Itinerary · Seville · Spain
7 days in Seville
A day-by-day plan grouped by neighbourhood, so you spend your time seeing Seville, not crossing it.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Pirado, Public domain
Quick answer
7 days is enough to see Seville's highlights at a comfortable pace, with time for day trips. Day 1: Real Alcázar and Barrio Santa Cruz lanes. Day 2: Hospital de los Venerables and Seville Cathedral and the Giralda. Day 3: Casa de Pilatos and Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla. Base yourself in Barrio Santa Cruz.
Key facts
- Days
- 7
- Sights covered
- 13
- Day trips
- 2
- Best base
- Barrio Santa Cruz
- Book ahead
- Real Alcázar and Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
Day by day
Day 1: Real Alcázar and Barrio Santa Cruz lanes
Real Alcázar and Barrio Santa Cruz lanes, then Flamenco in a tablao in the evening.
Morning
Real Alcázar
Barrio Santa Cruz · 2–3 hours · mid-priced. Timed tickets sell out days ahead in spring and autumn; buy on the official site in advance.
Late morning
Barrio Santa Cruz lanes
Barrio Santa Cruz · 1–2 hours · free.
Lunch
Lunch: Salmorejo
Almost every tapas bar from spring to autumn; ask for it without jamón for a vegetarian version.
Evening
Flamenco in a tablao
Choose a small venue where you sit close to the stage; dinner shows in large halls tend to be less authentic.
Day 2: Hospital de los Venerables and Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
Hospital de los Venerables and Seville Cathedral and the Giralda, then Metropol Parasol (Las Setas) in the evening.
Morning
Hospital de los Venerables
Barrio Santa Cruz · 1 hour · low cost.
Late morning
Seville Cathedral and the Giralda
El Centro · 1.5–2 hours · mid-priced. Buying a timed ticket online avoids the long queue at the entrance in high season.
Lunch
Lunch: Spinach with chickpeas
Traditional bars in Santa Cruz, El Arenal and around the Alfalfa.
Evening
Metropol Parasol (Las Setas)
Go up around sunset, then eat at the tapas bars around nearby Plaza del Salvador and Calle Regina.
Day 3: Casa de Pilatos and Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla
Casa de Pilatos and Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla, then Alameda de Hércules in the evening.
Morning
Casa de Pilatos
El Centro · 1 hour · mid-priced.
Late morning
Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla
El Centro · 1.5 hours · low cost.
Lunch
Lunch: Pork cheeks
Tapas bars across the centre and Triana; a reliable order everywhere.
Evening
Alameda de Hércules
Come in the evening for a drink on a terrace; children play on the promenade until late in summer.
Day 4: Day trip to Córdoba
About 45 minutes by high-speed train each way. Getting there: AVE or Avant train from Santa Justa.
Morning
Travel to Córdoba
About 45 minutes by high-speed train (AVE or Avant train from Santa Justa); about 140 km.
Day
Córdoba
Add the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, the Jewish quarter and, in May, the flower-filled patios.
Evening
Back in Seville
Dinner: try Montadito de pringá.
Day 5: Archivo General de Indias and Plaza de España
Archivo General de Indias and Plaza de España, then Alameda de Hércules in the evening.
Morning
Archivo General de Indias
El Centro · 30 minutes · free.
Late morning
Plaza de España
Parque de María Luisa · 1 hour · free.
Lunch
Lunch: Montadito de pringá
Old-fashioned taverns in the centre and El Arenal.
Evening
Alameda de Hércules
Alternative and LGBTQ+-friendly bars, live music and terraces along a long promenade.
Day 6: Day trip to Jerez de la Frontera
About 1 hour by train each way. Getting there: Regional train from Santa Justa.
Morning
Travel to Jerez de la Frontera
About 1 hour by train (Regional train from Santa Justa); about 95 km.
Day
Jerez de la Frontera
The home of sherry has bodegas offering cellar tours and tastings, the Royal Andalusian School of Equestrian Art with its dancing-horse shows, and a strong flamenco tradition.
Evening
Back in Seville
Dinner: try Fried fish.
Day 7: Parque de María Luisa and Triana and the Mercado de Triana
Parque de María Luisa and Triana and the Mercado de Triana, then Calle Betis, Triana in the evening.
Morning
Parque de María Luisa
Parque de María Luisa · 1–2 hours · free.
Late morning
Triana and the Mercado de Triana
Triana · Half a day · free.
Lunch
Lunch: Fried fish
Freidurías in Triana and the centre; take a cone to eat by the river.
Evening
Calle Betis, Triana
Riverside bars and flamenco-pop venues with views across to the old town.
Before you go
Reserve timed tickets for Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and the Giralda and Flamenco in a tablao before you travel; the rest of this plan needs no advance booking.
Where to stay for this itinerary
With 7 nights, Barrio Santa Cruz keeps most of this route within easy reach. For a calmer or cheaper base, El Arenal ($$$) suits families, first-timers and food lovers. Compare every area.
Pace and daylight
The sights in this plan add up to roughly 17–23 hours of visiting over 7 days, before meals and getting between them. Daylight runs from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June, so in winter start early and keep museums for the afternoon.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is 7 days enough in Seville?
7 days is enough to see Seville's highlights at a comfortable pace, with time for day trips. How many days Seville needs.
+What should I book before visiting Seville?
Real Alcázar, Seville Cathedral and the Giralda and Flamenco in a tablao.