Andalusia 7-day Itinerary
Spain
Where to go and what to see in Andalusia to get the most from your trip – a 7-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Dana Facaros.
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Seville Cathedral
Last updated: 17 January, 2023
Bigger than a football pitch, this Gothic cathedral was built on the site of Seville’s great mosque, and dazzles with its elaborate portals, forests of pinnacles and flying buttresses.
Elements of the mosque, however, were preserved: the Patio de los Naranjos, with its fountain and orange trees, and the spectacular 105m minaret, La Giralda, symbol of Seville.
Inside, marvel at the world’s largest altarpiece that took 82 years to sculpt, Columbus’s tomb supported by statues of pallbearers, and a masterpiece by Murillo, The Vision of St Anthony.
Tickets include the nearby over-the-top Baroque church of San Salvador.
Don’t miss
If you’re don’t mind climbing stairs, and have a head for heights, plump for a vertiginous guided tour of the cathedral rooftop, for views across the city skyline.
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Minimum age: Any
Age suitable: 13+
When: All year around
Getting there & doing it
If you can’t walk to it from your hotel, your best option is to take a bus or taxi. The nearest metro station (Puerta de Jerez) is 25-minute walk, though the Plaza Nueva light rail station is slightly closed and only 15 minutes’ walk.
Purchase tickets for the cultural tour online (which includes the cathedral and La Giralda) to avoid the queues. Rooftop tours take place once a day in English (limited to visitors over 10 and under 70).
When to do it
The Cathedral is open all year round, seven days a week, though Sunday morning is reserved for services. In summer months, go early to avoid the heat.
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Guided Tour Sevilla Cathedral
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Visit the third-largest cathedral in the world during a 1-hour guided tour, which is available in English, French, or Spanish. Explore Sevil...
€28 | Rating 4.19 / 5 [21 ratings]
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Cathedral of Seville English Guided Tour with Skip the Line & Access to Giralda
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€30 | Rating 4.56 / 5 [37 ratings]
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Discover the most famous monument in which Seville was created around, the Cathedral of Seville.
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Cathedral & Giralda of Seville Reduced-Group Tour
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Our writer’s picks of the best places to stay near this experience, closest first
EME Catedral Hotel
Seville, Andalusia, Spain[0.1 miles]
Super central luxury hotel with the best roof terrace cocktail bar in Seville and matchless views of the Cathedral.
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Hotel Casa 1800
Seville, Andalusia, Spain[0.2 miles]
A romantic, evocative, little luxury hotel in an early 19th-century townhouse near Seville’s cathedral, with a panoramic rooftop pool.
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Hotel Legado Alcazar
Seville, Andalusia, Spain[0.3 miles]
A hip boutique hotel in a wonderfully tranquil location, overlooking the Alcazar gardens in the heart of Seville.
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Hotel Casa del Poeta
Seville, Andalusia, Spain[0.4 miles]
Boutique luxury and charm await in this evocative 17th-century mansion, in pole position near Seville’s Cathedral, restaurants and bars.
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Best for ages: 10+ | Free
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