Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece basilica and the one Barcelona sight you truly shouldn't skip. Tickets from €26 (towers €36), open roughly 9am-6/8pm seasonally. Tickets are now name-bound so bring photo ID. Book online days ahead, it sells out.
Key facts
| Hours | Mon-Sat from 09:00 Sun from 10:30 Closing 18:00 (winter) to 20:00 (summer) Daily quiet hour 09:00-10:00 from 2 Feb 2026 |
|---|---|
| Price | $$ |
| Phone | — |
| Website | — |
| Nearest transit | Metro Sagrada Família (L2, L5), at the door |
| Time needed | 1.5-2 hours with towers |
| Best time to go | First slot at 9am or the last of the day; late afternoon light hits the west windows |
| Last verified | July 15, 2026 |
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- Authenticity8.5
- Accessibility8.5
Frequently asked questions
- Are the towers worth the extra cost?
- If you're comfortable with heights and tight spiral stairs, yes, the views over the city and the close-up of the spires are memorable. You go up by lift and walk down. Skip it if you have mobility issues or claustrophobia, the interior alone is the main event.
- Can I visit for free?
- Not as a tourist. There are Mass times where worshippers can attend for free, but those aren't sightseeing visits and space is limited. To see the interior properly you need a paid timed ticket.
- How long should I spend inside?
- Around 90 minutes to two hours with the towers, or about an hour for the basilica and museum alone. Don't rush the interior, the forest-like columns and light are the whole point. Sit down and just look up for a while.
- Is it accessible for wheelchairs?
- The basilica itself is step-free and accessible with reduced-price tickets for visitors with disabilities and a companion. The towers are not accessible. Book the accessible ticket type in advance.
- Do I really need to book in advance?
- Yes, absolutely. Timed-entry tickets routinely sell out days ahead, especially in summer, and there's no reliable walk-up. Book on sagradafamilia.org as early as you can. Turning up hoping to buy at the door usually ends in disappointment.
- What's the best time of day to visit?
- Late afternoon, when the sun pours through the warm-toned west-facing stained glass and sets the nave glowing orange and red. Mornings get the cooler blue-green east windows. Either way, the very first or last slots are least crowded.
- How much are tickets and what about the towers?
- Basic entry with audio-guide app is €26. Adding a tower climb is around €36. A 2026 centenary surcharge of €2-5 applies from June to December. Tickets are nominative now, so bring passport or photo ID matching the booking.
- Is it still under construction?
- Yes, and has been since 1882. Expect cranes and some scaffolding; the central Tower of Jesus Christ is being completed and 2026 marks the Gaudí centenary. It genuinely adds to the story, you're watching a cathedral being built by hand.
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