Alcázar of Seville Entry Tickets

Step into the Royal Alcázar of Seville and explore Spain’s oldest royal palace still in use, a UNESCO World Heritage site that also featured in the iconic TV drama Game of Thrones.

Getting started

Begin your visit at the Puerto del Leon (Lion's Gate), the main entrance to the palace, where staff will check your ticket and ID. You can start your journey through the palace and gardens at your reserved time after a brief security screening.

What to expect

The Royal Alcázar is Europe’s oldest royal residence still in use, renowned for its blend of Moorish and Spanish Christian architecture. This means you get to walk the very corridors and rooms that Spanish royalty still frequents. Notably, this historic complex was also declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.

Features

• Architectural fusion: Admire the unique mix of Moorish, Mudejar, Gothic, and Renaissance styles across the palace.

• Historic courtyards: Visit the Patio de las Doncellas and Patio de las Muñecas, known for their intricate tiled skirting boards and marble columns.

• Gardens: Wander through seven hectares of lush gardens, cultivated for centuries and home to almost 200 different botanical species.

• Artistic highlights: See Renaissance masterpieces, such as the polychrome flat tile altarpiece and the pictorial altarpiece dedicated to the Virgin of the Navigators.

• Game of Thrones filming locations: Discover areas featured in the popular TV series, including the Hall of Ambassadors, the Alcázar Seville Gardens, and more, putting you right in the lap of a pop culture legend.

Upgrades

• Multilingual audio guide: Upgrade your tickets to enjoy a self-guided tour of the Alcázar with a multilingual audio guide in five languages—English, Spanish, German, Italian, and French.

• Skip-the-line English guided tour: You can also choose to upgrade your ticket to an English guided tour that lets you skip the ticket lines and dive right into the action.

Alcázar of Seville Entry Tickets

Embark on a journey through Europe’s oldest royal residence still in use—a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its blend of Moorish and Christian architecture, crafted for explorers of history, devotees of grandeur, and seekers of architectural marvels. Soak in the intricate tile work, towering archways, and lush gardens that whisper tales of medieval courts and noble battles. With the Alcázar's perfectly geometric gilded ceiling in the Hall of Ambassadors providing a breathtaking backdrop, this tour weaves history and beauty together, offering unforgettable encounters to forge memories as enduring as the stones themselves while understanding that time-honored traditions continue to shape Seville’s cultural landscape.

Discovering The Royal Alcázar's Moorish-Christian Harmony

Experience the Royal Alcázar during your tour's highlight segment where you will explore the intricate blend of architectural styles, revealing a tapestry of historical influences that have shaped Seville. Marvel at the palace’s courtyards and grand halls adorned with elaborate tile work and stucco carvings, each element telling stories of bygone eras. The Alcázar's lush Renaissance Gardens offer serene escapes amidst towering cypresses and vibrant flower beds, providing a tranquil contrast to the opulent interiors. This exploration invites you to delve into the layers of history embedded within every stone, from its Moorish origins to its Christian renovations.

Wandering Through The Alcázar's Majestic Courtyards

Explore the Royal Alcázar’s courtyards as part of the comprehensive itinerary featuring some of Seville’s most stunning architectural gems. These courtyards are meticulously designed with intricate tile work and grand archways, reflecting the rich cultural heritage that defines this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll through the Patio de las Doncellas (Court of the Maidens) where columns rise to support a vaulted ceiling adorned with golden leaf motifs, or meander through the serene Patio de la Montería (Hunting Courtyard), surrounded by lush greenery and water features that evoke a sense of serenity. Each courtyard offers a unique glimpse into Seville’s architectural grandeur.

Tour Highlights

• Explore Europe's oldest royal residence still in use, UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Discover Game of Thrones' Kingdom of Dorne filming locations spectacularly
• Marvel at the Hall of Ambassadors’ gilded ceiling architecturally impressive
• Stroll through lush Renaissance Gardens featuring exotic flowers and trees unique
• Upgrade for multilingual audio guide insights comprehensively included
• Skip-the-line guided tour option conveniently available

Mystic for explorers of heritage, enchanting for devotees of grandeur, and captivating for seekers of beauty, this immersive journey through the Royal Alcázar weaves history and magic together, offering memorable encounters that feel like stepping into a page from an epic saga. Craft your own tales amidst these ancient walls, where every step reveals another layer of Seville’s storied past.