2026 ticket prices at a glance
Sagrada Familia operates timed-entry tickets only. Six core types in 2026:
| Ticket | Price | Includes | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic admission | EUR 26 | Basilica + crypt museum | Repeat visitors |
| Audio guide | EUR 30 | + multilingual audio app | Self-paced visits |
| Guided tour | EUR 33 | + 50 min live guide | First time, budget |
| Top View with towers | EUR 40 | + tower elevator | First time visit |
| Sagrada + Park Guell | EUR 62 | Both UNESCO sites | One-day Gaudi tour |
| Multi-Gaudi pass | EUR 99 | + Casa Batllo + Casa Mila | 2 to 3 day stays |
Hidden fees and gotchas
The advertised price is what you pay on the official basilica site. Aggregators add a small fee but include flexibility:
- Official sagradafamilia.org: face value, no booking fee, non-refundable.
- Viator: +5 to 10% over face value, free 24-hour cancellation, audio app included.
- GetYourGuide: +6 to 12% over face value, free 24-hour cancellation, mobile ticket.
- Street touts: 60 euros+ for what is a regular ticket. Avoid.
Discounts and free entry
Real ways to pay less than 26 euros:
- Children under 11: free admission.
- Students under 30 with ID: 21 euros (15% off).
- Seniors over 65: 21 euros.
- Disabled visitors and a companion: free entry.
- Sunday international mass at 9:00: free (mass attendees only, no wandering).
The centenary surcharge in 2026
The basilica has confirmed a temporary centenary surcharge of 2 to 5 euros from May to December 2026. The surcharge funds the topping-out of the Tower of Jesus Christ and special exhibitions. Tickets bought before May 2026 lock in the lower price.
Worth it: which ticket gives best value
For most first-time visitors, the Top View at 40 euros is the best value: you cover the basilica, a guided tour, the audio app, and the once-in-a-trip tower elevator. The basic at 26 euros is best only for second visits.
For 2 to 3 night stays, the multi-Gaudi pass at 99 euros saves 22 euros vs separate tickets and includes Park Guell, Casa Batllo and Casa Mila.
What most blogs miss
The 2026 centenary surcharge is announced but the start date keeps slipping. As of April 2026 the surcharge applies from June 1, not May 1 as originally announced. If your visit is in May 2026, you still pay the 2025 price. Always check the basilica official news page two weeks before booking.
Preguntas frecuentes
From 26 euros (basic admission) to 99 euros (multi-Gaudi pass). A centenary surcharge of 2 to 5 euros applies from June to December 2026.
Children under 11 enter free. Students under 30 with ID and seniors over 65 pay 21 euros (15% discount).
The international Sunday mass at 9:00 is free, but you cannot wander the basilica afterwards. Disabled visitors plus one companion enter free with proof.
Official is cheapest but non-refundable. Viator and GetYourGuide add 5 to 12% but include free 24-hour cancellation. Worth it for flexible itineraries.
Basic admission at 26 euros (no audio, no guide, no towers). Best for repeat visitors who already know the symbolism.
