The Giralda
The former minaret, modelled on the Koutoubia in Marrakesh, with a Renaissance top and belfry. You climb it by ramps.
Seville · World Heritage
Visit Seville Cathedral and climb the Giralda
Explore the largest Gothic cathedral in the world with an official guide: its naves, the tomb of Christopher Columbus and the former minaret of the Giralda. Entry included, no queues.
- Official tourist guides
- Entry included, no queues
- Secure payment
Choose your Seville Cathedral tour
Guided tour of the Cathedral and the Giralda
1 h 30 min · starts at 11:00Cathedral, Columbus's tomb and the climb up the Giraldafrom 35 € per personView →
Cathedral, Giralda and Royal Alcázar
3 h 30 min · Spanish or EnglishBoth World Heritage monuments in one morningfrom 65 € per personView →
Guided tour of the Royal Alcázar
1 h 30 min · Spanish, English or FrenchPalace of Peter I, Gothic palaces and gardensfrom 39 € per personView →
Private tour: Cathedral, Giralda and Alcázar
3 h 30 min · Spanish, English or FrenchAn official guide for your family or friendsfrom 180 € per groupView →
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Which tour suits you best?
All with an official tourist guide. Group tours have a maximum of 30 people and headsets so you can hear the explanations clearly.
| Tour | What you see | Duration | Departure | Includes | Price | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral and Giralda | Cathedral, Columbus's tomb and Giralda | 1 h 30 min | Daily, 11:00 | Skip-the-line entry to the Cathedral and the Giralda | 35 €children 15 € | View |
| Cathedral + Alcázar | Royal Alcázar, Cathedral and Giralda | 3 h 30 min | See calendar | Skip-the-line entry to the Cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcázar | 65 €children 30 € | View |
| Royal Alcázar | Palaces and gardens of the Alcázar | 1 h 30 min | Daily | Skip-the-line entry to the Royal Alcázar | 39 €children 16 € | View |
| Private | Cathedral, Giralda and Royal Alcázar | 3 h 30 min | Date of your choice | Private official guide (tickets extra) | 180 €per group | View |
Reduced price for children aged 4 to 13; aged 0 to 3, free. The Cathedral and Giralda tour starts from Calle Francos, 19; for the others, the meeting point is shown on your voucher.
One morning, two monuments
Cathedral and Royal Alcázar
The Cathedral, the Giralda and the Royal Alcázar stand face to face and have been World Heritage Sites since 1987. With the same guide you see them all, without queues, in about three and a half hours.
Cathedral + Alcázar in a group3 h 30 min · skip-the-line tickets · children 30 €65 €per personCathedral + Alcázar, privateOfficial guide just for your group · tickets extra180 €per groupRoyal Alcázar only1 h 30 min · skip-the-line entry · children 16 €39 €per person
The Alcázar is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe, as UNESCO notes.
Santa María de la Sede
What you will see in the Cathedral
It was built on the site of Seville's former great mosque, of which it preserves the minaret —the Giralda— and the Courtyard of the Orange Trees (Patio de los Naranjos). It is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world by area.
Columbus's tomb
The mausoleum by Arturo Mélida, in the right arm of the transept, holds the remains of the discoverer of America.
Central nave
The choir, flanked by great organs, and the Capilla Mayor with its altarpiece, beneath the highest vaults in the building.
1987UNESCO World Heritage Site
104 mHeight of the Giralda
30People per guide at most
+20Years organising tours
Reviews
What our customers say
Many thanks to Juan Domingo López Copeland for such a good, informative and friendly tour of the Cathedral. My parents and I enjoyed it very much. We would recommend it to other visitors to Seville.
Just to say thank you for the arrangements and the tour, especially to Mr Salvador, who gave us a wonderful explanation of the Cathedral. A pleasure.
I had the opportunity to enjoy the professionalism of Mr Antonio Medina Quero, the guide who enlightened us on our visit to the Cathedral and who, without a doubt, left us with a very good impression, both for his knowledge and for his ability to communicate.
Before you go
Opening hours, tickets and how to get there
Cathedral opening hours
- Monday to Saturday10:45–18:00
- Sunday14:30–19:00
- Ticket offices close1 h before
Tickets
With our tours you don't have to worry about tickets: they are included and you go in without queuing at the ticket office.
Tickets are only valid for the day indicated when you buy them.
More about tickets →How to get there
The Cathedral is right in the city centre, next to the Archivo de Indias and the Royal Alcázar. The Cathedral and Giralda tour starts from Calle Francos, 19.
Metro: line 1, Puerta de Jerez.
How to get there →Cathedral opening hours according to its official website (November 2026): they may change due to religious services; check before you go.
Complete your trip
More of Seville
Las Setas, the Macarena and the Palacio de las Dueñas
3 h 30 min · on footThe northern old town, with entry to the Palacio de las Dueñasfrom 39 € per personView →
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Questions
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Need help choosing?
Call us or write to us and we will recommend the tour that best suits your trip.
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Which tour is right for me?
If you only want to see the Cathedral, the Cathedral and Giralda tour (1 h 30 min). If you also want to see the Royal Alcázar, the Cathedral + Alcázar tour (3 h 30 min) takes you to both with the same guide. To go just with your family or friends, the private tour.
Is entry to the Cathedral included?
On group tours, yes: entry is included and you go in without waiting. The climb up the Giralda is also included. On the private tour, entry tickets are paid separately.
Where do the tours start?
The Cathedral and Giralda tour starts at 11:00 from Calle Francos, 19; we recommend arriving 10 minutes early. On tours that include the Royal Alcázar, the exact meeting point is shown on your confirmation voucher.
Can I cancel?
Yes. On group tours of the Cathedral or the Alcázar, if you cancel more than 48 hours in advance we refund the amount paid minus 20 € per adult and 10 € per child (aged 6 to 11); less than 48 hours in advance, there is no refund. For the private tour and the Setas, Macarena and Dueñas route, the deadline is 72 hours (8 € fee). Groups of more than 8 people must give 7 days' notice. Make your request in writing from your customer area. More details in the general conditions.
How can I pay?
In advance, when you book: by card (Visa, Mastercard) or with Bizum (Spanish bank accounts). Payment is made over a secure connection.
Where can I see my booking?
In your customer area: there you will find the tour confirmation voucher and you can request changes from there.