Looking at the ticket prices for casa batlo, trying to decide whether it is worth getting the silver or gold. The only difference really is the tablet and the gaudi dome. Is it worth the extra 10 euros?
Anyone get motion sickness from the dome?
Posted by
Chicago
1139 posts
I can't answer re the "Gaudi Dome" - I'm not finding it on the website (but I did think the website wasn't extremely clear....).
I was there (March 2024) during the day with a Gold ticket. It includes the furnished apartment - not available at other levels. I enjoyed that and thought it added to the experience.
If not interested in furniture, or if also seeing La Pedrera which is furnished, you could skip. With the "Gold", I also received immediate entry, but I bought on site. Not sure how it works if purchased in advance. "Dynamic pricing" also seems in play - that might impact decision-making.
Posted by
Chicago
1139 posts
I can't edit the above - I found the Gaudi Dome right on the link I provided.
I don't see this area - I get migraines that installations such as this one can trigger. It seems to be included on both Silver and Gold levels?
Posted by
OP
283 posts
Thank you. I ended up just getting the blue. I read other reviews saying its not really worth the extra.
Posted by
526 posts
Blue is just fine.
The "Dome" is very tame and IMO it's not the typical migraine inducing flashing lights from memory. But it's totally missable.
The only real advantage of the Gold is that you get to be in the house when it is kinda empty. Your seats for the concert will also be closer, but I think all the seats were fine.
Posted by
Southport, NC
378 posts
We just bought Gold tickets because they can be used whenever we show up-no waiting in line and no having a timed ticket. That worked for our schedule on that day. We consider it vacation dollars well spent.
Posted by
Barcelona (Catalonia)
3071 posts
IMHO, as a Barcelonan I honestly think this whole Silver and Gold thing is just a marketing gimmick that goes overboard to squeeze more money out of you. A "basic" ticket works just fine for 90% of visitors. The nitpicker might want (or not!) the extra bells and whistles of Silver and Gold tickets, but I think it's better to spend that extra cash on other activities or sightseeing. Barcelona is a "pricey" city for tourists because there's so much to see and do and little by little, the bill adds up... if you're two or three or more people, you can easily spend hundreds of euros on sightseeing.
And regarding these types of tickets, it seems like we could open up a whole new can of worms here by discussing the difference between the US and Europe when it comes to the need for "recognition" that many of their citizens feel, which companies capitalize on by creating "top," "premium," "gold" products and services, or "badges" for doing or reaching certain milestones when in reality the "basic" product is often more than enough. But again, I suppose every household is a different world.
It's worth considering why you're visiting Casa Batlló (or Casa Milà). Are you drawn to Modernisme architecture? Seeking a Disney-like experience? Following a trend from guidebooks? Each reason is valid, but they lead to different responses to "Is this ticket worth it?"
If you're into Modernisme, skip the costlier option, get the basic ticket, and with the money you don't spend opt for the DIY Ruta del Modernisme. It lets you stroll through Barcelona, spotting up to 120 modernist facades by various architects, not just Gaudí, at your own pace, without queues.
This tour is a DIY one, based on a guide sold by the Barcelona Tourist Office. It leads you on a route to see these buildings yourself, explaining their history and quirks along the way. Just sayin'