About this activity
Editor's Note
Look, we’ve all seen the "must-visit" lists that feel like they were written by a PR bot trying to pad out occupancy rates for the season. But let’s be real: most Gaudí tours in Barcelona have become little more than expensive walks through crowded hallways where you're constantly dodging selfie sticks. I’ve spent a decade watching the industry turn art into a high-volume lead gen game, but Casa Batlló is actually doing something... different. Instead of just relying on the "legend" status to keep the RevPAR high, they've integrated some genunely wild tech that doesn't feel like a cheap gimmick. It's a rare case where the "immersive" buzzword actually carries some weight, even if the crowds still remind you that you're very much in a tourist hub. If you want to see how tech can actually save a heritage site from becoming a dusty museum, this is the one.
About the Tour
Step inside the mind of Antoni Gaudí, where the lines between architecture and living organism blur. This isn't your standard "look-and-listen" walking tour; it’s a full-sensory deep dive into the Gaudinian universe using some of the most advanced tech available in the tourism sector today.
What Makes This Experience Unique?
Casa Batlló has moved beyond the traditional audio guide by blending Artificial Intelligence (AI), Augmented Reality (AR), and Machine Learning. This creates a layered narrative where the house literally comes to life around you.
- The Gaudí Cube: You'll experience a world-first—a six-sided LED cube that delivers a 360-degree immersive show, surrounding you with "impossible" volumetric projections.
- Sensory Details: This tour engages more than just your eyes. Through motion sensors and binaural sound, the house uses smells, tastes, and textures to tell its story.
- The Soundtrack: Forget the tinny, generic elevator music found in most guides. You’ll be listening to a custom score composed by Dani Howard and performed by the Berlin Symphony Orchestra, available in 15 different languages.
Architectural Highlights & New Additions
The site has recently undergone significant upgrades, adding modern architectural marvels that complement Gaudí’s original 1906 vision:
- Kengo Kuma’s Intervention: Discover a stunning new vertical communication core designed by the world-renowned Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.
- The Floating Ladder: Marvel at a 13-ton floating ladder made of polished marble, suspended in the air with a grace that defies its weight.
- The Light Patio: Witness the first six-sided indoor mapping project on Gaudí’s famous patio of lights.
- Exclusive Access: If you opt for the Gold Ticket, you gain entry to the private living quarters of Lord Batlló, offering a glimpse into the domestic life of the Catalan bourgeoisie.
Whether you're an architecture geek or just someone looking to see Barcelona's best, this tour manages to bridge the gap between 20th-century genius and 21st-century innovation. Don't forget to check out the new “Simbolic” store on your way out for a souvenir that actually has some design soul.
Highlights
- Experience Casa Batlló in a unique, interactive way
- Access the immersive Gaudí Cube and marvel at the LED lights
- Learn about one of the jewels of the Modernism art movement
- Listen to a script available in 15 languages
- Sense magical paintings come to life as you approach
Know before you go
- The average duration of the visit is approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes
- There is an area where you can store strollers if needed
- At busy times there may be very long lines to enter the attraction
- Casa Batlló is committed to autism, therefore at your visit you will be assisted by neurodivergent people. Casa Batlló is the first cultural institution internationally to have a neurodivergent team assisting visitors, thanks to its collaboration with Specialisterne, an organization dedicated to the employment inclusion of individuals on the autism spectrum (ASD).