Tours and Tickets to Experience L'Eixample
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L'Eixample
L’Eixample is a must-visit for architecture buffs, shopping lovers, and night owls.
While walkable, the neighborhood is large, so wear comfortable shoes.
This neighborhood is one of the safer areas of Barcelona, but it’s still a good idea to stay aware of your belongings.
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L'Eixample is one of Barcelona's central neighborhoods and is free to visit. However, many travelers opt to see its attractions on a guided tour. Bike and Segway tours start at about US$34, while a tour of the city's Gaudí landmarks starts at around US$170.
L'Eixample is one of Barcelona's most architecturally rich neighborhoods, home to some of Antoni Gaudí's most famous masterpieces. Laid out in the 19th century to expand the medieval center—Eixample means "extension" in Catalan—the area is renowned for its Ildefons Cerdà–designed grid layout and striking architecture.
Many of Barcelona's most famous architectural landmarks are in L'Eixample, including Gaudí's La Sagrada Família, Casa Batlló, and Casa Milà, and the modernist Casa Amatller and Casa Lleó Morera. Other popular sights include Plaça de Catalunya, the Mercat dels Encants flea market, and the Passeig de Gràcia shopping boulevard.
Yes. Combination tickets are available for three of Gaudí's architectural landmarks: Casa Batlló, Casa Milà (La Pedrera), and Casa Vicens. You can also purchase a Barcelona City Pass, which grants access to La Sagrada Família and Park Güell, along with Casa Batlló, Casa Milà, and more, or take a hop-on, hop-off bus tour.
L'Eixample's grid layout makes it easy to navigate, but the attractions are spread out. To get around this large neighborhood, set aside time to stroll, rent a bike, or join a bike tour, or ride the metro—the L2, L3, L4, and L5 all run through the area—or T4 tram.