- Average wait time: 30 minutes to 1.5 hours.
- Peak season (April–October, holidays, weekends): Expect longer queues.
- Low season (November–March, weekdays): Wait times can be shorter, but it’s never empty.
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Seville Cathedral, officially called Catedral de Santa María de la Sede, is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Built between 1401 and 1506, it stands on the site of a former mosque, incorporating its minaret, which is now the Giralda bell tower. The cathedral's scale, architecture, and history make it one of Spain’s most visited landmarks. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home to Christopher Columbus’ tomb, a monumental gold-covered altarpiece, and 80 chapels—some bigger than entire churches.
The Giralda Tower, once the mosque’s minaret, now offers panoramic views of Seville from 104 meters high. The Patio de los Naranjos, a courtyard from the mosque era, adds another layer of history. Given its significance, the cathedral sees long queues daily, making skip-the-line tickets a smart choice.
Queues vary depending on the season, time of day, and whether you have pre-booked tickets.
Simply pre-book your ticket online, show it at the entrance, and walk in without waiting in the long general admission line. If you book a skip-the-line guided tour, you’ll also enjoy priority entry with expert commentary on the cathedral’s history.
Yes, but availability is limited, especially during busy seasons. To guarantee your spot and avoid disappointment, it’s best to book online in advance.
A guided tour is great if you want historical insights and expert storytelling about the cathedral’s Gothic architecture, the golden altarpiece, and Christopher Columbus’ tomb. If you prefer to explore at your own pace, a standard skip-the-line ticket is the way to go.
The official website no longer had tickets to the Seville Cathedral for the day. Managed to buy through an intermediary in total not overpaying much. I recommend for those who miss buying tickets in time on the official site. The cathedral with the Giralda is worth a visit.
We were able to enter quickly at the appointed hour but there was no fast line. Very nice view from the Geralda Tower. Easy to go up with enough recup places to rest and also have a nice view.
The Cathedral iself is awesome, of course. That's why we are here. And in the event, the ticketing and entrance to it was just fine, as there was no queue to skip so 'skip-the-line' was unneceaasry'. Two hours later there was a HUGE queue, being carefully policed. See emails for my problem acessing tickets however. Your App is not easy and intuitive to use. The Audioguide was a complete washout, as it reqired a "Validation Code" to function and nowhere on the ticket nor your communications, app, or emails to me was there such a number. Obvious or not. Thus we had no other guidance during our visit than the heavily theological propaganda of the Catholic establishment.
The experience was unique and amazing! The cathedral is fascinating from the outside but moreso from the inside. Each chapel gives a mesmerising touch. The Giralda tour is a good physical exertion thereby not adequate for everyone but its worth the views
Guide was excellent. He knew his subject well and answered direct questions about Seville cathedral and the Giralda tower that he may not have been expected to know. Being able to skip the queues (and it was very busy leading up to Holy Week) was a real bonus. The cathedral and Giralda tower are well worth visiting and well worth paying for the speedy entrance and guide.
A beautiful cathedral. It takes you back in time. Indescribable works. 🌷🌷🌷
Everything was fine, it was a great experience.
The cathedral is wonderful. Very nice view from the Giralda bell tower.
Wonderfully well informed guide. Good sense of humour. Lot of anecdotes. Details.
Stupendous Cathedral, a wonderful place
Easy to perform even x people who are not particularly "technological"
The guide was brilliant, informative and funny. We learnt a lot about the cathedral and the history of Seville.
Very smooth. Easy to use. Beautiful place and great experience
No waiting to get in, it was amazing !!!!
I enjoyed seeing the cathedral at my own pace, without a guide. Some pretty spectacular views inside and especially from the bell tower. The walk up is relatively easy on brick-paved ramps, no stairs until the end up to where the bells are. There are several spots to sit and rest if you care to along the way. All the employees were very helpful and courteous.
The overall experience of the cathedral was amazing! So nice to walk around and see all the amazing artefacts. We purchased queue jump tickets but, they said this wasn't a thing and had to join the long line.
At first the attendants told me that the tickets were not accepted so I had to have them regularized by a point of sale that instead told me they did not do this service. Back at the cathedral entrance in 43 degrees in the shade the guy apologized for the mix-up and let us in. The cathedral of course is beautiful but Er the heat we did not go up the tower.
Beautiful everything but we were denied priority access and audio guide in Italian. We paid 14€ more unnecessarily. Not to be repeated buying from this site.
As the website etc. asks you to dress appropriately, we put on something long that covered our knees and shoulders and didn't wear headgear when it was 42 degrees outside. Once we were there, we realized that everyone who paid was allowed in regardless of their clothing, even in very tight shorts, with a huge neckline, etc. It seemed to us as if no values were represented here other than greed. In other cities, much stricter attention was paid to this. You have to think about it: do you want any money at any price? Then you should also remove the notice from the website, it leaves a bad aftertaste...
It was not entirely clear that the audio guide had to be downloaded on one's phone. That could be stated more explicitly. We thought an audio guide could be picked up in the cathedral itself.
Overall the experience was very good. There was a delay getting the tour going once we walked to the Cathedral, as there was a family of 3 delayed joining us for some reason, despite there being a head count prior to us setting off from our meeting point. Our guide Julio was very knowledgeable and encouraged questions from the tour party. The tour and guide was very good and our party of 2 thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Getting in was OK but it could be clearer where the pre-paid tickets can enter. Once in, we loved exploring the cathedral. There was lots of information on the paintings and sculptures (though I always want more background info). The bell tower was a real highlight. Thanks
Firstly the meeting Spot was different in your two communications. The email that was sent had a different meeting location to the ticket which was extremely stressful. Secondly, we did not get any assistance audio Guide and we brought our own ear pieces. We were of the opinion that we were going to be supplied with something for the audio. There is not enough explanation and there's not enough clarity with your company
The guide was very informative with history and culture. The Cathedral is outstanding in its vastness and elaborate decoration inside - complete wow factor. La Giralda intense with all the ramps and tourists, but great views. Would thoroughly recommend both.
The skip the line process is confusing because you have to get into a long line that is the skip the line - line. That would be ok if everyone knew that they were in the correct line but the lack of signage created confusion amongst ticket holders. The audio tour is at times long winded and hard to follow.
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Everything went smoothly and the experience was amazing! Both the Catedral and Real Alcázar are unforgettable. But what made our experience the best was our tour guide, Rosa! She explained everything with love and passion and made sure everyone was feeling comfortable, she also took the time to answer all our questions and to give more details and fun facts about the monuments. Thank you Rosa ❤️ You are what I wish for when it comes to tour guides!
A unique and unforgettable experience, our guide Dyana took care of us and taught us many interesting things. Thank you
Punctuality of appointments and pick-up! On the other hand, some rather cavalier schedule changes the day before could have caused us to cancel our visit by moving it from 1:00 pm to 11:00 am. All the more so as we learnt that the morning of the tour was partially booked. 11H00: Cathedral+Giralda and 15H00: The Alcazar.
The experience was ten, our guide, Guadalupe, was a great professional, explained very well, and in detail, the visit to the cathedral. Very nice and pleasant. We also did with her the guided visit to the Alcazar. We were delighted. A totally recommendable experience, essential in the visit to Seville. I would repeat, no doubt.
Beautiful experience that is worth the price of the ticket especially if done with a tour guide, I highly recommend the skip the line which we did and it allowed us to enter without waiting, there is a kiosk inside, a little expensive, but it is all part of a wonderful experience. Highly recommended.
The guide great, knowledgeable and nice. Beautiful places
Everything well arranged. Excellent guide, who told and explained everything very well. Super experience!!!!
All of it. Our guide was so knowledgeable and had a sense of humour. I strongly recommend doing the combo trip.
The guide was very interesting and pleasant. You could feel her knowledge and passion.
Our guide Sam was fantastic, very informative and had a great sense of humour. The Alcázar and cathedral were beautiful and it was so nice to hear about the history of each.
We took the tour with Jesus in French, and we'd like to thank him and recommend him for his kindness, his explanations and his leadership of the group. The tour was breathtaking. Thank you
The guide was very knowledgeable and made the visit really interesting. We got lost and the organisers kindly phoned us and gave us instructions on how to get to the meeting point.
Excellent guide, Irene, nice and very knowledgeable who made the tour really engaging. Timely and precise organization of the operator.
An excellent organization, with very pleasant and friendly staff. Our guide was very well read and told the history of the cathedral and the palaces in very good German and also exciting and never boring.
Very good, informative and entertaining guided tour of the cathedral and the Alcazar; highly recommended and we learned a lot and gained new perspectives.
The organization was perfect, despite the change in the times of my visits, and everything went smoothly. We had 2 wonderful guides
very good guides. BUT I was not informed that the tour was postponed by 2 hours. The subcontractor (concierge sthose) claims to have sent me an email. I received nothing, not even via the Head Out app. Maybe they sent via What's app. If that's the case, they should let us know because when you arrive from overseas, you don't necessarily have access to your cell phone number. In short, it was the guides who saved the day, because I was really frustrated at having to change my entire day's schedule without notice. I will not do business with headout again.
The tour by the guide was very good and detailed/informative. You could ask questions and got answers immediately. Well done. What was problematic - for us - was the general rush and the resulting chaos of voices. But that's just the way it is! All in all, it was very good.
Elena was a very passionate guide and we were able to appreciate places that on our own and with little time we would not have been able to.
Well taken care of by clown staff , then smooth entry, good tour, just a little too long, would have preferred a break before visiting the cathedral Ge
We were called by our guide because we didn't show up at the meeting point on time and then arranged a new meeting point and joined our group. It was a great tour and we would have been very sorry to miss it. Thanks again to the Sevilla team. Silvia and Gabi
Very good guide with a great sense of humor and motivation for her work. The discovery of the cathedral and the Giralda was fascinating.
The visit was interesting but afterwards we took a tour again x better understand the internal architectural structure .Being an unusual cathedral without a floor plan in hand it is difficult to understand it . The guide was comprehensive and engaging
La visite réalisée avec Ghislaine était très vivante, un lieux magnifique, Ghislaine a su nous donner le contenu historique et réaliste. Bien organisé, la visite aurait pu durée 1 heure de plus, c'était passionnant
Beautiful visit worth the price (comments, and beauty of the Alcazar, enhanced by the humor and knowledge of Francesco, our guide. A cathedral steeped in history, too much rococo for my taste... It's a pity he didn't give us the tickets to take advantage of other free tours including: colegial del salvator...
Skip the lines, explore Seville’s top 3 UNESCO sites with an expert guide in just half a day
Inclusions Alcázar of Seville
Guided tour of the Alcázar of Seville with skip-the-line entry
Access to Antiquarium & Triana Ceramics Museum
Expert English, Spanish, Italian, German or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Seville Cathedral
Guided tour of Seville Cathedral with skip-the-line entry
Access to La Giralda Tower
Expert English, Spanish, Italian, German or French-speaking guide (as per option selected)
Guests under the age of 14 years must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
This guided tour visits the Cathedral of Seville, La Giralda, and Alcázar of Seville. Note that the order of visits may vary.
This experience is not fully accessible by people with mobility limitations.
A break is planned between the Alcázar and Seville Cathedral visits. Before you part ways, check with your guide about the exact meeting point to ensure an easy regrouping.
Alcázar of Seville
Tip: Don't miss the Hall of Charles V, showcasing a stunning dome adorned with intricate stucco work and frescoes inside the Alcázar of Seville.
Re-entry is not possible.
Your guide dogs therapy/assistance animals with medically-issued certificates are welcome at the venue.
This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.
Ramps and elevators are available at the venue for easy access.
For your safety, security screening is a must. Please be ready for longer wait times during peak season.
If your selected timeslot is unavailable, you will be assigned the next one. Entry is scheduled at 30-minute intervals.
Seville Cathedral
Tip: Is that Athena bearing a flag? Watch out for the spinning sculpture geraldillo (weathervane) atop La Giralda, from which the tower gets it name!
Strict dress code: Wear clothing that covers the shoulders and knees, and remove your hat inside the premises.
There is free service for guests with reduced mobility.
The tower of La Giralda is not accessible by wheelchair.
A wonderful guide who took us through the history of this building with sensitivity and care. La Giralda, make the climb, you can take breaks and the view is magnificent. Thank you for this wonderful experience.
Fantastic! It's a great experience in the cathedral and the tour with the guide who told us the history of Sevilla. For people who love history, I'd recommend taking this tour and admiring this historic site.
The experience was unique and amazing! The cathedral is fascinating from the outside but moreso from the inside. Each chapel gives a mesmerising touch. The Giralda tour is a good physical exertion thereby not adequate for everyone but its worth the views
Guide was excellent. He knew his subject well and answered direct questions about Seville cathedral and the Giralda tower that he may not have been expected to know. Being able to skip the queues (and it was very busy leading up to Holy Week) was a real bonus. The cathedral and Giralda tower are well worth visiting and well worth paying for the speedy entrance and guide.
Easy-to-find meeting place. Exceptional guide with a great sense of humor who kept us enthralled. He knew his subject and involved us in the tour. Don't hesitate to buy your ticket before you arrive in Seville.
Wonderfully well informed guide. Good sense of humour. Lot of anecdotes. Details.
A rewarding experience with a precise and well-documented guide
The guide was brilliant, informative and funny. We learnt a lot about the cathedral and the history of Seville.
I bought the guided tour in Spanish to visit the Cathedral, but the day before they sent me a message saying that for organizational reasons the tour would be in English. If they didn't have availability for that language, don't sell. I didn't take the guided tour, I just used my ticket to access the Cathedral, which was unfortunate because if I had bought a guide, the aim was to have an explanation of the monument.
Overall the experience was very good. There was a delay getting the tour going once we walked to the Cathedral, as there was a family of 3 delayed joining us for some reason, despite there being a head count prior to us setting off from our meeting point. Our guide Julio was very knowledgeable and encouraged questions from the tour party. The tour and guide was very good and our party of 2 thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
The guide was very informative with history and culture. The Cathedral is outstanding in its vastness and elaborate decoration inside - complete wow factor. La Giralda intense with all the ramps and tourists, but great views. Would thoroughly recommend both.
The guided tour of around 1 1/2 hours in the heavily frequented cathedral included information that was told at lightning speed by the guide and he also paid too little attention to the fact that not all participants are equally good or fast on foot. We had some older people in our group. Otherwise, everything was fine.
Had the absolute best tour guide ever: Mercedes. She is extremely friendly, knowledgeable, & entertaining, not just extraordinarily beautiful! :)
The Cathedral is a unique monument and this was well explained to us by the passionate and knowledgeable guide. Thanks to this man, who speaks Italian very well, we learned not only the historical news but also the chronicles of the time relstive to Christopher Columbus. Interesting, beyond any doubt, I suggest without fear of contradiction. Thanks again to the guide
Our guide was enthusiastic, had loads of great knowledge and made the experience enjoyable with lots of side stories of both history and myth.
The guide was great. Very professional. She knew how to lead the group and her explanations were enjoyable and interesting. The visit was on schedule but was short. It is true that in the description the duration is advanced. I do not feel cheated but the cathedral of Seville gives for at least half an hour more. The impression is that there are many things left unfinished.
Our guide was very knowledgeable and funny. It was hard to find him in the very crowded square. We almost missed the tour!
The tour was pleasant, a little difficult to remember everything, but the guide answered visitors' questions with ease. The most impressive part of the tour was the lovely view of the Giralda from the orange tree courtyard. Sublime.
Very clear and nicely brought Very good guide, her name was Rossa! She told everything with a smile and in a nice way, very cool! It didn't take too long and was perfect of duration. TOP!
The guide Rosa was very nice and professional. The auricles in the little bags are not disinfected, which is not right!
The agency is located a stone's throw from the Cathedral and the organization is top-notch. Our very friendly guide Sara gave us a tour with interesting information and took the time to answer all our questions. Thank you
A very interesting guide, which knows how to provide well-chosen information, while skilfully missing the humor. Perfect!
Recommended experience. Visit left on time, without much waiting, with devices and headphones provided by the guide. The guide Susanna prepared and friendly.
The visit enabled us to understand the history of the mummy and to discover interesting details that we wouldn't have seen on our own.
Opportunity to see the Cathedral, guide seemed good but couldn't really tell as the audio guides were useless - garbled on and off unclear. Heard almost nothing of the commentary
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Inclusions
Guided tour of Seville Cathedral with skip-the-line entry
Expert English, Spanish, Italian, German or French-speaking guide
Access to La Giralda