, Carrer de les Carolines 20, 08012, Barcelona
• Opening Hours: Daily: 09:30 - 20:00
• Suggested Visit Duration: 1-2 hours

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Casa Vicens Tickets - Which One Should I Buy

Tickets cost from €24.00

• Skip-the-Line - Check Availability & Book: Most visitors choose this ticket
• Guided Tour  - Check Availability & Book: Best for those that want to know more.
• 3-Houses of Gaudí Combo - Check Availability & Book: Best for Gaudí fans and includes Casa Vicens, Casa Batlló & Casa Milà

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Best Time To Visit Casa Vicens

• Early mornings or late afternoon is the best time of day
• Weekdays are quieter than weekends
• Avoid midday in summer (peak crowds)
• Average visit time is around 1-2 hours, so a great place to visit after a morning coffee

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What You Can See At Casa Vicens

• Gaudí's unique designs including the Moorish and Art Nouveau architecture.
• The Mediterranean Garden, outdoor spaces and living areas.
• The exterior façade with its colourful tiles and ornamental ironwork.

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Is Casa Vicens Worth Visiting?

• If you're interested in Antoni Gaudí's work, as Casa Vicens was his first major commission it is well worth visiting.
• It provides an insight into the ideas and design elements that he would use in his most famous creations.
• The property is a good family-friendly location thanks to its colourful architectural styles and decor.

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About Casa Vicens

Casa Vicens was commissioned by Manuel 'Vicens' i Montaner who was a stockbroker. It was completed in 1885 and marked the start of Gaudí's career.

It served as an important milestone in the development of modernist architecture and includes a blend of Moorish, Gothic, and Art Nouveau elements and like his other properties, shows Gaudí's unique style.

He drew inspiration from different sources for Casa Vicens and it includes elements of traditional Catalan architecture, as well as influences from Islamic art and Japanese design.

The façade is covered with intricate ceramic tiles, colourful mosaics, and ornamental ironwork, all of which creates a visually stunning exterior. Something that Gaudí went on to use in other properties including Casa Milà - La Pedrera and Casa Batlló, both of which are also in Barcelona and very popular attractions.

Casa Vicens had an extension built in 1925 that was designed by Joan Baptista Serra de Martinez, and then later on the garden that now surrounds the property was added.

It remained a private residence until 2014 when MoraBanc, a Andorran bank, aquired it.

The bank completed a restoration which took in to account that it was going to become a museum and cultural space, so they didn't want to impact the original design. A staircase and lift was added to make it more functional and accessible. It was opened to the public in 2017.

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Casa Vicens Combination Tickets:

• Park Güell + Casa Vicens Combination Ticket
• Casa Vicens + Casa Batlló Combination Ticket
• Casa Milà - La Pedrera + Casa Vicens Combination Ticket
• Sagrada Familia + Casa Vicens Combination Ticket

Useful Information About Casa Vicens

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How To Get to Casa Vicens

• ‍Casa Vicens, Carrer de les Carolines 20, 08012, Barcelona

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Casa Vicens Opening Hours

• Monday: 10:00 -20:00
• Tuesday: 10:00 - 20:00
• Wednesday: 10:00 - 15:00
• Thursday: 10:00 - 15:00
• Friday: 10:00 - 15:00
• Saturday: 10:00 - 19:00
• Sunday: 10:00 - 20:00