Overview
Discover Gaudi’s most famous work – and the most visited monument in all of Spain – with this skip-the-line, guided tour of the Sagrada Familia. Your expert, English-speaking guide will take you inside not only the basilica but also the mind of Antoni Gaudi, sharing amazing stories of Barcelona’s most iconic landmark.
No trip to Barcelona is complete without a visit to La Sagrada Familia – do just that alongside Barcelona's most knowledgable and entertaining local guides.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
Entrance ticket to the Sagrada Familia
Expert, English-speaking tour guide
Gratuities
Access to the Towers
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meeting Point is in front of the Picasso Bar, in C/ de Mallorca, 422, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
Arriving by metro: Take the Metro (Lines 2 and 5) and get off at the stop "Sagrada Familia".
End point
Conclusion Point: Sagrada Familia
Good to know
• Please be at the meeting point 15 minutes before departure.
• Our City Wonders guides will have a City Wonders sign with the name of the tour at the meeting point for easy recognition.
• This tour involves a fair amount of walking and stairs; comfortable shoes are recommended.
• Unable to accommodate guests with wheelchairs or any impairments requiring special assistance. We are also unable to accommodate strollers or baby carriages on our group tours.
• Entrance into the Sagrada Familia requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
• Only very small bags are allowed
• The organisation reserves the right to alter itineraries or close off areas of the basilica for reasons of safety, restoration, maintenance, adverse weather conditions or occasional events
• We do not recommend this tour for customers with health conditions and recommend comfortable shoes for all guests
Please note that you will not be permitted on the tour with any of the following items:
- See-through clothing
- Trousers and skirts shorter than mid-thigh
- Swimwear
- Clothing to celebrate any sort of festivities, nor with any decorations designed to distract or draw attention for artistic, religious, promotional or any other purposes
- Weapons or sharp objects
- Baby strollers
- Luggage or large bags
- Drinks
What to expect
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Barcelona
With tall spires that seem to defy gravity, countless figures from both the human and natural world, the facades of Gaudí’s most ambitious project impressive and astound millions of visitors per year. Today, it’s the most visited building in Spain. Your English-speaking local guide, an expert in all things Gaudí, will share insider stories and anecdotes throughout your tour, truly bringing this iconic building to life.
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Basilica de la Sagrada Familia
1 hour
Your guide will share tales of Gaudí’s love affair with his final work, how he considered the project his personal holy mission, and the great personal sacrifices he made to ensure its completion. Sadly, he would not live to see it finished. Such was the complexity of the design that despite taking on the project when he was just 31 years old.
With “Skip The Line” access you will be whisked past the long entrance lines and straight into the heart of the Basilica. You’ll feel as though you have stepped into an alternate universe. Step through a heavy set of doors covered in hand-carved vines and find yourself beneath rows and rows of tree-like pillars that seem to reach up all the way to the heavens. Construction is famously ongoing and not estimated to be completed until 2026, and witnessing the this work-in-progress make us feel like we're part of history in the making.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Madrid).
Additional Information
- Entrance into the Sagrada Familia requires a strict dress code. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour
Can I cancel Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 15 min.
Where does it start?
Meeting Point is in front of the Picasso Bar, in C/ de Mallorca, 422, 08013 Barcelona, Spain Arriving by metro: Take the Metro (Lines 2 and 5) and get off…
What's included?
- Headsets when appropriate, so you can always hear your guide
- Entrance ticket to the Sagrada Familia
- Expert, English-speaking tour guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Access to the Towers
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by City Wonders Ltd
