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Basílica de la Sagrada Família: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Sagrada Família is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: children under 11; people with disabilities and one companion; unemployed people with a current DARDO certificate (Wednesdays 9am-noon only); International Mass every Sunday and holy day of obligation at 9am - no charge; and more below.
- Otherwise: sagrada Família basic ticket (basilica + museum, app audioguide) — €26.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children under 11 | children under 11 | Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult; under-3s need no ticket. | Yes |
| Free forFree for people with disabilities and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | Yes |
| Free forFree for unemployed people with a current DARDO certificate (Wednesdays 9am-noon only) · 09:00–12:00 | jobseekers catalonia | DARDO is the Catalan public employment service registration document. | Yes |
| Free forInternational Mass every Sunday and holy day of obligation at 9am - no charge · from 09:00 | people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) | Capacity limited; enter via the Nativity façade (Carrer de la Marina). Dress code applies. Groups over 25 must register beforehand. Attending Mass only, not a tourist visit. | No |
| Free forInternational evening Mass every Saturday at 8pm - no charge · from 20:00 | people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) | Capacity limited; entrance on the Nativity façade. Times may change for special events. | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free for children under 11: Include the free child ticket in your online booking; proof of age at the entrance.
- Free for people with disabilities and one companion: Book €0 tickets; use entrance B (Carrer de la Marina) with official proof.
- Free for unemployed people with a current DARDO certificate (Wednesdays 9am-noon only): Request at least 48 hours ahead from descomptes@ext.sagradafamilia.org.
- Kids under 11 are free, but every visitor needs a named ticket and adults must show photo ID.
- The 9am Sunday International Mass is free to attend - it's a service, not a visit, and capacity is limited.
- Tickets are sold online only, about two months ahead; late arrivals are refused.
- Barcelona residents get 50% off in 2026 by emailing resident@ext.sagradafamilia.org - a discount, not free.
Calendar
Free days at Sagrada Família
For people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing)
- SAT24OCTSaturday, 24 October 2026 · today · from 20:00
- SUN25OCTSunday, 25 October 2026 · tomorrow · from 09:00
- SAT31OCTSaturday, 31 October 2026 · in 7 days · from 20:00
- SUN1NOVSunday, 1 November 2026 · in 8 days · from 09:00
- SAT7NOVSaturday, 7 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · from 20:00
- SUN8NOVSunday, 8 November 2026 · in 2 weeks · from 09:00
For jobseekers catalonia
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · 09:00–12:00
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 11 days · 09:00–12:00
- WED11NOVWednesday, 11 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 09:00–12:00
- WED18NOVWednesday, 18 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 09:00–12:00
- WED25NOVWednesday, 25 November 2026 · in 5 weeks · 09:00–12:00
- WED2DECWednesday, 2 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 09:00–12:00
Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Sagrada Família
Timed-entry ticketBarcelona: Sagrada Familia Entry Ticket with Audio Guide★★★★★ 4.6 · 121k reviewsfrom €33.80
Skip-the-line ticketSagrada Familia: Fast Track Ticket + Optional Towers★★★★★ 4.7 · 67k reviewsfrom €33.80
Skip-the-line ticketSagrada Familia Fast-Track Tickets★★★★★ 4.6 · 20k reviewsfrom €36
Guided tourSagrada Familia: Go With a Local Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.8 · 11k reviewsfrom €92
Skip-the-line ticketSagrada Familia: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.6 · 11k reviewsfrom €82
Skip-the-line ticketSagrada Familia Fast-Track Guided Tour★★★★★ 4.6 · 8.9k reviewsfrom €52
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
Sagrada Família ticket prices
| Sagrada Família basic ticket (basilica + museum, app audioguide) — Students and under-30s €24, seniors €21. Barcelona residents 50% off in 2026 (by email request) - not free. Under-3s need no ticket. | €26 |
| Sagrada Família with tower — Views over Barcelona from one of the towers (no bags allowed up). | €36 |
| Sagrada Família with guided tour | €30 |
| Guided tour + tower | €40 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
November-February: Mon-Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10:30am-6pm. March and October: Mon-Fri 9am-7pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10:30am-7pm. April-September: Mon-Fri 9am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10:30am-8pm. 25-26 Dec, 1 and 6 Jan 9am-2pm. 9-10am is a quiet hour. Tickets online only, timed and nominative.
Carrer de Mallorca 401, 08013 Barcelona, Spain
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FAQ
Sagrada Família: common questions
Is Sagrada Família free?
Sagrada Família has no free entry for everyone. Also free: children under 11; people with disabilities and one companion; unemployed people with a current DARDO certificate (Wednesdays 9am-noon only); International Mass every Sunday and holy day of obligation at 9am - no charge; and more below. Otherwise the official ticket costs €26.
When are the free days at Sagrada Família for people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing)?
Upcoming free dates for people attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing): Sat 24 Oct (from 20:00), Sun 25 Oct (from 09:00), Sat 31 Oct (from 20:00) and Sun 1 Nov (from 09:00). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
When are the free days at Sagrada Família for jobseekers catalonia?
Upcoming free dates for jobseekers catalonia: Wed 28 Oct (09:00–12:00), Wed 4 Nov (09:00–12:00), Wed 11 Nov (09:00–12:00) and Wed 18 Nov (09:00–12:00). Bring proof of eligibility; booking rules are listed above.
Who gets free entry to Sagrada Família?
Children under 11 — under-16s must be accompanied by an adult; under-3s need no ticket.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion). Jobseekers catalonia — dARDO is the Catalan public employment service registration document.. People attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) — capacity limited; enter via the Nativity façade (Carrer de la Marina). Dress code applies. Groups over 25 must register beforehand. Attending Mass only, not a tourist visit.. People attending a service (worship only, no sightseeing) — capacity limited; entrance on the Nativity façade. Times may change for special events..
Do I need to book for free entry to Sagrada Família?
Include the free child ticket in your online booking; proof of age at the entrance.
How much is a ticket to Sagrada Família?
Sagrada Família basic ticket (basilica + museum, app audioguide) costs €26 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- sagradafamilia.org/en/sagrada-familia-ticket · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- sagradafamilia.org/en/worship-at-the-basilica · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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