Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Tower Access

Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Tower Access

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Avoid the lines at Barcelona’s most iconic monument on a guided tour of the Sagrada Familia. Marvel at Gaudí´s work and admire the impressive views of the city from one of the towers of the basilica.

Highlights

Witness the spellbinding interior of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia
Learn about the history of this unfinished church
Discover the meaning behind Gaudí’s symbolism and iconography
Admire sweeping views of Barcelona from one of the towers
Visit Museu Gaudí and understand the life and legacy of the artist

Description

Take a fully guided tour of La Sagrada Familia Basilica accompanied by your guide. Learn about Barcelona’s most iconic landmark and admire Gaudí's unfinished masterpiece. Meet your guide and begin your tour of this world-famous site, started at the end of the 19th-century. Striking for its architectural features and art, the Sagrada Familia became Gaudí's all-consuming obsession. Learn about this site's history, Christian iconography and symbolism, and the contrast between the different façades. Also visit the Museu Gaudí, located underneath the basilica. At the museum, learn about Gaudí's life and work, visit the crypt where masses are held, and visit the viewing platform above Gaudí's burial site. Also enjoy access to one of the towers of the Sagrada Familia to take in panoramic views of Barcelona.

Includes

Fast-track admission ticket to the Sagrada Familia Professional local guide Guided visit Live commentary in English or Spanish Headset to hear the guide better Access to one of the towers of the basilica Private tour (if the option is chosen)

Important Information

Children under 6 years old are not allowed access to the tower, even if accompanied by an adult
This tour may be run bilingual, conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish
The tower may be closed according to the weather conditions such as rain or wind
To go up the tower, you will use an elevator but to go down, you will use the stairs
You will have access only to one tower. It is the monument that decides which tower will be opened for visiting, depending on the day and the construction works
During poor weather conditions such as rain or wind, the towers may not be accessible
The guided tour lasts 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