Visit to the Real Alcázar de Sevilla with Audio Guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Real Alcazar de Sevilla

  The Royal Alcazar of Seville is a majestic palace with Roman origins, which has been extended in Islamic and Christian times. This last era belongs to the best preserved parts, the architecture in Mudéjar style, the ornate courtyards and lush gardens. This amalgamation of styles and eras makes the Royal Palace a historic jewel World Heritage Site and setting for famous series and films.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Puerta del Leon

  The Lion’s Gate is the main entrance to the Royal Alcazar of Seville, named after the tile of a heraldic lion that culminates it. It gives access to the Lion’s Courtyard, a transitional space with crenellated walls that connects to the impressive interior palaces.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3

  The Gypsum Courtyard, in the Real Alcázar of Seville, is a jewel of 12th century Almohad art. It stands out for its central pool, ornate arches and delicate plasterwork with geometric and vegetable motifs. It is one of the oldest spaces in the Alcazar, reflecting the Islamic influence on its architecture.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4

  The Façade of King Don Pedro, in the Real Alcázar of Seville, is an outstanding example of Mudéjar architecture of the 14th century. Decorated with Arabic inscriptions, tiles and polylobed arches, it reflects the influence of Islamic culture on the Christian architecture of the time. Its imposing design gives access to the Palace of Peter I, one of the most beautiful of the whole.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Patio de las Doncellas

  The Courtyard of the Maidens is the most special of the Real Alcázar for its perfect fusion of Mudéjar and Renaissance styles. Its plasterwork, tiles and the central pool, reflecting the Andalusian influence, stand out. It is a symbol of the splendor of the reign of Peter I and one of the architectural jewels of the palace.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 6
  Salon de Embajadores

  The Ambassadorial Hall, located in the Palace of Pedro I of the Royal Alcazar of Seville, is an outstanding example of Islamic architecture at its finest. Its octagonal carved wooden ceiling, with an impressive Mocárabe dome, and its walls decorated with tiles, represent the ornamental richness of the time. This hall was used as a place of royal audiences and embassies, noted for its symmetry and luxurious details, making it one of the most emblematic spaces of the Alcázar.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 7
  Jardines de los Reales Alcazares

  The gardens of the Real Alcázar in Seville are a set of spaces full of history and beauty. Highlights include the Dance Garden, with fountains and paths surrounded by greenery, the Ladies Garden, with its exquisite flowerbeds and lush flora, and the Labyrinth, which invites reflection between hedges and water. You can also enjoy the Prince’s Garden, with its ponds, and the charming Doll’s Courtyard, all reflecting the fusion of Islamic and Renaissance architecture.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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