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Three days are perfect for Seville. The old town is compact and flat, so this itinerary is easy on foot – with long lunches and a siesta in the hottest hours, the Sevillian way.
Before you go
Book the Real Alcázar and the Cathedral online: both use timed tickets. In summer, plan visits for the morning and enjoy the city again after sunset.
Day 1: the Cathedral, the Alcázar and Santa Cruz
Morning: the Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, and a climb up the Giralda by its ramps.
Midday: the Real Alcázar – the Mudéjar palace, the Patio de las Doncellas and the gardens.
Afternoon: get lost in the lanes of Santa Cruz and the Murillo gardens.
Evening: tapas in Santa Cruz, then a flamenco show.
Tours and activities in Seville
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Day 2: the Plaza de España and the river
Morning: the Plaza de España and María Luisa Park; hire a rowing boat on the canal.
Midday: lunch in El Arenal, near the Maestranza bullring.
Afternoon: the Torre del Oro and a walk – or a cruise – along the Guadalquivir.
Evening: cross the Triana bridge for dinner by the river.
Day 3: Triana, Las Setas and the Alameda
Morning: the Triana market, next to the old Castle of San Jorge, and the ceramic shops of the quarter.
Midday: back across the river for lunch around Alfalfa.
Afternoon: the Casa de Pilatos, a 16th-century palace full of tiles and patios.
Evening: sunset from the walkway of Las Setas, then drinks on the Alameda de Hércules.
Tips
Avoid the midday heat in summer: Sevillians eat late and rest in the afternoon.
Wear comfortable shoes: cobbles are everywhere.
Dress respectfully in the Cathedral: shoulders and knees covered.
Three days are enough for the Cathedral, the Real Alcázar, the Plaza de España, Triana and Las Setas at a relaxed pace. Add a day for Córdoba or Cádiz.
What should I book in advance in Seville?
The Real Alcázar and the Cathedral both sell timed tickets online. In spring and at weekends they can sell out, so book as soon as your dates are fixed.
When is the best time to visit Seville?
Spring and autumn are ideal. Summer is very hot, so plan sightseeing early in the morning and in the evening.
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