UK tourists can now win an experience like never before – with a private, after-hours sunset tour of one of the world's most iconic landmarks, La Sagrada Familia.
The impressive church, in Barcelona, Spain, has famously remained under construction for over 140 years, since work first began in 1882.
And since opening to the public in 2010, it has welcomed over three million visitors annually from around the world, who come to marvel at the late architect Antoni Gaudí's vision.
But now, a new experience will allow visitors to explore the Catholic church after hours – and immerse themselves in the stunning architecture, as Gaudí originally intended.
The exclusive private tours will let tourists see the world-famous basilica come to life in the evening light, as the sunset reveals a symphony of colour through its stained-glass windows.
And the visit will be enhanced as La Sagrada Familia's Grammy-nominated principal organist, Juan de la Rubia, plays a live soundtrack to accompany the tours.
The chance to win this unforgettable holiday experience is being offered by leading online travel experience platform, GetYourGuide.
And Jean-Gabriel Duveau, VP of Brand at GetYourGuide, said: “With 3.7 million visitors a year, the Sagrada Familia is at the top of many travellers' must-see lists when in Barcelona – and our newest “Originals by GetYourGuide” will allow a small group to experience this masterpiece in a way most have never felt before.
“Few understand the acoustics of the basilica quite like the esteemed principal organist, Juan de la Rubia, and we designed this exclusive tour so that travellers can truly appreciate the majesty of Gaudí’s vision, set to the harmonic sounds of his compositions, chosen exclusively for the basilica.”
La Sagrada Familia was first dreamed up by genius architect Antoni Gaudí, and construction began in 1882 – with five generations getting to witness its progress in the heart of Barcelona.
It is said that Gaudí’s complex design for the basilica was intended to emulate a musical instrument.
And Juan de la Rubia is an expert on writing compositions that complement the remarkable acoustics, and evoke a feeling that can only be described as transcendental.
A native to Vall d’Uixó (Castellón), de la Rubia has stepped on to the main stages of about thirty countries around the world, has performed as a soloist with many elite orchestras, and has collaborated with renowned soloists in Spain – which earned him a Grammy nomination in 2018 for the recording of “Sacred Cantatas” (Erato, 2016).
For the chance to visit to the Sagrada Familia “Originals by GetYourGuide” experience after hours, and meet head organist Juan de la Rubia, a limited number of tickets will be available through the website, free of cost, for July 3, July 10, and August 4.
To learn more about upcoming “Originals by GetYourGuide”, and discover other unforgettable experiences around the world, visit the GetYourGuide website for more information.
