Planning a trip to a new place can take a lot of research and there are lots of lists and posts out there that will tell you about the top things to do in Seville Spain.
I know when I visited Seville Spain for the first time I did my research and the top places to see in Seville seemed overwhelming. I am here to share all the things I believe are worth visiting during your trip to Seville.
I believe this list includes something for every type of traveller for ones that like history, others that appreciate art, others that like to get their exercise in, and more. I hope this list of the top things to do in Seville Spain will make your trip planning easier.
This post is all about the top things to do in Seville Spain.
Things To Do In Seville Spain
1. Seville Walking Tour
I think one of the best ways to start off your time in a new place is to find a walking tour that visits some of the main attractions in the area you are visiting. There are lots of FREE walking tours in Europe that are especially great for the budget travellers out there like myself. Walking tours are a great way to learn about the history, see some amazing sights, and even meet other travellers. This is exactly how I spent the morning of my first day in Seville Spain.
I recommend booking a free Seville Walking Tour that visits…
- Plaza de España
- Torre del Oro
- Bullring of the Real Maestranza de Caballeria of Sevilla
- Cathedral of Sevilla
- Giralda
- Alcazar of Seville
2. Royal Alcazar of Seville
The Royal Alcazar Seville is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. The Royal Alcazar is a beautiful building filled with breathtaking architecture, amazing art, and huge gardens surrounding the building. You can easily spend a couple of hours exploring the Alcazar and the grounds around it.
If you plan to visit the Royal Alcazar make sure you book your tickets in advance. You can book tickets from companies like GetYourGuide or Headout for an affordable price. The ticket that I purchased was called “Skip-the-Line Entry Tickets to Alcázar ” and I got my tickets on headout. You don’t need to spend more money to get Skip-the-line but the regular lines can get pretty long and you may have to wait a bit so decide based on your plans for the rest of the day in Seville.
3. Plaza de Espana
Plaza de Espana Seville is another popular spot to visit during your trip to Seville. The Spanish Square is a beautiful building that many people visit to walk around and take in the views. To top off this amazing sight in Seville is the fact that you do not need to pay anything to visit and walk around it is FREE!
4. Catedral de Sevilla
The Cathedral of Seville is another top spot many people will visit when travelling to Seville Spain. Sights in Seville including Seville Cathedral, La Giralda, and the Royal Alcazar are all very close to one another and are usually a spot on most walking tours of Seville. It is completely up to you whether you admire the Seville Cathedral from the outside or purchase a ticket to go inside as well. If you plan to visit Seville Cathedral, La Giralda, AND the Royal Alcazar I would highly recommend looking into combo tickets, that give you access to all three. You can find these tickets on GetYourGuide. If you are just interested in visiting the Cathedral of Seville and La Giralda click here to purchase a ticket.5. La Giralda Seville
La Giralda is the bell tower in the Seville Cathedral. If you purchase a combo ticket for the Seville Cathedral and La Giralda you can walk up the bell tower and at the top you have an amazing view overlooking Seville.6. Watch a Flamenco Show
When you travel to Spain you MUST go a see a Flamenco Show. Flamenco is a famous performance that originated in Spain. These shows include dancing, singing, and guitar playing. The show I went to see was in Seville Spain and it was amazing.
The show I went to in Seville was called Seville: Live Flamenco Dancing Show Ticket at the Theater. I bought my ticket from GetYourGuide and it was super affordable for an hour-long performance.
7. Eat Spanish Churros
Churros are a popular dessert in Spain and you must time them at least once while travelling Spain. Churros in Spain are a bit different than the churros I have had back home in Canada but they were good. The churros served in Spain are commonly served with a chocolate sauce. I tried this dessert while I was in Seville Spain at Kukuchurro. You need to add eating churros to your Spanish bucket list.
8. Day Trip to Ronda
This last thing to do in Seville Spain is not technically in Seville but I still wanted to include it because it is an amazing day trip from Seville Spain. For those travelling to Seville that have an extra day you need to plan a day trip to Ronda. Ronda is about a 3-hour bus ride from Seville but worth it to see the views in Ronda.
There are a few different ways to visit Ronda from Seville. If you are renting a car you can drive yourself and it will take you around 2 hours instead of a 3-hour bus. Getting bus tickets for the public bus is very easy and the option I chose when visiting Ronda. I booked my bus ticket on Omio for around 30 euros roundtrip. The other option is to book a tour from Seville to visit Ronda. Tours are the more expensive option but if you want to learn more about the history of Ronda and don’t want to organize this day trip yourself tours are a great option. There are lots of day trips to Ronda on GetYourGuide.
If you are planning a day trip I highly recommend you visit these top sights in Ronda…
- The New Bridge (Centro de Interpretación del Puente Nuevo)
- Bullring of the Royal Cavalry of Ronda
- Jardines de Cuenca
- Arco de Felipe V
- La Casa del Rey Moro
- Mondragon Palace
That brings us to the end of the top 8 things to do in Seville Spain. These are things I really enjoyed doing and visiting during my trip to Seville and I hope enjoy them as well. Have an amazing trip to Seville Spain and safe travels!
