Skip the Line Sagrada Familia Tour

Discover the stories and secrets behind Gaudi’s grand basilica with an expert tour guide

Travel Flexibly 4.9 / 5 See All 69 Reviews · 1.50h · Barcelona, Spain

Want to explore every corner of the incredible La Sagrada Família without waiting in line? This small group tour includes skip-the-line tickets and all the stories and insights of an expert local guide. Discover the secrets and admire the unique architecture of Gaudí’s unfinished and constantly evolving masterpiece. There's much to explore here, so our knowledgeable guides will help make the most of your visit.

  • Skip the line tickets
  • English speaking guide
  • See stained glass windows
  • Gothic architecture
  • Explore to your heart's content
  • Exterior tour

You’ll meet near the entrance of La Sagrada Família where your skip-the-line tickets will allow you to head straight in without waiting. Your guide is a true expert on Barcelona and the basilica. As you explore the jaw-dropping interior, they’ll explain the troubled history of the church and point out all those little details that make this one of the world’s most impressive churches. There's so much to uncover at this incredible church.

Sagrada Família Tour Description

Your 1.5-hour tour includes: 

  • Skip-the-line tickets for Sagrada Família

  • Guided tour of Gaudi’s famous church

  • Super-knowledgeable, English-speaking guide

  • A maximum group size of 18

Skip the Line at La Sagrada Família

La Sagrada Família is the most visited site in all of Barcelona and one of the most visited churches in the whole of Europe. It's not surprising that the line to get in can sometimes stretch around the building! But you don't need to worry about that thanks to your skip-the-line ticket that makes sure that you don't waste your vacation time waiting to get into the basilica.

As you're heading inside with your guide, you'll learn the history of this magnificent structure and admire the two contrasting facades of its exterior: the Façade of the Nativity, and the Façade of Passion.

The Basilica

There are few buildings in the world more synonymous with a city than Barcelona's basilica of Sagrada Família. The pride and joy of the city, La Sagrada Família has enchanted and dazzled its visitors since its construction under Antoni Gaudí first began. To this day, the Sagrada remains unfinished, and every visit offers something new. As you explore, your guide will bring this sensational church to life and make you fall in love with every stone, stained glass window, floor decoration, and ceiling carving.

La Sagrada Família attracts more than 3 million visitors every year—a testament to the enduring beauty of Gaudi's distinctive design and the strict standards that have been upheld through its 150-year construction.

Gaudí's Legacy

During your tour, your guide will tell stories about the eccentric genius who envisioned this masterpiece and started working on the basilica at the age of 30. Tragically, Antoni Gaudí suffered a fatal accident near the construction site in 1926 and never saw his masterpiece finished.

Almost 100 years later, this church is still a work in progress. With each passing year, visitors to Sagrada Família get to see it in a different light, and a few steps closer to the completion of Gaudí's masterplan. 

Want To See More?

After your tour is finished, you can head under the Sagrada Família where you'll discover the museum. With a plethora of scale models, original photography, drawings, and documents, you'll get an even better insight into the vast genius and brilliance behind Barcelona's architectural gem! 

What you get with this tour
Skip-the-line tickets for La Sagrada Familia
Guided tour of Gaudi’s famous church
Super-knowledgeable, English-speaking guide
A maximum group size of 18
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01 June 2023
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Jackie Olfert

Enjoyed the tour. The guide was friendly & knowledgeable. His passion for the church was amazing.

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28 May 2023
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Julianne McClure

Our tour guide was outstanding. He was very passionate about Sagrada Família and very knowledgeable in the information he provided. He was also able to honor our time restrictions in accommodating our rescheduled sidecar tour due to rain. Very reliable and inspirational.

26 May 2023
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Jordan Villa

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Please cover your knees and shoulders as you'll be entering a place of worship. Water and comfortable shoes are always recommended for walking tours. No tripods or large backpacks can be brought inside, so we kindly ask you to leave them at your accommodation.

What to bring?

Please cover your knees and shoulders as you'll be entering a place of worship. Water and comfortable shoes are always recommended for walking tours. No tripods or large backpacks can be brought inside, so we kindly ask you to leave them at your accommodation.

What are the chances my tour will be canceled or the basilica will close some areas?

We run the tour all year round, rain or shine. Although it is rare, sometimes parts of the Basilica close for special religious events. If an area normally covered on a tour is closed, our guide will lead you to other areas to make up the time.

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