Sagrada Família tickets Barcelona 2027: towers, opening hours and prices

Why the Sagrada Família is the must-see visit in Barcelona

The foundation stone was laid on 19 March 1882, the feast of Saint Joseph. The following year, on 3 November 1883, a young Antoni Gaudí took charge of the works and completely transformed the original neo-Gothic design. He devoted more than four decades to it, until his death in 1926 after being struck by a tram, leaving behind a building designed to keep growing for generations.

The Sagrada Família in key dates

• 1882: construction begins.
• 1883: Gaudí takes over as architect.
• 2005: the Nativity façade and the crypt are added to the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of the Works of Antoni Gaudí.
• 7 November 2010: Pope Benedict XVI consecrates the church as a basilica.
• 20 February 2026: the central Tower of Jesus Christ reaches its full 172.5 metres, in the year marking the centenary of Gaudí's death.

A Sagrada Família still under construction

The full design includes eighteen towers: twelve dedicated to the apostles, four to the evangelists, one to the Virgin Mary and the great central Tower of Jesus Christ. Seeing cranes outside is part of the experience: very few projects on this scale let you see, visit after visit, how a building begun in the 19th century continues to take shape. That blend of century-old stone and living construction site explains why so many travellers come back whenever they return to the city.

Sagrada Família ticket types and what each one includes

Every ticket comes with a set date and entry time, and access to the basilica is sold online only: there is no ticket office at the door. Choosing the right option matters, because a tower climb cannot be added once you are inside.

Basic Sagrada Família ticket with audio guide

This gives access to the interior of the basilica and the open areas of the route, with the audio guide available in the basilica's official app, which you download to your phone. It is the most popular choice if you want to go at your own pace and spend your time on the nave and the stained-glass windows.

Sagrada Família with tower access

This adds a climb up one of the towers. You can choose between the Nativity façade side, with views east towards the sea, or the Passion façade side, facing the city centre. You go up by lift and come down on foot, via narrow spiral staircases.

Guided tours of the Sagrada Família

Guided tours are also available, with or without a tower, for visitors who prefer a live explanation of the symbolism of the façades and the tree-like structure of the columns.

Indicative official general prices, checked October 2026; reduced rates are available for students, under-30s and over-65s, and children under 11 and people with disabilities enter free. The exact price for the day is always shown when you book.

Sagrada Família opening hours by season and the best times to go

Opening hours vary with the time of year, and the basilica reserves the right to change them for religious services or special events, so it is worth confirming your time slot when you book.

On 25 and 26 December and on 1 and 6 January, opening is reduced to the morning only (9:00 to 14:00).

When to see the light inside the Sagrada Família

The stained-glass windows are the great spectacle inside. In the morning, eastern light pours in on the Nativity side and bathes the nave in greens and blues; late in the afternoon, the western sun shines through the Passion windows and fills the space with reds and oranges. If you have to choose, the afternoon usually brings the most intense colours.

Crowds at the Sagrada Família

The first slots of the morning and the last of the afternoon tend to be quieter than the middle of the day. In spring, summer and around public holidays, time slots sell out weeks in advance, especially tower slots, which have very limited capacity.

How to get to the Sagrada Família by metro, bus or on foot

The basilica takes up an entire block in the Eixample district, between Carrer de Mallorca, Carrer de la Marina, Carrer de Provença and Carrer de Sardenya. The postal address is C/ de Mallorca, 401, although the main visitor entrance is on the Nativity façade, on Carrer de la Marina.

Metro to the Sagrada Família

Sagrada Família station, on lines L2 (purple) and L5 (blue), drops you right at the foot of the church. From Passeig de Gràcia or Diagonal, the connection on L5 or L2 takes just a few minutes.

Bus to the Sagrada Família

Lines 19, 33, 34, D50, H10 and B24 all stop nearby. They are handy if you are staying in areas such as Poblenou, upper Gràcia or the left side of the Eixample.

On foot from the city centre

From Casa Batlló or La Pedrera there is a pleasant walk of just over twenty minutes through the Eixample grid, during which the towers gradually appear between the modernista façades. The pedestrianised Avinguda de Gaudí also links the basilica with the Sant Pau modernista site.

Recommended route inside the Sagrada Família

Allow between an hour and a half and two hours for the basilica, plus around 45 minutes if you climb a tower. Following a logical order helps you avoid missing anything essential.

1. Nativity façade: the only one Gaudí saw almost finished; look out for the plants, animals and scenes from the childhood of Jesus carved into the stone.
2. The nave: the columns branch out like tree trunks to form a forest of stone; take a few minutes sitting down to gaze up at the vault.
3. The stained-glass windows: cool tones on one side, warm on the other, they trace the passing of the day.
4. Tower, if you have booked one: views over the city and close-up details of pinnacles topped with fruit and mosaics.
5. Passion façade: angular, austere sculptures, in deliberate contrast with the Nativity.
6. Schools and museum: the small Sagrada Família Schools building designed by Gaudí and the museum beneath the church explain the models, techniques and evolution of the project.

Climbing the Sagrada Família towers: what you need to know

The minimum age for the climb is 6, and under-16s must be accompanied by an adult. The descent is on foot and is not suitable for people with reduced mobility. Towers may close for safety or operational reasons, and routes may be changed.

Practical tips for your Sagrada Família visit

Dress code and rules at the Sagrada Família

This is a consecrated church where services are held, so respectful clothing is requested: shoulders covered and nothing too short. Inside, visitors are asked to keep their voices down.

Security checks and bags

All belongings go through a security check on entry. If you are climbing a tower, backpacks and bags must be left in lockers, so travel light. Arrive a few minutes before your slot: entry is organised by time slot.

Visiting the Sagrada Família with children

Children under 11 enter free, although they need their own booked ticket. The official app includes content adapted for younger visitors and augmented reality features that help keep children engaged.

Accessibility

The main floor of the basilica is accessible for people with reduced mobility; the towers are not. Visitors with disabilities enter free, and their companion pays a special rate.

• Bring a charged phone: your ticket and the audio guide are both on it.
• Your own headphones make the audio guide much more comfortable.
• Be wary of anyone asking for a bank transfer for tickets on dates that are already sold out.

Things to do near the Sagrada Família

The Sagrada Família neighbourhood, on the right side of the Eixample, has a life of its own beyond the monument. The two ponds in Plaça de Gaudí and Plaça de la Sagrada Família offer the classic photos of the towers reflected in the water.

A modernista route from the Sagrada Família

Follow Avinguda de Gaudí and you reach the Sant Pau modernista site, the work of Lluís Domènech i Montaner. To the west, Passeig de Gràcia is home to Casa Batlló and La Pedrera, two stops that fit into the same day if you book well-spaced time slots. Further up, in Gràcia, Casa Vicens and Park Güell are waiting.

Combining the Sagrada Família with other visits

• Morning at the Sagrada Família and afternoon at Casa Batlló, with a stroll through the Eixample in between.
• The basilica first thing, then metro and bus up to Park Güell.
• For a full day, the Barcelona Bus Turístic stops near the basilica and connects with Montjuïc.

The Sagrada Família in 2027: plan ahead

With the Tower of Jesus Christ completed in 2026, the year the city marked the centenary of Gaudí's death, interest in the basilica remains very high and 2027 looks set to be another year of strong demand. The most sought-after dates coincide with Easter, the May bank holidays, the summer and the Mercè festival in September.

Seasons to visit the Sagrada Família

From November to February opening hours are shorter, but crowds are smaller and the low winter light streams powerfully through the stained glass. March, April, October and November combine good weather with slightly less pressure. In July and August, book several weeks ahead, especially if you want a tower.

If your trip coincides with a concert or a match in Barcelona, keep the basilica for the morning: the rest of the day stays free and the metro entrances are less crowded.

Booking Sagrada Família tickets with the calendar on this page

To find out whether there is space on the day you want, there is no need to open several tabs. Select the date in the calendar on this page and click "Check availability": we check in real time with our booking partner whether places are still available for the Sagrada Família that day and show you the current price.

Email alert for the Sagrada Família

If the date is full or sales have not yet opened, leave your email and we will let you know as soon as places become available. This is especially useful for tickets with a tower, which sell out first, and for 2027 dates that are not yet on sale.

• Choose the day first, then the option (basic or with tower).
• Check the language of the audio guide or guided tour before confirming.
• Save the ticket on your phone: that is what you will be asked for at the entrance.