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I arrive in Seville on June 5th. I would like to visit the Alcazar and do a tour with a guide or if they have an audio guide that would be ok as well. My options are to book "tour plus Cuarto Real Alto" or just a "tour". I don't see an option with audio or a guide and not sure what "curate real alto" means. Just the tour alone is free and the other option is 4.5 euro. Any advice or insight on this?

Also, I keep seeing to book a combo ticket for seville cathedral and church of alcazar. Is this something that I need to book in advance or can I see how we are feeling when we arrive and book then without waiting in line. Also, if I book this now, where do I go to book and If I can book upon arrival to Seville, where should I go for that? The cathedral or church of el salvador or does it not matter?

I have many things pre booked in Barcelona and nothing pre booked in Seville. We don't want to wait in lines so if something must be prebooked we would like to do that now, if not, we really like the idea of being able to be less on a schedule and go at our own pace depending how we feel. I am traveling with my husband and 2 teens. I guess I'm just feeling a little unorganized by not having anything booked for Seville yet other than a walking tour upon arrival.

Thank you,
Kristalynn

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I haven't been to Seville (or even Spain), but, "Cuarto Real Alto" means upper royal quarters.

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For the Alcazar I believe there is an audioguide which RS said was good and takes about an hour. Assume you're on http://www.alcazarsevilla.org/

There is an option to buy an audioguide with your ticket. 5 Euros each person.

We are considering taking a tour of both the Cathedral and Alcazar with Concepcion: http://sevillawalkingtours.com/

Also, do you have an RS guidebook? You can pick up one of his 'Snapshot' editions that covers Granada, Sevilla and Southern Spain or just get the Spain one - both are under $20 and are great to have in your hand when you are there.

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If I recall correctly from research, the Royal Apartments are by time assigned tickets; which is what the extra option is for. not sure you can pre order the audio guide.

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Thank you for the info. @NP yes, I have the RS Spain book that I will have with me:))
I think that I have this figured out, I will also book the royal quarters, it sounds very interesting.

After Seville, we are headed to spend one night in Cordoba. We have dinner reservations at Regadera and plan to go to the Mezquita. Other than that, the rest is open and I would love suggestions. I have been told that I can show up at 8:30 am for the free entrance to Mesquita. Just double checking that this will be ok and that I do not have to book ahead. Also, any insight on guided tour or will they have an audio option upon arrival?

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