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Timings : Monday - Friday:  10:00 am - 5:00 pm                 
Saturday, Sunday and holidays: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Entry Fee : Adult: EUR 10
Seniors/Disabled/Students: EUR 7.5
Tickets include audioguide.
Group admission: EUR 6.70 onwards

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Colonia Guell, Barcelona Overview

Colonia Guell is a historic industrial village located in the town of Santa Coloma de Cervelló, 23 Km to the southwest of Barcelona. The site offers a glimpse into Catalonia's industrial past and provides a peaceful escape from the bustling city. It is a Unesco World Heritage site.


Colonia Guell is a must-visit destination for history lovers and architecture enthusiasts.Built-in the late 1800s by textile tycoon Eusebi Guell as a planned industrial village, the site boasts many historic buildings designed by famous architects of the timeThe unfinished crypt is a testament to Gaudi's innovative style, and visitors can explore its intricate detailing and playful forms.

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Other Important Objective Information : Audio guides are available in nine different languages. Guided tours and themed tours are offered. Groups should make reservations at least 15 days before their visit. Private visits can be arranged outside of opening hours. Rooms are available for conferences and presentations. Tourist products are sold, including BCN Bus tourists and Catalunya Bus tourists. Free Wi-Fi is available. Resting areas, parking, restrooms, and a store are also available. Wheelchair accessible.

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How To Reach

How to get there: It can be reached by car, taxi, or train.

  • By car, take the B-24 highway and follow signs to Santa Coloma de Cervello.

  • By train, take the R5 line from Barcelona to Santa Coloma de Cervello station, and then it's about a 20-minute walk to the site.

  •  Ferrocarriles de la Generalitat de Catalunya (FGC) trains from Plaza Espanya in Barcelona can be taken to Colonia Guell.

  • Once at Colonia Guell, visitors can follow the blue steps to the Visitor's Center if arriving by train, park in the free parking lot, and follow signs to the Visitor's Center if arriving by car, or be escorted by a guide if arriving by bus.

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