These are the experiences worth building your trip around, from the Alcázar and Cathedral to the great plazas, the river, the markets, and a night of flamenco. The list spans the big icons and the quieter local favourites; save the ones that appeal to you and slot them into your own itinerary.
The Best Things to Do in Seville
1Must visit
Castle5.0
Real Alcázar of Seville
The royal palace of tiled courtyards, carved stucco, and lush gardens, the finest Mudéjar architecture in Spain. Book ahead and allow a half-morning.
Barrio de Santa Cruz
2Must visit
Temple5.0
Seville Cathedral & La Giralda
The world's largest Gothic cathedral, built over a mosque, with Columbus's tomb and the Giralda tower to climb for old-town views.
Barrio de Santa Cruz
3
Landmark
Plaza de España
A breathtaking semicircular plaza of tiled bridges and provincial alcoves, and a Star Wars filming location. Go early or at golden hour.
Parque de María Luisa
4
Viewpoint
Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
The giant timber 'Setas', billed as the world's largest wooden structure, with a rooftop walkway and 360-degree views at sunset.
Plaza de la Encarnación, El Centro
5
Street
Barrio de Santa Cruz
The atmospheric maze of the old Jewish quarter, whitewashed lanes and flower-filled squares pressed against the Cathedral and Alcázar.
Old town, east of the Cathedral
6Must visit
Jazz5.0
Casa de la Memoria
The city's best place to hear pure, intimate flamenco, in the old stables of a Renaissance palace. Reserve ahead.
El Centro
7Must visit
Market4.0
Mercado de Triana
Triana's historic covered market, built over a castle, where fish and produce stalls share the hall with lively tapas counters.
Triana
8
Museum4.0
Torre del Oro
The riverside Almohad watchtower from around 1220, now a naval museum, with one of the best free-feeling views along the Guadalquivir.
El Arenal
9
Museum4.0
Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza
Spain's oldest and most beautiful bullring, a white-and-ochre Baroque arena toured along with its bullfighting museum.
El Arenal
10Must visit
Museum5.0
Casa de Pilatos
A sumptuous noble palace of Mudéjar, Gothic, and Renaissance styles, with exceptional tilework and far fewer crowds than the Alcázar.
San Bartolomé (Casco Antiguo)
11
Park4.0
Parque de María Luisa
The city's great green retreat of tiled fountains and shaded paths, wrapping around the Plaza de España. Free and lovely in the heat.
El Porvenir
12
Sunset Spot
Calle Betis & the Triana Riverside
The colourful Triana riverfront, the classic Seville sunset spot, with terrace bars looking across at the old town.
Triana, west bank of the Guadalquivir
FAQ
- What is the one thing not to miss in Seville?
- The Real Alcázar. The royal palace's tiled courtyards, carved ceilings, and gardens are the finest Mudéjar architecture in Spain, and they doubled as Dorne in Game of Thrones. Book the earliest morning slot to enjoy it before the crowds.
- What is free to do in Seville?
- Plenty: wandering Santa Cruz and Triana, the Plaza de España, the Parque de María Luisa, the riverside sunsets along Calle Betis, the free Archivo de Indias, and the Torre del Oro on Mondays. Free, tip-based walking tours are a great first-day option too.
- Is Seville worth visiting with kids?
- Yes. Children love the boat trip on the river, the rooftop 'Setas', the pedal carts in the Parque de María Luisa, and the rowboats on the Plaza de España canal, and the compact, walkable centre keeps the day manageable.
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