The Alcazar Seville opening hours change based on the season.
From April 1 to September 14, the Alcazar of Seville is open from 9.30 am to 7 pm.
From September 15 to March, the opening time changes to 9.30 am to 5 pm.
The last entry to the palace is 2 hours before closing time.
Alcazar of Seville remains closed on January 1, 6, Good Friday and December 25 every year.
Month-wise opening hours of Alcazar of Seville
Months | Opening time | Closing time |
---|---|---|
January to March | 9.30 am | 5 pm |
April to August | 9.30 am | 7 pm |
September to December | 9.30 am | 5 pm |
Royal Alcazar of Seville
Schedule a Visit
The best time to visit Alcazar of Seville
The best time to visit Royal Alcazar of Seville is during the initial hours, opening at 9.30 am or late evening for a less crowded visit.
Ensure you arrive 15 minutes before the opening hours to be the first one to enter the palace.
It is suggested to avoid visiting during the weekends and public holidays.
The best time of the year to visit the Seville Alcazar is during the off-season between October to April.
If you plan to visit during the summer and December, prepare to face large crowds.
Getting skip-the-line tickets is the best option for visiting during the peak season.
How long does it take to visit the Royal Alcazar of Seville?
Visitors usually spend 2 hours to tour the highlights of the Royal Alcazar of Seville.
If you wish to visit all the parts and spend some time in the gardens, you will need 4 to 5 hours of time.
Since the entry ticket to Alcazar of Seville is timed, you need to plan your waiting time too.
If you have not booked your tickets before the visit, you need 30 minutes to one hour to get a ticket.
If you booked your Royal Alcazar of Seville ticket online, you can skip the lines and enter the palace.
In addition, you also get a 75-minute tour of the palace highlights with this ticket.
Royal Alcazar of Seville Opening Hours – FAQs
1. What are the hours for the Alcazar of Seville?
The Alcazar of Seville’s opening hours is from 9.30 am to 7 pm between April 1 and September 14.
The opening time ends by 5 pm from September 15 to March 31.
The palace is closed on January 1, January 6, Good Friday and December 25.
2. How long is the waiting time in the Seville Alcazar?
The average waiting time to enter the Seville Alcazar is 1 to 2 hours.
However, if you have the Alcazar of Seville skip-the-line tickets, you can enjoy uninterrupted access to the palace within 15 minutes.
3. How long does it take to visit Alcazar of Seville?
There are multiple rooms and courtyards to tour in the Alcazar.
We suggest tourists spend 2 to 3 hours exploring the palace highlights and all its gardens for the best experience.
4. What is the best time to visit Alcazar?
The best time to visit the Royal Alcazar of Seville is during the opening hours at 9.30 am or late evening.
The best time of the year to visit Alcazar is between October to April.
5. Do I need to book tickets to Alcazar of Seville in advance?
Royal Alcazar of Seville only permits 250 guests per hour and the waiting time goes up to 2 hours during peak season.
Hence it is essential to book your Alcazar Seville ticket in advance.
Some of the best tickets to explore the Royal Alcazar of Seville are:
To visit the Alcazar during your preferred timeslot, you need the simplest Alcazar of Seville entry ticket.
Alcazar of Seville skip the line ticket lets you enter the palace without standing in queues.
For a more informational trip, get the Alcazar of Seville skip the line and guide tour.
Alcazar, Cathedral and Giralda Tower guided tour offers the perfect opportunity to vis the must-see sights of Seville with one combo ticket.
Take a Seville bike tour around the city with a guide and explore major attractions.
Seville pass provides entry to various attractions around the city.
Seville City Sightseeing tour is the perfect chance if you wish to hop on and hop off on a 24-hour bus tour to explore various sites around Seville.
Cruise the river of Cadiz and hop off to explore the shores of Seville with the Cadiz to Seville shore excursion tickets.
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