La Sagrada Familia

Basilica Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
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What to expect

The Sagrada Família is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Barcelona, Spain, designed by Antoni Gaudí, featuring a unique blend of Gothic and Art Nouveau styles, with 18 huge spindle-shaped towers and a complexly symbolic design

Plan your family visit to the La Sagrada Familia with these blog insights 👇

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A Weekend in Barcelona with Kids

A Weekend in Barcelona with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the basilica and took an audio-guided tour

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the views and the beauty of the area outside, and the parents enjoyed the history of the building ✨

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Barcelona With Kids

Barcelona With Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a guided tour of the Nativity Tower, which was designed by Gaudí

Highlights: The Sagrada Familia is stunning. It's hard not to be amazed by its beauty and the incredible detail of the architecture ✨

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31 things to do in Barcelona with kids: Barcelona family travel guide

31 things to do in Barcelona with kids: Barcelona family travel guide
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Sagrada Familia which is a must for any visit to Barcelona. Otis (3) and Arlo (1) were both excited about the architecture. We were all completely wowed by the interior

Highlights: Otis cites it as his Barcelona highlight and was completely wowed by the interior. And we enjoyed seeing it through Otis and Arlo’s eyes ✨

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Tips for Visiting Barcelona with Toddlers

Tips for Visiting Barcelona with Toddlers
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited La Sagrada Familia, opting for a fast-track ticket to skip the lines, and explored its architecture and symbolism

Highlights: The kids loved observing the colors, shapes and animals, and we enjoyed the stunning architecture ✨

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Multigenerational Travel Tips | Multigenerational Family Vacations

Multigenerational Travel Tips | Multigenerational Family Vacations
This family's experience:

Activities: We had a private guide to tour us around Sagrada Familia through Icono Serveis Culturals

Highlights: She really brought the church alive, explaining the architectural and religious aspects in a way that engaged all ages ✨

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Best Activities in Barcelona with Teens

Best Activities in Barcelona with Teens
This family's experience:

Activities: We took a tour of the Sagrada Família, climbing the tower on the Nativity Facade for amazing views of the city

Highlights: The kids were amazed by the stained glass windows and the intricate details of the church, and everyone loved the panoramic views from the top ✨

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Madrid and Barcelona with Kids Highlights | Spain with Kids

Madrid and Barcelona with Kids Highlights | Spain with Kids
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited La Sagrada Família, Gaudi’s magnificent cathedral. Construction on the building started in 1882 and is not yet finished

Highlights: The kids and I enjoyed the contemporary design of the building, which especially appeals to kids. We were really impressed by the artistry of the white stone structure, flooded with colorful reflections from vibrant stained glass windows ✨

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Two Days in Barcelona with Kids | Family Friendly Fun in Spain

Two Days in Barcelona with Kids | Family Friendly Fun in Spain
This family's experience:

Activities: We climbed the towers of Sagrada Família and had an audio tour inside the church

Highlights: I loved noticing that one side had warm (red, yellows oranges) stained glass and the other had cool colors (greens, blues, and purple) ✨

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Barcelona 10 tips not to miss

Barcelona 10 tips not to miss
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Sagrada Familia, a famous cathedral in Barcelona

Highlights: The kids enjoyed the playground in the park with a pond and a view of the Sagrada Familia ✨

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Barcelona with children

Barcelona with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Sagrada Familia and admired its stunning architecture

Highlights: The kids were fascinated by the unique design and the history behind it ✨

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Sagrada Familia in Barcelona

Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Sagrada Familia and admired its beauty

Highlights: We enjoyed the stunning architecture and the fact that there was a playground nearby for the kids ✨

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Visiting Barcelona with family: top 18 things to do with children

Visiting Barcelona with family: top 18 things to do with children
This family's experience:

Activities: We started our family trip to Barcelona with a visit to the Sagrada Família. We explored the exterior and interior, admiring its intricate details and vibrant stained glass windows. We also climbed one of the towers for a panoramic view of the city

Highlights: The kids loved searching for fun details like a ladybug and tree-trunk pillars in the basilica. They were amazed by the colorful stained glass and the view from the tower ✨

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Top Tips & Travel Hacks for a Great Gaudi Museum Tour of Barcelona

Top Tips & Travel Hacks for a Great Gaudi Museum Tour of Barcelona
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Sagrada Família basilica and were amazed by its intricate architecture and grand scale. We explored the crypt and museum, and took advantage of the audio guide

Highlights: The children were mesmerized by the beautiful stained glass windows and the intricate details of the building, and we all loved the views from the towers ✨

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Don't miss these family-friendly places to visit in Barcelona

Don't miss these family-friendly places to visit in Barcelona
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the famous Sagrada Familia, one of Spain’s most famous landmarks. The temple features intricate paintings of the birth of Christ as well as other provocative scenes

Highlights: The whole family was amazed by its beauty even in its incomplete state, with forecasts that it will finally be completed in 2026 ✨

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(Tip!) Barcelona with kids: 37 fun activities!

(Tip!) Barcelona with kids: 37 fun activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited the Sagrada Família, Barcelona's most famous landmark, a basilica partly built by artist Gaudi. We also climbed one of the towers, enjoying beautiful views of Barcelona

Highlights: We were impressed by the basilica's special structure, enormous details, and beautiful stained glass and lead inside. The kids enjoyed climbing the tower for the views ✨