Park Guell Entrance
One of Antoni Gaudi’s most creative and symbolic artworks, Park Güell in Barcelona, is accessible to the general public as a city park.
The three entrances to Park Guell are Carrer de Larrard, Carretera del Carmel, and Av. del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya.
Discover the ideal Park Guell entrance location that will enhance your visit by minimizing potential wait times and streamlining your experience.
Carrer De Larrard

This is Park Guell’s main entrance. It is located at the crossroads of Carrer de Larrard and Carrer d’Olot.
Using this Park Guell entry requires you to trek up the steps and climb to reach the monumental zone.
This entrance is open from 8 am to 8.30 pm. You will find a ticket booth and toilet facilities near this entrance.
- How to get to this entrance:
Hop on the L3 metro to Lesseps or Vallcarca Station. It’s a 15 to 20-minute walk to the main entrance.
If you take buses H6, D40, or 92, you will arrive at the main entrance on Carrer d’Olot. - Average wait time: You can skip the lines and access Park Guell in 10 to 15 minutes if you book your tickets in advance.
Save your time for admiring the beauty of Park Güell.
We recommend you buy the Park Guell tickets in advance and skip the queues at the entrance.
Carretera del Carmel
The second entrance is located on Carretera del Carmen. If you arrive by private tour bus or coach, you will enter Park Guell through this entrance.
This entrance to Park Guell is located on the park’s western boundary, adjacent to the tourist coach parking area.
This entrance is open from 8 am to 8.30 pm. This entrance has free parking places for visitors with reduced mobility and ticket booth facilities.
- How to Get There:
Take the metro L5 to El Carmel Station. From there, the Carretera del Carmel Entrance is a 15 to 20-minute walk.
You can also take buses 24, 92 or 119 to the Carretera del Carmel – Park Güell stop.
Av. del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya
The entry at the top of Park Guell is Passatge de Sant Josep de la Muntanya.
It is easily accessible through an escalator, saving you time and effort of trekking up the hill.
This entrance is open from 8 am to 8.30 pm, and the facilities include a ticket booth.
- How to get to this entrance: This is the best way to enter if you are taking the Metro.
Take the metro L3 to Lesseps Station. The Avinguda del Santuari de Sant Josep de la Muntanya entrance is a 20-minute walk from there.
Alternatively, you can take bus 24 or 92 to the Park Güell stop. - Average wait time: You can skip the lines and access the park in 10 to 15 minutes if you book your tickets in advance.
Depending on the crowd, the wait time without reservations can range from 30 minutes to an hour.
FAQs
Which is the Park Guell main entrance?
The main entrance to Park Güell is on the south side at Carrer de Larrard.
This entrance features a colorful mosaic dragon (El Drac) and a view of the stairway with the hypostyle room.
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