Sagrada Familia: visita guiada

I was advised “be sure you get a tour with the towers” -and sooo right that is!!!! Found guide with minimal issue, skirted past the line, ear system worked perfectly, right amount of time spent and info given. Our tour was in the afternoon so we got the beautiful red-gold light (I was also advised to go back in the morning sometime, so as to experience the blue light from the East windows, didn’t get time this trip, so we’ll have to come back!). Not for the arthritic of knee, or fearful of heights, you ride the elevator up the tower, but then walk down the narrow spiral stairs, over 400 steps I think?) The sanctuary took my breath away. Amazing.

I am disappointed with the vendor, IBE tours. We were there 1 minute before schedule and there was nobody there at 2:30 PM. Because we dont have the tickets on hand, it was with the guide, we cannot go in with only our confirmation ticket. So, we bought new set of tickets as added expense. Unlike other vendors, they reach to you through And are considerate and accommodating. But even at exactly 2:30 PM, me and my family were considered no show. So, to everybody else, be there 30 minutes before departure because they leave before schedule. The Sagrada itself was NOT a disappointment. It was a nice architect by Gaudi. We plan to hear mass on Christmas Day in this church. I’m pretty sure it will not be a disappointment.

Unreal and gorgeous place. Breath taking. Make sure you get your tickets ahead of going or they will be sold out. We did the tour with headphones and it was perfect. Go at your own pace.

It was very painless - we just showed up at the appropriate place (best to get there a few minutes early because there are a lot of people walking around and it takes a few minutes to find your guide), our guide asked our name and checked us off the list, and they took it from there. They hand you a headset so you can hear your guide without them having to yell. You walk right in. There is a security check like at the airport so be prepared to take off your belt, empty your pockets, have your bags X-rayed. Then you walk in with your guide, he/she guides you extensively around the exterior and interior, then leaves you at the elevator to the tower. You ride up, take pictures, enjoy the view, walk down and spend as much time in the church as you like. It was more beautiful than I expected. The colored light streaming in from the stained glass was gorgeous. And the architecture is, of course, unique. You will never see anything like it anywhere else.