How to book tickets to Granada Cathedral?

You can purchase tickets for <experience tgid="23998" type="Popup" title="Granada Cathedral" id="avZk4DKR" /> either online or at the attraction. Purchasing tickets online has many cost advantages. Online tickets are cheaper, you can choose from different offers and you can easily cancel these tickets for a full refund.

Is the guided visit worth it?

Yes if you want expert context, a structured route and access to La Madraza, which is included only with the guided visit.

How long does the visit take?

Entry tickets take 40 to 60 minutes. Guided visits take around 1.5 hours.

Is the Royal Chapel accessible?

The entry ticket is wheelchair accessible. The guided visit includes areas with steps.

Royal Chapel of Granada Tickets with Audio Guide and Guided Tours

Want a deeper look at Granada’s royal history

If you want more than a quick walk through the chapel, consider choosing a guided visit. Expert guides explain why the Catholic Monarchs chose Granada as their final resting place, show you architectural and symbolic details you would miss on your own, and include access to the Madraza, the former Islamic university of Granada. This is the best way to understand how Islamic and Christian histories meet in this part of the city.

Interior view of the Royal Chapel of Granada with ornate columns and stained glass windows.

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Things to know before booking your Royal Chapel tickets

The Royal Chapel allows walk in visitors, but availability varies through the day. Booking ahead ensures you enter at your preferred time. This is especially useful if you are planning a combined visit with the Cathedral or other Granada attractions.
The standard entry gives you access to the main chapel, the royal tombs, the crypt and the museum rooms. It also includes an audio guide app for your phone, which helps you follow a structured route and understand the history without joining a group.
The Royal Chapel does not offer a formal skip the line system. Queues are usually manageable, but mornings are busier. Entry ticket holders scan their QR codes at the entrance. Guided visitors meet their guide at the designated point and enter together.
Choose the entry ticket if you prefer a quiet, flexible visit with time to pause at objects that interest you. Choose the guided visit if you want expert narration that connects the chapel to the surrounding streets, the old mosque site and the political history of the Catholic Monarchs.
The guided visit includes access to La Madraza, a historic Nasrid university building near the chapel. This helps you understand the shift from Islamic to Christian Granada in a single walk. It is an upgrade worth considering if you enjoy layered storytelling.
The entry ticket is marked as wheelchair accessible. The guided visit includes some outdoor walking and areas with steps, especially within La Madraza. If you have reduced mobility, check the route details before booking.

What to expect at the Royal Chapel of Granada

Step into a Gothic royal mausoleum

Begin your visit inside a tall, single nave supported by Gothic ribbed vaults. The chapel feels intimate and solemn, with soft natural light falling on arches, stone ribs and the central altar.

Stand before the marble tombs of the Catholic Monarchs

The sculpted Carrara marble tombs of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand, and those of Juana I and Felipe the Handsome, are the focal point of the chapel. Their lifelike details and symbolic carvings make this the most photographed corner of the monument.

Descend into the royal crypt

A small staircase leads to the simple underground crypt containing the lead coffins of Isabella, Ferdinand, Juana, Felipe and Miguel de la Paz. The room is quiet and moving, offering a rare look at the real burial place of the royal family.

Explore the museum collection

The museum displays personal objects belonging to the monarchs, including prayer books, Flemish paintings, textiles and liturgical items. These pieces offer an intimate sense of court culture during the early modern period.

Which Royal Chapel ticket is best for you

Ticket type	Entrance used	Includes	Guide	Why pick this
Entry ticket	Main entrance beside the Cathedral	Chapel, tombs, crypt, museum	No	Explore quietly at your own pace with context for every room
Guided Royal Chapel tour	Main entrance with guide	Chapel, tombs, crypt, museum, Granada Cathedral, expert guide	Yes	Explore quietly at your own pace with context for every room

Plan your visit to the Royal Chapel

Monday to Saturday: around 10am to 6.30pm
Sunday and public holidays: around 11am to 6pm
Last entry is typically 30 minutes before closing.
Best time to visit: Arrive before 11am for quieter interiors.
Best months: March to May and September to October for comfortable weather.

The Royal Chapel is located in the historic center of Granada, beside the Cathedral.

Address: Royal Chapel of Granada, Plaza de las Pasiegas, Granada | Find on Maps

By bus: Routes that stop at Gran Via or Calle Reyes Católicos, then walk 3 to 5 minutes.
By foot: Short walk from Plaza Nueva and the Alcaicería district.
Parking: Paid parking available near Plaza de la Trinidad and San Agustín Market.

Toilets available near the entrance.
Security screening at the entrance.
Small gift corner at the exit.

Arrive early in the morning to enjoy the chapel with fewer visitors.
Keep silence inside the chapel and crypt to respect the religious setting.
Photography without flash is usually allowed, but always follow staff instructions.
Combine your visit with the nearby Cathedral for a complete understanding of the area.
If you choose the guided visit, wear comfortable shoes since the route includes short walks through narrow historic streets.
Bring a light jacket during winter months since the stone interiors stay cool.
Check hours in advance during holidays as schedules may adjust.