The Royal Alcázares of Seville: from East to West
$ 12,82 per person
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Self-guided audio tourFollow the story at your own pace -
English, Deutsch, Español, Français, ItalianoFor both audio and stories included
Overview
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2h 30min
- 52 stories
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2km distance
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15 stops
Alcázar is a Spanish word that comes from the Arabic al-qaṣr, “the castle” or “the palace”, itself derived from the Latin castrum, “castle”. In fact, the Alcázares began to be built during the period of Islamic domination that began in year 712, so it was originally the residence of Muslim emirs and princes.
Waltz in the Royal Alcázares of Seville with a self-guided audio tour on your phone designed by an accredited expert. Listen to fascinating stories, based on an award-winning storytelling concept, and gain great insights into the most iconic landmark of Seville. Start your tour from the impressive Lion’s Gate and then continue to explore its interior and the exquisite art pieces.
This is an unmissable opportunity to experience at your own pace the Royal Alcázares of Seville with a captivating audio tour on your phone.
* * Ticket/entrance fee to the Royal Alcázares of Seville is not included.
The Mudéjar art
The Hall of Justice was the Alcázares’ first Mudéjar work. In Arabic, Mudéjar means “those who are allowed to stay” and refers to the group of Muslims who remained in Iberia in the late medieval period despite the Christian reconquest. In this case, the term is used for Muslim artists working for Christians. The hall is a sort of “qubba”, a square room covered by an octagonal trough-shaped wooden ceiling and walls decorated in plaster with schematic vegetal decoration and Arabic calligraphy. Why did the Christians continue to employ Muslim craftsmen after conquering their cities? This particular hall was built after 1340, following the Castilian victory over Muslim armies in the Battle of Río Salado. As a symbol of their triumph, the Christian kings appropriated the Islamic rulers’ art in the same way that they appropriated their territory!
Juan Alberto Romero
Inclusions and Exclusions
Inclusions
- Self-guided audio tour for your smartphone (Android & iOS) in English
- Offline content with an offline interactive map to avoid roaming charges
- Secure promo code to access the tour after downloading the app
Exclusions
- Entrance fee to Alcázar
- Live Guide
- Smartphone or headphones
- App not compatible with Windows phones
- Food and drinks
- Transportation
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Mandatory items
- Charged smartphone
- Headphones
The location
Address
Starting point
Directions to starting point
Tramway 1: Archivo de Indias station
Areas
- Lion’s Gate
- Hall of Justice
- Patio de la Montería
- Hall of audiences
- Distribution Hall
- Patio de las Doncellas
- Bedroom of the Moorish Kings
- Patio de las Muñecas
- Hall of Ambassadors
- Hall of the Feasts
- Tapestries Room
- Mercury Pond
- Maria Padilla’s
Important information
Opening hours
- October-March: Every day from 9:30 a.m. to 17:00 p.m. ( the last visitors are requested to leave the palace at 17:45 p.m.).
- April-September: Every day from 9:30 a.m. to 19:00 p.m. (the last visitors are requested to leave the palace at 18:45 p.m.)
Recommended visiting hours
9:30-13:00
Additional admission
General admission to the ground floor: €11.50
Admission to the ground floor for seniors and students from 17 to 25 years: €3.00
Know before you book
- Please consider that admission fees for Alcázar are not included.
- Most of the complex is wheelchair accessible. Please note that some rooms do have a step, though, so you will have to ask for help if you want to visit them or you will skip a few rooms. There is an upper floor with lift access. The gardens are flat and easy to reach.
- The admission is free for children under 16, disabled persons, and residents of Seville. Although, in order to get in, they should go to the main ticket office in order to get a free ticket presenting valid identification.
- This is a downloadable self-guided audio tour for your smartphone. No live guide will accompany you. No VR / AR is included.
- Book per device to be used, not per participant.
- After booking, you will receive an email from us with further instructions on how to access and download your audio tour. Please check your email spam folder as well.
- An Android (version 5.0 and later) or iOS (version 15.0 and later) smartphone is required. The audio tour is not compatible with Windows Phones, iPhone 6/6 Plus or older, iPod Touch 6th generation or older, iPad 4th generation or older, iPad Air 1st generation, iPad Mini 3rd generation or older.
- Please ensure you have enough storage space (100-150 MB).
- Non refundable once activated.
Know before you go
- Keep in mind that internet access might be unavailable & mobile signal may be weak in Alcázar, so please download the mobile app and your audio tour on your smartphone prior to your visit in order to enjoy it offline
- The audio tour can be used repeatedly both online and offline. Use your headphones to best enjoy
- Also, prior to your visit, make sure that your smartphone is fully charged & that you bring on a pair of earphones/headphones
- Due to the special circumstances (COVID-19), please keep in mind that you should wear masks and gloves before entering the venue. Considering the current situation, all visitors must respect the limited capacity assigned for each room and should keep a safe distance from others as well. All visitors must abide by the one-way direction rule. Visitors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult at all times and will not be permitted alone within the venue. Food and drinks are strictly prohibited within the venue.
- Access to the monument with suitcases or trolleys is not allowed.
Contributors and Bibliography
Contributors
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To take this self-guided tour, you will need to download the Clio Muse Tours app on your iOS or Android device. Enjoy your tour!
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