Barcelona Sagrada Familia and Towers Excursion

Description

• All fees and taxes are included!
• Admission to the Basilica of Sagrada Familia! 
• Elevator to one of the towers (one way – up)!
• English and Spanish-speaking, trained Barcelona excursion guides!
• Exterior and an interior visit to Sagrada Familia!
• Tower access ticket included!

Explore the iconic Sagrada Familia church. Enjoy a guided visit of the exterior and interior with no waiting in line. Visit the church towers afterward as well. Your excursion begins adjacent to the Sagrada Familia, just a 20-minute taxi ride from your Barcelona cruise pier, where your excursion staff will greet you. You will walk with your guide to the basilica just yards away and begin an interior visit. You will not have to wait in the long line with your Skip the Line ticket that is included!

Perhaps no other artist or architect left his or her mark on Barcelona as distinctly as Antoni Gaudi. From park benches to apartment buildings, he created numerous treasures including seven that have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Gaudi's work reflected his passions in life, architecture, nature, and religion. On this excursion, you will visit his unfinished masterpiece, where all of his talents and passion come together in one incredible work. 

Gaudi began construction on Sagrada Familia in 1882, knowing he would never see its completion. The church, a Roman Catholic basilica, has been funded only by donations since day one. It is projected to be done by 2026, on the 100th anniversary of Gaudi's death. The Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, known simply as Sacred Family, was designed in a Latin cross plan with five aisles. The vaults reach a height of 230 feet and every corner seems to be filled with extremely rich ornamentation and symbolism. This is unlike any other church you may have seen. 

You will also visit the Sagrada Familia museum, where you will see drawings, scale-sized plaster models, and pictures about the history and development of this basilica from its early beginnings to the present day. There is even more to this excursion. At the end of the guided portion, your guide will show you to the church tower elevators. You will take the elevator up to where you will be rewarded with incredible panoramic views out across the city. Due to the limited capacity of the elevators, there can be waiting time between the end guided portion and your elevator access. 

The tower visit is without your guide. The elevator is subject to cancellation depending on weather conditions and other forces beyond control. You are welcome to stay longer after your guide departs. You may return to your cruise ship at your leisure and own expense. Note: We do offer an excursion that does NOT include the visit to the towers of Sagrada Familia as well if you are not interested in the towers - Barcelona Sagrada Familia

What is included?

• All fees and taxes are included.
• Admission to the Basilica of Sagrada Familia.
• Elevator to one of the towers (one way – up).
• English and Spanish-speaking, trained Barcelona excursion guides.
• Exterior and an interior visit to Sagrada Familia.
• Tower access ticket included.

Excursion Notes

• Excursion prices shown are quoted in US dollars.
• Taxi fare to and from the excursion starting/ending location is not included. Taxi fare is approximately 18 Euros per taxi (1-4 guests), each way, based on traffic. Not all taxis have a credit card reader. Some do take Visa, and sometimes Mastercard. Taxis do not take American Express or any other cards. Very few taxis will take any currency besides the Euro.
• As you may be visiting a religious or memorial site, shoulders and knees must be covered on men and women.
• We suggest you have cash (Euros) on hand for refreshments, taxi cost, excursion staff gratuities, shopping, etc.
• Sensible, rubber-soled walking shoes are highly recommended along with sun protection.
• Please pay attention to the restrictions and requirements for this excursion, no refund will be granted if the requirements are not met.
• The Sagrada Familia reserves the right to refuse admission. At the entrance, visitors will have their bags, rucksacks, luggage and personal items checked
  
• Not available on Sundays

Where we meet

For this Barcelona Sagrada Familia and Towers Excursion, you will meet your local shore excursion guide at Plaza de Catalunya, a 20-minute taxi ride from your cruise pier area. All necessary details will be printed on your Electronic Shore Excursion Ticket. Taxi fare is not included in your excursion cost.

Excursion Restrictions

• Guests must be a minimum of 6 years old to enter the towers. Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
• This excursion is not wheelchair accessible.
• Guests must be able to step on and off the coach.
• Guests must be able to walk on paved, gravel, and cobblestone surfaces, some on inclines.
• There are steps required to enter several of the sites as well as some steep curbs.

Excursion FAQ

Cancellation

• Your ship arrives into port late and you cannot make it in time to the meeting location (we will verify with the tour operator).
• Your ship skips/misses the port.
• Weather conditions or equipment failure prevents the operator from running the excursion.
• A medical problem prevents you from safely participating in the excursion (we will verify with the excursion operator and the guest may send doctor's note). This applies to individuals only and not the remainder of the group.
  
• Cancellations/deposit refund requests that do not comply with the above may not be subject to refund.
• Refunds may be subject to a service charge fee as determined by the payment processor, please refer to Terms and Conditions for more information.