Seville Cathedral: frequently asked questions
Is this the official Seville Cathedral website?
No. Seville Cathedral Visit is an independent visitor guide. The official website is catedraldesevilla.es, run by the Cabildo of the cathedral. We are not the Cabildo, we do not run the cathedral, and this is not the official site. Skip-the-line tickets and tours featured here are sold by our partner Tiqets not by the Cabildo. Official ticket: 13 € online (14 € at the ticket office); skip-the-line ticket via Tiqets: 18 €.
How much is a ticket for Seville Cathedral?
On the official site the general ticket is 13 € online or 14 € at the ticket office, and the reduced ticket is 7 € or 8 €. It includes the cathedral, the Giralda and the Church of El Salvador. Children up to 13 are free with an adult. Prices as of 22 October 2026.
Where do I buy official tickets?
On the Cabildo's website, catedraldesevilla.es, or at the ticket office at the Puerta del Príncipe. The Cabildo recommends buying online: online ticket holders enter by the Puerta del Lagarto.
How do the official ticket and the Tiqets ticket compare?
Official ticket: 13 € online (14 € at the ticket office). Skip-the-line ticket via Tiqets: 18 € at the time of writing, with skip-the-line entry, instant delivery and the Church of El Salvador listed as included. The Cabildo says it does not handle claims for tickets bought from third parties, so read the terms of what you buy, including the cancellation conditions.
Is the Giralda included in the ticket?
Yes. The general ticket includes the Giralda climb, and the visit starts there. The Giralda has its own access control and limited capacity.
How many steps does the Giralda have?
The climb is mostly by ramps: 34 ramps and 17 steps, according to the Cabildo's safety rules, climbing about 80 metres. The ramps are wide, and the route is one-way.
Can I go up the Giralda with a pram or a wheelchair?
No. Prams, wheelchairs, people with reduced mobility and pregnant women are not allowed on the tower. Trolleys, large bags and medium or large backpacks are also forbidden there. The Cabildo advises against it for people with vertigo, claustrophobia, heart or breathing problems.
Are there works on the Giralda?
Yes. Phase VI of the work began after Holy Week 2026, on the bell chamber and the Renaissance crown up to the base of the Giraldillo, and should last about 22 months. The Cabildo said visits would not be interrupted at any time. We could not verify whether there are limits on the tower, so check the official site.
How long does the visit take?
The Cabildo estimates 75 minutes. You need more if you stop at the main altarpiece, the choir and the Chapter House. The guided tours and the roof visit last about 90 minutes.
What should I wear?
The Cabildo's rules forbid sleeveless, low-cut or transparent clothing, require shoulders to be covered and do not allow very short trousers or skirts. Take your hat off when you go in.
Can I take photos?
Yes, without flash and without a tripod. Photos and video for commercial purposes cannot be reproduced or sold without the Cabildo's permission.
Is the Church of El Salvador included?
Yes, at no extra cost with the general ticket. The church has its own hours and its own closing days, so check them on the official site.
Can I visit the Royal Chapel?
Not on the visitor route. According to the Cabildo's rules, the Royal Chapel is reserved for worship and prayer.
Is there a free day?
The Cabildo describes a free public visit on Sunday afternoons, with limited capacity, according to the liturgical calendar. The official sources do not agree on how to get the ticket, so check the conditions. People born or resident in the diocese of Seville also enter free with a document.
Can I leave and come back in?
No. Once the ticket is validated at the entrance, you cannot go out and in again.
When is the cathedral least crowded?
In 2026 the Cabildo's visitor figures show July (134,006 visitors) and January (145,118) as the quietest months, and April (254,608) and May (234,372) as the busiest. This is our reading of the official figures. In summer the Cabildo moved the hours earlier, which suits a morning visit.