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Guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville

The guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville lets you explore the monument with an official guide and tickets included, with the visit organised from the start. It is a practical way to get to know its palaces and gardens on a guided route with access arranged for the date and time you choose.

Compare all the ways to visit the Royal Alcázar

OptionPrice fromDurationWhat is includedGroupLanguagesBest for
Official general ticket (self-guided)€15.50At your own paceGround floor of the palaces and the gardens, plus the Antiquarium, the Triana Ceramics Museum, the Bellver-Casa Fabiola Museum and other municipal museum spaces. No guideIndividual—Visitors who prefer to explore on their own
Official reduced ticket (self-guided)€8.00At your own paceThe same route as the general ticket, no guide. For people over 65, students aged 14 to 30 and European Youth Card holders, with supporting documentsIndividual—Visitors entitled to the reduced rate
Cuarto Real Alto ticket (self-guided)€5.50At your own pacePartial visit to the upper floor of the Palace of King Pedro, with its own ticket. No guideIndividual—Visitors who also want to see the upper part of the palace
Free Monday visit (self-guided)FreeAt your own paceVisit to the Royal Alcázar with a ticket booked on the official website. No guideIndividual—Visitors who can go on a Monday and do not need a guide
Guided tour of the Royal Alcázar€34.001 h 45 minOfficial guide and entrance to the Royal AlcázarGroupSpanish and EnglishFirst-time visitors who want context
Complete tour of the Royal Alcázar and Cathedral€59.003 h 30 minOfficial guide and entrance to the Seville Cathedral and the Royal AlcázarGroupSpanish, English and FrenchVisitors who want both monuments in a single booking
Private tour of the Royal AlcázarAsk usAsk usOfficial guide just for your group and entrance to the Royal AlcázarPrivateSpanish, English and FrenchFamilies or groups who prefer not to share a guide

Tickets are named and you must show your original ID or passport to enter. Opening hours are 09:30 to 17:00 from 1 October to 31 March and 09:30 to 19:00 from 1 April to 30 September.

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Guided tour options for the Real Alcázar

If you want the visit organised before you arrive, here you can choose the option that best fits your plan and book with a date and time. The main option is the guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville with tickets included, and you can extend the route with the combined option with Seville Cathedral. At busy times, booking in advance helps you secure the slot you want and have access to the monument sorted before you travel. That way you can compare the available options and choose the visit that best fits the time you want to spend at the Real Alcázar of Seville.

Complete tour: Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral

Complete tour: Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral

Combined option to visit the Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral in a single booking, with a guided route through two of the city's main monuments.

3 h 30 min
Seville Tourist Office (Plaza del Triunfo)
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59€

Practical information for your visit to the Alcázar of Seville

The visit to the Real Alcázar of Seville works with access by time slot, so it is worth checking availability before booking. On busy dates some slots may sell out in advance, and access to the monument is controlled with named tickets and ID.

Duration

The guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you choose the combined option with Seville Cathedral, it lasts longer because the route includes both monuments.

Languages and groups

The visit is offered in Spanish and English. It is an open group, with access organised for the time slot chosen in the booking.

What the price includes

The price includes the ticket to the Real Alcázar of Seville, an accredited official guide and the guided route through the halls and gardens of the complex, with explanations throughout the itinerary.

Indicative prices by option

The guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville starts from €34. If you prefer a combined option, the complete Real Alcázar and Cathedral tour starts from €59.

Available times

The usual departure times for the guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville are 10:00, 11:30, 13:00, 13:30, 16:00, 17:00, 17:30 and 18:00, always subject to availability in the booking calendar. The monument opens from 09:30 to 17:00 from 1 October to 31 March and from 09:30 to 19:00 from 1 April to 30 September.

Meeting point

Official Tourist Office in Plaza del Triunfo, next to the walls of the Alcázar. The guide carries an orange umbrella.

Accessibility

The Real Alcázar of Seville has an adapted route, although some areas have limitations and cannot always be visited in the same conditions as the rest of the route. Pushchairs are not allowed inside the main palaces and gardens, although they can be used on the connecting paths between areas.

Confirmation and documents

To enter the monument you must show your original ID card or passport. If the booking includes discounted rates for seniors, students, children or people with disabilities, you must also show the corresponding supporting document at the entrance.

Families and rules

Children under 4 go free, but must be included in the booking for capacity control. Pets are not allowed under the monument's rules, except accredited guide dogs if notified when booking.

Cancellation and change policy for the guided tour

Cancellation and changes depend on the option booked. For the guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville, cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance get a 100% refund, between 48 and 24 hours a 50% refund, and with less than 24 hours no refund is given.

As for Real Alcázar of Seville tickets, the monument's rules state that they cannot be refunded once purchased, except in specific cases set by the site itself. When a refund applies, the ticketing system's management fee is not refunded.

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Book your guided tour of the Alcázar

If you want to arrive with the visit organised, here you can book your guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville with an official guide and tickets included, choosing an available date and time and receiving the confirmation by email with the booking ready and the meeting point. That way you secure access to one of Seville's most visited monuments in advance and avoid depending on last-minute availability.

Besides the guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville, you can also consider the combined option with Seville Cathedral if you want to make the most of the day and book two of the city's main visits in one go.

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Frequently asked questions about the guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville

Are tickets to the Real Alcázar of Seville included in the guided tour?

Yes. The guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville includes the ticket to the monument together with the route led by an accredited official guide.

How long is the guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville?

The guided tour lasts about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you choose the combined option with Seville Cathedral, it lasts longer because the route includes both monuments.

What exactly does the guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville include?

The visit includes the ticket to the Real Alcázar of Seville, an accredited official guide and the guided route through the monument, passing palaces and gardens along the itinerary for this option.

Where is the meeting point for the guided tour?

Official Tourist Office in Plaza del Triunfo, next to the walls of the Alcázar. The guide carries an orange umbrella.

In which languages is the guided tour held?

The guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville is offered in Spanish and English.

Do I need to bring documents to enter?

Yes. To enter the monument you must show your original ID card or passport. If the booking includes a reduced rate or a special condition, you must also bring the corresponding supporting document.

Can I cancel or change my guided tour booking?

Yes, depending on the notice. For the guided tour of the Real Alcázar of Seville, cancellations made more than 48 hours in advance get a 100% refund, between 48 and 24 hours a 50% refund, and with less than 24 hours no refund is given.

Is the Real Alcázar of Seville accessible?

The monument has an adapted route, although some areas have limitations and cannot always be visited in the same conditions as the rest of the site. Pushchairs are not allowed inside the main palaces and gardens, although they can be used on the connecting paths between areas.