Seville's Real Alcázar, Cathedral and Giralda in 2026-2027: official tickets, prices, opening hours, free entry and how to avoid resellers

Updated: 10 November 2026

The Real Alcázar and the Cathedral with the Giralda tower are Seville's two must-see visits and the ones that sell out most. This guide brings together what the official websites of the Patronato del Real Alcázar and the Cathedral Chapter (Cabildo) publish as of 10 November 2026: prices, opening hours, who gets in free and where to buy without overpaying. Anything we could not check is marked as not confirmed. 2027 prices are not published yet: check the official website before you go.

Key facts at a glance

As of 10 November 2026, according to the official websites:

Real Alcázar: general ticket €15.50; reduced €8; Cuarto Real Alto (the palace's upper royal rooms) €5.50 extra.
Real Alcázar: 9:30 to 17:00 from October to March and 9:30 to 19:00 from April to September. Closed on 1 and 6 January, Good Friday and 25 December.
Cathedral and Giralda: €13 online or €14 at the ticket office; reduced €7 / €8. Includes the Giralda climb and the Church of El Salvador.
Cathedral: Monday to Saturday 10:45 to 18:00; Sunday 14:30 to 19:00. Times may change because of services.
Free entry: Sunday afternoons at the Cathedral (at the ticket office, limited capacity); Mondays at the Alcázar (booked on its ticket website; hours not confirmed); Seville residents, free at the Alcázar.

Real Alcázar: prices and who gets in free

According to the Patronato del Real Alcázar website and its price by-law (Seville provincial gazette, BOP, of 23 December 2024):

General, €15.50: palaces and gardens, plus the Antiquarium, the Triana Ceramics Museum and the Bellver-Casa Fabiola Museum.
Reduced, €8: over-65s and students or Carnet Joven holders aged 14 to 30. Show proof at the entrance.
Free, but you still need a ticket: people born or living in the municipality of Seville; children up to 13 with an adult; people with a disability above 33% and a companion; unemployed people from Seville province with their registration card; ICOMOS members.
Free Monday visit: booked on the ticket website linked from the official site (alcazardesevilla.infoticketing.com). It is in your name (ID card or passport at the entrance), does not include the Cuarto Real Alto and cannot be changed. We could not confirm the exact 2026 time slot.
Ticket office in the Patio de Banderas from 9:00, card payment only. With a ticket you enter through the Lion Gate (Puerta del León), from 15 minutes before to 30 minutes after your time.
No refunds except in specific cases; if the gardens or an area close for maintenance or a weather alert, the ticket is not refunded.

Cathedral and Giralda: prices, hours and free Sundays

According to the official Seville Cathedral website (Cabildo), rates in force since 1 January 2026:

General, €13 online or €14 at the ticket office: Cathedral and Giralda, with free entry to the Church of El Salvador.
Reduced, €7 / €8: over-65s, students up to 25, people with a disability of 33% to 65% and adult members of large families, with an official document.
Free: children up to 13 with an adult, people with a disability above 65% and unemployed Spanish nationals. The website mentions no free entry for Seville residents.
Sunday: free public visit, depending on the liturgical calendar. Tickets are handed out in person at the Prince's Gate (Puerta del Príncipe) ticket office from 17:00, with limited capacity.
With an online ticket you enter through the Lagarto Gate (Puerta del Lagarto); with a ticket-office ticket, through the Prince's Gate. The visit starts with the Giralda, which has its own access control; the general visit takes about 75 minutes.
Audio guide €5 (€4 in the app); guided tours (Cathedral and Giralda, rooftops, El Salvador) €20 online and €21 at the ticket office.
Rules: shoulders covered and no very short or see-through clothing; no suitcases or medium or large backpacks in the Giralda; under-14s always with an adult.
Some days change because of celebrations: the website warns, for example, that the visit is suspended on 8 December. Check the day's agenda before you go.

How to avoid resellers and overpriced websites

What the monuments themselves and the Spanish consumer association OCU say:

Buy the Alcázar at alcazarsevilla.org (which links to its online sales) or at its ticket office, and the Cathedral at catedraldesevilla.es or its ticket offices.
The Cathedral bans ticket selling and resale in the street, is only responsible for tickets bought on its official website and does not handle complaints about intermediaries.
In 2023 OCU reported websites with names similar to the Alcázar's selling the ticket with a compulsory audio guide or booking fees, for between €18 and about €30. It recommends buying only on the official website.
Be wary of anyone offering to «skip the line» for much more than the official price: official tickets already come with a time slot.
Guided tours by agencies are legal, but you pay for the guide on top of the ticket: check what is included and what the ticket costs on its own.

Plaza de España and the Setas

Two other very popular spots:

Plaza de España: public space with free access. In February 2024 the mayor proposed closing it and charging €3-4 to visitors from outside the province, and the central Government rejected it. As of 10 November 2026 we found no official admission charge.
Setas (Metropol Parasol): the viewpoint usually charges admission, but we found no official source with current prices and hours. Check at the monument itself.
We could not consult the City Council and Visita Sevilla websites for this guide.

Tips for planning your visit

To save time and money:

Book ahead in high season (spring, Holy Week, long weekends): morning slots sell out first.
Carry your ID card or passport: Alcázar tickets are in your name and reduced or free tickets require proof.
In summer the Alcázar is open until 19:00: the last hours are often cooler and quieter for the gardens.
Do not rely on free slots for a short trip: capacity is limited, they sell out and they can change without notice.
2027 prices and hours are not published: confirm them on the official websites a few weeks before.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a ticket to the Real Alcázar of Seville?

€15.50 general and €8 reduced (over-65s and students or Carnet Joven holders aged 14 to 30). The Cuarto Real Alto costs €5.50 extra. People born or living in Seville and children up to 13 with an adult get in free, with a ticket.

How much is Seville Cathedral with the Giralda?

€13 online or €14 at the ticket office; reduced €7 or €8. It includes the Giralda and the Church of El Salvador. Rates in force since 1 January 2026.

When is Seville Cathedral free?

On Sunday afternoons, depending on the liturgical calendar: tickets are handed out in person at the Prince's Gate ticket office from 17:00, with limited capacity.

When is the Real Alcázar free?

There is a free visit on Mondays, booked on the ticket website linked from alcazarsevilla.org; it is in your name and does not include the Cuarto Real Alto. We could not confirm its 2026 time slot. People born or living in Seville get in free any day with a ticket.

Where do I buy official tickets?

Alcázar: alcazarsevilla.org or its ticket office in the Patio de Banderas. Cathedral: catedraldesevilla.es or its ticket offices. The Cathedral does not handle complaints about tickets bought from intermediaries.

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