Seville: Alcazar & Cathedral Private Walking Tour Tickets

Summary

Seville’s Alcazar, Cathedral and old quarter on foot with tickets

You’ll walk Seville with a local guide, skipping lines at the Royal Alcazar and Cathedral (tickets included), climbing the Giralda tower for rooftop views, then wandering Santa Cruz’s tangled lanes. If you add tapas or flamenco options, expect laughter and real Sevillian flavor—this isn’t just sightseeing; it feels like stepping into someone else’s everyday life for a few hours.

What’s the experience like?

“You see that orange tree? They say the blossoms smell like honey in April,” our guide Carmen said as we ducked into a sunlit courtyard near the Royal Alcazar. I’d barely slept after arriving in Seville, but the city woke me up fast—cobblestones underfoot, the air thick with jasmine, and Carmen somehow knowing everyone we passed. The Alcazar itself felt half unreal: peacocks strutting on tiled paths, sunlight flickering through Moorish arches. She pointed out where Game of Thrones filmed (I grinned—my brother would love that), but what stuck was her story about the royal family still staying here sometimes. Imagine sleeping in a palace where you can hear fountains all night.

The Seville Cathedral is just around the corner—honestly closer than I expected—and it’s so massive you almost lose your sense of scale. Inside, the light is gold and cool; people whisper or just stare up at the ceiling. Carmen found us a quiet spot near Columbus’ tomb (“He’s really in there, at least most of him,” she joked) and told us how they built this place over an old mosque. I kept running my hand along the stone—it’s smooth from centuries of palms. We climbed up the Giralda tower (well, mostly ramps not stairs—my legs thanked me later) and at the top you get this wild patchwork view of Seville’s rooftops and laundry lines.

Afterwards we wandered Santa Cruz—the old Jewish quarter—with its whitewashed walls and tiny plazas where kids played soccer against church doors. Carmen told us about Don Juan (apparently he’s from here?) but honestly I was distracted by a cat sleeping on someone’s scooter. If you pick the tapas option, you’ll end up in a bar where locals shout orders over plates of garlicky prawns or tortilla; I tried to order “espinacas con garbanzos” and butchered it so badly even the bartender laughed. Not everything goes perfectly but that’s kind of why I loved it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Seville monuments and historic quarter

• Visit Seville Cathedral and Columbus tomb
• Climb the Giralda bell tower
• Explore the Royal Alcazar and gardens
• Walk through Santa Cruz Jewish quarter

Top questions

Are entrance fees to Alcazar & Cathedral included?

Yes, entry tickets for both are included in this private walking tour.

How long does this Seville walking tour last?

The main tour lasts about 3 hours from start to finish.

Is Plaza de España part of every tour?

No, Plaza de España is only included in morning tours—not if you choose tapas or flamenco options.

Can I add tapas tasting or flamenco show?

Yes, both are optional add-ons—tapas for food lovers, flamenco show only on afternoon tours.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas visited are wheelchair accessible and prams are welcome too.

Do we climb stairs at Giralda tower?

The Giralda has ramps instead of stairs; it’s easier than most towers but still requires some effort.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is central in Seville; details are provided after booking.

Are children allowed at the flamenco show?

No, children under 5 aren’t permitted at the Flamenco Museum show option.

What’s included

Your day includes entry tickets to Seville Cathedral (with Giralda tower access), Royal Alcazar palace, plus a guided stroll through Santa Cruz quarter with one of Seville’s best local guides. Morning tours may include Plaza de España; select options add three tapas dishes with drinks or an afternoon flamenco show ticket—all logistics handled so you can just follow along and soak it up.