Seville Cathedral & Giralda Guided Tour

About Seville Cathedral

Built between 1434 and 1517 over the site of the city's former main mosque, Seville Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its bell tower, the Giralda, began as a 12th-century minaret and was topped with a Renaissance belfry after the original was damaged by an earthquake — one of the clearest examples in Spain of a building shaped by both its Islamic and Christian past.

What You'll See

Inside, the Capilla Mayor holds the largest and richest altarpiece in the world, a wall of gilded wood that took nearly a century to carve. Nearby stands the monumental tomb of Christopher Columbus, raised on the shoulders of four kings. Your guide will also take you up the Giralda — climbed via 35 gently sloping ramps rather than stairs, built wide enough for a guard on horseback — for one of the best panoramic views in Seville.

What's Included

• Skip-the-line entry to Seville Cathedral
• Access to the Giralda tower
• Guided tour with a local guide

Not Included

• Entry to the Real Alcázar (available separately, or combined — see our Cathedral & Alcázar tour)
• Transportation to the meeting point

Meeting Point

Plaza Virgen de los Reyes, at the main entrance of Seville Cathedral.

Good to Know

• The Giralda has no elevator; the climb is on ramps, not stairs, and takes about 10–15 minutes at a relaxed pace.
• Modest dress is required inside the Cathedral (shoulders and knees covered).
• Please arrive 10 minutes before your selected time slot.