{"id":1065,"date":"2021-08-06T08:57:48","date_gmt":"2021-08-06T08:57:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gavilansevilla.com\/en\/?p=1065"},"modified":"2026-05-22T10:00:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T10:00:08","slug":"cathedral-of-seville-guided-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gavilansevilla.com\/en\/cathedral-of-seville-guided-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Cathedral of Seville and Giralda – Guided Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Aljama Mosque, transformed into the largest Cathedral of its time<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987 and considered the largest cathedral <\/strong>in the world.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why take this tour?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because it\u2019s not just another church.<\/strong> It\u2019s an art museum, a mausoleum for kings and Christopher Columbus, a Guinness World Record holder for its size, a witness to the city\u2019s history, and an artistic complex featuring Al-Andalus, Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque, and Neoclassical art.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because it\u2019s not just about religion: <\/strong>within it, you\u2019ll discover history, legends, devotional practices, and true works of art, such as the world\u2019s largest altarpiece or paintings by Murillo and Goya. And all of this deserves to be explored in depth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why take this tour with me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Unlike large group tours, you\u2019ll have a professional guide all to yourself.<\/strong> It will be a more personalized tour, and you\u2019ll be able to ask as many questions as you like, since I\u2019ll be at your complete disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be supporting high-quality, more sustainable tourism<\/strong> in Seville, while also ensuring that your guide has the historical knowledge needed to lead the tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The tour will last 2 hours<\/strong>, during which you\u2019ll be able to enjoy the monument at your own pace without missing a thing\u2014another key difference from group tours, which typically last 1 or 1.5 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you’ll do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • You\u2019ll begin by learning about its origins<\/strong> as an aljama mosque and how it came to be converted into a cathedral, as well as the structural differences and unique features of the building. You\u2019ll also see what remains of the original structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • We\u2019ll take a comprehensive tour of the Gothic cathedral<\/strong> and each of its seven naves, exploring every chapel and its most notable works, so you don\u2019t miss a single detail.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • Throughout these tours, we won\u2019t just see liturgical objects or talk about religion<\/strong>: you\u2019ll also discover the tombs of its most prominent figures, legends about the city\u2019s patron saints, the devotion inspired by certain virgins in Seville, and other anecdotes about disasters that have occurred in the church.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        • Finally, the cherry on top will be climbing the Giralda<\/strong>, the city\u2019s symbol and the cathedral\u2019s bell tower, where you\u2019ll enjoy incredible views. And the best part is that there are no stairs\u2014just ramps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          number of people<\/strong><\/td>price per group<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
          1 person<\/td>40\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          2 people<\/td>80\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          3 people<\/td>90\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          4 people<\/td>100\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          5 people<\/td>130\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          6 people<\/td>150\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          7 people<\/td>170\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          +1 person<\/td>+10\u20ac<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
          Children ages 5\u201312<\/td>10\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          Children under 5<\/td>FREE<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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          Important Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • NOT INCLUDED: admission ticket to the monument<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Giralda tower included.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Duration<\/strong>: 2 hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Meeting point<\/strong>: Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, next to the fountain.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Languaje<\/strong>: English<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Reservations<\/strong>: must be made at least 48 hours in advance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • This tour can be combined with another guided tour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Contact me to schedule your visit:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n Your name\n\t

              <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/use_label_element>\n Your email\n\t

              <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/use_label_element>\n Which monument would you like to visit?\n\t

              <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/use_label_element>\n Select a day for your visit:\n\t

              <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/use_label_element>\n Are there any people with disabilities or limited mobility?\n\t