Tickets for Sagrada Familia: Fast Track & Audio Guide
If you had time to do one thing in Barcelona, it should be visiting the Sagrada Familia. Antoni Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece is a towering work of art inside and out, and if you're looking for majestic architecture and holiday pics that prove you're a culture buff, make visiting this gem of Catalan Modernisme the top priority of your sunny city break.
Overview
Duration
Approx 1 Day
Highlights
- Experience the breathtaking pinnacle of Catalan Modernist architecture with a captivating audio guide tour
- Marvel at the magnificent ornate detailing that decorates the entire building inside and out
Description
The Sagrada Familia attracts over 4 million visitors a year, although the occasionally long lines outside might make you think that it's 4 million visitors a day! Luckily for you, this ticket lets you waltz right to the front of the queue, so you can spend more time basking in the glory of Gaudi's genius while everyone else gets lightly roasted standing in the Spanish sunshine.
The Sagrada Familia is scheduled to be finished in 2026, which happens to be the centenary of Gaudi's death. These days it's funded primarily from ticket sales, so by visiting, you are helping to construct one of the most majestic buildings in world history.
Outside, the basilica's facades are adorned with religious sculptures and organic art down to the tiniest detail. Its spires reach an impressive 172 meters, and no square inch of the building is spared from Gaudi's colorful flourishes of artistic imagery.
Inside, giant multi-colored tree-shaped columns stretch upwards towards a pristine white ceiling, while the inner walls are bathed in colors from the enormous stained glass windows. As the sun moves throughout the day, the colors shift shapes and change shades inside.
It's all a bit magical.
Tickets
What's included
- Entry into the Basilica de la Sagrada Família
- Entry to the museum
- Audio guide in Catalan, Spanish, English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, or Chinese
Instructions
- Enter the Sagrada Familia from the Marina side and show your smartphone ticket at the entrance
- Pick up your audio guide after the security check
- Please return your audio guide before 19:00