To visit the Sagrada Família, you need to buy your ticket online: the official website says tickets are sold only on the internet (official website or app), about two months before the visit date. The basic ticket costs €26 and the basilica opens at 9 am on weekdays and 10:30 am on Sundays.
Gaudí’s basilica is the most sought-after monument in Barcelona. This page gathers what you need to know before booking: the prices and hours recorded on the official website, the difference between an official ticket and a reseller, the dress rules, and a piece of data you will not find elsewhere: sunrise and sunset times on the 15th of each month, useful for choosing your slot according to the light in the stained glass. To plan the rest of your stay, see our Barcelona travel guide.
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Key facts – Sagrada Família
- Hours: November–February, Monday–Saturday 9 am–6 pm, Sunday 10:30 am–6 pm; March and October, Monday–Friday 9 am–7 pm, Saturday 9 am–6 pm, Sunday 10:30 am–7 pm; April–September, Monday–Friday 9 am–8 pm, Saturday 9 am–6 pm, Sunday 10:30 am–8 pm (checked on 15 October 2026 on the official FAQ).
- Full price recorded on 15 October 2026: €26 (basilica + audio guide app); €36 with the towers — subject to change, check before you go (checked on 15 October 2026 on the Prices page).
- Booking: mandatory in practice, tickets can only be bought online (official website or app).
- Special days: December 25 and 26, January 1 and 6, open from 9 am to 2 pm. Management may change the hours when there is an event in the basilica.
- Time needed: not given by the official website; allow for the length of the audio guide, plus the time for the climb if you take the towers option.
- Information checked on 15 October 2026 on sagradafamilia.org.
Tickets: official or reseller?
The only official seller is the basilica’s website (sagradafamilia.org) and its app. Search results also show sites with very similar names, sometimes at the top of the ads: some describe themselves as independent « online ticketing services ». They may sell a valid ticket, but at a higher price and with different cancellation conditions. Always check the domain name before paying.
| Individual ticket (price recorded on 15 October 2026) | Basilica | With guided tour | With towers | Guided + towers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full price | €26 | €30 | €36 | €40 |
| Seniors | €21 | €23 | €28 | €32 |
| Under 30 / student card | €24 | €28 | €34 | €38 |
| Under 11 | €0 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
| People with disabilities | €0 | €0 | €0 | €0 |
| Companion | €0 | €4 | €10 | €14 |
Groups (up to 30 people) must be accompanied by an official guide accredited by the Generalitat of Catalonia; school groups have a dedicated rate.
Opening hours and closing days
| Period | Monday–Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|
| November to February | 9 am–6 pm | 9 am–6 pm | 10:30 am–6 pm |
| March and October | 9 am–7 pm | 9 am–6 pm | 10:30 am–7 pm |
| April to September | 9 am–8 pm | 9 am–6 pm | 10:30 am–8 pm |
| December 25–26, January 1 and 6 | 9 am–2 pm | 9 am–2 pm | 9 am–2 pm |
Two points to remember. Saturday closes at 6 pm all year, even in summer: if you are aiming for a bright end of day in June, choose a weekday. And since February 2, 2026, a « quiet hour » applies from 9 am to 10 am: the visit goes ahead as normal, but the audio must be listened to with headphones. The official website publishes no weekly closing day; it does state, however, that events in the basilica may change the hours.
Best time to visit
Light makes up a large part of the visit: the stained glass colors the nave differently in the morning and at the end of the day. Rather than relying on a general rule, the table below gives the sunrise and sunset times at the basilica on the 15th of each month. Cross-reference them with the hours: in winter the sun sets before closing (around 5:20 pm in December), so entering around 3 pm lets you enjoy the low afternoon light; in summer, sunset is after 9 pm, well after closing.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Avg. max | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:15 | 17:46 | 9 h 31 | 14.0 °C (57 °F) | 41 mm (1.6 in) |
| February | 07:46 | 18:24 | 10 h 38 | 14.5 °C (58 °F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) |
| March | 07:03 | 18:57 | 11 h 54 | 16.4 °C (62 °F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| April | 07:12 | 20:31 | 13 h 19 | 18.5 °C (65 °F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) |
| May | 06:32 | 21:03 | 14 h 30 | 21.7 °C (71 °F) | 42 mm (1.7 in) |
| June | 06:17 | 21:26 | 15 h 09 | 25.5 °C (78 °F) | 26 mm (1.0 in) |
| July | 06:30 | 21:23 | 14 h 53 | 28.3 °C (83 °F) | 27 mm (1.1 in) |
| August | 06:59 | 20:51 | 13 h 51 | 28.9 °C (84 °F) | 51 mm (2.0 in) |
| September | 07:31 | 20:01 | 12 h 30 | 26.0 °C (79 °F) | 86 mm (3.4 in) |
| October | 08:02 | 19:10 | 11 h 08 | 22.3 °C (72 °F) | 82 mm (3.2 in) |
| November | 07:39 | 17:31 | 9 h 53 | 17.6 °C (64 °F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) |
| December | 08:10 | 17:22 | 9 h 12 | 14.5 °C (58 °F) | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
As for climate, the visit is indoors, but the queue and the access to the towers are outdoors: July and August average above 28 °C (82 °F), and September and October are the wettest months. The month-by-month detail is on our page on the best time to visit Barcelona. The official website publishes no crowd figures by day or hour, so we give none.
What to see and how much time to allow
- The façades: the Nativity Façade and the Passion Façade, to look at before going in.
- The nave: the forest of columns and the stained glass, the heart of the visit with the audio guide.
- The towers (paid option): elevator ride up; bags and backpacks are not allowed during the climb, and temporary storage is provided only for that.
- The Blessed Sacrament Chapel: shoulders must be covered.
The official website gives no visit duration. Plan it like this: arrive early for the security check, follow the audio guide at your own pace, then add the time for the climb if you took the towers. If you combine it with other Gaudí works on the same day, book the slots with the travel time in mind.
Getting there and accessibility
The basilica is in the Eixample district. The official website says the whole basilica is accessible, except the towers. People with disabilities or reduced mobility must use Entrance B, Carrer de la Marina, with official proof. Wheelchairs are lent at Entrance B, subject to availability. Guide dogs are admitted.
Common mistakes (according to the official rules)
- Arriving without a ticket: tickets are only sold online.
- Unsuitable clothing: transparent clothes and swimwear are not allowed; shorts and skirts at least mid-thigh; shoulders covered in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
- Coming with a suitcase: there is no luggage storage.
- Bringing food or drink: food and drink are refused at the entrance, as are dangerous objects.
- Aiming for a summer Saturday evening: closing at 6 pm on Saturdays, all year.
- Buying on a site with a similar name: check the address sagradafamilia.org.
What to see nearby
The basilica combines easily with other parts of the city: find the must-sees, the areas to stay in and the transport on our page on visiting Barcelona. Still torn between two cities? Read our comparison Barcelona or Madrid.
Frequently asked questions
Can you visit the Sagrada Família without booking?
Not in practice: according to the official website, tickets are only bought online, on the basilica’s website or app, about two months before the visit.
How much does it cost to enter the Sagrada Família?
The full price recorded on 15 October 2026 on sagradafamilia.org is €26 (with audio guide app), €30 with a guided tour and €36 with access to the towers. Children under 11 and people with disabilities enter free.
Can you visit the Sagrada Família for free?
Entry is free for children under 11, people with disabilities and their companion (for general entry). The official website mentions no free day for the public.
Are the Sagrada Família towers worth it?
It is an option costing €10 more than the basic ticket. They are not accessible to people with reduced mobility and bags are not allowed during the climb.
What should you wear to visit the Sagrada Família?
No transparent clothing or swimwear, shorts and skirts at least mid-thigh, shoulders covered in the Blessed Sacrament Chapel.
Our sources
- Basílica de la Sagrada Família, FAQ and Prices, consulted on 15 October 2026.
- AEMET, 1991–2020 normals for Barcelona-El Prat (via our page on the best time to visit).
- NOAA, solar calculation algorithm; coordinates: Wikipedia / Wikidata (Q48435).
- Method: our methodology.
Updated November 2026.