Q. When does the Barcelona Cathedral open on weekdays?

A. You can visit the Barcelona Cathedral from Monday - Friday between 10:30 am - 6:30 pm (access will be closed at 6 pm).

Q. What are the Barcelona Cathedral opening hours on Saturdays?

A. You can visit the Barcelona Cathedral between 10:30 am - 5 pm on Saturdays.

Q. What time does access close at the Barcelona Cathedral?

A. On weekdays, access will be closed at 6 pm. On Saturdays, you cannot access the cathedral after 4:30 pm.

Q. Is the Barcelona Cathedral closed on Sunday?

A. The Barcelona Cathedral is closed on Sundays for cultural and tourist visits until further notice.

Q. How much time is needed to see the Barcelona Cathedral?

A. You will need anywhere between 1-2 hours to fully experience the cathedral.

Q. What are the mass timings on weekdays?

A. You can attend the Chapel of the Holy Sacrament mass at 9 am, 11 am, 7:15 pm (Catalan), and at 12 pm (Spanish).

Q. When is the High Altar mass?

A. The High Altar mass is hosted on Sundays and on other holidays in both Catalan and Spanish

Barcelona Cathedral | Opening Hours | Mass Timings And More

Timings

Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia

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 (Today)	09:30–18:30	17:45
Saturday	09:30–17:15	16:30
Sunday	14:00–17:00	16:30

Currently, Sundays are closed for cultural and tourist visits.

Best time to visit the Cathedral of the Holy Cross and Saint Eulalia

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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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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