Barcelona · Gothic Quarter and La Rambla
Barcelona Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral of the old town, with a cloister that has a pond and a flock of white geese. The ticketed visit adds the choir, the crypt and the roof terrace.
- 1 h
- €16
- Booking: not needed
- Gothic Quarter and La Rambla
Data checked on October 4, 2026
Work on the Gothic cathedral began in 1298 and the main body was mostly finished by the middle of the 15th century. The facade and the central spire were added in the 19th and early 20th centuries in neo-Gothic style. Inside, the nave is dark and lined with side chapels, and the crypt of Saint Eulalia, the city's co-patron saint, lies below the high altar. The ticketed visit also takes in the cloister, with its pond, palms and white geese, and the roof.
What to look for
- The cloister with its pond, palm trees and geese
- The crypt of Saint Eulalia under the high altar
- The carved wooden choir stalls
- The roof terrace with views over the Gothic Quarter
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–6:30 pm | last entry 5:45 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5:15 pm | last entry 4:30 pm |
| Sunday | 2:00 pm–5:00 pm | last entry 4:15 pm |
Tourist visits run Monday to Friday 9:30 to 18:30, Saturday and the eve of religious festivals 9:30 to 17:15, and Sunday and religious festivals 14:00 to 17:00. Access closes about 45 minutes before the end on weekdays and Saturdays. Hours around religious services can change.
Source: Catedral de Barcelona, checked October 4, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €16. There is one standard tourist ticket. Students up to 25 and large families pay less when they show proof at the ticket office.
Tickets can be bought on the cathedral's own site or at the door. There is usually no need to book a slot, but check the visiting-hours page before you go.
Getting there
Take metro L4 to Jaume I and walk a few minutes into the Gothic Quarter, or take L3 to Liceu and walk through the lanes.
Tip
Go on a weekday morning. On Sundays the visit only opens in the afternoon.