Seville Cathedral
Seville, Andalusia, Spain
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The biggest Gothic cathedral in the world and its mighty ex-minaret bell tower, La Giralda, the symbol of Seville.
Adult price: £8
Best for ages 13+
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Seville 3-day Itinerary
Last updated: 04 April, 2024
Where to go and what to see in Seville to get the most from your trip – a 3-day itinerary from destination expert and travel writer Dana Facaros.
Editor note – Dana has not included specific recommendations of where to stay each day unless it’s necessary. Instead, see the ‘Where to stay’ section in our Seville destination guide.
Day 1
In the morning, get your bearings with a guided tour of Seville’s historic centre – the Casco Antiguo.
Have lunch at the Restaurante San Fernando – one of the most beautiful in the city, with its interior patio.
In the afternoon visit Seville’s enormous Cathedral and its iconic La Giralda tower, saving the magnificent royal palace Alcazar for the evening, when it’s cooler (be sure to book).
In the evening, book in for dinner and the thrilling rhythms of flamenco at a tablao.
Alcazar of Seville
Seville, Andalusia, Spain
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A Moorish Christian architectural gem, Europe’s oldest royal palace (recently seen in Game of Thrones) dates from 1360, with gardens of pure delight.
Adult price: £11
Best for ages 18+
Flamenco in Seville
Seville, Andalusia, Spain
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Andalusia is the birthplace of flamenco, which still pulses through its blood. Book in for a show at one of Seville’s excellent theatres.
Adult price: £15
Best for ages 13+
Duration: 90 minutes
When: Daily
Frequency: daily
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In the morning, explore the Plaza de Espana and Maria Luisa Park, then cross the Guadalquivir to visit the Triana to check out its ceramics shops.
Have a seafood lunch at El Candil Triana, then take a taxi or a 20-minute walk to the 500-year-old Aire Ancient Baths in a Mudejar Palace.
Once refreshed, take a guided tapas tour, then stop by the enormous wooden mushrooms – the Setas de Seville – which are at their most beautiful by night.
Hammam at Aire Ancient Baths
Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Set in a 500-year-old Mudejar palace, offering a vast range of experiences and rituals, including a wine bath. Afterward, relax in the rooftop pool. The night visits are especially magical, and a great antidote to jetlag.
Adult price: £20
Min age 18
Best for ages 18+
Duration: 1-3 hours
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Setas de Seville
Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Seville boasts the world´s largest wooden structure, a spectacular swirl nicknamed ‘Las Setas’ (mushrooms) designed by Jurgen Mayer in 2011. There’s a mirador walkway and steps winding over the roof, offering fabulous views, and Roman ruins in the museum underneath.
Best for ages 10+
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Day 3
Take a White Villages and Ronda day tour to see some of Andalusia’s most beautiful villages and landscapes.
Back in Seville, crown your visit with a superb tasting menu at Sobretablas, featuring contemporary Andalusian cuisine and its finest.
Ronda
Ronda, Andalusia, Spain
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Teetering on sheer cliffs, the spectacular Andalusian town of Ronda is best known for it’s extraordinary bridge straddling the 150m deep Tajo Gorge. It’s also the gateway to the so-called White Villages (Pueblos Blancos).
Best for ages 18+
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