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Barcelona: Fast-Track Sagrada Familia and Towers Guided Tour

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Skip the long lines to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and enjoy a guided tour of Gaudí’s Modernisme masterpiece.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
    Receive your ticket right away. Use your phone or print your voucher.
  • Skip the line
    Get priority entry.
  • Live guiding
    English, French, German, Spanish (depends on selected option)
  • Duration
    1.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Elevator access to the Sagrada Familia towers (one way-up)
    • Professional local guide
    • Bilingual or monolingual tour, depending on chosen date and time
    • Skip-the-line entrance to the Sagrada Familia
    • Hotel pick-up and drop off
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Skip the long lines to the most iconic building in Barcelona
  • Learn about the construction of the still unfinished Sagrada Familia
  • Take the elevator up the tower for panoramic views of Barcelona
  • Study the interior design of the Sagrada Familia basilica in close detail
  • Get to know the stunning Catalan style known as "Trencadís"

Description

Enter the monument and discover the ultimate must-see landmark in Barcelona. Learn about the history and significance of Sagrada Familia from your local guide. 
Marvel at the astonishing interior, rich in symbolism and inspired by natural wonders. Walk freely around the nave whilst listening to your guide’s explanations of Gaudí’s masterpiece on your headsets.
Take in all the details of the perfect fusion between architecture and spirituality. Tour the outside façades and wonder at the magnificence of details. At the end of your tour, stay inside Sagrada Familia and visit the museum. 
Listen as an exhibition of drawings, models and pictures narrates the story of the Basilica. The museum also displays information on Gaudí’s life and career.
At the end of the tour, go with your guide to the elevator entrance for you to go up one of the towers by yourself. Admire the panoramic views over Barcelona. 

Good to know before you go
  • Please observe the dress code for the Sagrada Familia: no tank tops, strapless shirts, short shorts or sandals
  • Please note that due to limited access to the elevators, there may be a short wait time between your tour of the basilica and museum and access to the towers
  • Your guide will not accompany you to the towers
  • Children aged less than 6 years old, unaccompanied minors (under 18 years old), people with reduced mobility, people with vertigo or cardiovascular problems are not allowed to go up the towers
  • Admission staff may request official documentation to verify the children’s age (ID, Passport, etc). If this documentation is not provided, the payment of the difference corresponding to the adult rate may be required
  • Please note that in the case of bad weather conditions, the access to the towers might be closed
  • Please note you might have to take the stairs down
Meeting point

Bilingual Tour, English Preferred

Bilingual Tour, Spanish Preferred

Monolingual Tour in English

Bilingual Tour, German Preferred

Bilingual Tour, French Preferred

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What does the 'skip the line' ticket mean?
'Skip the line' tickets provide the fastest possible entry with no or very little queuing.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
5. How long will it take to finish the construction of the Sagrada Familia?
Construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and is expected to be completed in 2026, the centenary of Gaudí's death.
6. How many towers does the Sagrada Familia have?
The Sagrada Familia has 18 towers, 12 of which are dedicated to the 12 apostles, 4 to the evangelists, 1 to the Virgin Mary, and 1 to Jesus Christ.
7. Who designed the Sagrada Familia?
The original architect of the Sagrada Familia was Francisco de Paula del Villar y Lozano, but the majority of the work was completed by Antoni Gaudí.
8. What is the height of the tallest tower of the Sagrada Familia?
The tallest tower of the Sagrada Familia is the Tower of Jesus Christ, which is 172.5 meters tall.
9. When did construction on the Sagrada Familia begin?
Construction of the Sagrada Familia began on March 19, 1882.
10. Why is the Sagrada Familia still incomplete?
Construction of the Sagrada Familia has been delayed due to a number of factors, including the Spanish Civil War, financial problems, and Gaudí's death in 1926.
11. How much did it cost to build the Sagrada Familia?
The cost of construction of the Sagrada Familia is estimated to be around 4.5 billion euros.
12. How many people can fit inside the Sagrada Familia?
The Sagrada Familia can accommodate up to 13,000 people.
13. What is the meaning of the name Sagrada Familia?
The name Sagrada Familia is Spanish for "Holy Family."
14. What is the address of the Sagrada Familia?
The address of the Sagrada Familia is Carrer de Mallorca, 401, 08013 Barcelona, Spain.
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