Experience the life of a royal for a morning with exclusive early entry to the Alcazar, Seville's grandest palace.
Alone in the Alcazar: Exclusive Early Access Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Get VIP early access to Seville’s Royal Alcazar.
- Head into the palace an hour before it opens.
- Appreciate the intricate details without the crowds.
- Take a peaceful morning stroll through the gardens.
- Discover the palace's role in local life in Seville.
Description
The Royal Alcazar is the most popular attraction in Seville, so it's not uncommon to find hours-long lines outside. Skip the wait and make the most of your time on this tour offering VIP early access an hour before the site officially opens to the public. You'll have the palace and its gardens all to yourself for a memorable morning and be able to fully appreciate their grandeur in a way that’s just not possible among the usual daytime crowds.
Meet your guide and fellow travelers in Plaza del Triunfo as the city awakens. You’ll already be able to see long lines forming outside the Alcazar, but no worries—that won’t be you. With exclusive early access fit for royalty, you'll head past the crowds and be whisked straight into the palace through doors opened just for your group.
Once inside, your guide will lead you through the empty palace and reveal the secrets behind its history, architecture, and notable figures. Explore the spaces where King Ferdinand, Queen Isabella and Christopher Columbus made plans for the latter’s journey to the New World, and learn about the influence King Peter I had on the palace as we know it today. You’ll find that it’s easy to fully appreciate the palace's architectural and artistic treasures without the crowds.
After exploring the palace, head outside to take a peaceful stroll through the gardens. Over the centuries, each monarch who used the Alcazar expanded the gardens to their current size of seven hectares (17 acres). Today, they're home to many exotic species of trees, flowers, and plants as well as some friendly peacocks.
Included / Excluded
- Local English-speaking guide
- Expertly guided walking tour
- VIP early access to the Alcazar with pre-reserved tickets
- Headsets
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Plaza del Triunfo, Sevilla, ES
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a green Walks sign. This tour meets at Plaza del Triunfo, 41004, Seville. The guide will be waiting by the big statue of the Immaculate Virgin in the centre of the square.
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/sqdNhpJqemg6KnX4A
Commentary
Guide : English
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is in English.
- We are able to accomodate guests with mobility impairment or wheelcharis, please make sure to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] at the time of your booking for proper arrangements.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- For guest with mobility impairments, the Alcazar has many tiny steps that make the monument hard to navigate in a wheelchair, but it can be done. Please contact our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your visit.
- It is advisable to wear comfortable shoes and bring a bottle of water.
- In the Alcazar, backpacks must be worn at the front to avoid damaging the tiles.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Additional Information
Ticket Age Range
Adult (15+)
Child (2-14)
Infant (0-1)
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
About operator:
Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.
In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...
Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.
Basic Information
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 30
- Category: Tours & Sightseeing
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