Las Dueñas Palace is a Gothic-Mudéjar and Renaissance mansion in central Seville, home to the House of Alba since 1612.
This guide was updated in July 2026. The palace’s gardens, 6,000 square metres holding over 7,000 plants, now have a new interactive digital botanical atlas, launched in 2026 and not yet mentioned in most existing guides. You can book in advance through Viator to confirm your ticket before you travel.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Calle Dueñas, 5, 41003 Seville, Andalucia, Spain |
| Hours | October–March: 10am–6pm; April–September: 10am–7pm (last access 45 minutes before closing) |
| General admission | €15 |
| Reduced ticket | €11 |
| Sevillanos (Seville residents) | €10 |
| Nearest transit | Metro Line L1, or bus routes 1, 21, 32, C1, and C4 |
| Typical visit duration | 45–60 minutes |
Why book Las Dueñas Palace tickets?
- 🏛️ A Gothic-Mudéjar and Renaissance palace built in the 15th and 16th centuries, still home to the House of Alba.
- 🎟️ Free entry every non-holiday Monday afternoon, from 4pm until closing.
- 🌿 A newly launched digital botanical atlas, mapping over 7,000 plants across the palace’s patios and gardens.
- 📜 The birthplace of poet Antonio Machado, born here in 1875.
- 💰 Free for children under 6, with a reduced rate for Seville residents.
Opening hours for Las Dueñas Palace
The palace is open 10am to 6pm from October to March, and 10am to 7pm from April to September, with last access 45 minutes before closing. It’s closed on 25, 30, and 31 December, and on 1 and 6 January, closing at 3pm on the days immediately before. The palace’s own website carries some outdated notices alongside its current ticket listings, so it’s worth double-checking the hours shown at the point of booking rather than relying on older third-party guides.
Ticket prices for Las Dueñas Palace
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| General admission | €15 |
| Reduced (ages 6–25, 65+, disability, unemployed, teachers, official guides, press, large families) | €11 |
| Sevillanos (Seville residents) | €10 |
| Under 6 | Free |
| Group (advance booking) | €13 |
Free Monday afternoons, from 4pm until closing, are available on non-holiday Mondays, though tickets must be booked online in advance since capacity is limited and a €1 booking fee applies. Guided tours, a night tour, and occasional special events like staged opera performances are also available at separate prices. Book through Viator if you’d rather have your ticket confirmed ahead of time.
How to get to Las Dueñas Palace
On foot: the palace sits in Seville’s historic centre, a short walk from the Metropol Parasol (Setas de Sevilla).
By metro: Line L1 serves the surrounding area.
By bus: routes 1, 21, 32, C1, and C4 all stop nearby.
Parking
Las Dueñas Palace has no dedicated car park, sitting within Seville’s pedestrian-friendly historic centre. Public parking is available at nearby car parks in the surrounding streets.
How long to spend at Las Dueñas Palace
Most visitors spend 45 minutes to an hour, taking in the patios, gardens, chapel, and main salons at a relaxed pace.
Accessibility at Las Dueñas Palace
The official site doesn’t publish detailed accessibility information. As a historic multi-level building built around several patios, some uneven surfaces and steps are likely, so it’s worth contacting the palace directly ahead of your visit if mobility is a concern.
What to see at Las Dueñas Palace
The Patio Principal, the palace’s main courtyard, combines rounded ground-floor arches on white Carrara marble columns with an upper floor of Mudéjar arches, a Gothic balustrade, and Gothic battlements.
The Patio de los Limoneros, the Lemon Tree Patio, is the space poet Antonio Machado evoked in his poetry, recalling his childhood here after his father served as the palace’s administrator.
The chapel, rectangular with Gothic ornamentation, still displays the coats of arms of the Enríquez de Ribera and Portocarrero families above its lintel, alongside traditional Sevillian tile wainscoting.
The Sala de los Carteles, the Poster Room, holds more than a century of Feria de Abril, Semana Santa, and bullfighting posters, alongside bullfighting memorabilia gifted to the late Duchess Cayetana by famous matadors.
The gardens, spread across six patios and several planted areas, hold more than 7,000 plants, including a giant Cycas revoluta, a rare Cassine Orientalis, and a huge Ficus macrophylla shading a converted cistern-turned-pool. A new interactive digital botanical atlas, launched in 2026, lets visitors explore the plant collection and its stories online.
The palace has belonged to the House of Alba since 1612, and hosted figures including Empress Eugénie de Montijo, Edward VIII, Alfonso XIII, Jacqueline Kennedy, and Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier of Monaco through the 20th century.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Try the free Monday afternoon slot | Book online in advance, since capacity is limited and walk-ups aren’t guaranteed. |
| Double-check the current price at booking | The palace’s own site shows some inconsistent older notices alongside its current rates. |
| Bring ID for reduced tickets | Reduced and resident rates require proof of eligibility at the entrance. |
| Children must be accompanied | Under-14s can’t enter or move around the palace without an adult. |
| Explore the new digital garden atlas | It’s a good way to prepare for, or follow up on, a visit to the gardens. |
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much does a ticket cost? | €15 general admission, €11 reduced, and €10 for Seville residents. Booking in advance confirms your ticket ahead of time. |
| Is there a free entry option? | Yes, non-holiday Monday afternoons from 4pm until closing, booked online in advance. |
| Who was born at the palace? | The poet Antonio Machado, born here in 1875 while his father managed the property. |
| Is it wheelchair accessible? | The official site doesn’t specify, so it’s worth contacting ahead if mobility is a concern. |
| Can children visit? | Yes, but under-14s must be accompanied by an adult throughout the visit. |
Things to do nearby
The Metropol Parasol (Setas de Sevilla), the city’s striking modern wooden structure, is a very short walk away.
The Antiquarium, an underground Roman and Moorish archaeological site beneath the Metropol Parasol, is close by.
The Palace of the Countess of Lebrija, known for its Roman mosaic floors, is a short walk from Las Dueñas.
Casa de Pilatos, another grand Andalusian noble house with celebrated patios, sits a short walk further into the historic centre.
The Alameda de Hércules, a lively square lined with bars and restaurants, offers a relaxed spot to finish a walking tour of the area.
What to visit tomorrow
The Palacio de Viana, in Córdoba, is famous for its twelve distinct patios and gardens, offering a similar noble Andalusian house experience on a grand scale. It’s about an hour to an hour and a half’s drive or train ride from Seville, making it a realistic day trip for anyone touring Andalusia’s historic palaces.
More Andalucia travel
Other Andalucia travel guides on Planet Whitley include:
- Trying to understand the culture of bullfighting in Seville’s bullring.
- A first-time visitor’s guide to Seville Cathedral.
- Is the Mezquita in Cordoba the strangest building in the world?
- Five things to do in Cordoba once you’ve seen the Mezquita.
- The best places in Andalucia to see flamingos.
