Let’s take a look at some of the worst reviews for the Sagrada Familia to see why some people rate it only one star. I’ll then give you some of my top tips to make your experience all the better!
Have you been to the Sagrada Familia? What did you think? Let me know with a comment below!
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Yep! Another good reason to subscribe to your channel. Having info before a trip is key. Also it is not a Disney trip.🤣🤣🤣
When I went I loved it. I thought it was really beautiful and I got lots of lovely photos!!
The tip about going in the afternoon is a good one. We were wondering that as well. I assume the Christmas market keeps going into the night as well?
hello Patrick, please do a video on spanish language schools in Barcelona. i am from RWANDA
"This Picasso guy. What a hack. No color? Can't shade? Everything is flat and both eyes are on one side of the head. Skip it. One star. Also got pick-pocketed outside." – These Reviewers after seeing Guernica
100% agree with those top tips, people tend to be a bit more energetic in the morning rush and more relaxed in the evenings, so the vibes of the visitors is different which is why I always preferred afternoon visits inside 🙂
For a "once in a life time" occasion such as this one, I always take a hit and pay for a tour. Who knows if I ever return to the same place for a second time.
Very obnoxious and rude security at entrance and inside. Haphazard and very poorly organised queuing with lack of signage directions and queue management, security laughing in peoples faces as tourists try to make sense of it all. Needs new management c0mpany with a customer service ethos.
I personally really liked my visit to La Sagrada, it’s definitely in the top of the places I’ve visited in Europe. The people who left negative comments were just salty..
In Barcelona though, I really loved the Palau.. I still use it as my wallpaper! Absolutely beautiful little theater. In the three trips to Europe I’ve made in the last couple of years.. I’ll rank my favorite attractions. So far..
In order: Alhambra, the Vatican/Museums, Uffizi Gallery, Colosseum, East Side Gallery, Real Alcazar, La Sagrada Familia.
Honestly, all top 15 could be #3.. but Alhambra and the Vatican are 1-2, no matter what. But yes, people need to do their research and buy tickets from reliable sources!
*views from La Sagrada aren’t that special, the views from Pilar in Zaragoza were! 🙂
We personally really love our visit to La Sagrada, it’s one of the most beautiful places in Europe to go and visit. Always you found negative reviews, but most of them i people not understand prior to their visit what is La Sagrada Familia.
We visit recently most of Spain, Italy historical places, such as: Alhambra, the Vatican/Museums, Uffizi Gallery, Colosseum, East Side
Gallery, Real Alcazar, Pisa, ect. Its always came to plan in advance and learn what to expect.
As always great reviews and great video.
Thanks and hope next time in Barcelona we can finally met.
Zoe and Ramon
I literally go to Sagrada familia every time I'm in Barcelona. I love the parks around it to. I've never been Barcelona without going to Sagrada familia. Honestly can't believe people have gave it bad reviews.
I went in the afternoon and the stain glass and light was amazing. I did the Nativity side for the tower and I still think it was well worth it.
Patrick, We loved our visit to the Sagrada Familia last week. We had made arrangements on line earlier. A week before we visited we realized we had signed up for the Spanish language tour.
We emailed the people at the Sagrada and within a day they had changed our tour to the English version. Impressed with their customer service…Rob & Kathy
Great video. I see there is one common theme about all the complaints discussed in this video. It's all on the tourists on not being prepared. If you're late, you can't get in. It's not uncommon. Sagrada is under construction. That's no secret ever since its existence. You buy tickets online. If you just spend just 5 minutes on their website, you would know that. IT's too expensive. It's your choice whether you pay that price or not. If you can't afford it, don't travel.
Went to Barcelona five years ago and purchased all my entrance tickets not only to the Sagrada Familia but also for both Casas from the states ahead of time and had no issues . Really breathtaking Gaudis’s architecture
Went and it really is an amazing church. Was a one in a lifetime place to see and really unique. The stained glass was amazing. The security however was rude. I understand the need for security and to keep people safe. My problem was that actually confiscated my hat. A hat I wore at the Vatican just days before and had no issues. I obviously take it off when inside but found it crazy that had to hold it. The hat is just a Disney rainbow cap so nothing insulting to anyone. Glad I went but did leave sour after that.
Patrick, as usual, your advice is spot on, and as someone who recently toured the Sagrada, the information you provided made for a seamless visit. BTW, who doesn't enjoy the Sagrada?? The Sagrada was the most spectacular attraction we saw in Spain. If I could have, I would have laid on the ground and gazed at the ceiling and walls for hours. The tower visit, on the other hand, I was a bit underwhelmed with, but just not my cup of tea. Overall, Sagrada scores a huge 5+!
Just toured Sagrada Familia last week after a fantastic Gaudi tour by Patrick. We entered the cathedral at 4:00 and the light coming through the red stained glass was breathtaking! It is completely worth the price of admission. We stayed until they kicked us out at closing time lol
Could you tell me about the Christmas tour bus please ?i am going in 12/23
I am visiting on 12/27 what time of the day would you recommend for good lighting please
Go city pass cover a tour there . Are they trustsworthy
Absolutely go INSIDE the Sagrada Familia. I waited until my fifth trip to Barcelona to finally book online and go inside, and am so happy I did. As Patrick says, book through the official website or app. My visit was in 2022 and I found the app extremely easy to use (just download everything in advance at home or at your hotel’s wifi). I did the tower tour (and I’m slightly claustrophobic and still did ok), found it interesting and fun, but at Patrick says it’s not completely necessary.
When we visited Barcelona for the first the one thing we wanted to do was go to LaSagrada. I watched as many UTubes as possible including Patrick’s. I read all about Gaudi and Modernisme.
I got our tickets on the La Sagrada app, that way all the money went directly to the church
The church has always been publicly funded and received no state finances.
Gaudi is quite an interesting figure and learning about him, his ideas, his vision as manifested in his many projects highlighted this magnificent, one of a kind, masterpieces. A must see!
It may not seem it but Sagrada Familia is one of the most safety guarded places ever in Barcelona. SellingTickets just online was a necessary set not only to avoid crowds but also to enhance safety. Some people may not know or remember it but Barcelona was under terrorism risk alert in high levels years ago (and we are still under them but in lower rates).
Also the incredible amount of visitors made life and working in the surroundings completely hellish. It might be your holidays by hundreds of people live and work in the area!
We were just there last month (October 23). We bought tickets online (via Viator) , went to the meeting spot at the time that was designated and everything went smoothly. Going inside is a must to truly appreciate the church. And our guide was very informative.
Seems like many of the bad reviews are from people who didn’t do a little bit of research prior.
You absolutely have to go inside to see the light from the stained glass windows it is such a beautiful experience, the architecture is amazing like being in another world Gaudi's light for the next life .
The doors inside are beautiful to the right of the entrance at the front .
I booked our tickets online while home in England and got to the Sagrada early so we got our time slot . My daughter and myself had an audio guide so we took our time to listen and pause to take it all in .
I cant imagine not seeing this our first visit to Barcelona a must have to see ✨✨