Alcazar and Cathedral of Seville Private Tour
Description
This tour takes you to visit the two main monuments in Seville: the Alcázar and the Cathedral, which are both World Heritage Sites by the UNESCO since year 1987. We will start with the Alcázar, where we will visit the palaces and have a look at the gardens. Then we will move on to the Cathedral, where you will also have the chance to climb to the top of Giralda tower after we finish!
Tour Options
Itinerary
Royal Palace
Cathedral
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
This is a private tour so I can also pick you directly from your hotel if it is within walking distance of the monuments (if your hotel is not on the list just let me know). If you want me to pick you from your hotel please specify this when you make the booking.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- A maximum of 7 people per booking
Reviews(169)
We had a great day with Sofia. The moment we booked months ago she sent me a text and clearly explained how to purchase the necessary tickets. She was very informative but laid back. My family agreed she was our favorite tour guide of our entire trip!
Sofia met us at our hotel (across the street from the Cathedral) and gave us an amazing tour. Not only is she incredibly knowledgeable, she helped us with suggestions for other non-tour related things. I cannot recommend her enough to anyone visiting Sevilla. It is a beautiful city brought to life by a very special person who gave us her full attention.
Sofia is exceptional — book her if you can! My mother, daughter and I spent two wonderful days with her in Seville, splitting the Alcázar and Cathedral across separate visits and adding Plaza de España and María Luisa Park to our first day. It was the perfect pace, and Sofia's knowledge made every stop come alive. She shared that her dad is an archaeologist father and her mom’s a teacher, and her level of expertise shows that history, architecture, and culture are clearly in her blood. IMO what really sets exceptional guides apart is the care extended beyond the tours themselves. Sofia reached out weeks before our arrival to help us plan, connected us with a fantastic guide for our Córdoba day trip, and offered recommendations that enhanced every part of our trip. Most memorably, she shared personal photos and stories of herself and her family taking part in traditional Sevillian celebrations. That glimpse into her lived experience gave us a genuine sense of what makes southern Spain so special.
Our trip to Seville was amazing. Sofia is not only an incredible tour guide but a fountain of information. She helped me with tickets and info prior to us even arriving in Spain. She is super knowledgeable on the history and legends in Seville, as well as, the culture and places to visit. Thank you, Sofia, for making our trip so memorable.
Our Private Tour of the Alcázar and Cathedral of Seville with Sophia was incredible. So if you’re like me and trolling through TripAdvisor to find that perfect tour and experience you can stop right here. I cannot recommend Sophia enough! Sophia is a walking encyclopedia of all things related to the Alcázar, the Cathedral, Seville and Andalusia. She is the person you need to guide you and educate you on the history of these two iconic monuments and the role they played in making Seville the place it is today. Sophia was also so kind and patient. My husband and I were visiting Andalusia with our mothers. They are young at heart but have unwillingly had to start navigating life with mobility issues. This can make joining a group tour stressful, so our private experience with Sophia was perfect in every way. Thank you Sophia for a wonderful visit to the Alcázar and Cathedral! It was truly the highlight of our time in your beautiful city of Seville!
Sofia was a wonderful guide for our private tour of the Alcázar and Cathedral. She knew the history inside out, but what we really appreciated was how naturally she explained it — not just dates and facts, but the layers of Seville’s Islamic, Christian, royal, and Andalusian history. The tour felt relaxed and personal. She answered all our questions, shared little stories along the way, and helped us notice details we would definitely have missed on our own. One small moment we really enjoyed was when she connected our upcoming Córdoba day trip from Santa Justa station to the paintings and sculptures of Saints Justa and Rufina inside the Cathedral. It was a fun detail that made the city feel more connected. Both the Alcázar and Cathedral are huge and can be a bit overwhelming, but Sofia made them easy to understand and enjoy. We left with a much better appreciation of Seville. Highly recommended.
Sofia was a wonderful guide for our group. Her passion for her city was evident by her knowledge of the city and its history. She is very personable and tailored the tour around our questions. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in the history of the beautiful city of Seville.
The whole experience was amazing. Magical places and our tour guide Sophie was absolutely excellent!
Lori, Thank you very much! It was a pleasure to guide you around. Seville is a magical and charming city indeed!! Best regards, Sofía Ventura Seville Private Guide
Sofia was a great tour guide. She was friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and picked out all the interesting facts of both the Alcazar & Cathedral. She gave us independent time to explore the grounds and also great guidance for what else to see in Seville. She also offered to take pictures of us to capture the experience. It took around 2 hours and she navigated us through busy crowds and we were able to get in quickly through the queues. Would 100% recommend!
Sofia was an EXCELLENT tour guide. She was fun and personable. We had a lot of fun learning about the Alcázar and Cathedral. It lasted ~2 hr 45 min. We got to cut every line. Highly recommend Sofia for your small group/private tours.
