Andalusia 7-day Itinerary
Spain
Where to go and what to see in Andalusia to get the most from your trip – a 7-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Dana Facaros.
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Overview >Bucket list experience:
Alcazar of Seville
Patio de las Doncellas in the Royal Palace
Last updated: 10 November, 2022
Built in the 10th century for Seville’s Moorish governor, the Alcazar was converted into a palace by Pedro I, Christian King of Castile in the 1360s, making it the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe.
Pedro brought in Moorish craftsmen from Granada and Toledo to create his dream home, and today their patios, tile work, tracery and arabesques are the most delightful features, culminating in the stunning Salon de Embajadores, where Charles V was married in 1526.
Charles later added his own palace to the Alcazar, decorated with priceless Flemish tapestries. And the gardens are simply enchanting.
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Seville 3-day Itinerary
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Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 13+
When: All year around
Getting there & doing it
Be sure to book tickets online in advance to avoid the often-long queues.
There’s an extra charge for guided tours of the Cuarto Real Alto (the rooms used by the current Spanish royal family) which includes Pedro I’s stunning bedroom; for this you’ll need a euro coin for the locker for belongings, including your phone – photos are banned.
The Alcazar is near the cathedral; some guided tours include both, by day or night.
When to do it
The Alcazar’s gardens are best in April and May. Between March and October, take the nocturnal guided tour avoid the heat. Check the website for summer concerts in the garden.
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Daily Alcazar tour
Seville
Discover the historic beauty of the Alcázar of Seville on this guided tour. Enjoy a family-friendly day out as the kids are entertained with...
€30 | Rating 4.62 / 5 [8 ratings]
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Alcázar of Seville Tour (Tickets included & Skip the line)
Seville
Discover the Royal Alcazar of Seville, declared a World Heritage Site in 1987. You will be amazed by its magnificience and magniture.
You w...
€32 | Rating 4.44 / 5 [204 ratings]
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Reales Alcazar Seville guided tour with tickets
Seville
Enjoy your trip in Seville with a wonderfull guided tour in Alcazar of Seville, one of the monuments most importants in the city. You will h...
€33 | Rating 4.04 / 5 [23 ratings]
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Alcazar of Seville Early Access English Tour with Optional Cathedral & Giralda
Seville
Get an early access to the Alcázar of Seville on this 1.5-hour tour. Enter the monument when they open the doors and be one of the first vis...
€34 | Rating 4.43 / 5 [530 ratings]
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Our writer’s picks of the best places to stay near this experience, closest first
Hotel Legado Alcazar
Seville, Andalusia, Spain[0.2 miles]
A hip boutique hotel in a wonderfully tranquil location, overlooking the Alcazar gardens in the heart of Seville.
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Hotel Alfonso XIII
Seville, Andalusia, Spain[0.3 miles]
Enjoy Seville in regal style at this grand hotel built by a king, a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral.
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Hotel Casa 1800
Seville, Andalusia, Spain[0.3 miles]
A romantic, evocative, little luxury hotel in an early 19th-century townhouse near Seville’s cathedral, with a panoramic rooftop pool.
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Hotel Casa del Poeta
Seville, Andalusia, Spain[0.4 miles]
Boutique luxury and charm await in this evocative 17th-century mansion, in pole position near Seville’s Cathedral, restaurants and bars.
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Andalusia, Spain
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Seville Cathedral
Seville, Andalusia, Spain[0.4 miles]
The biggest Gothic cathedral in the world and its mighty ex-minaret bell tower, La Giralda, the symbol of Seville.
Best for ages: 13+ | £8
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Setas de Seville
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Best for ages: 10+ | Free
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