The Park Güell map matters more than most because the park is a hillside, with paths that climb and no single obvious order to see things in. This page gives you a Park Güell map of the entrances and the streets around the park, the official map to download, and the route I would follow through the monumental area. If you have not booked, my guide to Park Güell tickets compares ten options from $20.
Park Güell Map: Entrances, Stations and Sights Around It
The map below shows Park Güell with the nearest stations, bus stops and the Gaudí House Museum, from Google Maps data.
Gaudí House Museum · Nearby sight · about 3 min walk
Park Güell · Nearby sight · about 4 min walk
Casa del Guarda · Nearby sight · about 4 min walk
Escalinata monumental · Nearby sight · about 4 min walk
Park Güell · Station · about 5 min walk
Escales entrada Parc Güell · Nearby sight · about 9 min walk
Vallcarca · Station · about 15 min walk
El Carmel · Station · about 15 min walk
Alfons X · Station · about 17 min walk
El Coll | La Teixonera · Station · about 17 min walk
Lesseps · Station · about 18 min walk
Penitents · Station · about 19 min walk
The official maps page names two entrances: the main gate on Carretera del Carmel, next to a public toilet, and the entrance on Carrer d’Olot to the Porter’s Lodge, per the official maps and services page. Several tour listings give the meeting address as Carretera del Carmel, 23. From the pin, the Gaudí House Museum is about a 3-minute walk, the nearest bus stops 5 minutes, and the El Carmel, Vallcarca and Alfons X stations about 15 to 17 minutes. Lesseps is about 18 minutes and Casa Vicens about 22. Those walking times are my estimates, from straight-line distance multiplied by 1.3 at 4.8 km/h, and the real climb is steeper than the straight line suggests.
The Official Park Güell Map
The park publishes an official map (PDF), a flyer of the most emblematic points, and I would download it before you go, since it is the most reliable Park Güell map I know of. I link the file and do not copy it. Its symbols mark online-only tickets, entrances, the picnic area, public toilets, fountains and sheltered rest areas. The official site also says the ticket covers the monumental, forest and panoramic areas, and that free Wi-Fi in the monumental core is only for opening the QR codes during your visit.
My Park Güell Map Route Through the Monumental Area
This is the order I would follow, from the gate up through the monumental area, and it is also a list of what to see inside Park Güell. I have left the times off, because neither the official pages nor the listings give a time for each stop, only a total of about an hour for the guided tours.
My route through Park Güell
1Entrance pavilionsMain gate on Carretera del Carmel
2Dragon StairwayThe mosaic salamander
3Hypostyle RoomThe covered hall under the square
4Nature Square and serpentine benchThe long curving bench
5Laundry Room PorticoNamed on the official site
6Hill of the Three CrossesA calvary of three crosses
7Gaudí House MuseumGaudí's former home
The Entrance Pavilions
You come in through the entrance pavilions. Wikipedia says the entrance is marked by two whimsical gatehouses forming the Porter’s Lodge pavilion, one of which holds a permanent exhibit of the Barcelona City History Museum, per Wikipedia. The Laie shop is in one of the entrance pavilions, according to the official maps page, and the Porter’s Lodge is included in the combined park ticket. Arrive at the access point at your time: the official site gives you 30 minutes after your slot starts to get in, and after that the slot is lost.
The Dragon Stairway
The stairway is the first big stop of any Park Güell map route. Wikipedia describes Gaudí’s multicoloured mosaic salamander, popularly known as El Drac, the dragon, restored in 2007. It is a good place to see the broken-tile technique up close, but it draws a crowd, so I would take a photo and keep moving. On a Park Güell map it looks like a short step from the gate, but the queue to stand on the steps is what costs the time. Pets cannot enter the Dragon Stairway, according to the official rules.
Golden Tour Guide
Park Guell Guided Tour with Skip The Line Entry
★4.7 (23,564 reviews)
1 hour - 75 minutes
Free cancellation
My pick: A short guided tour with skip-the-line entry: $28, 1 to 1.25 hours, five languages, 4.7 from 23,564 reviews.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Skip-the-line tickets to Park Güell
✓ Guided walking tour
✓ Guide from the Barcelona Tourism Authority
✓ Headsets to hear your guide clearly
Not included / not suitable
✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting point: Meet your tour guide in front of the main entrance. There are serval entrances to Park Guell. Make sure to come to Carretera del Carmel, 23, Barcelona. If you take a cab, please mention the address to the driver, not Park Guell. Your guide will be holding a sign that says “Golden Tour Guide”. Ctra. del Carmel, 23, Horta-Guinardó, 08024 Barcelona, Spain
Languages: French, Italian, Spanish, German, English
Duration: 1 hour - 75 minutes
Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
“Really enjoyed. Guide very knowledgeable and friendly. Great activity.” – GetYourGuide review
The Hypostyle Room sits near the middle of any Park Güell map of the monumental area, and the official site names it as one of the park’s key spaces, and Wikipedia shows its ceiling mosaics in a photo caption. I could not find a column count in a source I could open, so I will not give one. It sits at the heart of the monumental area, and pets cannot go in. Look up at the ceiling, not just around you.
Nature Square and the Serpentine Bench
Nature Square, which the official site calls Plaça de la Natura, is the large open space at the top of the main route, and it has public toilets beside it on Passeig de les Palmeres. Wikipedia describes the long, curving bench shaped like a sea serpent, designed by Josep Maria Jujol. The official site does not allow pets in Nature Square. If you want a single place to sit, this is it, and the one I would use for the views over the city.
The Laundry Room Portico and the Austria Gardens
The official site lists the Laundry Room Portico and the Austria Gardens among the places where pets are not allowed, which tells you they are part of the monumental route, but it gives no description of either. I have not found a source I can cite for what they look like, so I treat them as stops to read on the day’s signs and in the official flyer.
The Hill of the Three Crosses
Wikipedia calls the Turó de les Tres Creus, the Hill of the Three Crosses, a calvary of three stone crosses. It is the high point of the route, and I would only add it if you have the energy. The park covers more than 17 hectares, per the official site, and a good Park Güell map helps you decide how far to go.
The Gaudí House Museum
The Gaudí House Museum is on Google Maps inside the park, about 3 minutes from the pin. Wikipedia says the house, designed by Francesc Berenguer i Mestres, became the Gaudí House Museum in 1963 and was declared a national monument in 1969. One ticket in my data, the $31 Park Güell and Gaudí House Museum Entry Ticket, combines the two.
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Park Güell and Gaudí House Museum Entry Ticket
★4.5 (10,019 reviews)
24-hour ticket
My pick: Park entry plus the museum in one ticket: $31, valid 1 day, 4.5 from 10,019 reviews, no guide.
What you get, where you meet, what reviewers say
Included
✓ Park Güell timed entry ticket
✓ Gaudí House Museum entry ticket
✓ Booking fee
Not included / not suitable
✕ Live tour guide
Meeting point: Here are some recommended ways to get to Park Güell:
• Metro, Green Line (L3), Lesseps Station: From the Lesseps stop on Line 3, it is a 20-minute walk. We recommend using the entrance on Avinguda del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya, which has an escalator. Note: The Vallcarca stop on Line 3 is not recommended, as the mechanical stairs at Baixada de la Glòria are currently out of service, making it difficult to reach the park.
• Bus, H6, D40 Lines: From the bus stop at Travessera de Dalt (H6 and D40), it takes 10 minutes to walk. We recommend accessing the park from Avinguda del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya, with an escalator, or from Carrer Larrard.
• Bus Turístic and Barcelona City Tour: In both cases, the stop is located on Avinguda de la Mare de Déu de Montserrat. It takes 10 minutes on foot, and we recommend the entrance on Carretera del Carmel through Av. Pompeu Fabra.
• Taxis: Park Güell has two taxi stands located on Rambla de Mercedes and Carretera del Carmel. Ptge. de Sant Josep la Muntanya, 46, Gràcia, 08024 Barcelona, España
Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: This activity is non-refundable
“This is one of the best trips we have ever done. Such a magical place.” – GetYourGuide review
A Park Güell map is only as good as the legend you read it with, so I list the services from the official page here. The official site warns that the park has steps and uneven paths, which can make it hard for visitors with reduced mobility. It offers an adapted itinerary as a PDF, says two wheelchairs can be requested and that the coach car park has 3 spaces for reduced mobility, and gives parkguell@bsmsa.cat for specific needs. Public toilets are at the main gate, next to Nature Square and next to the Carrer d’Olot entrance. Smoking is not allowed because of fire risk, and pets must be on a lead.
The park can close for safety because of weather, and works may affect some areas, so check the official disruptions page before you go, and compare it with the Park Güell map you downloaded, because a closed area will not show on a printed flyer. My Park Güell opening hours guide has the time bands. When you are ready to book, compare each ticket for Park Güell on my tickets page. The home page lists the other attractions I cover.
Frequently asked questions
Is there an official Park Güell map?+
Yes. The official site offers a map as a PDF flyer that highlights the most emblematic points, and a preview of it on its maps and services page. Its symbols mark online-only tickets, entrances, the picnic area, public toilets, fountains and sheltered rest areas. I link it below as the official map.
Where are the entrances to Park Güell?+
The official maps page names two: the main gate on Carretera del Carmel, next to a public toilet, and the Carrer d'Olot entrance to the Porter's Lodge. It does not mention the Lesseps side, so I have not described it as an entrance.
What is inside Park Güell?+
The official site names the entrance pavilions, the Dragon Stairway, the Hypostyle Room, Nature Square, the Austria Gardens, the Laundry Room Portico and the Porter's Lodge. Wikipedia adds the serpentine bench, the Hill of the Three Crosses and the Gaudí House Museum.
How big is Park Güell?+
The official site says the park covers more than 17 hectares next to the Collserola range, split into a ticketed monumental area of about 12 hectares, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and a woodland area of about 8 hectares. Other pages give different splits, so I use the official numbers.
Is Park Güell accessible for wheelchairs?+
The official site warns that the park has steps and uneven paths, offers an adapted itinerary as a PDF, and says two wheelchairs can be requested. For specific needs it gives the contact parkguell@bsmsa.cat.
