Many tourists miss out on visiting Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, but it’s a must see if you are a fan of Art Nouveau architecture or medicine. Discover an extraordinary modernist hospital complex and learn about the history of modern medicine at the former Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau. Skip the lines and enjoy a private tour of one of Barcelona’s most unique World Heritage Sites!
Book a 2-hour guided tour of Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau, Barcelona’s leading Art Nouveau site. With skip-the-line tickets you will enjoy priority access to the gardens and buildings of the former Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau, which now operates as an architecture and medicine museum. Built at the beginning of the 20th century, the complex of 27 medical pavilions and administrative buildings amazes its visitors with its ornate Moorish roofs and Art Nouveau stonework that resemble a charming small village rather than a hospital.
The exteriors and interiors alike feature colourful ceramics and allegorical sculptures of saints and biblical figures, and allow for the natural light and ventilation to create a healthy and healing atmosphere. In addition to admiring the smart Catalan Modernism design by Lluis Domenech I Montaner, you will see authentic medical equipment and learn about the history of modern medicine in your native language. Explore the ornate patient rooms and the operating theatres to imagine what 20th century healthcare looked like. Don't miss out on this original experience!
Choose the 3-hour option to book a 1-hour return transfer and a 2-hour guided tour of the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau. The exclusive service of private car transfers includes pickup and drop-off at your accommodation, so it will be easier for you to reach the museum from any location in Barcelona. We will organise a private driver and a clean, air-conditioned car suitable for the size of your group.
Book an extended 4-hour tour to visit Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau and see other highlights of Eixample district, including the world-famous La Sagrada Familia by Antoni Gaudi. Find out why Eixample is known as one of Europe’s best areas and see amazing monuments such as La Monumental, a former bullfighting venue. This walking tour will end at the Square of Tetouan, which features a monument to a notable doctor. Let your Expert Guide tell you what this doctor did for Catalan people!
Choose the 5-hour option to book a 1-hour return transfer and a 4-hour guided tour of the Recinte Modernista de Sant Pau and Eixample district. With private car transfers you will be able to relax and rest after your extended walking tour. Both pickup and drop-off at your accommodation are included so you can enjoy the most convenient and hassle-free experience.
