Royal Alcazar and Cathedral of Seville
Joined 2024
If you come to Seville you cannot miss its most important monuments such as the oldest royal palace in Europe in use, a thousand years old, and the largest Gothic cathedral in the world.
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Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Plaza del Triunfo, Inmaculada Conception Monument
- We will meet in the square that is right in the middle of the three most important buildings in the city: Cathedral, Alcazar and Archive of the Indies.
The Royal Alcazar: a thousand years of history
Without a doubt, the Royal Alcazar is a must-see in Seville: a thousand years of history and the royal house of Islamic and Christian kings from the 11th century to the present day. The royal residence of the current kings of Spain. You must let yourself be captivated by its palaces, its gardens and its incredible ancient beauty.
The Cathedral of Seville: the largest gothic temple in the world
The cathedral of Seville is the largest in the world in Gothic style but at the same time it is a temple that has witnessed the history of the city since the Islamic 12th century, being a mosque, and later a Christian temple until today. Different styles are found in the same place: Almohad, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, Neoclassical and Neo-Gothic. And you can't miss the climb to its minaret tower, La Giralda.
Ending Point
Plaza Virgen de los Reyes
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Alcazar and Cathedral Tickets
Drinks, snack or food
Transport
Tour Important Information
Comfortable shoes
Bottle of water
Hat o cap
Inside the Cathedral: skirts or pants below the knees and covered shoulders.
To enter Alcázar, security agents ask for passports, so it is important to bring the documentation.
It is not allowed to bring food or drink, except a bottle of water, into both monuments.
Punctuality is essential.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Laura T.
Hello, everyone! I'm Laura, an enthusiastic PhD History student, novelist, teacher and official tourist guide. I am finishing my thesis on Women's History and I would love to show you not only my home city, and its incredible History and Art (I am in love with its architecture) but also the unpublished data that I have found in the city's historical archives.
Would you like to travel in time?
$180/ per person
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