Seville: Cathedral and Giralda with an official guide and fast-track entry
4.63,280 reviews
1 h 30 guided tour of Seville Cathedral with an official guide, skipping the ticket-office queue: Columbus's tomb, the main altarpiece and time to climb the Giralda. Guides in Spanish, English, Italian and French. 4.6/5 with 3,280 reviews.
- 1 h 30 min
- Spanish, English, French +1
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · French · Italian
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
Highlights
- No ticket-office queue, with an official guide
- The largest Gothic cathedral in the world, with Columbus's tomb and the main altarpiece
- Up to 30 minutes of free time to climb the Giralda
- Guides in Spanish, English, Italian and French
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Our take
A short, affordable option if you only want the Cathedral well explained and plan the Alcázar on your own. The downsides are the partial refund on cancellation and the fact that groups can be large.
What's included
- Official ticket to the Cathedral and the Giralda
- Entry without the ticket-office queue
- Official guide
- Headsets when the group requires them
Not included
- Hotel pickup
- Food and drink
Good to know
What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Student card, if you have one
Things to keep in mind
- Dress code: no very short trousers or skirts, tank tops or caps
- Suitcases, tripods and drones are not allowed
- Groups can be large
Meeting point
Operator's office, Calle Hernando Colón, 6 (41004 Sevilla)
The office is a few steps from the Cathedral, next to Plaza Virgen de los Reyes. From there you walk with the guide to the entrance.
The experience
What you will see
The tour starts at the operator's office, a few steps from the Cathedral; on the way, the guide explains the exterior and the history of the neighbourhood. Once inside:
- The central nave and the main altarpiece, the largest in Christendom.
- The tomb of Christopher Columbus, carried by four heralds.
- The Giralda: up to 30 minutes to climb its 35 ramps to the former minaret, with views over Seville.
- The Sacristía Mayor and the Patio de los Naranjos, remains of the old mosque.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible according to the provider; the Giralda is climbed via ramps.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel up to 24 hours in advance, 60% is refunded. After that there is no refund.
Frequently asked questions
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