Things to do in Real Alcázar of Seville
In the heart of Seville lies the spectacular Real 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.
Our recommendations in Real Alcázar of Seville
Royal Alcázar of Seville self-guided audio tour
Discover the Royal Alcázar of Seville on your own by booking this excluisve self guided tour. Download the app and listen to the stories surrounding the famous palace!
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Alcázar of Seville skip-the-line tickets and guided tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Alcázar of Seville, one of the most important landmarks in Spain. Admire its wonderful gardens and visit some of the film locations from the TV series Game of Thrones.
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Seville Cathedral, Giralda and Alcázar skip-the-line tickets and guided tour
Visit some of the most important monuments of Seville accompanied by an official guide. Save time with your skip-the-line tickets to the cathedral, the Giralda bell tower, and the Alcázar.
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Discover the main highlights of Seville with this private tour for your group. Walk around the city and see the most important landmarks of the Andalusian capital.
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Discover the main highlights of Seville with this private tour for your group. Walk around the city and see the most important landmarks of the Andalusian capital.
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Private tour of the Alcázar of Seville
Book now an exclusive private tour of the Alcázar of Seville and see one of the most spectcular landmarks of the Andalusian capital
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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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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Alcázar of Seville skip-the-line tickets and guided tour
Visit the Alcázar of Seville with an official guide and save time with your skip-the-line tickets. Discover the still in use and oldest Palace in Europe and admire the gardens with almost 200 botanical species.
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Alcázar of Seville skip-the-line tickets and guided tour
Enjoy a guided tour of the Alcázar of Seville, one of the most important landmarks in Spain. Admire its wonderful gardens and visit some of the film locations from the TV series Game of Thrones.
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Seville half-day city top monuments bike tour
Book your Seville half-day city top monuments bike tour to cycle by Triana, the Torre del Oro watchtower, the ancient Royal Tobacco Factory, the Royal Alcázar Place and the majestic Plaza de España and more with a local guide.
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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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Guided tour of the Cathedral and the Royal Alcázar of Seville
See the best of Seville on this 3-hour guided tour. Visit the Christian Cathedral, the Giralda tower and the Royal Alcázar with its beautiful Arabic rooms.
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Royal Alcázar of Seville self-guided audio tour
Discover the Royal Alcázar of Seville on your own by booking this excluisve self guided tour. Download the app and listen to the stories surrounding the famous palace!
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Seville guided walking tour for small groups
Join now for a guided tour to discover the main monuments of Seville and the most charming corners of this city.
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Seville Cathedral, Giralda and Alcázar skip-the-line tickets and guided tour
Visit some of the most important monuments of Seville accompanied by an official guide. Save time with your skip-the-line tickets to the cathedral, the Giralda bell tower, and the Alcázar.
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Real Alcázar of Seville
Seville
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Reviews Real Alcázar of Seville
“+: Tour in deutsch, Info zu Treffpunkt, WhatsApp Kontakt relativ schnell und einfach, kann allerdings auch nicht weiterhelfen bzgl Eintrittszeit -: Ticket erst 1 Tag vorher, Eintriitszeit 1h später als gebucht, damit nur 2h und zu wenig Zeit, um alles in Ruhe zu besichtigen und vor allem den Garten zu genießen, da danach Eintritt für die Kathedrale gebucht. Guide erwähnt z. T. viele mir unbekannte Namen, mehr Infos zu Architektur und deren Merkmalen besser”
“Hector our guide was extremely knowledgeable and very pleasant. We thoroughly enjoyed our guided tour with him.”
“Great tour and glade we booked separately for the cathedral as we spent 4 .30 in the alcazar. Then did the cathedral separately. Victoria was a great guide for the alcazar.Both highly recommended but do separately to fully experience as you can spent as long as you like!”
