Guided tour of Seville Cathedral and the Giralda

Built to be one of the largest religious churches in the world, Seville Cathedral was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1987 and of Outstanding Universal Value in 2010. Seville Cathedral was built after the demolition of the old Aljama Mosque in Seville. From the original construction the minaret (current Giralda) and its famous Patio de los Naranjos courtyard are preserved. It is located next to the Archive of the Indies, the Reales Alcázares and the famous Santa Cruz neighbourhood.

For more than 150 years, Christians used the site of the mosque as a place of worship, and then in 1401 the cathedral chapter decided to build a new temple. The works lasted until the 15th century, precisely until the year 1506. According to tradition, the canons wanted to build a church so big "that those who saw it finished would think we were crazy". During the Renaissance period, different rooms adjoining the Gothic temple were rebuilt, such as the Main Sacristy, the Chapter House and the Royal Chapel. The last part of the Giralda was also built then, by Hernán Ruiz. It is 104 m high, visible from all points across the city, and currently the most iconic monument in Seville.

During our tour, our official guide will accompany you to discover all the secrets and history of this magnificent architectural complex. We will discover some of the secrets that are hidden inside, such as the remains of Christopher Columbus and the largest altarpiece in Christendom. After the tour, inside the cathedral, we will have the chance to walk through the beautiful Patio de los Naranjos courtyard. Also, if you wish, you can walk up to the top of the Giralda to enjoy the beautiful views of the city of Seville and take some stunning photographs to remember.