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💡 The Short Version: Cádiz is about 1½ to 2 hours from Seville Santa Justa by Renfe train, and the trains stop at Jerez on the way. The Cathedral is €12 (Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 20:00), Torre Tavira’s camera obscura is €8 and must be booked by appointment, and a 2-hour walking tour with a local guide is from €10.50ad. Tours from Seville are 10 hours from €95 and pair Cádiz with Jerez: Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera Day Tripad adds a bodega, and Jerez, Cádiz and Andalusian Horsesad adds the horse show. Carry a passport or photo ID. Tour prices are GetYourGuide’s lowest “from” prices for one adult.
Getting there compared
| Option | Time | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Train, Santa Justa to Cádiz | About 1½ to 2 hours | Renfe Media Distancia and Alvia; stops include Jerez. Check Renfe for the times and the fare |
| Coach | Check Comes | Comes runs the coach route; check its site for times and fares |
| Tour with Jerez | 10 hours | From €95ad; a bodega visit and a tasting in Jerez |
| Tour with Jerez and the horse show | 10 hours | €119ad; the show and a bodega tasting in the price |
Jerez is on the line, so the train can stop there for a bodega or the horse show and carry on to Cádiz; the Jerez guide has the prices.
What to see
The sights below are in the old town. The Cathedral and Torre Tavira take about 2¼ hours between them.
Cádiz Cathedral
€12 · Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 20:00 · Sunday from 13:30 · about 1½ hours
The Cathedral sells tickets on its own site and in the Santa Cueva, the Oratorio de San Felipe Neri, the Capilla del Pópulo and the Hospital de Mujeres. Its pages describe the choir, the chapels, the crypt and the sacristy. The Clock Tower has its own hours on the rate page: Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 20:00 and, on Sundays, 12:00 to 15:00 and 16:00 to 20:00. The last entry is at 19:00 to the Cathedral and 19:30 to the tower. The Casa de la Contaduría, the Cathedral’s museum and archive, is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 16:30.
Cádiz Cathedral from the seafront, with its bell towers and dome. Photo: Benjamin Smith, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| General | €12 |
| Over 65, or disability up to 59% | €11 |
| Students 13 to 25 | €10 |
| Children under 12 with an adult; disability over 60% | Free |
Torre Tavira
€8 · by appointment · 45 minutes
Torre Tavira is a camera obscura at the top of a tower in the old town, on Calle Marqués del Real Tesoro, near the Plaza de las Flores and the central market. Admission is €8, or €6 for over-65s, students, families and people with a disability. It is open 10:00 to 18:00 from October to April and 10:00 to 20:00 from May to September, every day except 25 December, 1 January and 6 January, with the last admission an hour before closing. The visit is by prior appointment made on its website.
On foot
From €10.50 · 686 reviews · 2 hours
English Cádiz Tour: Walking Tour with Local Guidead (We Are Cádiz) starts at the Monument to the 1812 Constitution, takes in Plaza de España and La Caleta beach, and sees the Cathedral from outside. The listing is rated 4.8 and is not suitable for people with a low level of fitness.
La Caleta beach, with the white bathing pavilion at the far end. Photo: Benjamin Smith, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The tours from Seville
Both are 10-hour days from central Seville, with a guide and transport.
Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera
From €95 · 697 reviews · Naturanda
From Seville: Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera Day Tripad stops first in Jerez for a traditional bodega and a tasting of sherry, then goes to Cádiz for the old town and the Cathedral, with the afternoon free for a beach or the narrow streets of the Barrio de la Viña and El Pópulo. The bodega ticket and the equestrian show ticket are options at an extra cost, so check the option you pick. A shared or private version is listed.
Jerez, Cádiz and Andalusian Horses
From €119 · 226 reviews · ANDALSUR
From Seville: Jerez, Cádiz and Andalusian Horsesad visits a sherry bodega with a tasting and the “How the Andalusian Horses Dance” show at the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art, both included, and then drives to Cádiz for a guided walk to the Cathedral and free time for lunch. The listing is rated 4.2.
Planning the day
- Book Torre Tavira for a time that fits the train; it admits by appointment only.
- The Cathedral and the tower first (Sunday from 13:30), then the old quarters and the beach.
- Check the last train back on Renfe before you start the afternoon.
- Add Jerez only with a tour, or by taking an early train and stopping there.
Cádiz is one of the day trips from Seville; the Jerez sherry day trip covers the stop on the way, and the river cruises include the May to September boat to Sanlúcar de Barrameda across the bay. Seville public transport covers the way to Santa Justa. What to book before you go to Seville lists the sights that need tickets, and where to stay in Seville compares the areas.
Common questions
How long is the train from Seville to Cádiz?
About 1½ to 2 hours from Seville Santa Justa, on Renfe's Media Distancia and Alvia trains, which call at Jerez on the way. Renfe's app or website gives the timetable and fare for your date.
How much is the Cádiz Cathedral?
€12 for a general ticket, €11 for over-65s and visitors with a disability up to 59%, and €10 for students aged 13 to 25. The Cathedral is open Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 20:00 and on Sundays from 13:30, with the last entry at 19:00. The visit takes about 1½ hours with the audio guide.
Do I need to book Torre Tavira in Cádiz?
Yes: the tower is visited by appointment, booked on its website, because capacity is limited. Admission is €8, or €6 reduced, and the visit takes 45 minutes. It is open every day except 25 December, 1 January and 6 January.
Is a tour from Seville to Cádiz worth it?
The 10-hour tours from €95 combine Cádiz with Jerez, a sherry bodega and, on one listing, the Royal Andalusian School's horse show, with the coach between the two. For Cádiz alone, the train gives more time in the city.
Can I go from Seville to Cádiz by boat?
From May to September, Cruceros Torre del Oro runs a river cruise to Sanlúcar de Barrameda, on the other side of the bay, for €55. It is not a route to Cádiz itself.
