Seville Cathedral and the Giralda: tickets, guided tours and how to get there
The 11 ways to visit it that we sell, compared, with the official price, opening hours and what to do if tickets are sold out.
- Official ticket
- €13 online
- Opening hours
- Mon–Sat 10:45am – 7pm
- Visit length
- 1.5 hours
- Book
- 2 – 3 days ahead
- Ticket office
- Puerta del Príncipe
About Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
The Cathedral of Santa María de la Sede stands on the site of Seville's great Almohad mosque, which was used as a church after the Castilian conquest of 1248. In the early 15th century the cathedral chapter decided to pull it down and build a church so large that, as tradition has it, those who saw it finished would think them mad. Work ended in 1506, and the result is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world.
Two parts of the mosque survive: the Court of the Orange Trees, once the ablutions courtyard, and the Giralda, the minaret completed in 1198. In 1568 Hernán Ruiz added the Renaissance belfry, topped by the Giraldillo weathervane. Inside the tower you climb ramps rather than stairs, built so the top could be reached on horseback.
Inside, the highlights are the main altarpiece, one of the largest in Christendom, the carved choir stalls, the Royal Chapel and the tomb of Christopher Columbus, his coffin carried by four heralds representing the kingdoms of Castile, León, Aragon and Navarre. It has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1987, together with the Royal Alcázar and the Archive of the Indies.
Every way to visit Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
Tickets and tours with their own allocation: still available when the official site is sold out.
Which option suits you?
Our pick depending on what you're after.
| If you want… | We recommend | Rating | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| The most popular | Seville: 3 UNESCO Monuments with Priority Access (Cathedral, Giralda & Alcázar) — Top Selling | 4.8 (14,120) | €53 |
| The cheapest | Seville: Cathedral and Giralda Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket (Audio Optional) | 4.6 (3,500) | €18 |
| With an official guide | Seville: Cathedral and Giralda with an official guide and fast-track entry | 4.6 (3,280) | €34 |
| With the Alcázar, unhurried | Seville: Cathedral, Giralda & Alcázar — 3.5-Hour Guided Tour with Free Time in Gardens | 4.5 (2,085) | €65 |
| Just your group | Seville Cathedral and Giralda: Private Tour with Guide and Tickets | — | €172 |
Practical info
Opening hours
Monday to Saturday, 10:45am–7pm. Sundays, 2:30pm–7pm. The ticket office at the Puerta del Príncipe closes at 6pm, an hour before the building.
Official prices
General €13 online and €14 at the ticket office (reduced €7 and €8), including the Giralda and the Church of El Salvador. Rooftop tour, €20 online and €21 at the ticket office.
Getting there
On Avenida de la Constitución, opposite the Royal Alcázar: Metro Puerta de Jerez (L1) and the Archivo de Indias tram stop are a few minutes' walk away. With an online ticket you enter through the Puerta del Lagarto.
When to book
Tickets have an entry time and limited capacity; in spring, Holy Week and long weekends the best times sell out. Buy 2 or 3 days ahead: tickets can't be changed or refunded.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Cathedral ticket include climbing the Giralda?
Can you visit Seville Cathedral for free?
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Is there a dress code for the Cathedral?
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Plaza de España
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Torre del Oro
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