Sagrada Familia: Tickets

Sagrada Familia FAQs‍

• What's the best time to visit the Sagrada Familia?
• During the high season (April - September) one of the best times to visit the Sagrada Familia is in the morning during the week (Monday - Friday), and ideally try to arrive just before 9AM when they open the doors, if possible. Queues do form quickly though, especially during peak season because it is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Barcelona. Low-season (October - March) can be quieter.
• Can you access the Towers at the Sagrada Familia?
• Yes, but tower access isn't included on the basic fast-track entry ticket. You will be asked during the ticket booking process if you want to include tower access.
• Which ticket option is best for Sagrada Familia?
• This depends on whether you would like to walk around yourself and listen to the audio guide that accompanies our tickets or if you would like a more in-depth guided tour where the guide will provide you with a lot more information. You also need to know if you would like to have access to a tower as the basic tickets don't include tower access.
• How long does it take to visit the Sagrada Familia?
• We would suggest at least 1.5 hours so you can enjoy it. Some visitors spend 3 or 4 hours though just enjoying the experience and walking around and looking in great detail. On sunny days the stained glass windows bring incredible light into the building and some just sit and enjoy it. If you are visiting the towers as well though, you need to add at least another half an hour to your visit.
• Do I need to book tickets in advance for Sagrada Familia?
• We always suggest booking tickets in advance to avoid disappointment and queuing. Once you arrive, you will see the queue and will be happy you bought in advance and on line.
• Do disabled visitors get free entry to the Sagrada Familia?
• Visitors with 65%+ disability can (along with their carers) enter for free but proof of disability is required.
• Does the Sagrada Familia have a dress code for visitors?
• Sagrada Familia is a religious building so please do be respectful of that. With it being a Catholic building the following dress rules do apply and you can be stopped from entering if you don't follow the guidelines: No see-through clothing. Trousers and skirts must come down to at least mid-thigh. Visitors may not enter in swimwear. Visitors will not be allowed to enter wearing special 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. No hats are allowed inside the nave or the museum except for religious, health or belief-related reasons.
• Does Sagrada Familia offer a Mass service?
• Yes - Sagrada Familia celebrates mass on Sunday mornings at 09:00. The service lasts for 1-hour and is done in several languages. The service is free of charge to attend but as you would expect, it gets busy, so it is advisable to arrive at 8AM to try and get seats.
• Does Sagrada Familia have locker options for luggage?
• No - Sagrada Familia does not have any lockers for suitcases or bags.
• Do children get free entry to the Sagrada Familia?
• Children under 11 do not need to pay for tickets for the Sagrada Familia, however they do need to be accompanied by an adult with a paid for ticket and that adult can accompany two free children.
• Is Sagrada Familia Wheelchair Accessible?
• Yes, the main floor of Sagrada Familia is wheelchair accessible. There is also a special entrance for access via the Groups Service Centre on Carrer de la Marina or the other entrance for wheelchairs is via the Visitors Services Centre on Carrer de Sardenya. Please note unfortunately the Sagrada Familia Towers are NOT wheelchair accessible.

Sagrada Familia Fun Facts

• UNESCO World Heritage Site: Sagrada Familia holds UNESCO World Heritage Site Status and forms part of the "Works of Antoni Gaudi" UNESCO listing.
• Construction of Sagrada Familia: Construction on the Sagrada Familia started in 1882 and it has only stopped twice. During the Spanish civil war in 1936 when it was vandalised and worked stopped and didn't start again until 1939 and then in 2020 when COVID-19 struck.
• Construction Start Date: Construction on the Sagrada Familia began in 1882!
• Sagrada Familia Spires: The Sagrada Familia will have 18 spires when complete!
• Full Title: The Sagrada Familia's full title is in fact "Basilica i Temple Expiatori de la Sagrada Familia"!
• Towers: The church will have 18 towers when complete and the tallest one will be 170 metres tall and will be dedicated to Jesus Christ.
• UNESCO World Heritage Site Listing: The Sagrada Familia has been listed by UNESCO since 2005.
• Stained Glass: The church has more than 1500 pieces of stained glass which help to flood the inside with incredible light.
• Spire: When complete its tallest spire will sit just below the height of Montjuïc hill, which Gaudi did on purpose!