Things to do in Seville

11 places, 5 of them free. Palaces, flamenco and orange-blossom streets in the heart of Andalusia.

11 places

Must See€15–€16

Real Alcázar

Santa Cruz

A Moorish-style royal palace of tiled courtyards, reflecting pools and peaceful gardens.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • Book ahead

Daily, roughly 9:30–19:00 (to 17:00 in winter); check for closures

Must See€12–€13

Seville Cathedral & Giralda Tower

Santa Cruz

One of the world’s largest cathedrals, with a bell tower you can climb by ramp for rooftop views.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • Booking recommended

Most days, roughly 11:00–17:00 (varies by season and day)

Must SeeFree

Plaza de España

María Luisa

A sweeping semicircular plaza of ceramic bridges, tiled alcoves and rowing boats.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed

Open-air plaza, generally accessible most of the day and evening

Viewpoints€5–€15

Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)

La Encarnación

A giant wooden mushroom-like structure with a panoramic walkway over the old town.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed

Daily, roughly 9:30–midnight in summer; earlier close in winter

MarketsFree

Triana Market

Triana

A lively neighbourhood market with fresh produce and casual tapas counters across the river.

  • Suggested time: 1h 15m
  • No booking needed

Mostly mornings through early afternoon; some stalls open later at weekends

Nightlife€20–€40

Flamenco Show in a Courtyard Venue

Santa Cruz

An intimate live performance of flamenco, up close in a small venue in the old town.

  • Suggested time: 1h 15m
  • Book ahead

Evening shows, usually one to three per night (times vary)

Must SeeFree

Barrio Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

The old Jewish quarter’s tangle of whitewashed lanes, flowering patios and tiny squares.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed

Open-air streets; always accessible

FamiliesFree

María Luisa Park

María Luisa

A shady riverside park of fountains, pavilions and peacocks, perfect for a slower afternoon.

  • Suggested time: 1h 30m
  • No booking needed

Daily, roughly 8:00–22:00 (later in summer)

Day Trips~€35

Córdoba Mezquita Day Trip

Córdoba (about 140 km)

A forest of red-and-white arches inside a mosque-cathedral, reached in under an hour by fast train.

  • Suggested time: Full day
  • Booking recommended

Daily, roughly 10:00–19:00; shorter Sunday visiting

NightlifeFree

Calle Betis Riverside Evening

Triana

Riverside bars in Triana with a sunset view across the water to the old town.

  • Suggested time: 2 hrs
  • No booking needed

Bars typically open from late afternoon until after midnight

Hidden Gems€6–€12

Casa de Pilatos

San Esteban

A noble palace blending Mudéjar, Gothic and Renaissance styles around a tiled patio.

  • Suggested time: 1 hr
  • No booking needed

Daily, roughly 9:00–18:00 (to 19:00 in summer)