Seville · Cathedral and Alcázar
Seville Cathedral and Giralda
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, built on the site of the city's main mosque. The standard ticket covers the interior and the climb up the Giralda bell tower.
- 3 h
- €13
- Booking advised
- Cathedral and Alcázar
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The Gothic cathedral was finished in the early 16th century, and its bell tower, the Giralda, is the former minaret of the mosque. The interior is vast and dim, with a gilded altarpiece in the main chapel and the tomb of Christopher Columbus carried by four bearers. The Giralda climb is a ramp, not a staircase, and the top looks over the old town. After the tower you enter the cathedral and walk through at your own pace.
What to look for
- Giralda climb by ramp
- Tomb of Christopher Columbus
- Gilded altarpiece in the main chapel
- Courtyard of the orange trees
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:45 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:45 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:45 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:45 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:45 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:45 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 2:30 pm–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
From 1 September 2026: Monday to Saturday 10:45 to 19:00, Sunday 14:30 to 19:00. The box office closes at 18:00. Times can change for worship and church events.
Source: Catedral de Sevilla, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €13. The standard ticket covers the cathedral and the Giralda: 13 euros online and 14 at the box office. Children under 13 enter free with an adult. A free public visit runs on Sundays from 16:30 to 18:00 with an online reservation, except on holidays.
Tickets carry an access time. Online tickets enter by the Lagarto Gate and box office tickets by the Prince's Gate. Book ahead for weekends and spring.
Getting there
Archivo de Indias is the nearest Metrocentro tram stop, a short walk from the cathedral.
Tip
Do the Giralda first, because the visit starts there. Early in the day the nave is quiet and the light through the windows is better.