Step inside Gaudi's unfinished masterpiece with skip-the-line access, then climb a tower for rooftop views over Barcelona's rooftops and sea.
What to expect
You'll pass through security into the vast stone forest of columns, audio guide in hand, as kaleidoscopic light shifts across the floor. A lift and staircase take you up one of the spires for sweeping city and Mediterranean views. Descending, you can linger in the museum beneath the basilica tracing Gaudi's original models. The whole visit runs 90 minutes to 2 hours at your own pace.
Good to know
Book the earliest available slot to be back at the port with a comfortable buffer; taxi from Barcelona cruise terminal is about 15-20 minutes each way.