Guided tours of the Sagrada Família in 2026
You can visit the basilica with a guide in two ways. One is the official guided visit, which you buy as part of the basilica ticket. The other is a tour from another company, which is a separate product with its own price, group and meeting point.
The official guided visit costs €30 for adults in 2026 and lasts about 50 minutes, in several languages depending on the slot. With a tower it costs €40. The entry fee is already in that price. You do not buy a second ticket.
The official guided visit
The guide is part of the foundation's own ticket. It is the simplest way to combine entry and a guide.
- Price 2026: €30 adult, €23 senior, €28 under 30 and students, €4 for a companion of a visitor with a disability.
- Length: about 50 minutes, in several languages depending on the time slot.
- What it does not include: the museum and the liturgical path. The museum is part of the standard ticket, but the guided visit does not take you through it.
- Booking: online only, for a fixed date and time, with the same rules as other tickets. See the tickets page for changes, ID and refunds.
The audio guide in the official app is included in every ticket, in 19 languages. If you are happy with an audio guide, the €26 basilica ticket is cheaper. If you want a person who answers questions, the €30 guided visit is the baseline against which every other tour should be measured.
Tours by other companies
Many companies sell Sagrada Família tours. They cost more than the official guided visit. In return you may get a longer tour, a smaller group, a tower ticket or a combination with another site. Some include the tower and some do not, and the meeting point is often outside the basilica, not at the entrance.
These tours are not official. The foundation allows authorised sales partners, but it gives no guarantee for tickets that were not bought through its own portal. Changes and refunds then follow the company's own terms. Groups of 10 or more people can only enter with registration and an accredited guide, not with single tickets.
Our picks: Sagrada Família guided tours
A late-afternoon tour, the most-booked tour and a priority-access tour.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Golden hour guided visit
A guided visit in the late afternoon, when the Passion side windows glow orange and red. Entry included, towers not.
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Sagrada Família entry ticket and guided tour
Entry with an official guide, without the towers. Popular when the official guided slots are sold out.
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Sagrada Família priority access guided tour
Entry and a guided tour, meeting at Plaça de Gaudí. No towers. The official guided visit costs €30.
Check availability →Sagrada Família guided tours and combinations
Guided tours with and without a tower, small groups and combinations with Park Güell, with live prices and availability. Check the inclusions list on each offer.
Tour types compared
The same words can mean different things. Use this table to see what each type usually offers and what to check.
| Tour type | Basilica entry | Tower | What to check |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official guided visit | Included | Only in the €40 version | About 50 minutes, no museum and no liturgical path |
| Reseller guided tour | Check the listing | Sometimes | Price higher than the official ticket, own refund terms |
| Small group tour | Check the listing | Sometimes | Group size, language and meeting point |
| Tour with tower | Included | Included | Which tower and whether the tower ticket is part of the price |
| Golden hour or evening tour | Check the listing | Check the listing | Slot time, as the light changes the colours of the stained glass |
| Combination with Park Güell | Check the listing | Check the listing | Whether both entries are included and how the day is timed |
| Exterior-only walk | Not included | Not included | The tour stays outside. You need a separate ticket to enter. |
The light matters more than you might expect. According to the foundation's blog, the stained glass colours are strongest around the solstices: summer mornings on the Nativity side and winter evenings on the Passion side. Read more on the page about the best time to visit.
How to read what is included
Four questions that decide whether a tour is good value.
Is the entry ticket in the price?
Some listings sell only the guide, and you buy the entry separately. Look for the word entry or admission in the inclusions.
Ticket prices →Is a tower included?
The tower is a separate product at the official shop, with €36 for the basilica with tower. Do not assume that a tour includes it.
Towers →Where do you meet?
Many tours start outside the basilica. Check the address, and arrive early because late arrivals are not let in at the entrance.
Getting there →What do the terms say?
Changes and refunds follow the company, not the foundation. Read the cancellation terms before you pay.
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Sagrada Família tours: frequently asked questions
How much is the official guided visit?
€30 for adults in 2026 including entry, and €40 with a tower. It lasts about 50 minutes.
Does the guided visit include the museum?
No. The official guided visit does not include the museum and the liturgical path. The museum is part of the standard ticket.
Are tours from other companies more expensive?
Yes, they cost more than the official guided visit. The extra may buy a small group, a tower, or a combination with another site, depending on the offer.
Does a walking tour of the outside include entry?
No. Exterior-only walks do not include entry to the basilica, and you need a separate ticket to go in.
Can a large group book single tickets?
No. Groups of 10 or more people need registration and an accredited guide.
Do I need to book a guided tour in advance?
Yes. The official guided visit is sold online only, for a fixed date and time, and late arrivals are not let in.