Catedral de Sevilla
Catedral de Sevilla
4.5
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
3:00 PM - 7:30 PM
About
This majestic Cathedral dates back to the 15th century and claims to be the third largest building of its kind in the world.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Neighbourhood: Casco Antiguo
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  • Jim T
    Orlando, Florida7 contributions
    Must see
    This is one of the most impressive cathedrals in the world. There are arguments about it being the biggest but suffice to say its huge. the intriguing details of the sculptures is mind blowing considering they had no machines then. We were lucky and stumbled into a wedding and actually got mingled in the the wedding party. Fun
    Visited November 2022
    Written 8 December 2022
  • Ali921
    Edinburgh, United Kingdom1,411 contributions
    We were underwhelmed sorry
    Okay, I don't want to upset people but I didn't grasp what was "special about it". Did I miss any remaining signs of a mosque? Yes it's big but there are lot more grandeur churches and cathedrals. Secondly everyone visits it at some point so you compete with multiple guided tour groups and so it's always noisy. If you choose to walk up the tower you will definitely appreciate the crowds. The only factor that we did like was, that it is still used for daily worship. Finally do not go a rainy day, absolutely everyone will be here.
    Visited December 2022
    Written 15 December 2022
  • Michael Underwood
    Tallahassee, Florida25 contributions
    Largest Gothic Structure in the World
    Allow plenty of time to see the treasures of this magnificent structure. I skipped the climb up the former minaret now the bell tower, but the rest of my party reported a beautiful view of the grand city. Don't miss the truly impressive gift shop.
    Visited November 2022
    Written 30 December 2022
  • Grace
    Atlanta, Georgia85 contributions
    Do the roof tour!
    Beautiful cathedral! I highly recommend stopping by during your visit in Seville. To get the best of the cathedral, book the guided tour of the roofs for spectacular views and an interesting history on the building. Reserve tickets in advance! We tried to buy tickets three days before our visit to Seville, and they had already sold out during our stay for the English tour option. We ended up signing up for the Spanish tour, hoping to enjoy the views anyway. On the day of our tour, it was sprinkling, so they ended up having spots left for the English tour and were kind enough to let us join. I wouldn’t count on this for your visit though, book ahead! In order to see the inside (featuring Christopher Columbus’s tomb and other cool features), you can either pay a separate ticket for the inside or attend mass for free. The option we did was to attend the mass first at the available times during the day (we like seeing how different religions hold services, and so we would have done this anyway- just make sure not to partake in communion unless you are Catholic!). During the service, you get to gaze at the beautiful interior from the pews while hearing how sound carries throughout the cathedral. After mass ends, you are allowed to walk the interior on your way out and see the beautiful church (we also left a small donation since we had walked in free for the mass). I believe there are also separate tickets for a courtyard and bell tower, but if you do the rooftop guided tour, you have already seen these to a good extent. The cathedral is also a good central point in the city to mark out the rest of your travel activities here. It is right next door to the Alcázar, close to the gardens and Maria Luisa Park, and surrounded by cafes and tapas bars that serve great food despite being in a tourist area. As you walk by the cathedral on the outside, see the different layers of the bell tower. The bottom is old Roman ruins, followed by Moorish brick, and finally topped by Christian features. I love the way it has been preserved and incorporated into each new ruling era.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 3 January 2023
  • andycoldham
    Crawley, United Kingdom896 contributions
    3rd largest Cathedral in the world.
    Any trip to Seville should include a visit to the Cathedral and adjoining Giralda tower. It is cheaper to book tickets on line rather than at the door, so bear this in mind. The tower is 342 ft tall and visitors get great views over the city and the of the cathedrals bells. The tower is also unique as it has no steps and is a series of ramps will take you to the top. I personally found this easier to walk up, but it was constructed this way initially , so heads of state could ride horses to the top rather than walk. The cathedral itself is massive and a delight to the eye, full of eye boggling areas of gold, silver, and fantastic stained glass windows. Don't forget to also visit the majestic tomb of Christopher Columbus. My wife loved it so much we had to go back again at night to take photos of the cathedral, all lit up.
    Visited January 2023
    Written 16 January 2023
  • espejo25
    Concord, California107 contributions
    Worth time but take a tour
    Did a tour through getyourguide and enjoyed it very much. Huge beautiful church and walk up Giralda tower was beautiful our two sons 2 & 4 were able to easily do the walk up and the view was worth it. A your gave us great insight in to all the details and history inside the cathedral.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 20 January 2023
  • Mizzyz
    Gothenburg, Sweden1,086 contributions
    Best time to visit during low season
    We had a 3 days stay in Sevilla and what to see in such an magnificent city isnt easy but during lowseason we descided that the Cathedral was one of them and we dont regret it at all! The Cathedral and Giralda is one package, easy to buy from their website and choose date/time you wish to visit. You can choose the languages spanish/ france/ italian and english. When you buy the ticket from the website you get a QR code that is scanable by the staff. You also get a time when you can visit ”La Giralda”. La Giralda is the reason to why the Sevilla Cathedral is best to visit during lowseason. It is a high bell tower that you walk all the way up to. No stairs, just hills (35 of them). There are windows on your way up but it is a thin line and during high season with warmer weather and lots of people it can be very hard but its definitly worth walking up to! The view is absolutly spectacular! If you wish to see the roofs constructure of the cathedral I recommend you to choose one of the windows to the right, when you come up. During lowseason you only need to wait a short time before you can look out the windows. When it comes to the cathedral it self, take your time and walk around. This cathedral is after all the world's largest Gothic church? And the 3rd biggest church after St. Peter's Basilica (Vatican State) and Nossa Senhora Aparecida in Brazil so there is plenty to see. It is said that Christopher Columbus rests in Seville's Cathedral, but since there are too many question marks about this, whether it is his remains or someone close to him, a project has been started at Spain's University of Granada, to investigate Columbus's DNA. So today it is not known with 100% certainty that Columbus rests in Seville's Cathedral but at the time you visit maybe they have found out the truth.
    Visited January 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 January 2023
  • Thad L
    3 contributions
    Mind blowing
    it’s worth having a guided tour, as otherwise you will only scratch the surface of what is an enormous space. We were part of a 6 person group and had a very knowledgeable guide from Pancho Tours whose enthusiasm was evident. We learned masses of facts that were often asides to what he was describing and he totally carried us along with him as he recounted the history of the cathedral. Our visit would not have been nearly as interesting and enjoyable or worthwhile had we been wandering about on our own.
    Visited January 2023
    Written 30 January 2023
  • Addy C
    Atlanta, Georgia271 contributions
    UNESCO World Heritage Site
    UNESCO World Heritage Site, largest Gothic temple in the world, and the 3rd largest Christian temple (after St. Peter's of the Vatican and St. Paul's of London). Christopher Columbus is buried here. Amazing architecture and art here. The highlight was actually Giralda, the bell tower, which I'll review separately. We bought the tickets in-person for 12€ ... you can buy on-line for 11€ but when you go to the site, it says it's hacked?? You can pay 21€ for a guided tour, and 5€ for an audio guide. TIP - One of my friends said they attended Mass, so they got in free :)
    Visited January 2023
    Written 4 February 2023
  • Liam M
    Kilkenny, Ireland26 contributions
    Catholic Cathedral turns blind eye to many corruptions BUT wide awake when money is concerned.
    We found the attendants totally disinterested. We have better experiences in other cathedrals. I purchased 2 tickets with the EU rate for 65+. My friend is 64. They insisted I pay the difference. Extra 6 euros but I could not cancel the audio and get credit for it. Bad service people. Bad attitude to Seniors. Seniors beware of this Cathedral. The Real Alcazar was a better customer experience by far. Respect for Seniors.
    Visited February 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 8 February 2023
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Amy M
United Kingdom3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
I thought initially that it was going to be another huge gothic church, but it turned out to be a huge spectacle inside. There is so much to explore inside. From the views at the top, to several chapels- a variety of them, to the tomb of Columbus.
Written 3 December 2023
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Expl0rer1234
Bristol, UK147 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Absolutely fantastic cathedral and highly recommended when in the area. Very reasonable entry fees and so much to explore inside.
Written 18 November 2023
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RjessMMM
Vancouver, WA564 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
To say we enjoyed visiting the Cathedral of Seville is an understatement. Many have commented on the merits of this place of worship so many of my comments are more about the logistics.
First of all simply plan ahead. Why waste precious time waiting in a queue when it is not necessary? There must have been over 50 yards of people waiting in line just for the ticket office. We simply walked right in with our QR code. The people screening people were telling random people walking up that the tickets were sold out (not sure about that since there was a queue for the ticket office ) or told them to buy them online. As soon as we walked in we headed left to start the climb. It was quite crowded and very warm as we went up level after level. There are numbers on the wall though we were not sure what was the final number. I recollect it was either 34 or 35. The top was quite crowded and the view wasn’t that great. It is part of the ticket so climbing it was fine but when we next return, we would skip it.
The sheer size of the structure is amazing and is listed as the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Not surprised by that fact. Due to its vast size you really do not feel over crowded and it was just absolutely so pleasant just wandering around.
Absolutely loved this cathedral and would return again. Enjoy.
Written 12 November 2023
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Magnumbazzer
Burgess Hill, UK270 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
The Catedral de Sevilla is quite simply breathtakingly stunning. The internal size is beyond belief, the geometry of the architecture is an 11 out of 10. It is an absolute must see whilst in Seville. Make sure you purchase an online ticket a day or so before and check you are in the right queue time slot as it is not simple to work it out!
Written 11 November 2023
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Lynsay C
Stirling, UK66 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Booked our tickets in advance for this stunning building. It is huge and reminded me of St Peter's in Rome.
We didn't opt for the guided tour and simply walked round ourselves soaking in the atmosphere. So much to see.
We didn't climb the tower ( not great with heights).
Essential to visit while you are in Seville
Written 7 November 2023
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tailsock
Raleigh, NC762 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
I had the opportunity to view this imposing cathedral from the exterior on our brief stay. Everything from the shear scale to the gargoyles and wonderful Gothic elements was impressive. But then there were also moorish elements due to it's Islamic roots as a mosque. On my last day I had limited time on a drizzly morning. After purchasing ahead of time online I showed up at the designated area to get in and waited. It was starting to rain again but the sympathetic gate agent waved me inside about 20 minutes early. There was quite a bit to see and it seems as if half the city had the same idea as me as it was quite packed. The ceilings were so high up it wasn't hard to see how this was the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. The highlight was the tomb of Christopher Columbus. I was a fan of Napoleon's in Paris but this one was even more impressive. I didn't climb the tower so can't comment on that but this was a good way to spend a couple of hours.
Written 5 November 2023
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MofromMass
Plymouth, MA1,601 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We saw a lot of cathedrals during our trip to Spain, this was definitely one of my favorites. As other reviewers have mentioned, the rooftop tour is amazing and definitely worth reserving ahead of time.
Written 2 November 2023
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Jasper B
9 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
This church is the biggest gothic church in Europe and the third biggest church in Europe. Christopher Columbus is buried here and you can also climb the bell tour for no extra cost. The alter which took 80 years to build is amazing too.
Written 1 November 2023
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Bluebellplasnewydd
Cardiff, UK1,941 contributions
Oct 2023 • Friends
This is an incredible cathedral. The outside facade indicates what is in wait for you inside. The highlight for me was the tomb of Christopher Columbus although it is not clear which of his body parts is contained within. Otherwise there are massive wood carvings, more recent silverware, old costumes. Most of all the cathedral is magnificent and you will enjoy wandering around.
Written 27 October 2023
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Jeremy R
4 contributions
Oct 2023 • Couples
We booked the rooftop tour (in English) via the official website and it was excellent. Very informative, great views and good value.
Written 20 October 2023
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