How to Visit the Palau de la Música Catalana
You can visit the Palau de la Música Catalana on a self-guided visit (about €18) or a guided tour (about €24), with under 10s free. Visits run from 9 am to about 3:30 pm, and tours sell out in summer, so book online. The first tour is the calmest. For the best experience, see a concert in the hall.
- Self-guided
- About €18 adults
- Guided tour
- About €24 adults
- Under 10s
- Free
- Visit hours
- About 9 am to 3:30 pm
- Concerts
- From about €38
- Best time
- First tour of the day
- Time to allow
- 1 hour
How busy is the Palau de la Música?
Tours are capped in size, so it doesn't feel crowded, but tours in English sell out on summer days. Rehearsals and concerts can change the visit times.
Before you go, check how busy the Palau de la Música Catalana is likely to be. BeatTheCrowd shows the live crowd level and an hourly forecast for any date, adjusted for Spanish holidays, concerts and events.
Check today’s crowds at Palau de la Música Catalana →Best (and worst) times to go
- First morning tour: the best light through the stained glass ceiling.
- Weekdays: easier booking.
- Worst for booking: summer and holiday weekends.
Our hourly forecast for the Palau de la Música shows how busy each hour is expected to be on your date.
Check today’s crowds at Palau de la Música Catalana →Insider tips that actually save time
- Book online, as English tours fill up.