Don't let your Park Güell visit be like these ONE STAR Tourist Reviews

Great advice, always amusing to read some of the negative reviews. On advice of our hotel receptionist, we took the bus to Park Guell, catching it on Passeig de Gracia. The bus took us very close to the park entrance further up the hill. It was only as we left the Park via the main entrance, that we realised just how far we would have had to walk uphill if we had taken the Metro. Also the Hop On, Hop Off bus advertising is misleading, they make it seem like their bus stop is right next to the park. We booked our tickets via the Park Guell official site, opting to do a guided tour. We can highly recommend this, our guide was amazing, very knowledgeable and entertaining.

Great advice!! Loved Park Guell!! We bought our tickets in advance and walked to the park from Sagrada Familia. It was quite a hike but there were benches along the way to stop and rest. The beauty of the area was so worth it! Keep up the great work Patrick!!

Almost every one these days have access to the web, takes only a few minutes to Google any place you want to visit. I thought it was an amazing place with great views over the city. The artwork as always was stunning. Thankyou Mr Gaudi. ❤❤

we got the 24 bus from Placa de Catalunya. We decided to walk back as it was downhill and we could meander the streets and see some real Barcelona.

XLNT VIDEO! XLNT TIPS! THANKS! Sure hope we keep this in mind when my husband and I and my bad knee visit Barcelona in April... Thanks,

Visited with my wife, in 2012, and with our boys, in 2015. Prices, areas included, timing, etc., was different between those visits, and it appears they've all changed again (maybe not for the better). Will probably find an excuse to visit again. But, now that we're locals, we can use your tips to optimize the visit. Have to scratch my head, when someone gives a one star review and complain that they didn't appreciate the difference between what they thought they were seeing on Google Maps, and what they encountered. If "would have just taken a taxi" would have fixed her experience, why give the park a 1 star review?

I’m always baffled by these types of reviews. It sounds like people don’t bother to even do 10 or 15 minutes of homework on sites they are visiting. And, comments about crowds at well known sites in Barcelona any time of the year, let alone in prime months, demonstrate a complete lack of perception about the tourism levels in this world famous city. If you want a tourist free experience, look elsewhere, or at least visit in winter for a less crowded experience. I’ve been to Barcelona twice, one time in late November and once in early November and had amazing experiences each time. I visited the Park during the 2022 trip and really enjoyed it…but I understood what I was going to see in advance, so could make an informed decision whether it was something to include on my itinerary. For some context, I was with my 81 year old mother on that visit, so realized that taking a taxi was the best way to arrive. She didn’t have any problem hiking around the Park and loved it all.

Thank you for the helpful video! I'm excited about my upcoming conference in Barcelona this month end. Your suggestions sound fantastic. I'll definitely explore La Rambla, Gothic Quarter, Barri Gòtic, and catch the sunset at Park Güell. Any other specific places or restaurant recommendations for a memorable evening? Looking forward to your insights!

we had the guided tour with Raul. Bus drops you off right at the main entrance for tours. Once we'd done all the main features on the guided tour we walked the perimeter path all the way round up one side and down the other. great musicians dotted about.

Pro Tip: wanna see nice parks and nice mosaics? Go to Seville instead!

So many petty people. It's always someone else's fault, that they went unprepared. I'll be visiting in March and I've got the following advice - metro to station Lesseps and from there bus 24 to station Albert Llanas. From this entrance you walk downhill. As I read the comments, apparently they are even more options like this. Patrick, thanks for all your videos!

I just got back from a twenty-one day, solo backpacking exploration of: Spain (Barcelona, Madrid, Malaga, Tarifa and Sevilla) & Morocco (Tanger, Chefchaouen, Fes, Merzouga/ Sahara Desert, Marrakech, Casablanca and Rabat). Logistically it went smooth (always prebook) and the hotels/ hostels were pleasant. It was insanely grueling, exciting and most of all, educational. I learned about their culture, interacting with the beautiful citizens, indulging the scrumptious gastronomy and I got to know myself alot better. Much respect for your insights of Barcelona because as we all know, Research Is A Must! I walked everywhere and the metro was a piece of cake to ride. Hang cool, amigo... vale.

I was there in 1989 so I am looking forward to seeing the additions and changes. haha I am doing my homework

What about bus 116 to reach the Park? It looks like the stop is at the entrence but either the official site mention it as possibility. It doesn't work?

Good morning Patrick😊

Cool video!

Hello - Thank you for all of the wonderful information! I’m going to Barcelona in May. What time of the day is best to visit?

I like to be early for things. If I arrive half an hour before my ticket time, is there a place to sit and wait? Or do you have to stand?

Thank you so much for your wonderful content! I am a subscriber and take notes while watching your videos 😊 I’ll be in Barcelona next month with my daughter and we have our park tickets. Quick question-would you suggest packing a lunch for Park Güell, or is there food to purchase there? We are getting there at 10 am and will probably stay at least 2-3 hours. Thanks again! You look so much like my son, you could be twins!

What's your opinion on using the Hop on Hop off Bus tour as transportation to get to the Park? Two birds with one stone kind of theory. Do you know how long the bus ride might take from La Sagrada to the Park? Appreciate your in depth explanation in your videos!