Gift a Guided Tour
Give the gift of a guided tour of the most emblematic building designed by the architect Lluís Domènech i Montaner.
A specialist guide will lead visitors through the most iconic spaces of the Palau de la Música Catalana, offering an essential experience to discover the secrets and architectural details of this concert hall.
The gift voucher can be redeemed within 12 months of purchase.
- Visit with specialized guide
- Access to the stage (subject to availability)
- Approximate duration: 50 minutes
- Available in seven languages
- Priority access
- Flexible dates
- Guided tour
with an expert - 50-minute tour
- Available in 7 languages
What does the visit include?
The guided tour takes you through the main spaces of the Palau de la Música Catalana, with historical and architectural insights provided by a specialist guide.
You will discover the history of the Palau from its foundation, along with the artistic masterpieces that adorn its rooms, as well as fascinating details and insights into the Concert Hall, the only one in the world to be declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Palau façade
The Palau’s intricate façade features a wealth of allegorical figures, sculptures and architectural elements characteristic of Catalan modernism.
On the first floor, a balcony runs along the façade, supported by fourteen paired columns decorated with mosaic, each with a unique design. On the second floor are busts of musicians by Eusebi Arnau: from left to right, Palestrina, Bach and Beethoven; beyond the sculptural group on the corner stands the bust of Wagner, now located on Carrer d’Amadeu Vives. The façade is crowned by a large mosaic pediment by Lluís Bru.
At the corner, the sculptural group La cançó popular catalana by Miquel Blay depicts Saint George beneath a central female figure, an allegory of music, surrounded by characters representing a sailor, peasants, an elderly man and children.
Concert Hall
This century-old hall has hosted some of Barcelona’s most important musical events throughout its history.
Dominated by the organ above the stage and crowned with a central skylight representing the sun, the hall is filled with natural light.
Both mystical and striking, it is rich in figures and symbolic detail: the muses surrounding the stage, Wagner’s Valkyries emerging from the ceiling, a bust of Anselm Clavé on one side and one of Beethoven on the other, alongside elements drawn from nature such as flowers, palm trees and fruit.
Orfeó Català Rehearsal Room
A unique space where the choirs of the Orfeó Català rehearse, and where small-scale concerts and events are also held.
This room is home to the foundation stone laid in 1905 at the start of the Palau’s construction. It features a semicircular seating arrangement, reflecting the half-moon shape of the Concert Hall stage located directly above.
Lluís Millet Hall
The grand hall, dedicated to the founder of the Orfeó Català, is adorned with beautiful stained glass and opens to a balcony richly decorated with mosaics.
Palau Foyer
Now home to a café-restaurant, this space retains striking architectural features, including brick arches decorated with ceramic detailing.
Schedule
The visit takes place between 9.00 am and 3.30 pm and lasts approximately 55 minutes.
Rates
- General admission: €24
- Over 65s: €20
- Under 35s: €20
- Children under 10: free admission (accompanied by an adult with a ticket)
- People with a recognised disability rating of over 65% and companion: free admission
- People with a recognised disability rating under 65%: €12
- Groups (minimum 15 people): €20
- Family pack (2 adults + 2 teenagers up to 16 years old): €72
Languages
The guided tour is available in the following languages:
- Catalan
- Spanish
- French
- English
- Italian
- German
- Chinese
Each language has specific time slots, selected at the time of purchase.
Accessibility
The visit is fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, with lift access to all floors.