Barcelona: Sagrada Familia Guided Tour with Tower Access Private Tour
ID: GYG72879-O-695273
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Avoid the lines at Barcelona’s most iconic monument on a tour of the Sagrada Familia Basilica. See Gaudi´s work from the inside and enjoy panoramic city views from one of the towers.
Take a guided tour of La Sagrada Familia cathedral with an expert guide, and marvel at Barcelona’s most iconic landmark in the soft light of the morning.
On this tour you’ll admire the artwork of Gaudi. Striking for its architectural features and art, the Sagrada Familia is legendary. It was the all-consuming obsession of the modernist architect, Antoni Gaudi. His work on the building began in 1882 and remains unfinished.
During the tour your guide will point out the contrasting nativity and passion façades. You’ll also learn about the symbolism and representations of the Holy Family as an expression of Christian ideology, constructed in stone.
Note the Christian iconography as you hear about the history of the church. See the angled pillars sprouting like a web of tree branches, holding up the roof.
Below the ground is the Museu Gaudi, where you’ll find documentation about Gaudi’s life and work. There is also a crypt where masses are held, and a viewing platform above the burial site of the architect.
Highlights
- Witness the spellbinding interior of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia
- Take in the panoramic views over Barcelona from one of the towers
- Learn about Gaudi’s symbolism and iconography from your guide
- Visit Museu Gaudi and understand the life and legacy of the architect
- Hear about the history of the unfinished Sagrada Familia Basilica
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Children under 6-years-old are not allowed access to the tower, even if accompanied by an adult
• This is a bilingual tour in English and Spanish
• The tower may be closed in weather conditions such as rain or wind
• To go up the tower, you will use an elevator but to go down, you will need to use the stairs
• You will have access only to one tower. The monument decides which tower will be open to visiting depending on the day and the construction works
• The guided tour takes 90 minutes, then you can go up the tower on your own, which takes around 30 minutes
• Please note, Sagrada Familia regulations state that children under the age of 11 will not receive a headset to listen to the guide
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Please meet you guide at the meeting point at the corner of Mallorca and Marina street next to the metro elevator (with a big M). It is situated in front of the Sagrada Familia gift shop (Botiga Tienda Shop). The guide will be waiting with a sign of Amigo Tours.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
