La Pedrera (Casa Milà) tickets: general entry, night visit and the best moment
Gaudí's last civil work hides Modernisme's most instructive attic and a rooftop in a league of its own — included, here, in the general ticket. This is what each option costs and when to go in to have it nearly to yourself.
ⓘ Note: this is not the official website This is not the official La Pedrera website. We are an independent guide: prices quoted come from lapedrera.com and bookings are processed by authorised partners such as GetYourGuide.The essentials in 20 seconds
| Price from | ~€25–28 online for general entry with audio guide · Night Experience ~€39 |
|---|---|
| Opening hours | Open daily, with day sessions and night visits; check slots on lapedrera.com |
| Advance booking? | Recommended 2–3 days ahead; essential for the Night Experience |
| Time needed | ~1.5 h: rooftop, attic (Espai Gaudí), period apartment and courtyards |
| Address | Passeig de Gràcia, 92 · metro Diagonal (L3, L5) |
| Watch out | The rooftop closes in rain or strong wind (visits are rearranged or compensated) |
Which option to choose
| Option | Price | Includes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| General + audio guide | ~€25–28 | Rooftop, Espai Gaudí, period apartment, courtyards. At your own pace | First visit: this is the complete experience |
| Night Experience | ~€39 | Guided evening visit + projections on the chimneys + glass of cava | Second visits, couples, night photographers |
| Day + night combos | varies | Both experiences on flexible dates | Unhurried Gaudí fans |
| Premium / skip-the-line | ~€35 | Flexible access and priority at the entrance check | Unpredictable schedules |
Indicative prices per lapedrera.com and GetYourGuide; they vary by season and slot type.
When to go: light, crowds and rain
- First morning slot. Attic and apartment nearly empty; the rooftop still in soft shade. The calm option.
- Last afternoon slot. Golden light on the sentinel chimneys is the photo you came for. In summer, the rooftop at sunset is pure gold.
- Midday. Groups, heat on the roof and lift queues. Skip it if you can.
- In rain or strong wind the rooftop closes for safety. If the forecast is bad, move your visit: the rooftop is half the experience.
Availability: La Pedrera is less pressured than the Sagrada Família — 2–3 days out you can usually pick your hour. The exceptions: the Night Experience (limited places) and holiday weekends.
How to save and how to get there
- Always online: the box office adds a surcharge and the day's slots may be gone.
- Children, students and seniors: reduced rates per lapedrera.com; the youngest enter free.
- City passes: some include or discount La Pedrera — check our passes comparison.
- The façade is free: the best view of the rippling stone is from the opposite pavement of Passeig de Gràcia, in morning light.
Metro: Diagonal (L3 green, L5 blue), Passeig de Gràcia exit: a one-minute walk. From Casa Batlló it's 5 minutes up the avenue — the classic half-day Modernisme combo.
The house Barcelona hated (context in one minute)
When Pere Milà and Roser Segimon commissioned their new investment-house from Gaudí in 1906, they expected prestige. They got ridicule: the press caricatured the building as a zeppelin hangar, and the mocking nickname — La Pedrera, "the quarry" — stuck forever. That nickname now sits on the UNESCO list (1984).
Technically it was a quiet revolution: a self-supporting stone façade that ripples like the sea, open floor plans without load-bearing walls that every tenant could redraw, two courtyards pushing daylight deep into the block, and one of the city's first underground car parks. The attic — 270 catenary brick arches — carries the roof like a whale's ribcage and today houses the Espai Gaudí, the best hands-on explanation of how the architect thought.
It was his last civil commission: from 1912 he devoted himself entirely to the Sagrada Família. The hooded chimneys on the roof — the "warriors" — inspired half a century of artists; the story goes that George Lucas found his stormtroopers' cues in them. Since 2013 the building has been run by the Fundació Catalunya La Pedrera, which keeps it alive: tenants still live there between visits.
Frequently asked questions
How much is La Pedrera?
General entry with audio guide from ~€25–28 online per lapedrera.com; the Night Experience runs ~€39. Box office adds a surcharge.
Is the rooftop included?
Yes, in the general ticket — along with the attic and the period apartment. It only closes for rain or strong wind.
What is the Night Experience?
A 75–90 minute guided evening visit with a projection show on the chimneys and a closing glass of cava. Limited places: book it earlier than the general ticket.
What's the best time?
First slot for calm; last of the afternoon for golden light on the rooftop. Midday is the group peak.
How long does the visit take?
About 1.5 hours with the audio guide: rooftop, Espai Gaudí, period apartment and courtyards.
Pedrera or Batlló?
Pedrera: architectural, serene, rooftop included. Batlló: theatrical and immersive. Five minutes apart — one inside, the other from the street.
How far ahead should I book?
2–3 days covers the general ticket; the Night Experience and holiday weekends deserve a week.
Book your La Pedrera slot
The sunset rooftop and the Night Experience go first. Many options allow free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.
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