Student Cards At Sagrada Familia: What Us Students Need To Know

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona offers discounted tickets to students. While the official website does not specify whether a US student university card is accepted, reviews from visitors suggest that any valid student ID is usually considered sufficient to avail the discount. However, it is recommended to carry the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) to avoid any issues at the entrance. The student discount is applicable to both online and offline ticket purchases.

Student discounts at Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Familia offers a student discount of €2 off the ticket price for students. This discount is available to both national and international students, and the only requirement is that they bring their student card to show at the entrance.

Online Booking

When booking online, students can select the 'under 30' option and then choose 'Carnet Jove' and enter their ID number to receive the discount automatically.

In-Person Booking

Students can also purchase their tickets at the entrance with their student ID.

Other Discounts

In addition to the student discount, the Sagrada Familia offers several other discounts and free tickets for various groups. For example, children under 11 get into the Basilica free of charge, seniors are eligible for discounted tickets, and large or single-parent families can receive a 50% discount.

It is important to note that additional services, such as guided tours and tower visits, are not included in the discounted ticket price and must be paid for separately.

US student ID validity at Sagrada Familia

The Sagrada Familia offers discounted tickets for students. While the official website does not specify whether international student IDs are accepted, several sources indicate that student IDs from universities outside of Spain have been accepted in the past. However, it is recommended to carry the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) to avoid any issues at the entrance. The student discount is only applicable to the basic ticket price, and the amount saved is relatively small.

The Sagrada Familia has implemented timed entry, and it is highly recommended to book tickets in advance online. This will ensure that you get the desired time slot and avoid long queues at the entrance. When purchasing tickets online, you will be asked to select the type of beneficiary, including the option for students. After selecting this option, you will need to provide your student ID details for validation. At the entrance, you may be asked to show your student ID, so it is important to carry it with you.

In addition to the student discount, the Sagrada Familia offers free entry for children under 11, discounted tickets for seniors, large families, and single-parent families, and free entry for unemployed individuals on Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm.

Online vs on-site ticket purchase

The Sagrada Familia is the number one most visited tourist attraction in Barcelona, with 3,000,000 visitors per year. There are often very long queues to get into the attraction, with waiting times of up to 2 hours. Therefore, it is highly advisable to book your tickets in advance, especially during the peak season from April to September.

Online Ticket Purchase

By purchasing your ticket online, you can skip the queue and go straight to the entrance. You will also be guaranteed access even when the venue is stopping visitors at the main entrance for ticket purchases at the door. Tickets can be purchased on the official Sagrada Familia website, where you can select the type of ticket you wish to purchase, the date and time of your visit, and the number of tickets. The website offers tickets for individuals, groups, and schools, with various options for guided tours and tower visits.

On-site Ticket Purchase

If you choose to purchase your ticket on-site, be prepared to stand in a queue, especially during peak season. It is recommended to bring a parasol, sunscreen, and a bottle of water if you have to endure an extended wait.

Student Discounts

Student discounts are available for both online and on-site ticket purchases. To be eligible for the discount, you must present a valid student card. This can be an international student card or a university ID card.

Other Discounts

In addition to student discounts, the Sagrada Familia offers various other discounts and free tickets for certain groups. These include:

• Children under 11 get in free
• Seniors are eligible for discounted tickets
• Large or single-parent families can get 50% off tickets
• Visitors under 30 are eligible for a €2 discount
• Carnet Jove voucher holders get 50% off
• Unemployed individuals can visit for free on Wednesdays from 9 am to 12 pm
• Seniors and Targeta Rosa holders are eligible for discounted tickets
• People with disabilities can enter for free with one companion

Other attractions with student discounts in Barcelona

Barcelona is a great place to be a student, with several world-class universities and a vibrant international culture. There are also plenty of discounts available to help you manage life on a student budget.

Discount cards

The Carnet Jove and Tarjeta ESN are the must-have discount cards for students in Barcelona. The Carnet Jove is administered by the Generalitat de Catalunya and offers discounts on thousands of products and services for youths aged 12-30. It is open to all young people resident in Catalonia. There are two types of cards available: financial and non-financial. The financial version is also a bank card that offers all the same discounts, as well as a bank account from CaixaBank with special conditions. This version is open to youths aged 18-26. You can apply for the card at any branch of Caixabank, or online. There is a one-off application fee of €7.90.

The Tarjeta ESN or ESN Card is the official membership card of the Erasmus Student Network in Spain. It is available to all international students who are members of the Erasmus Student Network and offers a variety of Europe-wide discounts on travel, hotels, youth hostels and online shopping. You need to apply for this card in person at your university’s ESN office.

Transport

If you are under 25, you can take advantage of the T-Jove integrated travel card from TMB. This allows 90 days of unlimited travel on the bus, train, tram and metro for €105 (zone 1). You can buy your ticket at any train or metro station but must input your passport or DNI/NIE number at the time of purchase as proof of age. You will also need to carry this document with you when travelling.

Attractions

As well as La Sagrada Familia, there are many other Barcelona landmarks where you can get a student discount simply by showing your university ID, including La Pedrera.

Eating and drinking

There are also many bars offering student nights.

Museums

Many museums in Barcelona offer student discounts, including:

• Museu Picasso: €6 (reduced)
• Catedral de Barcelona: €2.50 for roof access
• MACBA (Modern art museum): €6 (reduced)
• Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya: free for under 16s; admission is free on the first Sunday of every month

If you plan on visiting several museums, you may want to pick up an Articket BCN for €22, which gives you entrance to seven of the major art centres in Barcelona.

Tourist information

Tourist information booths are located at major tourist points throughout the city. The main tourist office, the "Informatico Turistica Placa Catalunya", is at Plaça Catalunya, 17S, below Plaça Catalunya. It’s open from 8:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. daily.

The "Informacio Turistica Placa Sant Jaume" tourist office, located at Plaça Sant Jaume 1, off Calle Ciutat, offers fewer services and personnel than the main office and is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. and from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Sundays and public holidays.

In Terminal B of the Aeroport El Prat de Llobregat, a small tourist office is open daily from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.

For more information, visit the official site of the Barcelona Tourist Board.

Dress code at Sagrada Familia

When visiting the Sagrada Familia, it is important to follow the dress code out of respect for the Catholic church and other visitors. The dress code is as follows:

• Hats are not allowed inside the nave or the museum, except for religious, health or belief-related reasons.
• No see-through clothing.
• Trousers and skirts must come down to at least mid-thigh.
• No swimwear.
• No beachwear, swimsuits, or flip flops.
• No special clothing to celebrate any sort of festivities.
• No decorations designed to distract or draw attention for artistic, religious, promotional or any other purposes.
• Clothing that reveals too much skin, like sleeveless tops and very short trousers, is not permitted.
• Tops must cover the shoulders.
• No low necklines.
• Shorts and skirts must go down to the knee.
• Don't enter with promotional/political/antagonizing clothing.

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