Guided tour

Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Tower Access

Activity provider: Amigo Tours Spain
Guided tour

Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Tower Access

Activity provider: Amigo Tours Spain

From US$ 67.33 per person

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Avoid the lines at Barcelona’s most iconic monument on a tour of the Sagrada Familia Basilica. See Gaudi´s work from the inside and enjoy panoramic city views from one of the towers.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Skip the ticket line
Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Private group available

Experience

Highlights
  • Witness the spellbinding interior of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia
  • Take in the panoramic views over Barcelona from one of the towers
  • Learn about Gaudi’s symbolism and iconography from your guide
  • Visit Museu Gaudi and understand the life and legacy of the architect
  • Hear about the history of the unfinished Sagrada Familia Basilica
Full description
Take a guided tour of La Sagrada Familia cathedral with an expert guide, and marvel at Barcelona’s most iconic landmark in the soft light of the morning. On this tour you’ll admire the artwork of Gaudi. Striking for its architectural features and art, the Sagrada Familia is legendary. It was the all-consuming obsession of the modernist architect, Antoni Gaudi. His work on the building began in 1882 and remains unfinished. During the tour your guide will point out the contrasting nativity and passion façades. You’ll also learn about the symbolism and representations of the Holy Family as an expression of Christian ideology, constructed in stone. Note the Christian iconography as you hear about the history of the church. See the angled pillars sprouting like a web of tree branches, holding up the roof. Below the ground is the Museu Gaudi, where you’ll find documentation about Gaudi’s life and work. There is also a crypt where masses are held, and a viewing platform above the burial site of the architect.
Includes
  • Fast-track admission ticket
  • Live commentary in english or spanish
  • Access to one of the towers of the Sagrada Familia
  • Private tour (if option chosen)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Not suitable for
  • Children under 6 years
  • People with mobility impairments
  • Wheelchair users

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet your guide on the Street Mallorca at number 416. Look for our Amigo Tours logo on the signage of the shop. The guide will have an Amigo Tours sign.

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Important information

Not allowed

  • Shorts
  • Luggage or large bags
  • Short skirts
  • Sleeveless shirts

Know before you go

  • Children under 6-years-old are not allowed access to the tower, even if accompanied by an adult
  • Some options of this tour are a bilingual tour, conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish
  • The tower may be closed in weather conditions such as rain or wind
  • To go up the tower, you will use an elevator but to go down, you will need to use the stairs
  • You will have access only to one tower. The monument decides which tower will be open to visiting depending on the day and the construction works
  • The guided tour takes 90 minutes, then you can go up the tower on your own, which takes around 30 minutes
  • Please note, Sagrada Familia regulations state that children under the age of 11 will not receive a headset to listen to the guide
Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.3 /5

based on 1877 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.4/5
  • Value for money
    4/5
  • Service
    4.3/5
  • Organization
    4.1/5

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This is an amazing church and the top attraction in Barcelona. The one caution is I would not advise going up in the elevator to the tower. While the view is better, it is not worth the soreness you will likely get going down the 400 somewhat irregular steps, which is the only way down!

March 19, 2023

The Sagrada Familia is both a beautiful and inspiring place of worship and a work of genius! Our guide Vigo was great. He not only gave us a history but included quirky little facts that were humorous and enlightening. The Sagrada Familia is a monumental achievement that is not to be missed. It is a feast for the eye and a balm for your soul.

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March 14, 2023

Sara was the most fantastic guide. She gave insight into the exterior and interior to the Sagrada Familia. Inside is BEAUTIFUL! Absolutely worth seeing. The tower access wasn’t worth the money. Climb the bunkers instead. Sara was a fantastic guide and I wouldn’t want to do the tour without her! Thanks so much!

March 11, 2023

Product ID: 72879