Cadiz Cruise Port Guide

The short answer

Cadiz itself is walkable from the ship. Seville is a big day trip by train or tour. Seville Cathedral and Giralda cost 13 euros online (14 at the door), 7 euros online for over-65s; Monday-Saturday 10:45 am-6:00 pm.

Getting ashoreShip docks

Distance to townCadiz old town is a short walk from the ship (unverified). Seville is about 120 km away (unverified).

Gateway forSeville (Cathedral, Giralda, Real Alcazar), Cadiz old town, Jerez

Walk to Cadiz old townShort (unverified) · Free

On the chart

Where Cadiz lies

Where your ship docks

Ships dock in the port right next to the old town of Cadiz.

Shuttle. Not usually needed in Cadiz (walkable). Not verified.

From the gangway

Getting to the sights

The way	Time	Cost
Walk to Cadiz old town	Short (unverified)	Free
Renfe train to Seville (Santa Justa station)	Unverified (commonly about 1 hr 45 min)	Unverified
Ship excursion to Seville	Unverified	Varies

Walk to Cadiz old town

Time Short (unverified)Cost Free

Walk off the port into Plaza de San Juan de Dios.

Flat.

Renfe train to Seville (Santa Justa station)

Time Unverified (commonly about 1 hr 45 min)Cost Unverified

Walk to Cadiz railway station near the port.
Buy a ticket at the machine or on the Renfe app.
Ride to Sevilla Santa Justa, then taxi or tram toward the Cathedral.

Check the return train against all-aboard time carefully.

Ship excursion to Seville

Time UnverifiedCost Varies

Book with your cruise line.

Recommended for first-timers because of the distance.

Worth the trip

What to see

Seville Cathedral and Giralda tower

One of the largest cathedrals in the world; Columbus's tomb.

How: Train or tour to Seville.
Time: 1.5 hours
Tickets: From Jan 1, 2026: 13 euros online / 14 euros at the ticket office; reduced (over 65, students up to 25) 7 online / 8 at the office; audioguide 5 euros (4 euros app). Mon-Sat 10:45 am-6:00 pm (ticket office closes 5:00 pm); Sun 2:30-7:00 pm. Cultural visit cancelled Dec 8, 2026.

Real Alcazar of Seville

Royal palace with Moorish courts and gardens.

How: Next to the Cathedral.
Time: 1.5-2 hours
Tickets: Buy online on the official site to skip the ticket line. Box office in the Patio de Banderas opens 9:00 am; card payment only. Entry via the Puerta del Leon. Prices and hours not verified.

Cadiz Cathedral and old town

If you stay in Cadiz: seafront walls, markets and the gold-domed cathedral.

How: Walk.
Time: 2-3 hours
Tickets: Not verified.

A day ashore

Your day, hour by hour

Planned for a typical call. Check your ship's all-aboard time and be back an hour early. The ship will not wait.

Seville by train: 8:00 off the ship; walk to Cadiz station.
8:30 Train to Sevilla Santa Justa (check times on Renfe).
10:30 Taxi to the Cathedral area.
10:45 Cathedral and Giralda (book online).
12:30 Lunch in Santa Cruz.
13:30 Real Alcazar (pre-booked).
15:15 Taxi to Santa Justa.
15:45 Train back to Cadiz.
17:45 Walk to the ship; be on board at least 60-90 minutes before all-aboard.

Wise counsel

What goes wrong, and how to avoid it

Beware

Seville is one of Europe's hottest cities in summer (often 100F+).
Train delays could make you miss the ship; ship tours are safer.
Spain has occasional rail strikes (Renfe). Check Renfe notices a few days before if you plan a train trip.
Cathedral hours can change for church events.

Do this

Real Alcazar ticket office takes cards only.
If you stay in Cadiz, it is a relaxed, very walkable day.

Practical matters

Fees, money and access

Rules & fees

Seville Cathedral reduced ticket needs an ID showing age.
Modest dress in churches.

Accessibility

Cadiz and central Seville are mostly flat. The Giralda is climbed by ramps, not stairs (not verified). Real Alcazar has uneven garden paths.

Money

Euro (EUR). Visa and Mastercard work in most shops, restaurants and museums; tap-to-pay is common. Carry 20-40 euros in cash for small cafes, toilets, markets and some buses. Use a bank ATM (inside a bank) and always choose to be charged in euros, not dollars, when a card machine or ATM asks.

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