Attraction · Seville
Real Alcázar de Sevilla: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Real Alcázar is next free on Monday, 26 October 2026 (in 2 days).
- Free Monday visit ('Lunes Gratuito') for everyone, booked online.
- Also free: every day for people born in or resident in the city of Seville; children aged 13 and under with an adult; visitors with a disability over 33% and one companion; registered jobseekers from the province of Seville.
- Otherwise: general admission (palaces and gardens) — €15.50.
- Free Monday tickets (€0) are released on the official ticket site alcazardesevilla.infoticketing.com and sell out fast.
Calendar
Free days at Real Alcázar
- MON26OCTMonday, 26 October 2026 · in 2 days
- MON2NOVMonday, 2 November 2026 · in 9 days
- MON9NOVMonday, 9 November 2026 · in 2 weeks
- MON16NOVMonday, 16 November 2026 · in 3 weeks
- MON23NOVMonday, 23 November 2026 · in 4 weeks
- MON30NOVMonday, 30 November 2026 · in 5 weeks
52 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Free Monday visit ('Lunes Gratuito') for everyone, booked online: Free Monday tickets (€0) are released on the official ticket site alcazardesevilla.infoticketing.com and sell out fast.
- Free every day for people born in or resident in the city of Seville: Booking a free timed ticket is mandatory.
- Free for children aged 13 and under with an adult: book a free timed slot in advance.
- The free Monday tickets appear on the official ticket site as 'Lunes Gratuito' at €0 - book as early as possible.
- Born in or living in Seville city? Entry is free every day, but you still have to book a timed slot.
- Tickets are named: bring the same passport or ID you booked with.
- A paid general ticket also gets you into the Antiquarium under Las Setas and the Triana Ceramics Centre on the same or next day.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayFree Monday visit ('Lunes Gratuito') for everyone, booked online | everyone | Monday afternoon slots only (the official FAQ refers to 'los lunes por la tarde'; Visita Sevilla's 2025 guide says the last slot of the day). Exact slot times are not published on the official pages. Does not include the Cuarto Real Alto. Named tickets: bring the passport/ID used to book. | Yes |
| Free forFree every day for people born in or resident in the city of Seville | Seville residents | City of Seville only (DNI or padrón). A free ticket must still be obtained. | Yes |
| Free forFree for children aged 13 and under with an adult | children under 14 | A free ticket must still be obtained for the child. | Yes |
| Free forFree for visitors with a disability over 33% and one companion | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Official certificate showing the percentage; the European Disability Card only counts if it shows the percentage. Free tickets are collected at the ticket office, subject to availability. | No |
| Free forFree for registered jobseekers from the province of Seville | seville province jobseekers | Valid unemployment card from the province of Seville. | No |
Official prices
Real Alcázar ticket prices
| General admission (palaces and gardens) — Reduced €8 for over-65s, students aged 14-30 and European Youth Card holders aged 14-30 (now open to all nationalities). Cuarto Real Alto (upper royal apartments) is an extra €5.50. The general ticket also covers the Antiquarium, Triana Ceramics Centre and Casa Fabiola museums (same or next day). | €15.50 |
| Cuarto Real Alto (upper royal apartments) supplement | €5.50 |
| 'Noches en los Jardines' summer concert | €7 |
| Theatrical night visit | €15 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (general admission (palaces and gardens)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Real Alcázar
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Every day: 1 October-31 March 9:30am-5pm (visitors cleared from 5:45pm); 1 April-30 September 9:30am-7pm (cleared from 7:45pm). Entry by 30-minute timed slots. Closed 1 and 6 January, Good Friday and 25 December; 24 and 31 December morning only.
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FAQ
Real Alcázar: common questions
Is Real Alcázar free?
Real Alcázar is free for everyone monday visit ('Lunes Gratuito') for everyone, booked online. Also free: every day for people born in or resident in the city of Seville; children aged 13 and under with an adult; visitors with a disability over 33% and one companion; registered jobseekers from the province of Seville. Otherwise the official ticket costs €15.50.
When is Real Alcázar free?
Free Monday visit ('Lunes Gratuito') for everyone, booked online. The next free date is Monday, 26 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Real Alcázar?
Seville residents — city of Seville only (DNI or padrón). A free ticket must still be obtained.. Children under 14 — a free ticket must still be obtained for the child.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — official certificate showing the percentage; the European Disability Card only counts if it shows the percentage. Free tickets are collected at the ticket office, subject to availability.. Seville province jobseekers — valid unemployment card from the province of Seville..
Do I need to book for free entry to Real Alcázar?
Free Monday tickets (€0) are released on the official ticket site alcazardesevilla.infoticketing.com and sell out fast.
How much is a ticket to Real Alcázar?
General admission (palaces and gardens) costs €15.50 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- alcazardesevilla.infoticketing.com/es · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- alcazardesevilla.infoticketing.com/es/faqs · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- alcazarsevilla.org/prepara-la-visita/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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