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Official tickets: price and where to buy
We recommend buying on the official website, alcazarsevilla.org. It is the cheapest option, you choose a 30-minute entry slot, and the ticket goes to your phone.
| Ticket | Price (approx.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General admission | €15.50 | Palaces and gardens |
| Reduced | €8 | Students and Carnet Joven holders aged 14–30, visitors over 65 |
| Children up to 13 | Free | Still need a ticket for the time slot |
| People born in or living in Seville city, people with a disability over 33% (plus one companion), unemployed residents of Seville province | Free | Residents book ahead online; disability tickets are collected at the ticket office. Show documents |
| Official audio guide | see the official website | On your phone, via the QR code on alcazarsevilla.org |
| Cuarto Real Alto (upper royal rooms) | about €5.50 extra | Timed guided visit |
| Free Monday session (Lunes Gratuito) | €0 | Limited places, must be booked online |
Comparison: official ticket vs guided tour vs combos
| Option | Price (approx.) | Skip the ticket queue | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Official ticket | €15.50 | Yes, with a time slot | Independent visitors, best value |
| Official ticket + audio guide | €15.50 plus the audio guide | Yes | Background without a group |
| Guided tour of the Alcázar | €40–55 | Yes | Stories and context, first visit |
| Alcázar and cathedral tour | €70–90 | Yes, both | Seeing both main sights in one morning |
| Private guide | from about €150 per group | Yes | Families and small groups |
Resellers sell the same entry at a higher price when they add a guide, an audio guide or a time slot the official site has sold out. We think that is worth paying for if you get a real guide, but not worth paying extra for the entry ticket alone.
Free entry
- Mondays: a limited number of free timed tickets (Lunes Gratuito) are released on the official ticket website. Check the times there; they are usually gone fast.
- Always free: children up to 13, people born in or living in Seville city, people with a disability over 33% and one companion, and unemployed residents of Seville province, with documents.
If this is your only visit, we’d pay for a normal slot.
Sold out? What to do
- We’d check the official site again the day before and in the morning. Cancellations free up slots.
- We’d try late afternoon slots. They sell out last.
- Book a guided tour. Tour companies buy group slots in advance, so they often have space when the official site shows no availability. See the guided tour and the Alcázar and cathedral combo.
- Ask your hotel. Some hotels can help with bookings or recommend a guide.
How to book on the official website
- Go to alcazarsevilla.org and choose Buy tickets (Venta de entradas).
- Pick Visit the Royal Alcázar of Seville (Visita Real Alcázar de Sevilla), then the date and a 30-minute entry slot.
- Add the number of tickets per type. Tickets are named: everyone shows an ID card or passport at the entrance, plus proof for reduced or free tickets.
- For the upper royal rooms, choose the ticket that includes the Cuarto Real Alto instead.
- Pay by card. The PDF ticket arrives by email; you can show it on your phone.
We’d arrive 10–15 minutes before your slot at the Puerta del León (Plaza del Triunfo): you can go in from 15 minutes before to 30 minutes after the time on your ticket. The line for ticket holders is separate from the ticket office queue.
Scams to avoid
- Look-alike websites. Search ads sometimes lead to resellers dressed up as the official site, charging double for a plain entry ticket. The official domain is alcazarsevilla.org.
- “Skip the line” tickets that don’t include a guide. Every timed ticket already skips the ticket office. We’d pay extra only for a guide or an audio guide you want.
- Rosemary sellers in Plaza del Triunfo and around the cathedral hand you a sprig “as a gift” and then ask for money. We’d say no and keep walking.
FAQ
How much are Alcázar of Seville tickets?
About €15.50 for general admission on the official website, about €8 for students aged 14–30 and over-65s, and free for children up to 13. Guided tours cost around €40–55.
Can I buy tickets at the door?
Only for the same day. The ticket office in the Patio de Banderas opens at 9:00, takes cards only and keeps a small number of tickets for each slot, but the queue can take over an hour. We’d book online.
How far ahead should I book?
A few days ahead in most months, one to two weeks ahead from March to May and in October, and as soon as possible for Semana Santa and the Feria.
Is the audio guide worth it?
Yes, we think so if you are not taking a guided tour. The palace has little information on site, and the audio guide explains who built each part and why.
Can I use the ticket more than once?
No. It is valid for one entry at the time slot you booked.