Small Group: Sagrada Familia with Christmas Market & Traditions Guided Tour
Experience the magic of the Sagrada Familia, Gaudí’s magnum opus and Barcelona’s most iconic landmark, on this afternoon walking tour timed to showcase the basilica’s most beautiful light. Travelers begin at the Nativity Façade, where intricate sculptures reveal Gaudí’s genius in blending nature and spirituality. The guide explains the stories hidden in the stone and how they reflect Gaudí’s unique vision.
Inside, visitors are awestruck by the kaleidoscope of stained-glass colors and soaring columns designed to evoke a mystical forest. As the light shifts across the interior, the guide shares insights into the symbolism that makes this basilica one of the world’s most extraordinary works of architecture. Outside, the Passion Façade presents a striking contrast, its expressive sculptures depicting sacrifice and suffering.
To complete the experience, the tour explores Catalan Christmas traditions such as the Caga Tió and Caganer before visiting the festive market in Sagrada Familia Square, filled with handcrafted gifts, seasonal treats, and holiday cheer.
Duration:
2 hours
Start Time:
3pm
Inclusions:
Fast-track admission to Sagrada Familia, guided tour, headsets, and Christmas market & traditions guided tour.
Exclusions:
Transportation to/from hotel, and gratuities.
Meeting point:
Carrer de Valencia, 443, L’Eixample, 08013 Barcelona, España.
The meeting point is at the red pole crowned by a banner that says “Meeting point 2”. It’s in front of the Restaurant El Glop Gaudi.
Ending point:
Sagrada Familia Square, Barcelona
Important Information:
This tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Service animals are not allowed on this tour.
Activity level: Easy. This tour involves some walking; but no strenuous activity is required to visit the monument.
Dress code: Shoulders and legs must be covered to enter La Sagrada Familia.
Child tickets require a valid ID showing the child's age to confirm eligibility for the child ticket rate. Please present it to your guide at the meeting point.
Maximum pax allowed on this tour is 15.
The supplier needs to receive the email and phone from the guest, so they can contact them the day before the service.
This tour operates daily from December 1 – December 23.
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