Buy tickets: Sagrada Família – what are the prices, where to buy and which ticket to choose?

Sagrada Família is one of the sights that you must not miss when visiting Barcelona. Entrance to the basilica is paid, so you need a ticket to visit it. You will learn more on the following lines about types of tickets, prices, where to buy them and we will also look at the most frequently asked questions related to the purchase of tickets do Sagrada Família. 

A sample of a paper ticket with a famous basilica in the background

Ticket price Sagrada Família or how much will it cost you? 

How much are the tickets for the visit of Sagrada Família? The price always depends on the specific type of ticket you choose. The following options are available on the official website: 

Name	Adult price	Price for people under 30, students	Seniors price
Self-guided tour	€26	€24	€21
Self-guided tour + visit of the towers	€36	€34	€28
A tour with a guide	€30	€28	€23
A tour with a guide + visit to the towers	€40	€38	€32

When purchasing via the official website, you have 4 basic options to choose from: 

• Self-guided tour – the basic and absolutely cheapest ticket you can get. Its price is €26 and thanks to it you get access to the basilica where you can admire Gaudí genius. 
• Self-guided tour ticket with a visit to the towers – compared to the previous ticket, you also get access to the elevator to one of the two towers Sagrada Família, the price is €36 and this type of ticket is not available for under 10s. 
• A tour with a guide – basic ticket, but this time accompanied by a guide who will tell you all the details about the basilica; the guided tour lasts about 50 minutes, after which you can stay at the place and see everything yourself; the price is €30
• A tour with a guide and a visit to the towers – the same as the previous type of ticket, however this time you also look up at the towers; the standard length of a guided basilica tour is 50 minutes; this type of ticket is not available for under 10s; the ticket price is the highest, it costs €40. 

Children under 11 years of age and persons disability have access to Sagrada Família free. 

If you belong to one of the groups that have a discount on the basic entrance fee, you must prove yourself with the relevant document (youth under 30, students, seniors). 

All tickets also include free audio guidewhich you can download to your phone. 

Which ticket to visit Sagrada Família purchase?

Above prices are valid for the purchase of a ticket to official website. In addition, tickets can be obtained from other sellers. They offer various more or less similar packages. With them, unlike the official website, you get a guarantee of free cancellation or rescheduling of the ticket if you happen to be unable to arrive. 

Choosing a specific ticket depends on your expectations. For some, a basic ticket is completely enough, for someone, someone likes to hear all the details about the temple during a guided tour of the temple, for others, someone else needs see the towers. If you're on a very tight budget, I think you'll be perfectly fine with the basic ticket and you can do without a guide or a tour of the towers. If you don't have a problem with money, definitely pay extra for the guide, the interpretation and the opportunity to learn something more is worth it. 

Can't buy a ticket on the official website? Read on!

Several readers wrote to me that they could not buy a ticket for official website – that the order form does not allow them to enter contact information, name and email. As we later found out, the problem was that the form has a limited set of supported national domains. Tickets for Sagrada Família for example, they could not go shopping with the email address @seznam.cz, but they could with @gmail.com. I don't know if they have already fixed it, but if it won't let you continue shopping, it could probably be this... 

Options for buying tickets to Sagrada Família

Tickets for the visit Sagrada Família you can buy: 

• through the official website
• via the official mobile application (Android i iOS)
• through any of the third-party vendor websites

You can get a ticket to Sagrada Família buy locally? 

He can't! It used to work, but now you'll be directed to purchase on the website or in the app every time. In addition, there are posters with QR codes on the site, after scanning which you can buy tickets online. A lot of people are disillusioned with this because they expect to buy a ticket when they stand in line. 

Keep in mind that interest Sagrada Família it's really big and no matter what time of the day you arrive here, you will encounter huge queues. 

Buy tickets to visit Sagrada Família online and save time and nerves:

• you won't have to wait in line for hours only to find out that you're not actually going to buy them
• you will have entry on a specific day and time that suits you
• you will have everything arranged in advance and go straight inside

Where can I buy tickets for Sagrada Família online?

I always recommend purchasing tickets through verified portals or the homepage of the given monument, see the following table for more information.

And don't forget that Sometimes it may happen that the ticket will be sold out for "your date" – then check all other sellers. Sometimes, even if one seller doesn't have tickets for a given date, another might. 

The seller	Ticket price from	purchase
Official Web – basic admission without a guide and without towers, without the possibility of canceling or rescheduling the ticket	€26	Buy
Tiqets – basic admission without a guide and without towers, free cancellation/date change guarantee up to 48 hours before the tour; also available guided version.	€33,80	Buy
GetYourGuide - basic admission without towers and guide with free cancellation/change date guarantee up to 48 hours before the tour	€33,80	Buy
Barcelona Turisme – guided visit in a small group, tour of the temple, Gaudí museum, crypt and towers; money back guarantee / date changes within 48 hours before the tour	€70	Buy
Musement – guided visit in a small group of up to 15 people, tour of the temple and crypt, money-back guarantee / date changes up to 48 hours before the tour	€48,90	Buy
Klook - basic admission without towers and guide with free cancellation/change date guarantee up to 48 hours before the tour	€36,25	Buy

Frequently asked questions about purchasing tickets

Help, all tickets are sold out! What should I do?

If there are no tickets available on the day you want Sagrada Família visit, they are probably sold out. It is a recommendation check all sellers, because it often happens that tickets are no longer available on the official website, but some sellers such as Tiqets, Musement or GetYourGuide they have tickets. 

The second option is to choose a different type of ticket. Typically, tickets with English-speaking guides sell out much faster than the basic ones. The same applies to tickets with access to the towers. Think about whether you can compromise. 

What is the difference between buying a ticket on the official website and other sellers?

Buying on the official website is usually the cheapest. Buying on a third-party website makes sense if you want to buy tickets for other sights as well (you create one order) or if you want to enjoy some other benefits that these companies offer. Among them is, for example, the possibility of canceling the ticket free of charge at any time before the visit or changing the time. For specific details, I recommend studying the individual offers and properly comparing them. 

How far in advance is it possible to purchase a ticket?

Tickets are currently on sale with a maximum of 2 months in advance. This is also why it is not possible to select a date for a longer period of time in the calendar when selecting a ticket. If you plan to visit Barcelona and the temple sometime in the future, I recommend making a note on your calendar and purchasing them later.

What happens if I bought a ticket online?

If you buy your ticket online, you will receive it in digital form. Just before the tour, go to one of the entrances, join the queue and when it's your turn, show your ticket on your phone or tablet. Alternatively, you can print the ticket if you prefer. Nothing else needs to be arranged. 

I know that even the basic ticket includes an audio guide. What are the supported languages?

Catalan, Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Hungarian, Korean, Swedish, Finnish, Polish, Dutch, Ukrainian.

It is possible to buy a skip-the-line ticket to Sagrada Família?

Yes, but... You will often see "skip-the-line" (ie you don't have to wait in line) mentioned in the menu of online retailers. However, in this case it is a line at the cash registers, not at the entrance to the temple. If you buy your ticket online in advance, it is unnecessary to pay for this "benefit"., because by the very nature of the thing you always have it included in the price – a ticket to Sagrada Família is on a specific date and time. You will always wait in line to get in, but it is a few minutes at most.

How far in advance should I buy tickets for Sagrada Família?

As soon as possible. Don't delay in buying a ticket. Once you know what day you want to visit the temple and you have a more specific idea of ​​what time you would like to visit it, buy the ticket online straight away. Why? Sagrada Família is a popular venue and if you leave your purchase a few days in advance or even the same day, tickets for that time may no longer be available. 

From what age are seniors entitled to a discounted ticket to Sagrada Família?

Seniors can purchase a ticket to Sagrada Família with a discount, if they were at least 65 years old. 

They exist to visit Sagrada Família discounts for groups?

Yes, if there are more than 10 people in your group, you can get a discount on the entrance fee. Call 93 198 07 05 or email [email protected].

Will I get in on the ticket if I miss the original time? 

Unfortunately, until Sagrada Família you won't get if you arrive at a time other than that indicated on the ticket or even if you miss it. Security won't let you in. Think about it and arrive with time to spare. 

It is possible to return the ticket to Sagrada Família, if I can't come?

In general, refunds or exchanges of tickets for another date or time are not permitted. In individual cases, it is possible to request an exchange or a refund if you document the reasons why you cannot attend the examination (e.g. an official certificate from a doctor). This can be requested a maximum of 15 days and at least 48 hours before the planned visit. All such requests should be sent to customer support email. 

It can go Sagrada Familia without a ticket?

Yes, until Sagrada Família you can see it for free if you decide to attend the mass. These are held every Sunday morning from 9:00, but I personally do not recommend it. You have to get here really early (maybe at 7:30), the mass is held in the crypt (you can't get into the main part) and it's not for tourists, but for believers (no photos). Entrance to the temple is possible from Carrer de la Marina. 

Where to buy the cheapest tickets to Sagrada Familia?

You can always find the cheapest tickets on the official website. However, unlike tickets sold by third parties, you will not have any benefits such as the possibility of free cancellation or rescheduling to another date.  

My tip: Why buy tickets for sights and attractions online?

I always recommend buying tickets online! Ideally before you set off on your trip to Barcelona. Why? It has several advantages compared to purchasing tickets at the ticket office of the given monument:  

• You will have the ability to get to the memorial on the day and time you want – tickets for major monuments may be sold out for a given day or time. By purchasing online, you can ensure that you see everything according to your schedule. 
• You save time – you won't have to spend time in the queue waiting for the cash register, but you can go straight inside and skip the queue (so-called skip-the-line). At large monuments, you can easily wait an hour before you get to the ticket office where you can buy a ticket. 
• You save money – online tickets are usually several euros cheaper than buying at the box office. You get a lower price simply because the seller doesn't have to pay a person to physically sit somewhere and sell them. 
• Online tickets are more flexible – many attractions offer free cancellation or rebooking of your ticket if something changes on your end – you never know what might happen.