Visiting the Sagrada Familia usually requires the purchase of entrance tickets, which can be expensive and difficult to obtain due to the high demand of visitors. However, there is a way to access the Sagrada Familia for free. Here’s how to do it:
Sunday mornings
Holy Family celebrates Mass every Sunday morning, which usually begins around 9:00 a.m. This mass is a religious celebration that is free of charge. If you plan to attend, be sure to arrive early, as the church opens its doors at 8:30 a.m. and lines can be long.
To access the Sagrada Familia for free on Sunday mornings, go to Carrer de la Marina and use the Nativity door.
Who can access La Sagrada Familia free of charge?
In addition to the option of attending mass on Sundays, there are groups of people who can access the Sagrada Familia free of charge, but it is important to note that due to the high number of visitors, a request must be made 48 hours in advance. These groups include:
- Children under eleven years of age can enter the basilica free of charge.
- Unemployed nationals on Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Unemployed persons who can prove their unemployment status have free access.
- People with disabilities may enter with a companion free of charge.
- The members of the clergy, religious men and women, can access La Sagrada Familia and enjoy its services free of charge, by proving their religious status by means of their membership card.
Options for those who do not qualify for free entry
If you do not qualify for free admission to La Sagrada Familia, you can still visit this impressive site by purchasing entrance tickets. There are two main options:
Simple entrance to the Sagrada Familia
This option includes quick access to the basilica, the museum and the possibility of downloading an application that serves as an audio guide in several languages. The price of this ticket is 33,80 euros.
Entrance with access to one of the towers
In addition to everything included in the single ticket, this option allows access to one of the towers of La Sagrada Familia. You can choose to go up the tower by elevator or, if you prefer, you can do it on foot to enjoy the majesty of the building to the fullest. The cost of this ticket is 46,80 euros.
The Sagrada Familia, a majestic basilica designed by the famous architect Antoni Gaudí, is visited year after year by thousands of visitors, both national and international. It is the most impressive work of modernist architecture.
