Group Experiences in Comillas

Whimsical, fantastical, fabulous: just three words that could be used to describe Gaudí's El Capricho. The famed architect blended brickwork, tiles and wrought iron with decorative motifs, turrets and bursts of color in this outrageous home in the town of Comillas, in the historical region of Cantabria. Get to know the building from an expert guide on a fun, fact-packed tour. It's the best way to understand the building's quirks as you explore it!

Cantabria is overflowing with ancient cultural heritage – but hidden amongst the UNESCO-listed caves, lush nature, and historic treasures that make this region famous, is a little gem of Modernist history that's just as deserving of a visit. It takes just one look at the flamboyant architecture of El Capricho to know who designed it. One of the first-completed projects by God's own architect, this stunning summer home is unmistakably Gaudí – but with some Orientalist and Mudéjar influences!

Take a walk around the peaceful Comillas with an expert guide and experience an in-depth, immersive and dynamic tour around the village and its many points of interest. During the tour, you'll learn about Corro San Pedro, Puerta de los pájaros y Casa Moro, Mirador de Santa Lucía, Casa del Duque, Parque de la Estatua, Portalada o entrada al Seminario Pontificio, and Casa Ocejo. After soaking in the history and anecdotes of this unique setting in the north of Spain, get ready for to dive deep into one of the rare Gaudí creations outside Catalonia – El Capricho. Whimsical, fantastical, fabulous are just three words that could be used to describe it. The famed architect blended brickwork, tiles, and wrought iron with decorative motifs, turrets and bursts of color in this outrageous home in the town of Comillas, in the historical region of Cantabria. Get to know the building from an expert guide on a fun, fact-packed tour!

This gem of Modernist history is unmistakably Gaudí – one look at its dazzling green and gold color scheme, stunning sunflower mosaics, and distinctive minaret immediately indicate that it was 'God's own architect' who designed it. El Capricho was one of Gaudí's first completed projects, and features all of the fairy-tale charm that his work is known for. Explore the building at your own pace on a self-guided tour, with the benefit of a flexible skip-the-line ticket that lets you forget completely about schedules so that you can focus on what's truly important: enjoying the genius of Gaudí's work.