Sagrada Família
Sagrada Família
Last updated 2026-10-29
By Global Travel Guide Editorial Team
Introduction
Gaudí took over the project in 1883 and worked on it until his death in 1926; construction continues with private donations. The Nativity façade is the most ornate, while the Passion façade is stark and angular. Tower visits require a separate ticket and a lift; the nave is free to enter for prayer at certain hours. Timed tickets sell out days ahead, so book online. Metro L2 or L5 stops at Sagrada Família.
Ticket Price
Base ticket EUR 26 (≈ USD 29), including the audioguide app; seniors EUR 21; under 30 and students EUR 24; under 11 free. Towers and guided tours cost extra.
Opening Hours
Apr-Sep: Mon-Fri 9:00-20:00, Sat 9:00-18:00, Sun 10:30-20:00; Mar and Oct 9:00-19:00; Nov-Feb 9:00-18:00. Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Transportation
Metro lines 2 and 5 to Sagrada Família station, about 2 minutes from the entrance.
Best Season
In Spain, visit Sagrada Família in Apr-Jun or Sep-Oct; Jul-Aug is hot and busy.
Pro Tip: Book a timed entry and choose the tower
Local Tips You'd Only Learn After Visiting
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Book a timed entry and choose the tower The basilica requires timed admission, and tower access is separate. Book directly with the official site and arrive before your slot for security.
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Frequently Asked Questions4 questions
Yes. Tickets are timed and sell out days ahead; book on the official site. Towers are a separate add-on with their own slot.
The Nativity Tower faces east and catches morning light; the Passion Tower faces west and is better in the afternoon. Both use narrow stairs and a small lift.
Morning light comes through the blue-green east windows; late afternoon turns the west windows orange and red. Avoid midday, when the contrast is harshest.
Allow 1.5-2 hours for the basilica and exhibition, plus 30-45 minutes if you add a tower. Security queues can take another 20 minutes.