SAGRADA FAMILIA OFFICIAL TICKETS
Discover the history of Gaudi with direct access
- Skip the line
- Duration 1,5 hours
- Audio guide; CA, EU, GL, EN, ES, FR, DE, POR, IT, ZH, JA, PT, RU, HU, KO...
- Guided Tour
- Minimum age +18
- The voucher is accepted on the mobile
- Wheelchair accessible
- Discount for children under 18 years old
Welcome to the Sagrada Familia
Gaudí's Masterpiece. Still Inspiring.
International prestige
The Spiraling Beauty of Sagrada Família.
+ 5 million visitors per year
Eenjoy a unique Basilic in the world
A Testament to Vision: The Story of the Sagrada Familia
Imagine a basilica so ambitious, so intricate, that its construction has spanned over a century and continues to inspire awe today. That’s the Sagrada Família, Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished masterpiece and an icon of Barcelona.
In 1883, the visionary architect Antoni Gaudí took over the project, transforming its initial neo-Gothic design into his signature organic, Catalan Modernist style. Drawing inspiration from nature, Gaudí envisioned a temple that would visually express the tenets of the Catholic faith through soaring towers resembling trees, facades depicting biblical scenes with vibrant sculptures, and an interior bathed in ethereal light filtering through stained glass.
Gaudí dedicated the remainder of his life to this monumental endeavor, constantly innovating structural techniques and intricate ornamentation. Tragically, his sudden death in 1926 left the Sagrada Família unfinished.
However, the work didn’t stop. Architects and artisans have diligently continued Gaudí’s vision, relying on his surviving plans, models, and interpretations of his unique style. Despite the challenges of the Spanish Civil War and the evolution of architectural practices, the construction presses on, driven by the enduring power of Gaudí’s original concept.
Today, the Sagrada Família stands as a breathtaking fusion of architectural innovation and artistic expression. Each facade, each column, each stained-glass window tells a story. It’s a place where nature, faith, and human ingenuity converge, attracting millions of visitors who come to witness this extraordinary work in progress.
Visiting the Sagrada Família is more than just seeing a building; it’s experiencing a living history, a testament to the power of a single man’s vision, and a journey through architectural evolution.
Opening hours and getting here
Opening hours
- November through February: Monday to Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sundays from 10:30 am to 6:00 pm.
- March and October: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm. Saturdays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sundays from 10:30 am to 7:00 pm.
- April through September: Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Saturdays from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sundays from 10:30 am to 8:00 pm.
The opening times and days may occasionally be modified by the management due to special events taking place inside the Basilica.
Special opening hours
- On 25 and 26 December, 1 and 6 January, opening hours will be from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Getting here
- Carrer de la Marina N 41º 24′ 283″ | E 2º 10′ 486″
- Metro L2 and L5 Sagrada Família. / Bus 19, 33, 34, D50, H10 and B24.
- Individuals: use the general entrance on the Nativity façade, on c/ de la Marina.
- Groups: use the group entrance on c/ de la Marina.
- Schools Baccalaureate: Enter through the group entrance on c/ de la Marina.
The Sagrada Família is open to all. In the interest of safety and out of respect for others, visitors are asked to comply with the following rules. Failure to comply with these rules and regulations could result in refusal of admission or expulsion from the sites. Below is an extract of the rules.
At the entrance, visitors will have their bags, rucksacks, luggage, professional photography and video equipment and personal items checked.
If any dangerous items are found, they may be confiscated and returned when the visitor leaves the premises or handed over to security or law enforcement, depending on the circumstances, or the visitor may be denied access to the Temple.
Visitors may not enter with narcotics or beverages from outside the grounds.
The right to enter and remain on the Basilica grounds is subject to possession of a valid ticket, which visitors must show to visitors services and/or security staff, or to any duly accredited Basilica staff, upon request.
The JUNTA CONSTRUCTORA reserves the right to modify tour itineraries or limit the spaces that can be visited at the Temple due to safety concerns, restoration works, maintenance, adverse weather or special events. These changes do not affect ticket prices or entitle visitors to any sort of claim.
Out of respect for other visitors and to preserve the contemplative setting appropriate of a church, visitors are asked not to raise their voices. Visitors must behave politely throughout their time on the premises, refraining from forming crowds or running while on the grounds.
Any sort of protest is strictly prohibited anywhere on the Basilica grounds. No smoking or eating is allowed on the premises. Drinking is only allowed outside the building.
Tripods may not be used for video or photos on the grounds, except by individuals or companies with prior accreditation from the Press Department. No photos or video recordings may be made for commercial, advertising or dissemination purposes without written authorisation in advance from the Foundation.
Visitors must respect, protect and foster the personal dignity, privacy and basic human rights of everyone they encounter during their visit.
For safety, no hats are allowed inside the nave or the museum except for religious, health or belief-related reasons.
Visitors may not enter barefoot.
As it is a Catholic church, visitors must dress appropriately, following these restrictions:
- 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.
Photo, video or sound-recording equipment is not allowed inside the Basilica. Except by media outlets with written authorisation in advance from the Press Department.
Visitors will not be allowed to enter with professional photo, video or sound-recording equipment to carry out photo and/or video sessions 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 photos, video and/or sound recordings may be made or broadcast from the Basilica for commercial, advertising or dissemination purposes without written authorisation in advance from the Foundation.
Before leaving the grounds, the audioguides and transmitter/receiver equipment must be returned in the same conditions they were received.
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