Your standard ticket grants access to the Basilica, the Visitor Centre and the museum/workshop, and includes an audio guide or app in multiple languages. For example, the “Fast-Track Entry” ticket on the official site offers a skip-the-line experience, mobile e-ticket by QR, and up to 2 hours of exploration time.

If you want a more elevated experience, pun 100% intended here, you can book either a guided tour or general entry ticket that has Tower Access added. This will include entry to both the Basilica visit plus access to one of the towers (either the Nativity or Passion Tower, which visitors usually have the option of selecting when booking their ticket). This upgrade gives you panoramic views over Barcelona’s skyline and coastline, and will set you back about €36 for general access, and €40 as part of a guided tour.

There are 4 different types of tickets sold at the Sagrada Familia:

· Self-guided with included audio guide with standard access to the Basilica.

· Self-guided with audio guide with Basilica access as well as access to one of the two towers.

· Guided tour with standard access to the Basilica.

· Guided tour with Basilica access as well as access to one of the two towers.

Prices range from €26 for general entry unguided tours, up to €40 for guided tours with tower access.

How and when you visit matters. Early morning (when the basilica opens) or late afternoon (after the midday rush) are the best times to visit for fewer crowds and better light on the stained glass. The peak tourist window is late morning through early afternoon, especially in high season (June–September).

On arrival you’ll face standard security checks, QR-code scanning, and timed entry. Large bags, tripods, or professional filming equipment may be restricted; respectful dress (it’s a basilica) and comfortable shoes recommended. The tower visit involves a lift part-way but also stairs, so if you opt for the towers, consider mobility issues.

Also worth noting: although the Sagrada Família remains under construction (with completion targeted for around 2026-2030), it is fully functioning as a basilica and museum. Some parts may be sectioned off, and works may affect scaffolding views, so it’s wise to check official status before booking.

In short: book online for the basilica, choose the tower upgrade if you want breathtaking views, aim for early or late arrival, travel light, and allow around 1.5–2 hours for a standard visit or 2–2.5 hours if you do the towers. With that preparation, your visit to the Sagrada Família becomes more than a stop-by—it becomes a memorable experience of Gaudí’s vision in full colour.