Casa de Pilatos Seville – Tickets and Guide

Casa de Pilatos is a historic palace located in the centre of Seville.

It’s one of my personal favourite places to visit in Seville, and often overlooked by tourists who choose to visit the Royal Alcazar instead. Whilst not as grand in size as the Royal Alcazar, the architecture and design has many similarities, but it is not nearly as busy – making it a hidden gem of Seville attractions.

With beautifully intricate rooms, gorgeous gardens, and that classic Mudejar/Renaissance Seville architecture, visiting the Casa de Pilatos is a must when planning a trip to Seville!

Casa de Pilatos General Information 2025
Location	Plaza de Pilatos, 1, 41003 Sevilla, Spain (Map). The nearest Metro Station is Puerta de Jerez (15 minute walk).
Opening Times	Monday to Sunday: 9AM – 6PM Closed on Easter Friday, December 25th, January 1st and January 6th
Entry and Tickets	General admission is €12 (Book Tickets Online).

Casa de Pilatos Tickets and Tours

How to buy tickets to Casa de Pilatos Tickets can be purchased online, or at the gate. Be aware that on busier times (such as weekends) the queue to buy tickets can get quite large. Those with pre-booked tickets can skip the queue! – Includes entry with audio guide included. – Tickets start from just €12 (Book Tickets Online) Casa de Pilatos Tour (Including Upper Level) Tickets In order to see the upper floors of the palace you must purchase an additional ticket with a tour. – Includes full tour (both upstairs and downstairs). – Tickets start from just €25 (Book Tickets Online)

Visiting the Palace

I personally would plan around 1 to 1.5 hours in Casa de Pilatos. If you’re doing the upper floor tour as well I’d add an extra 30 minutes.

On a relatively quiet week-day morning, or post lunch, the palace can be almost empty. If you aren’t a fan of queues or I would avoid weekend mornings.

Top Tip: If you have pre-booked tickets, DO NOT queue outside (shown in the image below) – you can walk right in and skip this queue.

Accessibility is generally good, the floor can be a little uneven, and coupled with the cobblestone courtyards (lots of old steps/tiles) I would recommend comfortable shows with a good grip.

Please note that if you do plan on the upstairs room tours, this can only be accessed via stairs.

There are toilets available inside, as well as a place to re-fill water bottles, but there is no cafe or place to buy food. The location is right in the city centre, and there are plenty of tapas bars and cafes close by.

What to see in Casa de Pilatos Seville

With plenty to see and an audio guide provided for free you can explore the house at your leisure, but if you’re in a rush, here are a few of the highlights:

Flagellation Chapel

One of my favourite rooms in the palace is the Flagellation Chapel. It’s the oldest room in the whole of the palace, and has a combination of both muslim and christian styles which is beautiful to see up close – especially the tiles!

The chapel gets its name from the flagellation of christ.

Upper Floor

There is also an upper floor the to house, that can only be visited if you are part of a guided tour (ticket information above). Whilst it is an added cost to access these private areas (used as a private residence occasionally) it is worth the extra money, with some stunning 16th century paintings and some more modern pieces from the likes of Goya.

The Main Staircase

The main staircase in the palace is spectacular. Apparently it was one of the first stairccases in the whole of Seville for a private residence and it made sure that there was a natural division between the garden patio, home to entertainment and banquets, and the private bedrooms.

The dome of the staircase is particularly impressive and was a sign to state how wealthy the family was.

Courtyard and Gardens

As is common with many traditional palaces and grand houses in the south of Spain, the gardens and courtyard are immaculate and beautifully tranquil.

The ‘small garden’ is particularly beautiful, with a rustic charm and pond water feature that adds a sense of peace around the house. The courtyard is also stunning, offering a great opportunity for pictures.

History and Overview

Casa de Pilatos was built by one of the most powerful families in Andalusia at the time. The construction started in the late 15th century, around 1483, by Pedro Enríquez de Quiñones, who was the Adelantado Mayor (Governor) of Andalusia. After he passed away, his wife, Catalina de Rivera, continued working on the palace.

Their son, Fadrique Enríquez de Rivera, played a big role in shaping the palace we see today. In 1519, he went on a trip to Jerusalem and when he came back, he believed that the distance between his house in Seville and the nearby shrine matched the distance between Pontius Pilate’s house and Calvary (the place where Jesus was crucified). Because of this, the palace was later called Casa de Pilatos (House of Pilate).

Over the years, different generations of the family lived in this private residence and all have played a large part in the architecture and design with the multiple renovations that have taken place.

Location and How to Get There

Casa de Pilatos can be found in central Seville, more sepcifically in the area f San Bartolome, making it super simple to visit in between some of Seville’s top attractions.

You can easily walk to the palace from the centre, and if you’re staying outside central Seville, public transport makes it easy to get to.

One option is to take the tram. The nearest tram station is Puerta Jerez with the palace roughly 15 minute walk away.

ANother easy method to get there is the Metro – get the L1 (line 1) to Puerta de Jerez which again is a 15 minute walk away.

If making use of Seville’s buses, your best option is to take the 03 TUSSAM bus and get off at Recaredo
(roughly 5 minutes from the palace).

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