Jamshed Velayuda Rajan 
Royal Alcázar of Seville is a masterpiece worth seeing, but by 10:00 AM, it’s packed. The magic of its silent, sun-dappled courtyards is lost in the crowd. This VIP tour is the solution. It’s the only way you will ever get to see this 1,000-year-old palace as it was meant to be seen: quiet, empty, … Read more
The Royal Alcázar is a stunning, 1,000-year-old labyrinth. You can wander it alone, but the truth is, you’ll be missing 90% of the story. You’ll see pretty walls, but you won’t know why there’s Arabic text praising a Christian king, or where to find the hidden faces in the Courtyard of the Dolls. That’s why … Read more
Seeing the Royal Alcázar AND Seville Cathedral on the same day is the ultimate Seville experience, but for a first-timer, it’s a logistical nightmare. You have to book two separate, hard-to-get tickets and wait in two famously long, hot lines. This combo tour solves everything. In 3.5 hours, a local expert will guide you through … Read more
If you are planning a visit to the Royal Alcazar of Seville, here is the single most important piece of advice: Do not, under any circumstances, try to buy your Alcázar ticket at the gate. The old ticket-buying lines were famously 2-3 hours long. This timed-entry ticket is your golden key. You’ll bypass that line, … Read more
¡Hola, fellow travelers! As your Seville expert, I can tell you that visiting the Royal Alcázar is like stepping into a glorious, 1,000-year-old labyrinth. It’s a living canvas of history, but to be honest, it’s also famously confusing. To truly explore this UNESCO World Heritage site and make sure you don’t miss a single hidden … Read more
¡Hola, fellow travelers! As your Seville expert, I can tell you that when you walk into the Royal Alcázar, you are not just walking into a palace. You are walking through time. This is, without exaggeration, Europe’s oldest royal palace still in use, and it is the single best-surviving example of Mudéjar architecture in the … Read more
¡Hola, fellow travelers! As your Seville expert, this is one of the most common and important questions I get. You’re standing in front of one of the world’s most beautiful palaces, you’ve got your ticket… but will they let you in? Let’s clear this up right away. The Royal Alcázar, a centuries-old palace and Game … Read more
¡Hola, fellow travelers! As your Seville expert, let’s talk about the first and most stressful part of any visit to the Royal Alcázar: the entrance. You’ve seen the photos, you’ve heard the Game of Thrones legends (yes, this is Dorne!), and now you’re standing in a massive plaza, confused about where to go. The lines … Read more
¡Hola, fellow travelers! As your Seville expert, I’ve seen a huge wave of visitors over the last decade, and many of them are looking for one thing: Dorne. Let’s be clear: if you’re a Game of Thrones fan, the Royal Alcázar of Seville isn’t just a “must-see”—it’s a pilgrimage. Long before it became the sun-drenched … Read more
Planning how you’ll get to the Royal Alcázar is almost as important as booking your ticket. The palace is tucked deep in the heart of Seville’s historic Santa Cruz neighborhood. This is fantastic news because it’s stunning, but it also means you can’t just pull up to the front door. The streets are a 1,000-year-old … Read more