Real Alcázar & Cathedral of Seville: Skip the Line

The Real Alcázar is still a working royal palace, the oldest in Europe.

A guided tour of Seville's three landmark monuments (the Real Alcázar of Seville, the Cathedral, and the Giralda tower) with skip-the-line entry tickets and a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French. The tour covers the palace's multiple courtyards and gardens, the Cathedral's Gothic interior and tombs, and a climb to the Giralda's observation level overlooking the city. Small groups and radioguides are included. The tour takes three hours and starts at Plaza del Triunfo.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Seville Cathedral1h 15m
2. The Giralda15m

Visit Alcazar, Cathedral, and Giralda

• Meet at Plaza del Triunfo
• Tour the Real Alcázar of Seville
• Walk through the Alcázar Gardens
• Visit Seville Cathedral
• Climb the Giralda tower

The experience

You meet at Plaza del Triunfo, where the Jewish quarter entrance and the monument to the Immaculate Conception frame the starting point. From there, the guide leads you into the Real Alcázar: a complex of several palaces and gardens layered across different eras and cultural styles, each one reflecting a civilization that shaped Seville. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and has been used as a filming location for Game of Thrones and other international productions. You walk through the gardens where peacocks move through the green spaces, then move into the Cathedral.

Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and the third largest overall. Inside, you see the tombs of Christopher Columbus, his son Hernando, and King Fernando III El Santo, along with the Patio de los Naranjos. After the Cathedral, you climb the Giralda tower, the final stop, and can stay as long as you want at the top to take in the bird's-eye view of the entire city. A radioguide is provided so you hear the guide clearly throughout.

What’s included

• Skip-the-line access tickets to the Real Alcázar of Seville, the Cathedral, and the Giralda tower.
• a live accredited guide in your chosen language.
• a radioguide for clear listening throughout the tour.
• small-group format.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:30

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (6 to 13 years) · Infant (under 6)

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by INTURCITY TOURISM GROUP S.L

Is this one for you?The tour covers three major monuments in three hours, which means a steady pace through each site. Plan for walking and climbing the Giralda stairs, but the route is manageable for all fitness levels and wheelchair-accessible paths are available.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 13 years); Infant (under 6).

What is the Real Alcázar and why is it significant?

The Real Alcázar is a royal palace still in active use and the oldest in Europe, made up of multiple palaces and gardens built across different historical periods and cultural styles. It's a UNESCO World Heritage site and has served as a filming location for major international productions including Game of Thrones.

Does the tour include entry to all three monuments?

Yes, skip-the-line access tickets to the Real Alcázar, the Cathedral, and the Giralda tower are all included, so you don't wait in queues at any of the three sites.

What can I see from the Giralda tower?

The Giralda offers a bird's-eye view of the entire city of Seville from its observation level, and you can stay as long as you want once you reach the top.

Where does the tour start and how long does it take?

The tour begins at Plaza del Triunfo in Seville and lasts three hours, covering the Real Alcázar's palaces and gardens, the Cathedral's interior, and the climb to the Giralda.