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Explore the 100-year-old building which became the center for the Catalan culture movement and discover its many intricacies on a guided tour.
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Philippe
Stephen
Isabelle
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Go on an informative guided tour of Barcelona’s Palau De La Música, the only concert hall ever to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Your tour starts in the Rehearsal Hall of the Orfeó Catala, where the foundation stone was laid in 1905, and where the choir rehearses regularly as it has done for more than 100 years.
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Continue to the grand staircase and visit the Lluís Millet Hall and glimpse the large balcony with columns that symbolize nature with flowers of every kind.
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Be dazzled by an explosion of colors, shapes, and light as you enter the Concert Hall where you will be guided to the great skylight, where you can admire the impressive light source up close.
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Fun fact: Unlike traditional concert halls, the Palau de la Música was created with the intention of involving the community in cultural activities.
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Guided tour of Palau De La Música
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Expert English, Spanish, Catalan, Chinese, German, Italian or French-speaking guide
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- Concert tickets
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
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Guests from France, United States, Argentina and over 20 countries have loved this experienceSusana
May, 2025Verified booking
The guide is wonderful. He makes you enjoy the building and the history. The organ sounds wonderful.
Petit
May, 2025Verified booking
The splendour and aesthetics of the Palais de la Musique with an interesting young guide
Philippe
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Beautiful palace. Impressive in size and decoration. You feel transported to another era, yet it exudes modernism (lighting, acoustics, layout). A pleasant visit (a little expensive) though a little short. We would have liked to visit the dressing rooms on the 1st level. We were able to listen to the organ for 5 minutes, which was great!
Felipe
Jul, 2025Verified booking
I have been to Barcelona multiple times but never visited this amazing place. If you are visiting Barcelona, then this place is a must on your list! The history and incredible attention to detail are enough to inspire just about anyone. We booked the English tour and were greeted by an incredibly friendly and passionate guide. I'm sure you have heard about Gaudí, but have you heard about his teacher, Mr. Montaner? He was Gaudí's teacher and the designer of this amazing building. Who he designed for one Mr. Miller, who inspired by his Catalan culture, took it upon himself to gather the drunk men of this back then industrial city and do something more with their lives than to drink it all away. Thus creating the choir "Orfeó Català" and spreading the Catalan culture. This palace is their architectural manifestation of what they stand for and believe in. As a side note, our ticket mentioned the ticket *MUST* be printed, but the guide at the door scanned it straight from our phones. Your mileage may vary.
Albert
Jul, 2025Verified booking
Nice small group, excellent guide, beautiful venue! Well worth visiting.
If you’re looking for a bit of history, culture, and beauty during your stay in Barcelona, a guided tour to the Palau de la Música is just the thing for you! Visit the only concert hall to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. Located on a narrow unassuming street in the Ribera district of the city, the building represents the unique and distinct modernist style of architecture. Step into the hall and you will be stunned by the aesthetic blend of sculpture, mosaic, stained glass and wrought iron on the facades of this unique modern building.
The concert hall is home to the Orfeó Català choir and is funded entirely by public donations, making it just as much a part of the cultural, architectural and musical fabric of the city's history. Visit their rehearsal room. The central part of the structure is, of course, the concert hall itself, a vast, lavishly decorated space that is flooded with light, courtesy of a central skylight, Enjoy the opportunity of walking on to the stage itself and looking out at the hall, viewing the audience the way the performers do. Lastly, you will get to visit the Sala Lluís Millet, named after the founder of the Orfeó Català choir to end your tour. The giant stained glass windows of the room divulge the unique columns decorating the balcony of the building.
What’s not allowed
- Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!
Accessibility
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Cloakroom service and left luggage services are not available.
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This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
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Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
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Accessible parking spaces and public transportation options are conveniently located at Ortigosa and c/ Sant Pere Més Baix.
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Special guided tours are available for blind or visually impaired individuals, with a minimum group size of 12 people.
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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.
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Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.
Meeting point
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Meet your guide at Palau de la Música Catalana.
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Address: C/ Palau de la Música, 4-6, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain.
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