Quick answer
- Casa Vicens is Gaudí’s first house, built 1883–1885, and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- €20 adult, €18 for 11–17s, students and over-65s, free under 10.
- Allow about 75 minutes for the self-guided visit with the audio guide.
- Carrer de les Carolines 20–26, in Gràcia — five minutes’ walk from Fontana (L3).
- Open 9:30–20:00 April to October, 9:30–18:00 November to March. Closed 25 December and 7–14 January.
We visited this place during pandemics, when it was possible to move around Barcelona city. Here to mention, that the price was different then for us. On the other hand, this was our last place to visit after Casa Batllo and Casa Mila, and we were impressed on how different though how similar these buildings are.
Where to stay in Barcelona — our three picks
Generator Barcelona – private family rooms at hostel prices, five minutes from Passeig de Gràcia and metro Diagonal (L3/L5). Rooms are small and the bar downstairs is lively, so ask for a higher floor.
H10 Cubik – on the edge of the Gothic Quarter, with the Atic rooftop terrace and pool. You can walk to the cathedral, the beach and the Born from the door, which saves you metro tickets all week.
The Cotton House Hotel, Autograph Collection – the old cotton guild building on Gran Via, a ten-minute walk from Casa Batlló and the Sagrada Família side of Eixample. Quiet, grown-up, and the rooftop is the reason to book it.
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Why this one and not Casa Batlló
Some of the case for Casa Vicens, factually:
- It’s cheaper than Casa Batlló (€20 against around €35)
- It’s quieter, being in Gràcia rather than on Passeig de Gràcia
- It’s the origin point — the house where you can see Gaudí working out what he’d later do at Park Güell and the Sagrada Família, with the Moorish and Catalan tilework already there
- It’s smaller, which cuts both ways: 75 minutes rather than half a morning
What you actually see
First thing that impressed me, was the fact that it was his first work, and it was perfect till the smallest detail. The rooms how different those are, the smokin room with Moorish details, the roof terrace in Modernista style. Not to forget about ceilings, that are the thing and are hard to convey from a press photo.
With kids
Our kid were small when we visited the place, but still they enjoyed it a lot. With teenager I think you can allow yourself more time to watch the details and to enjoy the place. With small kids you have to go faster.
Getting there and when to go
Metro Fontana on the green line (L3), then about five minutes on foot. It sits on a residential street in Gràcia, which is part of the appeal — you come out of the visit into a neighbourhood worth an afternoon rather than onto a tourist boulevard.
Is it worth €20?
As I mentioned earlier, we paid less, but still, I think 20EUR this place is worth it.
Related
- Casa Batlló review
- La Pedrera (Casa Milà) with kids
- Park Güell with kids — the two make a good Gràcia day together
- Top Places to Visit in Barcelona
- Most Instagrammable Places in Barcelona
- Festa Major de Gràcia
- Outbound: https://casavicens.org
Casa Vicens: FAQ
How much are Casa Vicens tickets?
€20 for adults, €18 for children aged 11 to 17, students, over-65s and disabled visitors, and free for children under 10.
How long does Casa Vicens take?
About 75 minutes for the standard self-guided visit with the audio guide. It is smaller than Casa Batlló or La Pedrera, which is part of why it is quieter.
What are Casa Vicens’s opening hours?
9:30am to 8pm from April to October and 9:30am to 6pm from November to March. It is closed on 25 December and from 7 to 14 January.
How do you get to Casa Vicens?
Carrer de les Carolines 20–26, in Gràcia. Take the metro to Fontana on line L3 and walk about five minutes.
