Guided tour of Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
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Created to be one of the largest religious temples in the world, the Cathedral of Seville was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and an Asset of Outstanding Universal Value in 2010.
The Cathedral of Seville was built after the demolition of the old Aljama Mosque in Seville. De la construcción original se conservan el alminar (actual Giralda) y su famoso Patio de los Naranjos. It is located next to the Archivo de Indias, the Reales Alcázares and the famous Barrio de Santa Cruz. It is located next to the Archivo de Indias, the Reales Alcázares and the famous Barrio de Santa Cruz.
For more than 150 years the Christians used the Muslim temple as a place of worship, and it was in 1401 when the cathedral chapter decided to build a new temple. The building work continued until the 15th century, in fact until 1506. Tradition has it that the canons wanted to build a church so large ‘‘that those who see it finished may think us mad”.
During the Renaissance period, various outbuildings attached to the Gothic church were rebuilt, such as the Sacristy, the Chapter House and the Royal Chapel. It was also built the last part of the Giralda, by Hernán Ruíz, which, at 104 metres high, is visible from all parts of the city and is currently the most emblematic monument in Seville.
During our guided tour, our official guide will accompany you to discover all the secrets and the history of this magnificent architectural ensemble. Descubriremos algunos de los secretos que se guardan en su interior como los restos de Christopher Columbus or the greatest altarpiece of the Christian world.
After the visit, inside the Cathedral, we will have the opportunity to walk through the beautiful Patio de los Naranjos. In addition, if you wish, you can climb to the top of the Giralda to enjoy beautiful views of the city of Seville and take some excellent photographs to remember.
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- Regular Tour Mon – Tue – Wed – Thu – Fri – Sat – Sun.
- You can check availability in the reservation calendar
- Reservations available up to 10 hours before the start time
- We have different schedules depending on the day and time of year. Please consult the booking calendar to check the start time by clicking on the date you wish to take the guided tour.
- The meeting point is at the Naturanda Francos Office (C. Francos, 19, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Seville).
- See the meeting place on Google Maps
- It is necessary to provide us with your ID or passport along with your full name after your reservation so that we can arrange access to the monuments. On the day of the tour, you must bring and present your identity document to access the Cathedral.
- For those who book as retirees, students, children or handicapped people, it is necessary to prove it with the corresponding documentation.
- Shoulders must be covered to enter the Cathedral and the Giralda.
About 1.5 hours
- Professional guide
- Guided tour and skip-the-line access to Seville Cathedral and the Giralda.
Tour available in Spanish, English, French, and Italian. For other languages, please contact us.
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Tickets already purchased are non-refundable under any circumstances, as they are purchased in advance and are nominative. Except for the amount corresponding to the tickets, cancellations shall be governed by the following conditions:
- Cancellations made before 48 hours at the start of the activity, 100% refund.
- Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the activity, 50% refund.
- Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance will not have a refund.
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