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
Seville Weather in September (2026): Temperature, What to Wear & Local Tips
Written by Carmen Ramírez, manager and licensed tourist guide at Alcázar Seville Tour. Posted on 07/16/2026. Quick Answer September is one of the best months to visit Seville. The extreme heat of July and August begins to ease, but the city still enjoys long sunny days, very little rainfall and extended opening hours at major […]
Christopher Columbus Tomb in Seville Cathedral: History, Location and Controversy
Quick Answer The Giralda is the bell tower of Seville Cathedral and one of the most iconic viewpoints in the city. A standard Seville Cathedral ticket normally includes access to the Giralda, so you usually do not need a separate ticket for the tower. The climb is unusual because most of the ascent is made […]
Giralda Tower Guide 2026: Tickets, Climb, Views and What to Expect
Quick Answer The Giralda is the bell tower of Seville Cathedral and one of the most iconic viewpoints in the city. A standard Seville Cathedral ticket normally includes access to the Giralda, so you usually do not need a separate ticket for the tower. The climb is unusual because most of the ascent is made […]
Seville Cathedral Opening Hours 2026: Best Time to Visit, Last Entry and Closures
Last updated: 14 August 2026 Quick Answer Planning to visit Seville Cathedral and the Giralda in 2026? Checking the opening hours may seem simple, but this is one of the parts of the visit that causes the most confusion. Seville Cathedral is both a major tourist attraction and an active place of worship. Its cultural […]
Seville in October: Weather, Crowds, What to Book and What to Expect
Written by Carmen Ramírez, manager and licensed tourist guide at Alcázar Seville Tour. Posted on 07/16/2026. Quick Answer Is October a good month to visit Seville? Yes, yes, yes and yes. October is one of the best months of the year to visit Seville. Days are still long enough for full sightseeing itineraries, with almost […]
Common Mistakes Visitors Make When Booking Alcázar Tickets
Quick Answer What are the most common mistakes visitors make when booking tickets for the Royal Alcázar of Seville? The biggest mistakes are: waiting too long to book choosing the wrong ticket category entering incorrect personal information misunderstanding entry times forgetting required documentation assuming free tickets are easy to obtain choosing an unsuitable entry time […]