La Pedrera (Casa Milà) Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience La Pedrera. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Barcelona in 1 Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Old Town & Pickup

• Barcelona Highlights & Sagrada Familia Tour: Priority Access

• Barcelona All Included: Sagrada, Park Güell, Montjuic & Gothic

• Tour Welcome to Barcelona in Eco Tuk-Tuk Private with Local Guide

• Sagrada Familia & Barcelona Small Group Tour with Hotel Pickup

General admission for La Pedrera is typically €25 for adults and €12.50 for young visitors ages 12–17. Children 11 and under can visit for free. There are also special nighttime experiences available for €39.50 for adults, and sunrise experiences are also €39.50.

Yes, La Pedrera is worth visiting, especially for anyone interested in Antoni Gaudí's architecture. The building's wave-like stone exterior and surreal rooftop chimneys make it one of Barcelona's most distinctive landmarks, as well as a prime photo opportunity. While you can visit independently, many travelers choose tours that include multiple city highlights, complete with background from your guide about Gaudí and his artistry.

Per one customer who booked Barcelona in 1 Day: Sagrada Familia, Park Guell, Old Town & Pickup, "Our tour guide, Adrian, was exceptionally good. He provided so much deep knowledge of the city and attractions. He also kept us on schedule but provided some flexibility to have some free time too."

Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, is one of Barcelona’s most famous buildings. Designed by renowned Catalan architect Antoni Gaudi (of La Sagrada Familia fame), it’s considered a masterpiece of modernist architecture and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Strangely enough, it was initially built as a private residence and an apartment building.

At Casa Milà, visitors go beyond the building’s rule-breaking facade and see what’s inside. There’s a museum—which explores the life and work of Antoni Gaudi—a swimming pool, a ballroom, a salon, a courtyard, the famous rooftop terrace with its surrealist chimneys, and an entrance hall, all open to the public to wander and contemplate.

The amount of time needed to explore Casa Milà varies depending on your interests and your walking pace. On average, visitors typically spend around 1 to 2 hours exploring the interior, the rooftop terrace, the “whale attic,” and other spaces. Gaudi fans should plan to take longer, as the museum alone could be a 1-hour stop.

Casa Mila, aka La Pedrera, is renowned for its groundbreaking design, which whimsically bends every conventional architectural rule. Designed by Antoni Gaudi, the house is a living sculpture with an undulating stone facade, a dream-like rooftop terrace, and an innovative, surrealist interior layout. The last private residence designed by Gaudi, Casa Mila is also a UNESCO site.

Yes, guided tours are available at Casa Mila. They often take visitors to closed-off spaces and even come with a complimentary glass of cava. However, they’re offered only at select times and come at a premium; if you’re open to exploring on your own, all visits include an audio guide.

There are tons of things to do when you're done visiting La Pedrera. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions in Barcelona:

• Sagrada Família

• Park Güell

• Casa Batlló

• Gothic Quarter

• Passeig de Gràcia

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Barcelona.