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- Barcelona Highlights & Sagrada Familia Tour: Priority Access
Barcelona Highlights & Sagrada Familia Tour: Priority Access
4.7 (2,886 reviews, Viator and Tripadvisor) · Explore Catalunya office · Operator: Explore Catalunya
- Full day, ending about 16:30
- Up to 20 people
- Offered in: English
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Departures 08:30 on the listing, daily; times depend on the option
- By Palau de la Música
Editor's take choice 5 of 8 in Barcelona in a day tours with the Sagrada Família
The full day tour with Explore Catalunya visits the Sagrada Família, with admission paid separately. The tour starts at 8:30 and takes up to 20 people. Park Güell and La Pedrera follow after lunch.
Sagrada Família admission costs €26 separately; the full day tour starts at €88 per adult before entry fees. The half day tour starts at €69 per adult, also excluding the €26 Basilica ticket. Both options run in English.
The full day route ends at La Pedrera about 16:30, where you can continue at your own pace. Book it if you want Park Güell and La Pedrera added to a guided Barcelona city tour.
Barcelona Highlights tour options
The 2 Barcelona Highlights options share the Gothic Quarter walk and the Sagrada Família visit. Plan around: 8:30 to about 16:30 if you also want Park Güell and La Pedrera. Prices are the lowest listed, per adult, ages 12 to 99; the hours and the days belong to each option.
| Option | What it is | Hours and days | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona half day tour | Gothic Quarter walk and Montjuïc, followed by the Sagrada Família with a guide; Basilica admission is extra. For your morning city tour without Park Güell or La Pedrera. | 8:30 to 13:00 Daily at 8:30 | €69 per adult |
| Barcelona full day tour Compared in the list | The morning route, followed by Park Güell and La Pedrera; all attraction tickets are paid separately. For Park Güell and La Pedrera after the morning city route. | 8:30 to about 16:30 Daily at 8:30 | €88 per adult |
Are Sagrada Família tickets included in the Barcelona Highlights tour?
Sagrada Família tickets cost €26 extra on the Barcelona Highlights tour with Explore Catalunya. Park Güell and La Pedrera tickets are also paid separately on the full day tour. All reserved tickets must be paid for at the office before your 8:30 departure. The tour price covers guiding and transport, with entry slots held for you.
What's included
Included
- Walking Tour of historical Gothic Quarter.
- FULL DAY TOUR: Pre-reservation for Skip the Line Priority Access to La Pedrera.
- HALF/FULL DAY TOURS: Pre-reservation for Skip the Line Priority Access to Sagrada Familia.
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- FULL DAY TOUR: Pre-reservation for Skip the Line Priority Access to Park Güell
- Fully guided tour of Barcelona
Not included
- HALF/FULL DAY: Payment for pre reserved ticket to Sagrada Familia must be paid on day of tour (26€)
- FULL DAY: Payment for pre reserved ticket to La Pedrera must be paid on day of tour (29€).
- FULL DAY: Payment for pre reserved ticket to Park Güell must be paid on day of tour (18€).
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
- Admission fees
Both options reserve Sagrada Família admission; the full day also reserves Park Güell and La Pedrera, with all tickets charged separately.
Tour or official Sagrada Família ticket?
Sagrada Família and museum admission costs €26; the full day tour with Explore Catalunya starts at €88 per adult, with admission still extra. Park Güell entry costs another €18, and La Pedrera admission is also separate. The tour adds guides and transport between sights.
Meeting point
Meeting point
The 8:30 tour meets at the Explore Catalunya office, opposite the Palau de la Música cafeteria. The office is in the alley between the concert hall and Via Laietana.
Pay for your reserved attraction tickets at the office before departure. The tour starts at the office, with no hotel collection.
End point
The full day tour ends at La Pedrera about 16:30. Half day instructions give 2 endpoints: Santa Maria del Mar and the Sagrada Família. Check the endpoint with Explore Catalunya before booking the half day.
Itinerary
- Gothic Quarter 90 min
The Gothic Quarter walk lasts 90 minutes and includes the Jewish Quarter. The route passes Barcelona Cathedral. The Royal Palace is also on the walking route.
- Santa Maria del Mar
The walking section ends outside Santa Maria del Mar. The city tour then continues towards Montjuïc.
- Montjuïc 45 min
Montjuïc has a 45 minute stop after the drive from the Old Town. Your guide introduces the city from the hill.
- Sagrada Família 60 min
The Sagrada Família stop has 60 minutes on the route. Your guide starts outside and continues inside after ticket checks.
- Park Güell 60 min
Park Güell has a 60 minute guided walk on the full day option, after lunch. The park ticket is paid separately before departure.
- La Pedrera 60 min
La Pedrera has a 60 minute visit on the full day route. Your guide introduces the building inside, then leaves you to explore at your own pace.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure. Later cancellations get no refund. Bookings are confirmed instantly. The tour can be cancelled in bad weather.
Know before you go
- Bring official photo ID matching the name on your Basilica ticket. The Basilica can also ask for proof of any discount.
- Your Basilica ticket is valid only at its assigned time. Late arrivals cannot enter, and leaving ends your visit.
- Trousers and skirts must reach at least halfway down the thigh. Transparent clothing and swimwear are not allowed. Bare shoulders are barred in the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament.
- Bags and personal items are checked at the Basilica entrance. Outside food and drinks are not allowed.
- Your day includes walking and requires moderate fitness. The tour operates only in English.
- Cancellation at least 24 hours before departure qualifies for a full refund. Later cancellations receive no refund. The tour can also be cancelled if too few people book.
Reviews
93% of reviewers gave 4 or 5 stars. 2,032 reviews on Viator (4.6) and 854 on Tripadvisor (4.9), as shown on Viator on . The rating is for the whole listing, not for one option, and we do not have the review texts.
Photos
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From the operator
In Explore Catalunya's own words, from the listing.
Explore the beauty of Barcelona on this Best of Barcelona Tour, which offers a comprehensive view of this exquisite Catalan city, including a visit to La Sagrada Familia. Perfect for first-time visitors, the tour will show you the city’s most iconic sights and allow you to discover some of Barcelona’s best-kept secrets. You'll enjoy skip-the-line access at La Sagrada Familia, so you can avoid the long queues at this popular attraction. You’ll also visit the hill of Montjuïc and the Gothic Quarter. On this small-group tour, you'll receive personalized attention from your guide.
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