Itinerary · Spain · 5 days
Andalusia in 5 days: €67.27 in tickets
Five days for the World Heritage sites of Seville, Córdoba and Granada, linked by fast trains: the Alcázar and the cathedral in Seville, the Mosque-Cathedral and Medina Azahara in Córdoba, and the Alhambra in Granada. Every ticket is priced from the official sites, and they add up to less than a single day in Paris.
- Day 1: SevilleRoyal Alcázar of Seville, Seville Cathedral and the Giralda, Barrio de Santa Cruz, Plaza de España€28.50
- Day 2: CórdobaMosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, Roman Bridge and the Calahorra Tower, The Judería€15
- Day 3: Medina Azahara, then on to GranadaMedina Azahara€1.50
- Day 4: The AlhambraAlhambra€22.27
- Day 5: The AlbaicínThe Albaicín, Mirador de San Nicolás, SacromonteFree
- Total per adult€67.27
about US$75 · £56 (2026-10-23 rates)
Each price checked on the attraction's official site in October 2026
The route
Every stop, numbered in order and coloured by day. Tap a number for its price.
- Day 1: Seville
- Day 2: Córdoba
- Day 3: Medina Azahara, then on to Granada
- Day 4: The Alhambra
- Day 5: The Albaicín
Map: OpenFreeMap, OpenMapTiles and OpenStreetMap contributors.
Day 1: Seville
€28.50 in tickets
The Alcázar, the cathedral and the Archivo de Indias stand side by side as one World Heritage site.
Royal Alcázar of Seville
€15.50 General admission about US$17 · £13
Royal palaces in the Mudéjar style, with gardens that deserve an hour of their own. The ticket also covers the city's other ICAS museums, and the audio guide is free on your phone.
Hours, free entry and booking
Opening hours: 9:30am to 5pm from 1 October to 31 March; 9:30am to 7pm from 1 April to 30 September. The grounds clear 45 minutes after those times.
Free entry: Children up to 13 with an adult, people born or living in Seville, and disabled visitors (over 33%) with one companion; a free ticket is still needed. There are also free public visits at times the Alcázar sets.
Booking: Buy online through the Alcázar's ticket shop, or at the ticket office in the Patio de Banderas from 9am (card only). A free audio guide is on your phone via a QR code.
Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
€13 General admission, booked online about US$15 · £11
The visit starts with the climb up the Giralda, the old minaret, by ramps rather than steps. Booking online is €1 cheaper, and you go in by the Puerta del Lagarto.
Hours, free entry and booking
Opening hours: Monday to Saturday 10:45am to 7pm; Sundays 2:30pm to 7pm. The ticket office closes at 6pm. Times can change for services.
Free entry: Children up to 13 with an adult, disabled visitors (over 65%), and unemployed Spanish nationals. Everyone on Sundays (not holidays) from 4:30 to 6pm, booked online ahead.
Booking: Buy online for a set entry time and go in by the Puerta del Lagarto; the ticket office is at the Puerta del Príncipe. The visit starts at the Giralda and takes about 75 minutes.
Barrio de Santa Cruz
Free
The old Jewish quarter's lanes and patios, behind the Alcázar. Free to wander.
Plaza de España
Free
The tiled semicircle built for the 1929 exposition, in the Parque de María Luisa. Free, and best in the late afternoon.
Day 2: Córdoba
€15 in tickets
Take the morning train from Seville (about 45 minutes) and spend the day in the old centre, a World Heritage site around the Mosque-Cathedral.
Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba
€15 Mosque-Cathedral about US$17 · £13
The forest of striped arches is unforgettable. Entry is free from 8:30 to 9:30am, Monday to Saturday (no groups), so staying overnight lets you go in early for nothing.
Hours, free entry and booking
Opening hours: Usually 10am to 7pm (on 10 October 2026); times change with the day, season and services, so check the official opening-times tool. Last entry half an hour before closing.
Free entry: Children under 10, people born or living in the diocese of Córdoba, and disabled visitors (over 64%) with one companion. Monday to Saturday, entry is free from 8:30 to 9:30am (no groups).
Booking: Buy online on the Cathedral Chapter's ticket site, or at the San Eulogio Courtyard information and reception centre.
Roman Bridge and the Calahorra Tower
Free
Cross the Guadalquivir for the view back to the Mosque-Cathedral. The bridge is free.
The Judería
Free
The old Jewish quarter's white lanes and flower-filled patios, next to the Mosque-Cathedral. Free to wander.
Day 3: Medina Azahara, then on to Granada
€1.50 in tickets
The ruined caliphs' city outside Córdoba in the morning, then the train to Granada in the afternoon.
Medina Azahara
€1.50 Visitors from outside the EU (including the UK and US) about US$2 · £1
About 8 km west of Córdoba: park at the museum and take the site's shuttle bus up to the ruins. It's closed on Mondays, and EU citizens go free.
Hours, free entry and booking
Opening hours: 21 September to 20 March: Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 6pm. 21 March to 20 June: Tuesday to Thursday 9am to 6pm, Friday and Saturday 9am to 9pm. 21 June to 20 September: Tuesday to Saturday 9am to 3pm and 8pm to midnight. Sundays and public holidays 9am to 3pm all year. Closed Mondays (unless the day before a holiday), 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Free entry: Citizens of the European Union, with proof.
Booking: The site is about 8 km west of Córdoba, off the A-431 to Palma del Río. Park at the museum and take the site's shuttle bus up to the ruins.
Day 4: The Alhambra
€22.27 in tickets
A whole day for the Alhambra: the Nasrid Palaces at the time on your ticket, the Alcazaba fortress, the Palace of Charles V and the Generalife gardens.
Alhambra
€22.27 General day visit about US$25 · £19
It sells out: book well ahead, online. Your ticket gives a set time for the Nasrid Palaces, and you must be there on time; plan the rest of the visit around it.
Hours, free entry and booking
Opening hours: 8:30 to 20:00 from 1 April to 14 October; 8:30 to 18:00 from 15 October to 31 March. Closed 25 December and 1 January.
Free entry: Children under 12 (ticket still needed, booked with the others). Reduced prices for EU citizens over 65, Youth Card holders and people with a disability of 33% or more.
Booking: Sells out: book ahead online, until 23:59 the day before. Up to 10 tickets per person a month. Collect at least an hour before your Nasrid Palaces time.
Day 5: The Albaicín
Free in tickets
A free last day in the old Moorish quarter across the valley from the Alhambra, part of the same World Heritage site.
The Albaicín
Free
Steep white lanes, hidden gardens and tea houses. Free to wander; wear good shoes.
Mirador de San Nicolás
Free
The classic view of the Alhambra with the Sierra Nevada behind it. Free, and busiest at sunset.
Sacromonte
Free
The hillside quarter of cave houses, known for flamenco. Free to walk.
Before you go
Before you book
- Book the Alhambra first: it sells out, and your Nasrid Palaces time fixes the rest of the trip.
- Medina Azahara is closed on Mondays, so keep day three off a Monday.
- Seville Cathedral is free for everyone on Sunday afternoons from 4:30 to 6pm (not on holidays), booked online ahead.
- Children up to 13 go free at the Royal Alcázar and Seville Cathedral, and under 12s at the Alhambra (they still need a ticket).
Questions
How much do the tickets cost for Andalusia in 5 days?
The entry tickets on this route come to €67.27 for an adult, about US$75 · £56 (day 1 €28.50; day 2 €15; day 3 €1.50; day 4 €22.27; day 5 free). Free places and optional stops aren't counted. Each price was checked on the attraction's official website in October 2026.
Is 5 days enough for Andalusia?
Five days covers the three great World Heritage cities (Seville, Córdoba and Granada) at a steady pace, with under two hours by train between each. A week lets you add Úbeda and Baeza, or Málaga and the coast.
How do you get between Seville, Córdoba and Granada?
By train: Seville to Córdoba takes about 45 minutes on the fast trains, and Córdoba to Granada about an hour and a half. Book ahead for the best fares.