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Palau de la Música Catalana Guided Tour

Palau de la Musica Catalana interior with ornate balconies and stage in Barcelona.
Palau de la Música Catalana concert hall interior with ornate stage and organ in Barcelona.
Tourists photographing stained glass and mosaic columns at Palau de la Musica Catalana.
Grand piano on stage at Palau de la Música Catalana, Barcelona, with red seats and curtains.

Duration

50 min

Open today

09:00am - 03:30pm

Guided tour

Explore the 100-year-old building which became the center for the Catalan culture movement and discover its many intricacies on a guided tour.

4.3/5

(1,253)

Philippe Galley

Philippe

Jul 2025
Verified booking
4/5
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!
Stephen Mann

Stephen

Apr 2025
Verified booking
5/5
In a previous trip, we had attended a concert and were wowed by the place. We wanted a deeper dive and the guided tour was perfect. Our guide was very knowledgeable and professional. I guarantee that we learned more than we would have otherwise. Recommended,
MOURLAM Fabrice

Mourlam

Aug 2025
Verified booking
4/5
Quick purchase of tickets and easy payment with a reassuring Paypal guarantee. A must-see space with a very, very pleasant guide. Rigorous architectural and historical approaches!
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Fun fact: Unlike traditional concert halls, the Palau de la Música was created with the intention of involving the community in cultural activities.

    • Guided tour of Palau De La Música

    • Expert English, Spanish, Catalan, Chinese, German, Italian or French-speaking guide

    • Concert tickets
  • These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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    Guests from France, United States, Argentina and over 21 countries have loved this experience

    MOURLAM Fabrice

    Mourlam

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Quick purchase of tickets and easy payment with a reassuring Paypal guarantee. A must-see space with a very, very pleasant guide. Rigorous architectural and historical approaches!
    Philippe Galley

    Philippe

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    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 Jose Cardona Escobar

    Felipe

    Jul, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    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.
    RUMEAU Jean-Christophe

    Rumeau

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    5/5
    the guide, and the musical demo l,'access to the stage
    Teffot Joelle

    Teffot

    Aug, 2025Verified booking

    4/5
    Clear, well-argued presentation
  • 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.

  • Palau De La Musica Catalana

    Monday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Tuesday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Wednesday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Thursday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Friday09:00am - 03:30pm
    Saturday09:30am - 03:30pm
    Sunday09:30am - 03:30pm
  • What’s not allowed

    • Keep in mind food & beverages are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

    Accessibility

    • Cloakroom service and left luggage services are not available.

    • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

    • Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.

    • Accessible parking spaces and public transportation options are conveniently located at Ortigosa and c/ Sant Pere Més Baix.

    • Special guided tours are available for blind or visually impaired individuals, with a minimum group size of 12 people.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at Palau de la Música Catalana.

    • Address: C/ Palau de la Música, 4-6, Ciutat Vella, 08003 Barcelona, Spain.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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