Barcelona Sagrada Familia Excursion

Description

• English-speaking certified guides!
  
• Exterior and an interior visit to Sagrada Familia!
  
• Admission to the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia!
• Radio guide system!
  

Enjoy exploring the historic Sagrada Familia Basilica both interior and exterior! Have plenty of time before or after to see more of Barcelona.

Your meeting point is a short 20-minute taxi ride from your Barcelona cruise pier where you will be greeted by your shore excursion guide. Your excursion begins at the adjacent Sagrada Familia Cathedral. You will walk with your guide to the basilica and begin an interior visit. You get to Skip the Line on this excursion as an added bonus and get your excursion started immediately. 

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 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 100-year 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 plaster models, and pictures about the history and development of this basilica from its early beginnings to the present day.

Your guide will be with you for approximately 90 minutes. You are welcome to stay longer after your guide departs and the guided portion of the excursion is completed. You may return to your cruise ship at your leisure and own expense. 

Note: We do offer an excursion that includes a visit to the towers of Sagrada Familia - Barcelona Sagrada Familia and Towers

Please note that the 9 AM departure time is not available on Sunday, make sure to have this into consideration when placing your booking.

What is included?

• English-speaking certified guides.
  
• Exterior and an interior visit to Sagrada Familia.
  
• Admission to the Basilica of the Sagrada Familia.
• Radio guide system.

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. 
  
• Please note the 9 AM departure time is not available on Sunday, please keep this in mind when placing your booking.

Where we meet

For this Barcelona Sagrada Familia 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

• 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.