Barcelona Cathedral | Opening Hours | Mass Timings And More

Cathedral of Barcelona

Barcelona Cathedral is open from 9:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday ( access closes at 5:45pm). Saturdays and religious holidays follow a similar schedule, opening at 9:30am but closing slightly earlier at 5:15pm with the last entry at 4:30pm.

Jan 1 TO Dec 31 Timings Days (Jan 1 TO Dec 31)	TIMINGS	Last Admission
Monday	09:30–18:30	17:45
Tuesday	09:30–18:30	17:45
Wednesday	09:30–18:30	17:45
Thursday	09:30–18:30	17:45
Friday	09:30–18:30	17:45
Saturday	09:30–17:15	16:30
Sunday (Today)	14:00–17:00	16:30

Currently, Sundays are closed for cultural and tourist visits.

Best time to visit the Cathedral of Barcelona

Weekday vs Weekend

Weekdays offer the most flexibility, with longer opening hours and generally smaller crowds, especially if you visit early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Weekends, on the other hand, come with the downside of significantly higher visitor numbers, especially during August and September. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your priorities.

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Pleasant

Crowded

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Closed

Peak season vs low season

Peak season (June-August) has warm temperatures, ideal for exploring the city after your visit. However, this comes with the unfortunate reality of larger crowds and potentially long waiting times. Alternatively, the low season (November-March) offers the least crowded experience, with minimal wait times to enter the cathedral. The downside? The weather might be less cooperative, with a chance of rain, and the opening hours are shorter compared to peak season.

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Off Season

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Peak Season

Constructed over 150 years, the first stone for the Barcelona Cathedral was laid on 1st May 1298 under the rule of James II the Just, then King of Aragon and Count of Barcelona. This UNESCO world heritage site welcomes more than a million visitors every year. Read on to find out more about the opening hours, the best time to visit, and other such vital information.

Barcelona Cathedral Opening Hours

Opening Hours for Worship and Prayer

Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm / 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am - 12:30 pm / 5:15 pm to 8 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am - 1:45 pm / 5:15 pm to 8 pm

Cultural and Tourist Visiting Hours

Monday - Friday: 10:30 am - 6:30 pm (access will be closed at 6 pm)
Saturdays: 10:30 am - 5 pm (access will be closed at 4:30 pm)
Sunday: The Barcelona Cathedral is closed on Sundays for cultural and tourist visits until further notice.

Visit Duration: It will take around 1-2 hours to fully explore the Barcelona Cathedral.