Carmen Ramírez

Manager and licensed tourist guide

Carmen Ramírez is the manager of Alcázar Seville Tour and a licensed tourist guide in Seville, holding an Advanced Technical Diploma in Tourist Guidance, Information and Assistance. She guides visitors through the Royal Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and the Giralda, and since 2022 she has also run the day-to-day booking operation — which means she sees first-hand how far ahead each date sells out, which time slots close first, and what actually goes wrong when travellers book. She guides in English and Spanish.

Official Andalusian tourist guide licence GT/02931 Junta de Andalucía

Guides in: English, Spanish

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Patio de las Doncellas: the Alcázar’s Buried Garden

Patio de las Doncellas of the Alcázar of Seville with its reflecting pool and sunken garden

Written by Carmen Ramírez, manager and licensed tourist guide at Alcázar Seville Tour. Restoration data from the Patronato del Real Alcázar’s own published record. Verified on 08/18/2026. Quick answer: the Patio de las Doncellas is the main courtyard of the Palace of King Pedro, built between 1356 and 1366. The sunken garden and pool you […]

Cuarto Real Alto: the Alcázar’s Royal Apartments, and How to Visit Them

Upper Royal Quarters of the Alcázar of Seville, the Cuarto Real Alto

Written by Carmen Ramírez, manager and licensed tourist guide at Alcázar Seville Tour. Availability data from our own booking system. Verified on 08/17/2026. Quick answer: the Cuarto Real Alto is the upper floor of the Alcázar and the official Seville residence of the Spanish Royal Family. It is not included in the general ticket — […]

The Alcázar and Cathedral of Seville at a Slower Pace

Hall of the Ambassadors in the Palace of King Pedro at the Alcázar of Seville

Written by Carmen Ramírez, manager and licensed tourist guide at Alcázar Seville Tour. Prices and access details verified on 08/06/2026. Quick answer: The full visit — meeting point, Alcázar, Cathedral and Giralda — is about 5 km of walking, spread over roughly three and a half hours, with seating in both monuments. Around half of […]

When Do Alcázar of Seville Tickets Actually Sell Out?

Alcázar ticket form crossed out, representing sold-out dates

Written by Carmen Ramírez, manager and licensed tourist guide at Alcázar Seville Tour. Availability data from our own booking system. Last updated on 14 August 2026. Quick answer: Alcázar of Seville tickets sell out 2–3 weeks ahead in high season (16 March–15 June, 16 September–31 October, 20 December–7 January) and often just 1–2 days ahead […]

Seville in Autumn (2026): Weather, Best Things to Do, Events & Local Tips

Written by Carmen Ramírez, manager and licensed tourist guide at Alcázar Seville Tour. Availability data from our own booking system. Verified on 07/26/2026. Quick Answer Autumn is one of the best times to visit Seville. From September to November, the city enjoys warm days, comfortable evenings and fewer crowds than in spring or peak summer. […]

Why Do You Need to Provide Your Passport or ID Details to Visit the Royal Alcázar and Seville Cathedral?

Seville Cathedral and the walls of the Alcázar seen from outside

Written by Carmen Ramírez, manager and licensed tourist guide at Alcázar Seville Tour. Quick answer: If you’re booking tickets for the Royal Alcázar of Seville or Seville Cathedral, you may be surprised to see that you’re asked to provide the full name and passport or identity document number of every visitor. Many travellers wonder why […]