Casa Amatller Barcelona: Modernist Mansion & Audioguide

Inside a Chocolate Magnate's 1900 Barcelona Home

You enter Casa Amatller with admission and a multilingual audioguide already included, moving through a fully furnished modernist mansion from 1900 with original furniture, art, and decoration intact. The self-paced visit lets you spend as much time as you want in each room, and the building is wheelchair accessible throughout. No separate transport or guide booking needed. Just arrive, put on the headset, and walk through one of Barcelona's most complete house museums.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Casa Amatller Museum

• Arrive at Casa Amatller
• Use multilingual audioguide
• Explore original furniture and decor
• Admire Catalan Modernism architecture
• Learn about Antoni Amatller history

The experience

You're standing on Passeig de Gràcia, and the moment you step through the door of Casa Amatller, the noise of the street drops away. The entrance hall hits you first: the original tiles, the carved woodwork, the light coming through stained glass that's been there since Josep Puig i Cadafalch finished the building in 1900. Your audioguide is already in your hand, and you can switch it to whatever language works for you. The house was built for Antoni Amatller, a chocolate manufacturer, and it still smells like old wood and careful restoration. Nothing here is a replica.

The thing about Casa Amatller that catches people off guard is how complete it is. You're not walking through empty rooms with plaques on the walls. The furniture is original, the paintings are original, the decorative objects are still arranged the way the family left them. The audioguide walks you through each space without rushing you, and you can linger as long as you want on any floor. The modernist details are everywhere: the ironwork on the stairs, the ceramic panels, the way the rooms connect. It's one of three masterpieces packed onto this single block: Gaudí's Casa Batlló is right next door, and Casa Lleó i Morera is across the street, which is why locals call it the manzana de la discordia, the block of discord. But Casa Amatller holds its own.

The building is fully accessible if you use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns. All areas and surfaces are level, and the audioguide works just as well whether you're moving slowly or standing still. If you're bringing children, they need to stay with an adult, and infants can sit on a lap. The whole visit takes as long as you want it to. There's no time limit once you're inside. Public transport gets you here easily, and the audioguide headsets are included so you can hear every detail clearly even if the street outside is busy.

What’s included

• Your visit includes Casa Amatller admission and a multilingual audioguide headset so you can hear the narration clearly as you move through the rooms.
• The original furniture, decoration, and artwork are all part of what you see.
• Nothing is missing or roped off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Child (under 8): free

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 14 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Casa Amatller

Is this one for you?Right for anyone who wants to see a complete modernist house museum without hiring a separate guide or arranging transport. The audioguide is included, the building is on a metro line, and you control the pace.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 8): free.

How long does a visit to Casa Amatller usually take?

There's no set duration. You move at your own pace. Most visitors spend 45 minutes to an hour inside, but you can take longer if you want to absorb the details.

Is the audioguide available in English?

Yes, the audioguide is multilingual and includes English, along with several other languages.

Can I visit with a wheelchair?

Yes, Casa Amatller is fully wheelchair accessible. All areas and surfaces are level, and there are no stairs blocking access to the main rooms.

What's included in the admission ticket?

Entry to the house and the multilingual audioguide headset are both included. You don't pay extra for the audio.

Is Casa Amatller near other attractions?

Yes, it's on Passeig de Gràcia in the manzana de la discordia, alongside Casa Batlló by Gaudí and Casa Lleó i Morera. All three are within steps of each other.

Is there parking nearby?

Public transportation options are available near the house. Passeig de Gràcia is served by metro and bus lines.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted inside Casa Amatller.