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Seville: Royal Alcázar Entry Ticket

1. Seville: Royal Alcázar Entry Ticket

Get a ticket to the Royal Alcázar of Seville, and marvel at this stunning medieval Islamic palace. Walk around and admire the stunning architecture and the beautiful gardens. Originally developed as a fort for the Cordoban governors of Seville in 913, the Royal Alcázar of Seville is an amazing fusion of Christian and Moorish architecture. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, and it has been renovated numerous times over the 11 centuries since its creation. Learn about how the Christian king Fernando III moved into the Alcázar when he captured Seville in 1248 and how several monarchs used the palace as their main residence. Also, discover the Alcázar's role as a filming location for the Game of Thrones TV series.

Seville: Cathedral, Giralda & Alcazar Entry With Guided Tour

2. Seville: Cathedral, Giralda & Alcazar Entry With Guided Tour

Explore the rich history of Seville by visiting two of its most important sites: the Cathedral of Seville and Alcazar. Take advantage of skip-the-line access as you learn about both locations from your expert guide. First, see the beautiful Cathedral of Seville and its unique architecture. Enjoy skip-the-line access, then learn all about the rich and cross-cultural history of this holy site from your guide. Climb the Giralda, the Cathedral's bell tower. Then visit the Alcazar, and gain an understanding of the diversity of cultures and legacies that exist in Seville. After skipping the line entrance, your guide will take you on a pleasant walk through the orange trees and myrtles, and help understand the depth of Seville's history and culture.

Seville: Alcázar Skip-the-Line Tickets and Guided Tour

3. Seville: Alcázar Skip-the-Line Tickets and Guided Tour

Visit the jewel of Seville and the oldest royal residence in use in Europe on a guided tour with skip-the-line access. Step into the UNESCO-listed Alcázar and discover the diverse cultures that make up the city’s history. Explore the Alcázar, which saw Roman, Visigoth, and Arab Seville flourish. Admire the beautiful gardens that cover 7 hectares and feature botanic species from around the world. Learn about the fascinating history of the site, and its various uses throughout the centuries. At the end of the tour, enjoy free time to explore the gardens or palaces.

Seville: Royal Alcazar, Cathedral, and Giralda Tower Tour

4. Seville: Royal Alcazar, Cathedral, and Giralda Tower Tour

Do you have little time and want to discover everything in one day? Why choose one thing when you can have two? Select our combo and save money by visiting the Cathedral and the Royal Alcazar: two essential places to experience in Seville, both declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1987. Discover Seville, one of the most famous cities in the world and known for its incomparable beauty and its great historical events, both political and economic. You can also enjoy a view of the monuments from places like Plaza del Triunfo and Plaza Virgen de los Reyes. We will meet 20 min in advance at our meeting point where we will introduce you to your official guide, we will give you the headsets (if needed) and we will start our way to the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Once inside, let yourself be fascinated by the imposing history of our cathedral. After the cathedral tour and Giralda tower we will visit the wonderful palaces of Royal Alcázar of Seville. 16 de junio al 30 septiembre 2023 Lunes a sábados Catedral 12:00 a 13:30 con Giralda Alcázar 13:45 a 15:00 Domingos Alcázar 13:00 a 14:15 Catedral 14:30 a 16:00 con Giralda 1 octubre a 31 octubre 2023 Alcázar 15:00 - 16:30 Catedral 16:45 - 18:00 con giralda 1 noviembre a 15 de junio Lunes a sábados Catedral 14:00 - 15:30 con giralda Alcázar 15:45 a 17:00 Domingos Alcázar 14:00 - 15:30 Catedral 15:45 a 17:00 con giralda

Seville: Cathedral, Giralda and Alcázar 3.5-Hour Guided Tour

5. Seville: Cathedral, Giralda and Alcázar 3.5-Hour Guided Tour

Hear the story of Seville Cathedral and the magnificent Alcázar from an expert guide on a 4-hour tour, including time to visit the Giralda tower. Journey through the Arabic, Christian, and Roman history of the city along the way. Enter the imposing walls of the oldest palace in Europe at the Alcázar, still used by the Spanish monarchy but originally built by the Muslim Moors. Marvel at the scale of Seville Cathedral, built on the site of a great mosque. Admire the Giralda bell tower, built as a minaret during the reign of the Almohad dynasty. Stroll the narrow streets of the old Jewish quarter and more. 

Seville: Alcazar & Cathedral Guided Tour with Giralda Entry

6. Seville: Alcazar & Cathedral Guided Tour with Giralda Entry

Meet your guide in Plaza del Triunfo and head to the first stop, the Alcázar of Seville. After using the priority entrance to enter the palace, begin your guided tour. Hear about how Moorish and Christian styles were mixed together to create a palace that was emblematic of Mudéjar architecture. Discover the Patio de las Doncellas and grand Ambassadors’ Salón, both featured in Game of Thrones. Admire the intricate carved detailing and colorful Islamic-style tiling. Then stroll around the gardens filled with orange trees and peaceful water features.  Next, head to the Cathedral of Seville. On your guided tour, learn about the Cathedral’s important role in the city’s history, and the Islamic, late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque influences in the architecture.  Marvel at the magnificent 18th-century baroque altarpiece, and the elaborate organ. You can also visit the mausoleum where the remains of Christopher Columbus are laid to rest.  Finally, your guide will lead you to the Moorish Giralda Tower. The call to prayer was announced from this tower when Spain was under Muslim rule. Climb the stairs and admire the spectacular views of Seville from the top of the tower.  Choose from either a small-group or private tour to suit the experience you're looking for.

Seville: Alcázar Guided Tour with Priority Entrance

7. Seville: Alcázar Guided Tour with Priority Entrance

Explore Seville’s Alcázar on a guided tour of one of the oldest functioning palaces in Europe. See why this palace is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, how it blends different architectural types, and why it became the setting for Lawrence of Arabia and Game of Thrones. Choose from either a small-group or private tour to suit the experience you're looking for.  Meet your guide in the Plaza del Triunfo, which offers great views of the Giralda. After using the priority entrance to enter the palace you will begin the tour at the Patio del León, the site of the original Moorish palace. Hear about how Moorish and Christian styles were blended after the Reconquista to create a palace that was emblematic of Mudéjar architecture. Visit examples of newer post-Reconquista architecture, such as the Casa de la Contratación and chapel, before heading to the Palacio del Don Rey Pedro, a perfect example of Mudéjar architecture. Discover the Patio de las Doncellas and grand Ambassadors’ Salón as featured in Game of Thrones. Both incorporate intricate carved detailing and colorful Islamic-style tiling. After this, take a look around the Gothic Palace with its royal tapestries and ornate tiling. Stroll around orange-tree-filled gardens at your own leisure after the tour. After your guide drops you in the gardens, take in the peacocks that live there, the smell of orange blossom, and the numerous tranquil water features. Try the labyrinth maze and enjoy the quietness of the gardens that are unbelievably located in the middle of the city.

Seville: Alcazar Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Tickets

8. Seville: Alcazar Skip-the-Line Guided Tour with Tickets

Discover one of Spain’s most extraordinary buildings on a guided tour of the Alcazar in Seville. Meet your guide on the Plaza del Triunfo to skip the long lines to the building, started by the Cordoban governors of Seville in 913. Learn the history of the Alcazar, and how it expanded over its 11 centuries of existence. Enter the ornate complex to see the exquisite additions of the Almohads when they turned into a fortress in the 12th century. Travel through time as you hear tales of the Christian Fernando III, who moved into the Alcázar when he captured Seville in 1248. See architectural evidence of the Moorish Muslim rulers, government officials, court servants, and royal guard. Marvel at one of the most outstanding examples of Mudéjar architecture on the Iberian Peninsula. Experience the palace and gardens with all your senses, from the sound of the fountains to the fragrance of flowers to the intricate Mudéjar plaster work and beams in the Patio del León.

From Malaga: Seville Day Trip with Real Alcázar Tickets

9. From Malaga: Seville Day Trip with Real Alcázar Tickets

Explore Seville on a day trip with a guide, with the option for a tour of the Alcázar Palace. Walk through Maria Luisa Park and the Santa Cruz neighborhood, and take some time for solo exploration. Pickup and drop-off are available from Malaga, Benalmádena, Fuengirola, and Torremolinos. Enjoy transportation from a pickup point in Malaga or the Costa del Sol before taking a scenic coach drive to Seville. Enjoy panoramic views of the Paseo de Colón, the River Guadalquivir, and the Avenida de las Palmeras. Take your first stop at the picturesque Maria Luisa Park, including a stroll in the Plaza España. Next, visit the Murillo Gardens on your way to the Old Town. Soak up the authentic Andalusian atmosphere in the winding streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood. You'll then have three hours for solo exploration. Stop for lunch at a local Andalusian restaurant, visit the Seville Cathedral, or head to the Setas de Sevilla for the best viewpoints in the city. You can opt for tickets to a 1.5-hour guided tour of the Real Alcazar, Seville's ornate 16th-century Moorish palace, now designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Prince's Garden, the Courtyard of the Maidens, and the Admiral's Hall up close. After your visit, you'll be transferred back to your destination in Malaga or another city in the Costa del Sol.

Seville: Alcázar Tour

10. Seville: Alcázar Tour

Visit the Alcazar Royal Palace, which is a must-see for those who visit Andalusia. Explore the beautiful gardens, the Patio del Crucero, Baños de Doña María de Padilla and the underground cisterns that collect rainwater. See the Patio de las Doncellas, with its ponds that reflect the intricate mudéjar plasterwork for which the palace stands out. Learn about the origin and evolution of the fortress. Discover how it was build by Abd Al-Rahman III and how it has served as a home for monarchs for centuries.

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Met our tour guide Lita outside of City Expert just south of the cathedral. She checked us in and handed out receivers and earbuds. With a degree in history, she is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the tour. And she talks fast. In fact, everything about the tour is fast. Even though it lasts 2-1/2 hours, there is so much to see that you won’t be able to linger as long as you would like or see everything thing you want to see. It’s an extremely good overview but you may want to go back another time to be thorough. We were short on time and wanted to see as much as possible, so this tour was perfect for us. You’re given 25 minutes to explore the bell tower, which is enough time, but don’t linger too long. The tour concludes in the gardens and you are allowed to stay as long as you like. Definitely enjoyed and would recommend the tour but know that it will be brisk!

We experienced the Cathedral/Giralda and Alcazar tour with Julio. Julio was amazing:. He had incredible knowledge, great communication skills and amazing humor. We learnt, we laughed and we enjoy every moment of the tour. I highly recommend this tour, and if possible, request Julio as your guide!!!

Miguel was just amazing. Since I was with a family with 2 teenage kids so was apprehensive if there's something for them but he made sure we all were involved and never felt rushed to finish the tour or any question we had. He was very knowledgeable and made it a memorable tour.

Le visite était intéressante tres facile de trouver le groupe. la guide francophone est tres gentille et passionné elle prend le temps de tout explique Je recommande vivement

Royal Alcazar din Sevilla este un obiectiv ce nu trebuie ratat. Arhitectura și grădinile sunt mirifice. Am petrecut vreo doua ore minunate. Prin grădini umblau liberi păuni.