PSA summer Med cruisers - July Sagrada Familia tix went on sale today

[fredandkell]

There were only 12 tix left for the time slot I wanted and sales just opened today! So if you want to see SF before or post cruise in July, I recommend going to the site stat (esp. if you want to climb the tower).

 

[fredandkell]

I should re-word this as, "Go up in the tower" since you have to use an elevator and can only use the stairs on the way down. But you get the gist.

 

[GPaLarry]

We did the tower trip a couple of years ago and did book it (includes a tour of the main floor, too) before our cruise. I several times were offered and we didn't have any issues. However, during the summer I would bet that it is in high demand...do book early. Side note: Dan Brown's new book, Origin, takes place in Barcelona and in several Gaudi buildings. Read it before you come, tour the buildings and relive the novel these interesting facilities, including the cathedral. As stated, the elevator trip is one way. You must walk down narrow, rather dark stairs (a lot) with no hand rails (until the last 100 feet or so). If you are claustrophobic or have a fear of heights, this adventure might not be for you. There are narrow landings here and there as you descend where you can get great views/photos of the top of the structure which requires another 40 years to finish. A couple ahead of us had a teen-age daughter who was so scared to descend that she had to stop many times and have the support of her parents to continue. We found it unique, historic and fascinating. Gaudi's other buildings and Parc Gruell remind me of Whoville...who can turn away from Dr. Seuss??

 

[ACQUADUCK]

There were only 12 tix left for the time slot I wanted and sales just opened today! So if you want to see SF before or post cruise in July, I recommend going to the site stat (esp. if you want to climb the tower).

Yes our cruise group were booking since Thursday.

I posted there about this.

 

[fredandkell]

So we were talking about SF over on the Rick Steves board and apparently there is a big problem with companies buying the timed tickets when they’re released and then reselling them via third party sites for a big markup, grrr.

 

[fredandkell]

Hey @ACQUADUCK where is this cruise group posting that you mentioned? Our meet thread doesn’t seem very active.

 

[ACQUADUCK]

Hey @ACQUADUCK where is this cruise group posting that you mentioned? Our meet thread doesn’t seem very active.

We have an active group for the Five night Mediterranean cruise, with a hundred members , it's easy to find on social media, we have been looking out for sightseeing places opening up online and discussing them as well as other things like FE and Mixology.

Not sure if your back to back but many are with the 22/7 Western Europe as well straight after.

The thread here as you say, is dead, but we are all very involved, for this cruise elsewhere.

We are not able to post links , but as said 100 odd have found it.

 

[fredandkell]

Thanks, I'll search for it! I am not B2B (I wish!! $$$$!!) but we are spending a couple days in Switzerland afterward to make the flights work so I'm very excited about that.

 

[GPaLarry]

Forgot to mention that Barcelona is the pick-pocket capital of Europe...happened to me in a shop across from entrance to Parc Gruell. Did not lose much, just day $$...serious stuff and documents were around my waist. Also, Old Town is not to be missed. We booked, on line before the cruise, a walking tour of the old city and Picasso's Museum. We passed the 4 Cats restaurant, where Picasso frequented, during the tour. We went back there for tapas later...great spot for dinner. Security is all over the place, by the way.

 

[soniam]

You should really watch for pick pockets most places in Europe. We didn't have any issues in Barcelona but had several attempts in Rome. DH did have chocolate pudding dropped on him near the Picasso museum in Barcelona. It's a scam to try to pick your pockets. Don't look around for what happened, just go find a bathroom to clean up