Sevilla Travel Guide

Where We Stayed In Sevilla

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Sevilla Travel Itinerary

Our itinerary allows time for exploration, relaxation and just to take in the sights and sounds of this beautiful city. Your itinerary may also be determined by the ticket times for attractions you want to visit.

Day 1

• Archivo de Indias - Spanish Empire documents

• La Giralda - go up tower

• Cathedral (Book Tickets in Advance)

• Vinos & Tapas La Azotea (Tapas)

• Plaza de Espana - good at sunset

• Flamenco 6pm (Book Tickets in Advance)

• Bar El Comercio  (Tapas)

Day 2

• Gold Tower - Torre del Oro

• Catedral de Sevilla

• Royal Alcázar

• Barrio de Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz Seville

• Las Teresas (Tapas)

• Plaza de Espana - great at sunset for photos

• Espacio Eslava (Tapas)

• Mercado de la Encarnación (Market)

• Setas de Seville - light show at 10pm nightly

Day 3

• Alameda de Hercules

• Mercado de Feria (Fresh Food Market)

• Iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses

• Palacio de las Dueñas

• El Rincocillo (Tapas)

• Alameda de Hercules

• Iglesia de San Luis de los Franceses

• Food Tour (Tapas)

Sevilla Food Tour

• Best neighborhoods for tapas hopping

  • Triana

  • Santa Cruz

• Must-try foods in Sevilla

  • Salmorejo

  • Espinacas con garbanzos

  • Jamón ibérico

  • Tortilla española

  • Churros with chocolate

• Local drinks to try

  • Vino de Naranja

  • Tinto de Verano

  • Agua de Sevilla

• Eating in Sevilla

  • Lunch: 2–4pm

  • Dinner: 9–11pm (many restaurants open at 8:30pm)

  • Tip only for good service (not required like in the US)

Sevilla Travel Tips

Our first trip to Sevilla was a total disaster. We tried to squeeze it into a summer day trip from Malaga, mistake number one.

• Weather

  • Sevilla gets extremely hot in summer (think 104°F+)

  • Walking around in triple-digit heat is exhausting and unenjoyable

  • If visiting June–September:

    • Sightsee early morning or after sunset

    • Embrace siesta (2–4pm)

    • Stay hydrated

    • Wear a hat and sunscreen

  • Best time to visit Sevilla is in the spring or fall

  • February was perfect, sunny, comfortable, beautiful

  • River cruises won’t cool you off in summer — save them for evening

• Book attraction tickets as soon as you book your flight

  • Reserve in advance for:

    • Real Alcázar of Seville

    • Seville Cathedral & Giralda Tower

  • Setas de Seville has a nightly 10pm light show

    • No two nights are the same

    • Buy viewing platform tickets in advance

  • Book a flamenco show ahead of time

• Best photography spots:

  • Plaza de España at sunset

  • Guadalquivir River at sunset

• What to Wear in Sevilla

  • Pack based on season

  • For churches: dress modestly (covered shoulders, no short shorts)

  • Spring/fall evenings: bring a light jacket

  • Summer: breathable fabrics (linen, cotton), hat, sunglasses, sunscreen

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes (cobblestones everywhere)

• Getting Around Sevilla

  • Airport to city center: taxi (fixed price, 15–20 minutes)

  • City center is very walkable

  • Most attractions are close together

  • Do not drive in Old Town

  • Rent a car after exploring Sevilla

  • 100+ miles of bike lanes — great city for cycling

• Safety in Sevilla

  • Sevilla is overall very safe

  • Watch for pickpockets in crowded areas

  • Keep valuables secure

  • Don’t leave your phone on the table

  • Don’t stash wallets in coats on chairs

  • Stick to well-lit streets at night

  • A little awareness goes a long way

  Sevilla is a wonderful city, which is best enjoyed slowly.