Sagrada Familia Fast-Track Access Guided Tour

Sagrada Familia Fast-Track Access Guided Tour

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Avoid the lines at Barcelona’s most iconic monument on a fast-track access tour of the Sagrada Familia. See Gaudi’s most miraculous creation, unfinished more than a century after the 1st stone was laid. Marvel at its façades and interior.

Highlights

Admire the sacred scenes on the basilica's contrasting façades
Go inside the cathedral to see the pillars holding up the recently completed roof
Hear anecdotes about the Sagrada Familia's dedication to saints
Learn the history of Barcelona's most iconic monument and its long delayed construction

Description

Take a guided tour of Barcelona’s magnificent La Sagrada Familia cathedral and enjoy the city’s most iconic landmark. Striking for its architectural features and art, the history of the Sagrada Familia is legendary. The all-consuming obsession of the Modernisme architect, Antoni Gaudi, work on the building began in 1882 and remains unfinished to this day. During your tour you will see the contrasting Nativity and Passion façades. Your guide will talk about the symbolism and representations of the Holy Family as an expression of Christian ideology constructed in stone. Marvel at its Christian iconography as you learn the history of the church, regardless of your faith. See the angled pillars sprouting like a web of tree branches to hold up the roof. Below ground lies the Museu Gaudi, where documentation about Gaudi’s life and work can be found. There is also a crypt where masses are held, and a viewing platform above the burial site of the architect.

Includes

Expert tour guide Fast-track entry ticket Private tour (if option chosen)
Access to the Towers Optional tips Hotel pick-up and drop off

Important Information

Some options of this tour are a bilingual tour, conducted simultaneously in English and Spanish
Please note that the towers may be closed in weather conditions such as rain or wind
Please note that to go up to the towers you will use an elevator but to go down you will need to use the stairs
Discreet clothing is mandatory, access may be restricted if clothing does not meet the requirements
It is recommended to not bring big bags in order to facilitate access into the Sagrada Familia and reduce the time at the security control
Please note, Sagrada Familia regulations state that children under the age of 11 will not receive a headset to listen to the guide