Sagrada Familia's Opening Hours | Best Time To Visit, Mass Timings & More

As one of the most popular attractions in Spain, Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia is the world’s biggest unfinished Roman Catholic Church and a masterpiece of the genius Antoni Gaudi. It is now expected to be completed in 2026, making it the tallest basilica in the world. A visit to this architectural wonder is a definite must when you are in Barcelona. Read more to find out the opening hours of Sagrada Familia.

Sagrada Familia Mass Timings

International Mass

International masses are held every Sunday at Sagrada Familia. These are conducted by the Archdiocese of Barcelona in multiple languages.

Date - Every Sunday

Time - 9:00 am

Note - Anyone can attend the mass and there is no charging fee. However, the seating capacity is limited so arrive early enough to save a spot. 

Extraordinary Masses 

Sagrada Familia especially hosts extraordinary masses throughout the year. Attending these events can be through invitation only. The date and timings of the masses can be checked on the calendar of masses. Some of the extraordinary masses are broadcasted live. You can find this information on the calendar of masses as well.

How Long Do you Need to Tour Sagrada Familia?

It takes roughly 2 hours to explore Sagrada Familia thoroughly.

You can stay for however long you want with one entrance ticket. So take in every moment of your visit to Sagrada Familia and do not miss the crypt and the Gaudi museum in the basement.

Sagrada Familia has been under construction for over 140 years. It is an architectural masterpiece consisting of 3 huge and skillfully carved facades on the outside and heavenly interiors including stained glass windows, an apse, a crypt as well as an underground museum dedicated to Gaudi himself. So make sure to spend ample time exploring this monumental structure.