Sagrada Familia: Tickets

Sagrada Familia FAQs

1. What's the best time to visit the Sagrada Familia?

During the high season (April - September) the mornings during the week (Monday - Friday), and try to arrive just before 9AM when they open the doors. Queues form quickly, especially during peak season. Low-season (October - March) can be quieter.

2. Can you access the Towers at the Sagrada Familia?

You can! Click HERE to see our ticket including tower access.

3. What is the Sagrada Familia due to be completed?

The original expected completion date was 2026, but due to COVID-19 and now suggested funding issues, the completion date has now been pushed back.

4. When did they start to build the Sagrada Familia?

The Sagrada Familie build started in 1882!

5. What is the best ticket option for Sagrada Familia?

This depends on whether you would like to walk around yourself and listen to the audio guide or if you would like a more in-depth guided tour. If you would like Sagrada Familia Tower access you need to buy a ticket with Tower access included. For Gaudi fans, there are combination tickets to include more of his properties, so you can have Sagrada Familia + Park Güell, for example. Or Sagrada Familia + Casa Batlló. The Gaudi Bundle is another popular combination ticket.

6. How long does it take to visit the Sagrada Familia?

This is a difficult question to answer as its entirely up to you how long you spend inside. We would always suggest at least an hour and a half so you can enjoy it. Some visitors spend 3 or 4 hours though just enjoying the experience and walking around and looking in great detail. On sunny days the stained glass windows bring incredible light into the building and some just sit and enjoy it. If you are visiting the towers as well though, you need to add at least another half an hour to your visit.

7. Do I need to book tickets in advance for Sagrada Familia?

We always suggest it's better to book tickets in advance to avoid disappointment and queuing. Once you arrive, you will see the queue and will be happy you booked in advance!

8. Do disabled visitors get free entry to the Sagrada Familia?

Visitors with 65%+ disability can (along with their carers) enter for free. Proof of disability is required.

9. What is the Sagrada Familia?

The Sagrada Familia is the biggest and yet unfinished Catholic church in the world.

10. Does the Sagrada Familia have a dress code for visitors?

Sagrada Familia is a religious building so please do be respectful of that. Dress rules do apply and you can be stopped from entering if you don't follow the guidelines:

• 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.
• No hats are allowed inside the nave or the museum except for religious, health or belief-related reasons.

11. Does Sagrada Familia hold a Mass service?

Yes - Sagrada Familia holds a mass service on Sunday mornings at 09:00. It lasts for 1-hour. Its free of charge to attend but it does get busy, so it is advisable to arrive at 8AM to try and get seats.

12. How many people visit the Sagrada Familia each year?

The Sagrada Familia normally welcomes around 4,000,000+ ticket holding visitors each year, with a further 15,000,000 visiting the area to see if from the outside.

13. Will my Sagrada Familia ticket have a date of entry on it?

Your Sagrada Familia ticket will have a date chosen at the point of booking.

14. Does Sagrada Familia have locker options for luggage?

No - Sagrada Familia does not have any lockers for suitcases or bags.

15. Do children get free entry to the Sagrada Familia?

• Children under 11 do not need to pay for tickets for the Sagrada Familia, however they do need to be accompanied by an adult with a paid for ticket and that adult can accompany two free children.

16. Is Sagrada Familia Wheelchair Accessible?

The main floor of Sagrada Familia is wheelchair accessible. There is also a special entrance for access via the Groups Service Centre on Carrer de la Marina or the other entrance for wheelchairs is via the Visitors Services Centre on Carrer de Sardenya. Please note unfortunately the Sagrada Familia Towers are NOT wheelchair accessible.