Experience hosted by Laura, Carla & one other local
Private Tour
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Experience Antoni Gaudí’s iconic masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia, in depth. This tour explores the intricate symbolism of the facades and skips the lines to reveal the breathtaking interior, including its stunning stained glass windows and nature-inspired columns. Perfect for anyone who wants to fully appreciate this architectural marvel.
*This tour is on request, host will check for ticket availability before confirming booking*
Destination
Barcelona, Spain
Category
Skip The Line Tours
Duration
1.5 horas
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, Español, Français, Ελληνικά
Included
Private guide
Entrance ticket La Sagrada Familia
All Withlocals tours are carbon neutral
Excluded
This tour is on request and depends on ticket availability
If you request to reschedule this tour that includes pre-booked venue tickets
your host will need to purchase new tickets
and the additional cost will be charged to you accordingly.
5 reasons to book this tour
Escuche historias y conocimientos únicos sobre la atracción.
Vea la Sagrada Familia desde una perspectiva diferente
Se puede personalizar al 100% según tus deseos.
Descubra los entresijos de la atracción.
¡Olvídate de los grandes grupos de turistas y las audioguías!
What you can expect
Si visitar la Sagrada Familia de Barcelona forma parte de tu lista de deseos de viaje, este tour está aquí para hacer realidad tus deseos de viaje. Y no solo para hacerlo realidad, sino para que tu experiencia sea lo más fluida y enriquecedora posible. Así que, ¿estás listo para descubrir los entresijos de la Sagrada Familia?
Sigue el ejemplo de tu guía local y emprende un viaje lleno de detalles, historias y conocimientos desconocidos. Prepárate para ver la Sagrada Familia desde una perspectiva diferente, desde los lugares imprescindibles como el Altar Mayor y el Ábside y la Fachada del Nacimiento hasta las joyas ocultas. Olvídate de seguir a un grupo grande o de las audioguías; tu guía local te proporcionará la información adecuada para vivir una experiencia personal y única dentro de esta famosa atracción. Así que, tanto si es tu primera vez visitando la Sagrada Familia como si eres un experto en el tema, después de este recorrido, ¡habrás aprendido algo nuevo!
Disfruta de una experiencia sin complicaciones y deja que tu anfitrión local se encargue de conseguir las entradas. De esa manera, podrás ahorrar tiempo y seguir adelante para ver más de esta fascinante atracción conocida en todo el mundo porque, créenos, ¡hay mucho que ver y aprender!
Los anfitriones locales son narradores naturales, cada uno con un trasfondo diferente que abarca desde las artes hasta la historia. ¡Están ansiosos por compartir algunas de sus historias únicas y anécdotas personales contigo! ¿Te gustaría cambiar un poco la ruta? No hay problema, los anfitriones estarán encantados de personalizar el recorrido según tus deseos.
Choose your local
Get to know these 3 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.
Laura
Architect and official guide
4.8156 reviews
English・Français・Español
Carla
Carla: The Adventurous Global Guide, Diving Expert, Coffee Farmer, and Entrepreneur Extraordinaire
5.01 review
English・Español・Français
Alessandro
The Cultural Explorer & Barcelona Storyteller
5.046 reviews
Ελληνικά・English
This is the plan
Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.
Meeting point
Meet at In front of La Xurreria de Maria shop - Barcelona to start your journey
Itinerary
This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.
Inside the Sagrada Familia
Una vez dentro, sigue las indicaciones de tu guía local mientras descubres los lugares imprescindibles, como el Altar Mayor y el Ábside y la Fachada del Nacimiento, así como las joyas ocultas que no muchos conocen. ¡Sé parte de un recorrido enriquecedor que satisfará tu curiosidad y responderá todas tus preguntas!
Sigue explorando
Una vez finalizado el tiempo con tu anfitrión, puedes quedarte dentro de la atracción y seguir explorando por tu cuenta o despedirte fuera de la atracción, donde tu anfitrión te indicará otros lugares para explorar en Barcelona.
Make it yours
Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.
Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.
Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.
Flexible cancellation policy
Feel confident booking
Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.
Change of plans?
Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.
Loved by travelers worldwide
Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.
Reviews from guests
CARLOS🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
28 mayo 2025
Alessandro was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. He gave us a very complete tour of the Sagrada Familia.
IsaBeall
(About local )
21 abril 2025
I booked a tour of Sagrada Familia with Alessandro as a way to celebrate my husband's 65th birthday. It was his first time in Spain and I wanted to do something really special on the big day. I had never before scheduled a private tour without going through a hotel concierge so I wasn't sure what to expect, but am SO glad that I went this route and will definitely do so again in the future!
Alessandro is kind, knowledgable, and passionate about history, art and culture. He made our time fun, interesting and incredibly memorable. I made a few requests in advance of our time together, and Alessandro was more than happy to oblige. He responded promptly to chat messages, we met him right on time, he got us past all the lines, handled the purchasing of our tickets in advance, and gave us tons of insight and information we would not have otherwise had. The process was smooth and everything was easy, which is just what you want when you're on vacation. The whole experience added such a lovely depth and richness to our visit to Sagrada Familia, and Barcelona overall, and made my husband's birthday all the more special and unique.
If you are going to Barcelona and want a more in-depth experience, don't hesitate to schedule a tour with Alessandro, you will be SO glad that you did!
Thank you, Alessandro, for such a wonderful experience - it was far beyond my hopes and expectations, and my husband was totally blown away as well. Muchas gracias and πολλά ευχαριστώ!Alessandro is a true gem!
ANDREA🇮🇹 Italy
(About local )
20 abril 2025
Very competent and passionate guide.
We had a wonderful tour at La Sagrada Familia with Alessandro !
Enjoyable !
Cathy
(About local )
16 abril 2025
Alessandro communicated well with me prior to the private tour for the eight of us. He was on time for the tour and navigated through the crowded lines to enter Sagrada Familia. He was so knowledgeable and provided valuable information throughout the tour. He took his time. His expertise led to such a personal experience for all of us. If you are planning a trip to Sagrada Familia, you MUST book with him! You will have the experience of a lifetime! Tour experience of a lifetime!
Miriam🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
24 junio 2025
We booked a walking tour with Ellie pretty late the night before we wanted to meet with her for a tour. We sent her a couple of questions about the tour and was hoping she'd see the questions before we planned out the day prior to our meeting. She contacted us promptly the next morning, answered the questions and set up the meeting. She was very vigilant in making sure we were all together, had great, up-front views of the buildings, and were protected from some of the distractions around the city. Not only was her tour of Gaudi's architectures very in-depth but the way she weaved the back stories lent life and character to his works. Rather than seeing just a building, we saw Gaudi's emotion, dreams, and his reality in the works of art. After this tour, I have a much greater appreciation for Gaudi's work and life's work.
Ellie was great in making sure all of our teen and pre-teenagers were included in the tour and could see what she was describing. Her knowledge of city of Barcelona, the Catalan culture, the rich history was remarkable and her unique point of view was refreshing. She took a genuine interest in our background so as to better be able to relate Gaudi's story in a way that we could better relate and understand.
I would highly recommend a tour with Ellie. She has an admirable passion for her trade and is a library of wonderful knowledge. My only wish was that I could stay in Barcelona longer so that I could take other tours with Ellie. Until next time, thank you for the remarkable journey! Fantastic experience
Susan
(About local )
23 junio 2025
We loved the walking food tour with our guide. We were a family of 4, with an 11-year-old child. She made it fun and interesting for all of us. We learned about the history of Barcelona and saw some interesting things along the way to the restaurants, like a folk festival with dancing and a band, and a parade as well. The tapas we got to pick out at the restaurant were enough to count as a meal. The dessert we had at the restaurant next door was heavenly!Great food tour in Barcelona!
Wayne
(About local )
22 junio 2025
As a native Barcelonin, Carla has a unique love & appreciation for what she shares in her tours. This was evident as we toured Park Güell & Sagrada Familia. These places are visual wonders on their own, but with Carla’s knowledge & passion they became sumptuous feasts! I highly recommend Carla!Great tour guide!
Rick
(About local )
20 junio 2025
We had a great time visiting with Ellie. She was the most informative tour guide we’ve had. She was very flexible with our schedule. Highly recommend!Great walking tour - very informative!
Sebastian🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
15 junio 2025
Elvira hat uns in einem für uns unbekannten Stadtteil von Barcelona durchgeführt. Tolle kleine Lokale, in die wir nie alleine gegangen wären und Gerichte bestellt, die wir nicht kannten. Toll. Tolle tour
Graeme🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
13 junio 2025
We had a terrific three hours with Ellie - a local who was really easy company, fun and informed.
She led us away from the crowds time after time, down side streets with fascinating stories to share.
We packed lots in and came away with so much new knowledge about the city, the culture, the people.
Big cities can be overwhelming when you’re a visitor, so time spent with a guide like Ellie really helps orient you and give you a true sense of where you are.The beauty of going off the beaten track
Lucas🇵🇷 Puerto Rico
(About local )
13 junio 2025
Elvira was very attentive and took the tone to keep our pre- teen daughter involved in the activity. The monastery is a soul fulfilling experience. While the winery tour was fun and personalize. Highly recommend Elvira, she personalizes and customizes the tour. 10 stars !!!!!Wonderful experience
Shawn
(About local )
8 junio 2025
Ellie was an awesome guide and host for our group. Very welcoming, easy to work with and very knowledgeable. As a natural english speaker, she was so comfortable to interact with for questions and information. We would highly recommend her for your time in Barcelona!Awesome Experience!
Matthew🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
7 junio 2025
My wife and I booked Ellie for a 4 hour driving tour of Barcelona.
Ellie was great to see the Beira from Montjuic Mountain, Olympic Stadium the Sagrada Familia was truly amazing.
Ellie explained the wonderful history behind Antoni Gaudí architecture and design of numerous buildings across Barcelona.
Wound definitely recommend if you are travelling to Barcelona to book Ellie.Informative
Robert🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
25 mayo 2025
Having known about the Familia Sagrada all my life and then finally being there, we certainly were most fortunate in having Ellie for our family tour guide. Her deep and wide knowledge of the diverse aspects of the phases, timing, progress, purpose, meaning and numerous symbols of the exterior and interior architecture of the building made our visit intensely satisfying and rewarding.
Eternally grateful!
Ken and Melissa🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
24 mayo 2025
Vicky was absolutely amazing! We felt so comfortable with her, like being out with a friend. Great local spots, generous portions, and some very interesting and delicious foods we may have missed if not on the tour. Food Tour Guide or Best Friend?
Hank and Carrie🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
21 mayo 2025
My wife Carrie and I had a great tour with John. We had not been on a bike in years yet John seemed to be able to lead us through the hustle and bustle of Barcelona leading the way with ease. It was a truly leisurely and enjoyable tour. We had requested architecture and parks and we received that in abundance. John was always at hand to take some awesome photos, easy to talk too and insightful in his knowledge of the city. Topped off with some very good coffee in a local neighborhood, we could not have asked for more from our experience. Big thanks to John from us, Carrie and Hank! Leisurely and fun bike tour with John
Samira🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
20 mayo 2025
Elvira was an excellent guide. She gave us a thorough and detailed information of the local Barcelona walking tour. She also took us to a cute restaurant to try some local tapas. We enjoyed our tour with Elvira. Highly recommend her. Samira and RonHighlights of Barcelona
Ronald🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
19 mayo 2025
We were joining a larger group tour 2 days after our arrival in Barcelona. We asked Alessandro to arrange a walking tour that would visit other areas of the city and not overlap the group tour itinerary. We also asked to arrange a day trip out of Barcelona. After providing our interests, we left the rest to him. He provided a suggested itinerary and reserved the entry tickets and train tickets ahead of time so that everything went smoothly
His educational background in history was obvious. We could not have been more pleased with our 2 days with Alessandro! We highly recommend his services to others Great Guide!
TERESA🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 mayo 2025
What a terrific guide! He tailored our experience with our interests and shared his incredible knowledge of the history of the sights as visited. My husband and I would highly recommend him as your guide!Fantastic Guide
Beth🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 abril 2025
We loved having Ellie take us around Barcelona. We have three kids under 5, and she was excellent with them - lots of engagement at their level, and flexed when we needed to make an urgent potty stop. She was warm and welcoming to us parents too, and our best photo from the trip (with all 5 of us!) came from one Ellie took during our tour. We highly recommend visiting Barcelona with Ellie. Lots of fun!Best start to the trip - a tour with Ellie
Yakov🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
21 abril 2025
We liked our time with Laura. She was punctual and pleasant. We appreciated her flexibility during the planning stage and she was quick to respond and suggest tweaks to the plan. The actual “tour” was ok - she provided high level overview of various Gaudí buildings however the depth was lacking - we had higher expectations given her architectural background however she only provided very high level information which was somewhat disappointing. Overall if you are looking for a nice walk through Barcelona and high level overview of Gaudí and his creations Laura works be a good choice. If you are looking for an in depth dive into the architecture and architect - looks elsewhere. Good high level overview of Gaudi and city
FOTINI
(About local )
16 abril 2025
I travelled to Barcelona with my husband and my 10-years son and I was looking for a tour guide who speaks Greek so that my son will understand better.
I chose Vicky and she was very welcome to plan together a tour that would be interesting also for our son. I appreciated that a lot.
The communication before we travel was easy and frequent and even when we met together, we were so happy that Vicky shared with us so much information about the history, the culture, the best places to visit and also the events.
We are so happy we had this experience with Vicky because she knows so much about the city and its history.
Very interesting experience!
Mary🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
15 abril 2025
Alessandro was a knowledgeable tour guide. We enjoyed our time and choice of food/drinking experience.
Janice
(About local )
11 abril 2025
We had a wonderful walking tour with Ellie.
We had so much fun and leaned so much interesting information !
We really loved all the personal touches as well as her relaxed fun Personality!Amazing Day
Jaimini
(About local )
7 abril 2025
Ellie is wonderful and has this tour perfected to a tee ! It was my first trip to Barcelona with my boys age 8 and 9. She managed to engage them all the way through and also kept it super interesting for me in the process too . Appreciated all the extra hints and tips too ! Fabulous tour !
María Teresa
(About local )
4 abril 2025
Elvira es una guía excelente, tiene mucho conocimiento de Barcelona y es encantadora.Excelente guía
stewie3624🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
3 abril 2025
Elvira exceeded our expectations. Not only were the restaurants awesome, she provided stories about her culture. Food choices were amazing. Real local spots a tourist would not know about. Highly recommend Elvira, talented, interesting, in love with her Barcelona and willing to share with us. Just a perfect night either the most perfect person. Barcelona Tapas Tour
Allison
(About local )
1 abril 2025
We had a fantastic experience with Elvira. We loved the day she planned for us to visit the caves, learn of their fascinating history and share a traditional meal in the most picturesque setting. My daughters have been talking about Elvira fondly since our time together. Highly recommend!Best day with Elvira!
William🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
29 marzo 2025
Ellie was punctual, delightfully friendly, very knowledgeable about all things Gaudi without going into every minute detail (which might have bored us). She individualized our experience to include everything we asked to see. She also gave us a couple of great suggestions about other things to do during our visit to Barcelona. Although it was rainy, it was a perfect day.Perfection
Karen🇬🇧 United Kingdom
(About local )
27 marzo 2025
Alessandro is passionate about his adopted city. He told us fascinating stories about how Gaudi worked and showed us beautiful buildings as well as describing the history and people who built them.
A fabulous experience that really enriched our trip to Catalunya. A wonderful experience
Vytas🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
22 marzo 2025
Elvira was very nice and great with the kids. The tour was informative and the architecture on the way to the museum and the history behind it was wonderful. I would highly recommend Elvira. Perfecto
Gerard
(About local )
21 marzo 2025
Valarie
(About local )
18 marzo 2025
Very detail oriented overview and history of Barcelona/Old Town/Gothic Quarter - Alessandro was very engaging and made 2.5 hours pass so quickly, we didn’t want the tour to end! Alessandro was fantastic!
Sabrina🇩🇪 Germany
(About local )
18 marzo 2025
Wir hatten eine bereichernde Zeit mit Elvira! Es fühlte sich an, als würden wir mit einer Freundin spazieren gehen. Völlig entspannt und mit vielen Einblicken in die katalanische Kultur, führte sie uns durch die charmanten Gassen der Viertel El Born und Gothic. Ein Highlight der Tour war der Besuch einer ursprünglichen Tapasbar, wo wir die lokale Küche genießen konnten.
Leider ging die Zeit viel zu schnell vorbei. Elvira sendete uns auch nach der Tour weitere wertvolle Tipps, auch zu spanischer Musik, die ich liebe! Wir können Elvira sehr empfehlen. Kultur & Tapas: Tour mit Herz und Genuss!
brittanyaburkett🇪🇸 Spain
(About local )
13 marzo 2025
Elvira was a capable and enthusiastic host and gave our family of five a fantastic bike tour. She was accommodating, fun and knowledgable. We would not hesitate to book with her again!Loved it!
Ashley🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
12 marzo 2025
We had a great time with Alessandro! He has so much knowledge about Barcelona, and a passion for architecture and Gaudi as well which made for the perfect day. Many great recommendations along the way, we highly recommend!!! Fantastic Gaudi++ tour
Todd🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
11 marzo 2025
Our 10 Tastings of Barcelona tour with Elvira was absolutely fantastic! From the start, she was incredibly accommodating, adjusting the tour to fit our schedule and making sure we could visit the food market before it closed. Her flexibility and attention to detail made the experience stress-free and enjoyable.
Elvira took us to a mix of traditional and modern food spots, introducing us to incredible local flavors. Her knowledge of Catalan cuisine and history made every stop even more meaningful, and her warm, friendly personality made us feel like we were exploring the city with a good friend.
If you’re looking for a personalized, delicious, and engaging food tour in Barcelona, this is the one to book! Huge thanks to Elvira for making our experience so special. Highly recommend!An Unforgettable Food Tour with Elvira!
Bente
(About local )
10 marzo 2025
We went wine tasting and to Montserrat with Elvira. It was a really cold day, but I can't blame that on Elvira. Despite the cold we had a lovely day. Good wine and interesting conversation with both Elvira and the young owner of the winery.
The monastery was also nice, and I think we will come back on a warmer day. Elvira knows a lot and shares her knowledge in an inviting way as she is also clearly interested in what we said. Very interesting to hear about the history of Catalonia.
The car was not really suited for elderly people
After the trip Elvira sent suggestions for other excursions and recommendations for restaurants.
Can only recommend Elvira
Julie
(About local )
27 febrero 2025
Our tour with Elvira was a highlight of our trip! She is very knowledgeable, clever, fun, warm and very accommodating. Elvira is great!
Kristan
(About local )
17 febrero 2025
My wife and I enjoyed an amazing food tour around Barcelona with Elvira, a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience that combined local knowledge with our own requests.
There really is no constructive feedback I could give, as the tour was perfect; my wife and I are still talking and reminiscing about it!
Elvira is personable, knowledgable, and brings her own experiences and understandings. We learned a huge amount, ate even more!
Thanks, and we will return with the family!Amazing and personalized food tour
Bern
(About local )
16 febrero 2025
Elvira was a great guide. Full of enthusiasm and very knowledgeable. Easy to listen to.
Was happy to adapt tour to our needs, taking into consideration what we had already seen, ensuring we weren’t covering areas twice.
E bikes were a great way of covering a lot of areas, a lot of fun! E Bike tour of Barcelona
caroniqu
(About local )
9 febrero 2025
We did the 10 tastings of Barcelona with Elvira. As a family of four ( 2 adults and 2 kids (10 and 13), we had very different preferences for food. She adjusted quickly and made sure we had a great tour.
As it was our first day in Barcelona, and we were very jet-lagged, we were not as hungry as we should have been for such a tour, so she quickly pivoted and included some walking and historic tour of the City. She was very knowledgeable.
She was very generous with her time, and made sure everyone had a good time. I highly recommend!Super flexible and great with kids!
Kevin🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
6 febrero 2025
Elvira was perfect very knowledgeable , friendly she knew her way around town took us to local markets and explained the true Catalon food and flavors and would definitely recommend. 10 stars is not enough for her or the amount of food you get. You better go hungry.
Pablo
(About local )
23 enero 2025
Laura is the BEST you can get for an unforgettable experience in Barcelona. Totally recommended.
Melissa🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
18 enero 2025
Elvira created the perfect custom itinerary for us, 2 beautiful wineries plus a tour of Montserrat. Highly recommend reaching out to her for a customized tour! Don’t just do Montserrat, explore the area for a full day with Elvira!Fantastic Winery Day
Amy🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
14 enero 2025
Elvira was patient as we got lost and were running behind and greatly appreciate her flexibility! We had a fun walk around the gothic quarter with our family of 3 adults and 3 kids, all under the age of 4. some of the topics felt a bit confusing and unfinished / where we would jump around and didn’t feel like a natural flow of details but not a deal breaker. Family friendly tour with toddlers
Ahmad🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
(About local )
14 enero 2025
Our tour of Montserrat cave and the farmhouse with Elvira was incredible. She was warm, knowledgeable, and attentive, making every effort to ensure we had an exceptional experience.
Linda
(About local )
9 enero 2025
We had a private tour with Ellie and our 3 children (ages 9, 7 and 5). Ellie was engaging from the moment we met her. The kids (and us adults) were informed of the history of Gaudi buildings, Catalonian history and culture by way of a treasure hunt. The kids were given stickers to mark landmarks on a sheet of paper. We walked to the subway and caught the tube to La Segrada Familia and learnt the history of the building. We tried chocolate and marroqui samples (the hot chocolate is next level!). At the end of the tour, the children counted their stickers and received a small prize. We said our goodbyes and made our way into the Segrada. We highly recommend Ellie as a local guide, whether you have children or not. We had the best time.Gaudi Treasure Hunt and Segrada Tour
Elaine🇦🇺 Australia
(About local )
8 enero 2025
Alessandro gave us a great tour. His English explanations were clear and fulsome. He has a great knowledge of not only Barcelona but of Spain’s history. We would highly recommend his services.Gaudi
Sherri🇺🇸 United States
(About local )
8 enero 2025
Alessandro was a stellar guide. He has the rare ability to be both approachable and knowledgeable while also reading just how much information you want conveyed. We'll be booking him again when we return to Barcelona. Wonderful tour with the ideal guide
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