Sant Pau Tour: Explore Art Nouveau Masterpiece
4.6
234 Ratings
Barcelona

Explore the Sant Pau Art Nouveau Site in Barcelona, a masterpiece by Lluís Domènech i Montaner. Discover the history, architecture, and current use of this internationally acclaimed center for knowledge.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau - Sant Salvador Pavilion, summarising the history of the Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, from its founding in 1401 up until the 21st century. On the upper floor, visitors will see a contemporary installation symbolising a dragon, a tribute to the figure and the work of Llu�s Dom�nech i Montaner, who was a key architect in Modernisme, the Catalan Art Nouveau.
What's Included
  • Admission ticket included
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Guide
Additional Information

Embark on a self-guided tour of Sant Pau, one of the largest Art Nouveau sites globally, and discover the remarkable work of Lluís Domènech i Montaner, alongside one of the most notable restoration projects in recent times. Explore one of Europe’s oldest medical institutions, observing the design and construction of the Art Nouveau complex, and learn…

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Location
Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau
Sant Antoni Maria Claret, 167
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Jilla858
Jan 25, 2026
So worth a visit....take a break from Gaudi!!! - Oh my God this place is fantastic! I rate it right along with the Sagrada Familia and feel everyone should go see it. Originally a hospital, it's really beautiful, in Art Nouveau style (oh the tiles....just beautiful!!) with different pavilions for the different wards, male/female, different types of illness/condition. Clearly,some had fallen into disrepair and a project to renovate is ongoing, but some parts are simply stunning and the exhibition areas have really good information. In the central courtyards you can sit, and for us at this time of year there were orange trees heavy with fruit all around, plus other lovely plants eg lavender. Barcelona isn't only Gaudi!!!!
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Odyssey25322112629
Jan 10, 2026
Wonderful colourful work from Lluís Domènech i Montaner - Another wonderful colourful work of Lluís Domènech i Montaner and fascinating hospital setup. Definitely include in your trip to Barcelona.
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B181nnbernadetteh
Jan 5, 2026
Beautiful discovery Sant Pau - Another inspired architect Don't miss this amazing place. When the beautiful is in the service of health. We discover the medicine of the 20th century.
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Nathalie
Jan 2, 2026
End of year Barcelona - I recommend on pretty for big little ones very pretty show a small stand for coffee or chocolate crepe waffle
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Michaelkh6503vz
Nov 4, 2025
Best thing you can do in Barcelona - This is the hidden gem. If you like architecture this is a must. It was the best thing we did in Barcelona, and their was no crowd.
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Iowacityia
Nov 3, 2025
Sunday, October 12th, afternoon visit. - We arrived around 3:30pm. We bought our tickets on-site, getting the audio guide to get us through the tour. They also give you a map of the buildings you will visit, and what order to visit them. It was somewhat busy when we got there. But definitely not shoulder to shoulder. It was a very relaxing visit. This was probably my favorite place to visit in Barcelona, on this trip. It far exceeded my expectations. The audio guide worked very well. The buildings were beautiful. The displays were interesting. I really enjoyed the beautiful tunnels too. We spent quite a bit of time roaming around the buildings and exhibits. We had a great visit.
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Karen_b
Oct 8, 2025
Must see in Barcelona - Beautiful architecture and fascinating story about the hospital. The tile work is still in very good condition.
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Margotsdad
Sep 22, 2025
An incredible place! - Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau is an incredibly special place. Not only are the architecture and grounds stunning, it's an incredibly peaceful place too. Founded c.600 years ago, it's almost astounding it was still a working hospital as late as 2009. Very few of the buildings have been restored or even stabilised but what you can see is remarkable, not least the main entrance building above and below ground. The grounds are beautiful too! It's not well known so very few tourists and it's near to Sagrada Familia so you can easily take in both.
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Cucumbriacat
Dec 8, 2025
Disappointed with the Llums de Pau this year - We absolutely loved the Llums de Sant Pau last year, it was a truly magical experience that we were looking forward to repeating. Unfortunately it was much less impressive this year! Last year each area presented a tradition from different parts of the world, with wonderful, interactive decorations and really interesting information about each place. The children were given little passports to fill in on their way around (which my children have treasured all year!). This year it was just lights with different themes. At an extra cost, there was an area for children to meet King Baltasar. The enigma for children wasn't thrilling (just finding letters on some of the information boards), plus we struggled to find the staff at the end to get the sticker (and they forgot to ask what the answer to the enigma was). I really hope something at the level of the 2024 version is planned in the future.
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O4418zajacobh
Dec 16, 2025
Little inside - Very little to do and see aside from the external architecture. Gaudi’s architecture is beautiful however Barcelona has no shortage of great locations designed by him.
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