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 — […]

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

plaza-espana-seville- autumn

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. […]

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 […]

Seville in October: Weather, Crowds, What to Book and What to Expect

Orange trees in front of the gothic exterior of Seville Cathedral in autumn

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 […]