easy
2 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels with moderate standing and walking inside the basilica.
Step inside Gaudí’s iconic Sagrada Familia with fast-track access and expert guides. Discover the stories sculpted in stone and vibrant light during this two-hour tour offered by The Touring Pandas.
1.5 hours | Visit Gaudí's masterpiece in Barcelona with a local guide
Experience the magic of Barcelona with a captivating two-hour tour of the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí's iconic masterpiece. Enjoy fast-track access to bypass long lines and explore the breathtaking interior, rich with symbolism and history. Available in multiple languages, this journey unveils the secrets of Gaudí's unrealized dream.
· Learn everything about Gaudí and his masterpiece, Spain's most visited monument.
· Get fast-track access to the Sagrada Familia without enduring the usual lines.
· Step into Barcelona’s unfinished church and marvel at its awe-inspiring interior.
· Enjoy a monolingual tour in English, Chinese, Japanese, or Korean.
2 Hours
Embark on an unmissable journey through Barcelona's soul, starring the iconic Sagrada Familia. This renowned landmark transcends its physical presence, embodying the very essence of the city. To truly grasp Barcelona today, one must unravel the intertwined tales of Gaudí and the Sagrada Familia.
In Gaudí's universe, every element carries profound significance. Every little detail has a meaning. Join us on a two-hour adventure available in English, Japanese, Korean, or Chinese, where we illuminate Gaudí's unrealized dream and its evolution post the architect's tragic demise, spanning from the late 1890s to the present.
Our tour starts at our main office in Barcelona. From here, you’ll walk around the Sagrada Familia to take in the views of the different facades. After hearing about its foundation and history, you’ll be ready to by-pass the lines of people trying to get tickets to discover its jaw-dropping central nave. Be prepared for a truly unique experience!
The Sagrada Familia is usually fully booked several days in advance. Book early to secure your spot!
The Sagrada Familia is a religious place, please wear clothes covering your knees and shoulders.
Meeting point: Carrer de Sardenya, 311, Local 3. The Touring Pandas office. Walk past the glass doors and find us at Local 3 inside the gallery.
End Point: Sagrada Familia at Carrer de Mallorca, 401.
-Access to the towers
1. Meeting point: The Touring Pandas office Our tour starts at our office in Barcelona, just a few meters away from the Sagrada Familia. Arrive 10 minutes early for check-in and take advantage of our staff to get recommendations for other tours and things to do in Barcelona.
2. Avinguda Gaudí Walk past the Avinguda Gaudí while you hear about the life of the irreplaceable architect Antoni Gaudi in the street that bears his name. His imagination created the most amazing buildings in Barcelona, and now they can be admired by visitors from all over the world.
3. Sagrada Familia - Nativity facade The old facade represents the birth of Jesus, that's why it's called the Nativity facade. On this side, nature takes over and the sculpture work makes Sagrada Familia look like the entrance to a spiritual forest full of secrets that our guide will unveil for you.
4. Interior of the Sagrada Familia Get inside the Sagrada Família and feel the goosebumps the moment you step in: it's like nothing you've ever seen before. With our fast-track ticket, you don't have to stand in line! Finish your tour comfortably and marvel at the lights coming in through the stained-glass windows.
5. End point: Passion facade The new facade is called the Passion facade, and it represents the crucifixion of Jesus. The sculptures in this facade are sharp and full of symbolism: our guides will explain all the hidden details! At the end of the tour, you'll have free time inside the temple until closing time.
Reservations with The Touring Pandas bypass long lines that can exceed one hour, especially during peak season.
You’ll be walking and standing for two hours inside the basilica, so sturdy footwear is recommended.
The Sagrada Familia remains a place of worship, so maintain quiet and avoid flash photography inside.
Morning visits offer the most dramatic light streaming through the eastern stained glass windows.
Construction of the Sagrada Familia began in 1882 and continues into the 21st century, embodying Gaudí’s vision of merging natural forms with spirituality.
Efforts are ongoing to preserve the structure using sustainable materials and to minimize visitor impact on this UNESCO World Heritage site.
To comfortably navigate the basilica’s vast interior without fatigue.
Useful for occasional spring showers during walk to and from the basilica.
spring specific
Keep hydrated during summer’s warm temperatures around the city.
summer specific
Adapt to changing temperatures from outdoor streets to cooler stone interiors.
fall specific