Things to do in Royal Alcázar of Seville
In the heart of Seville lies the spectacular Royal Alcázar, a UNESCO-listed palace famed for its unusual blend of Moorish and renaissance Christian design. Not only a prime example of Mudéjar architecture, it’s also one of the world’s oldest castles still in use, frequented by members of the Spanish Royal Family and visiting heads of state. It’s more recent claim to fame is for appearing in Game of Thrones.
The palace represents the evolution of the city itself, with a hybrid style that reflects its many masters. It began life as a fort in 913, was revamped into a residential fortress for the Abbadids and then further expanded under the Almohads. Finally, after the conquest of Seville by Fernando III in 1248 it attained its final incarnation as a royal palace (a status which it continues to maintain). It continued to undergo further extensions and changes to fit the needs of the monarchs. During the five hundred years of construction, various architectural styles succeeded one another. For this reason, the site is a striking combination of Islamic, Baroque, Gothic and Renaissance influences.
The complex is extensive so pace yourself and plan well. Highlights include the Palacio de Don Pedro, which is arguably the most famous and architecturally impressive, and the sumptuous Salón de Embajadores, which was originally Pedro I’s throne room. The sprawling gardens, complete with a hedge maze, are also well worth a wander. Among exotic plants, orange trees, palm trees, fountains and pavilions, you will find corners full of fascination, such as the Mercury pond, the Grotesque Gallery or the Garden of Dance.
The Real Alcázar of Seville opens at 9:30am from Monday to Sunday. From September 15 to March 31, it closes at 5:00pm and from April 1 to September 12, it closes at 7:00pm.
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Seville Royal Alcázar entry ticket with downloadable audio guide
Explore the Royal Alcázar of Seville, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a self-guided audio tour. Dive into history and architecture at your own pace.
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Seville Royal Alcázar small group guided tour
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Royal Alcázar of Seville with an official guide. Immerse yourself in centuries of history and architecture.
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Royal Alcazar, Cathedral and Giralda small group tour
Dive into Seville's rich history with a guided tour of the Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral, and Giralda tower.
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Day trip from Málaga to Seville with optional Alcázar or cathedral
Discover Seville on a day trip from Málaga. Choose between visiting Seville Cathedral, Royal Alcázar, or enjoy free time to explore the city independently.
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Seville Royal Alcázar entry ticket with downloadable audio guide
Explore the Royal Alcázar of Seville, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with a self-guided audio tour. Dive into history and architecture at your own pace.
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Seville Royal Alcázar small group guided tour
Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Royal Alcázar of Seville with an official guide. Immerse yourself in centuries of history and architecture.
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Royal Alcazar, Cathedral and Giralda small group tour
Dive into Seville's rich history with a guided tour of the Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral, and Giralda tower.
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Day trip from Málaga to Seville with optional Alcázar or cathedral
Discover Seville on a day trip from Málaga. Choose between visiting Seville Cathedral, Royal Alcázar, or enjoy free time to explore the city independently.
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Tour with VIP Early Access to the Seville Royal Alcázar
Enjoy a privileged tour in Seville Royal Alcázar thanks to the early VIP access that will allow you to enter the palace one hour before the official opening to the public.
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Seville guided walking tour for small groups
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Monumental Seville official guided tour
Visit the most important monuments in Seville, the cathedral and the Alcázar with an official guide. Enjoy the best Seville has to offer in just one tour.
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Seville Private Tour: Cathedral, Giralda and Alcazar Tickets
Discover two of the best monuments of Seville and discover their history. Book now your tickets and enjoy a private tour of these iconic landmarks
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Sevilla Alcázar guided tour with priority access tickets
Book a guided tour to explore the Real Alcázar in Seville with priority access and an official guide. Discover centuries of history of the oldest royal palace in Europe, explore its palaces, courtyards, and gardens.
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Private walking tour in Seville city center
Book now your private walking tour around Seville city center! Discover its character and visit the most charming sights and areas of the Andalusian capital.
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Alcázar and Cathedral of Seville skip-the-lines tickets and guided visit
Book this super combo ticket now: Alcázar plus Cathedral and discover two of the most important attractions of Seville. Skip-the-lines tickets and private guide.
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Guided tour of Alcázar of Seville with skip-the-line tickets
Book now and visit the Alcázar of Seville, one of the most visited complexes in the world! Enjoy skip-the-line tickets and a guided tour.
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Royal Alcázar of Seville
Seville
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Reviews Royal Alcázar of Seville
“The audio tour was very easy to download and to use. Good value for money and very informative, I would recommend this to anyone who wants to do a tour at their own pace,”
“Julio was an excellent guide on our two hour walk around the Seville. He was extremely knowledgeable and he made Seville's rich history accessible and interesting. The walk was an great way to start our holiday and to get our bearings. Thanks Julio!”
“Klacht ingediend omdat er een fout gemaakt was waardoor we deze excursie niet konden maken. We waren zeer teleurgesteld. Lang verhaal kort: uiteindelijk door Tui snel en goed afgehandeld. Geld binnen een paar dagen terug.”
