The Palau offers guided tours and self-guided visits. A self-guided visit starts around €18, while a guided tour costs around €22. Booking online in advance is strongly recommended; tickets purchased at the box office may incur an additional fee or see limited availability.

For the best experience, arrive at or just after opening for the tour, or choose a late-afternoon slot when fewer tour groups are present. The guided visit typically lasts about 55 minutes and gives you access to the main hall and stage with commentary in several languages. It’s advisable to linger in the auditorium after the visit to absorb the acoustics and architecture.

If you prefer attending a concert rather than a tour, the Palau also hosts hundreds of performances each year — and sitting in a concert gives a richer experience of both the building and its sound than a quick visit. For concerts, ticket pricing, seat views, and access change according to program and popularity. In 2024 the Palau set a record with over 860,000 visitors (concert-goers + building visitors) clicking up its cultural footprint.

Practical visitor details: the building is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility — lifts serve all floors, stairlifts are available for parts of the building, and adapted toilets are on-site. Bags and large items may be subject to checks, and guided tours can be altered or cancelled if a rehearsal or performance is underway.

Dress is flexible — there is no formal dress code for tours — but because you are inside a historic concert hall, many visitors choose smart-casual attire. The Palau’s foyer includes a shop, and the building sits just off Via Laietana — close to Plaça Catalunya, Urquinaona metro station (L4) and major transport links.

Because this is a working concert hall, it’s wise to check ahead for any events that may restrict visitor access. After your tour, linger in the café or terrace if weather allows, and soak in the façade and roofline of this modernist marvel before or after your visit.