Sagrada Familia Prices & Discounts
Sagrada Familia Tickets for Families and Kids
Free entry age for children
Children under 3 don't need a ticket at all, and the official price list shows 0 € for under 11s. So there are two cut-offs: under 3 is no ticket, under 11 is a free rate. Both come from the official ticket page.
Tickets are nominative, and you need official photo ID to enter. I'd add every child aged 3 to 10 to the booking as a free ticket, so the group is checked in together. The sources don't say what happens to a 4-year-old without one, so I wouldn't test it at the gate.
One rule applies to every age: visitors under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. A teenager can't go in alone, even with a paid ticket.
Free entry for children is a different thing from free entry for everyone else. If you're wondering about other groups, can you enter Sagrada Familia for free covers who qualifies and who doesn't.
Do children need a ticket for Sagrada Familia, according to Reddit?
Under 3s need no ticket, and under 11s are free. Forum answers often mix these two numbers up, which is why people disagree.
The official site is the tie-breaker. It says children under 3 do not need a ticket in its visitor notes and lists under 11s as free in the rates, so both statements are true at the same time. If a thread gives a single age, check it against the official prices.
Short on time? Sagrada Familia Tour with Express Entry and Local Guide, from $77See skip-the-line tickets →Ticket for kids who are not free
From age 11, a child pays the general rate: 26 € for the basilica at the time of writing. If they're a student or under 30 and can show proof, the reduced rate is 24 €.
That puts a teenager at nearly the same price as an adult, so the 11 to 15 group is where a family budget takes a hit. For the full price list across every ticket type, see Sagrada Familia ticket price.
| Age | Basilica | Basilica with towers | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 3 | No ticket needed | Not allowed | Under 6 cannot visit the towers |
| Under 11 | 0 € | 0 € | Towers only from age 6, with an adult |
| 11 and over | 26 € | 36 € | General rate |
| Student or under 30 | 24 € | 34 € | Proof shown at the entrance |
How much are Sagrada Familia family tickets?
There's no single bundled family ticket on the official price list. A family pays per person, with under 11s free, so two adults and one 8-year-old pay for two tickets at 26 € each, or 52 € in total.
There is one family-related discount: large and single-parent families get 50% off. You must request it by email at least 48 hours in advance and provide proof, so it doesn't work as a last-minute fix. The details are on the official ticket page.
Do teenagers get a discount?
Only if they hold a student card or are under 30 with proof, in which case it's 24 € instead of 26 €. A saving of 2 € isn't much, but it's free to claim.
The student and under-30 rules are in Sagrada Familia student and under-30 tickets. Bring the card, because proof is checked at the entrance.
Towers and children
Children under 6 can't go up the towers, and those aged 6 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. That's the written rule in the conditions of purchase.
Visitors take a lift up and walk down. The same rules say no prams or wheelchairs are allowed, and people with vertigo or claustrophobia shouldn't go. Bags and rucksacks aren't allowed in the towers either, so you leave them in a locker and collect them on the way out.
My pick for most families: skip the towers when a child is under 6, since one parent would wait below anyway. With a child of 8 or 10 who likes heights, the tower ticket costs 0 € for under 11s and 36 € for anyone 11 and over.
Going up a tower? Sagrada Familia Priority Entry with Optional Towers Access, from $67Check tower times →Strollers and family logistics
The official FAQ says the whole basilica is accessible except the towers. Prams are only ruled out for the towers in the sources I checked, so a stroller in the basilica is a question to ask, not a rule I can quote.
If you're bringing one, call Visitor Services on 932 080 414 before you go.
Bags and rucksacks are checked at the entrance, and the only lockers are for bags during a tower visit. There are no lockers for suitcases. Pack light, and leave the big bag at your hotel.
Wheelchairs can be borrowed at entrance B on Carrer de la Marina, subject to availability. That's useful for a tired older relative, but ask first on 93 208 04 14.
How long you'll need is a separate question. Is 1 hour enough for Sagrada Familia answers it, and with kids I'd plan a short visit rather than a long one.
The audioguide is not adapted for children under 10. If you have a young child, a guided tour may hold their attention better than an app.
Visiting soon? Sagrada Familia Tour with Express Entry and Local Guide, from $77See open dates →Family-friendly tours
A guided tour of about 75 minutes to 1.5 hours is the length I'd pick for children, because it ends before they run out of patience. Every product below includes basilica entry, but check the booking page for child prices and age rules.
I couldn't confirm child pricing from the listing data, so treat the "from" prices as the starting price per person.
Sagrada Familia Entry Ticket and Guided Tour is from $64, runs 75 minutes in a small group, and has only 13 reviews at 4.19 stars. It's the shortest of the set.
Sagrada Familia Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket & Tour is from $66 for 1.5 hours, rated 4.81 from 15,486 reviews. It doesn't include the towers. This is my default for most families.
Sagrada Familia Tour with Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket is from $62, with a small group of up to 15 guests if you pick that option. The tower is only included if you choose that option.
Sagrada Familia Tour with Express Entry and Local Guide is from $77 for 1.5 to 2 hours, with radio devices. It doesn't include the towers.
Park Güell & La Sagrada Familia Tickets and Tour is from $80 and lasts 4 hours. That's a long half-day for small children, so I'd keep it for teenagers.
Travelling in a bigger party? Sagrada Familia group tickets explains the rules, because groups can't enter on individual tickets. To see how the platform rates, read GetYourGuide Sagrada Familia tickets reviewed.
Book ahead and name every traveller. The steps are in how to buy Sagrada Familia tickets, and the trade-off between the box office and resellers is in Sagrada Familia official tickets vs resellers.
Turning up without a booking is risky with children, since you can't wait in a long queue with a toddler. Can you buy tickets for Sagrada Familia at the door explains why I'd avoid it.
With grandparents along, Sagrada Familia senior tickets covers the 21 € rate. Every rate sits in the hub, Sagrada Familia Prices & Discounts.
For an overview of which ticket to book, see Sagrada Familia tickets. And if the family is asking whether the visit is worth the trouble, is Sagrada Familia really worth it gives my honest view.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Sagrada Familia family ticket?
No bundled family ticket appears on the official price list. Families pay per person, with under 11s free. Large and single-parent families can request 50% off by email at least 48 hours ahead, with proof.
Do children need a ticket for Sagrada Familia?
Children under 3 don't need a ticket, and under 11s pay 0 €. Visitors under 16 must be with an adult, and tickets are checked against photo ID.
Can a child go up the towers?
Children under 6 can't. Those aged 6 to 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Prams are not allowed in the towers, and bags go in a locker.
Is the audioguide suitable for kids?
The official audioguide is not adapted for children under 10. It comes in a 45-minute standard version and a 25-minute express version, so a guided tour may suit younger children better.
Do teenagers pay full price?
From age 11 the general rate is 26 € for the basilica in 2026. A student card or under-30 proof brings it to 24 €. Check the current rates on the official prices page before you book.
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