La Casa de la Seda Private Guided Guided Tour with Glass of Cava in Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain

Discover an architectural hidden gem on this 1-hour La Casa de la Seda private guided tour with a glass of Cava, in Barcelona. Visit the luxurious headquarters of the Art of Silk, one of 18th-century Catalan society’s most influential institutions. Wander by the silk-lined walls and ornaments of its lavish guild room. Explore its library,with more than 3,000 documents dating as far back as 1533. See the majestic presidential office and meeting room.

Explore the lavish decor and impressive architecture of La Casa de la Seda, located on the main floor of La Casa del Velers, headquarters of El Colegio de l’Art Major de la Seda (The Art of Silk Association). The association is housed in a baroque building next to the Palau de la Musica Catalana. Designated a National Cultural Heritage building, its original 18th-century engravings have been preserved.

Both interior and exterior of this 300-year-old house project elegance and solemnity. Hear the stories of the guilds from the Middle Ages to the present day, and see how guild members socialized during its peak in the 18th century. Explore the library, home to many 16th-century documents and parchments. Admire its intricate silk-lined walls, marvel at its stunning architecture, and learn the fascinating history behind the house.

Declared a National Cultural Heritage site in 1919, the house won the Gold Medal of the City of Barcelona in 1929. The headquarters of the Art of Silk Association, it was widely admired in its heyday. Take the opportunity to experience its coveted legacy.