3-Day Seville Itinerary: The Perfect 3 Days in Seville, Spain
This itinerary details the perfect 3 days in Seville, including information about where to stay, what to do, and where to eat in the Andalusian capital.
Seville is an intoxicating blend of ornate architecture, scrumptious tapas, and lively flamenco dancing. The minute I arrived in Seville, I was overwhelmed by how perfectly the city encapsulates quintessential Spanish charm. One fragrant stroll through the orange-scented streets of Barrio Santa Cruz, and I was hooked on the Andalusian capital. I’ve curated the perfect three days in Seville so that you can fall in love with the city just as quickly.
My time exploring Seville whizzed by in a blur of culinary delights and riverside wanders, firmly ranking it among my favorite European capitals. I’ve compiled the city’s must-see sights and hidden gems into an ideal 3-day itinerary that offers a little something for everyone. Armed with this super efficient itinerary, I guarantee you’ll make the most of three days in Seville, and maybe see something slightly further off the tourist trail.
travel tips for Seville ↴
Seville or Sevilla
One of the most frequently asked questions is whether the city's name is Seville or Sevilla. The Spanish name is spelled Sevilla, with the ending pronounced like “quesadilla”. In English, the name is spelled Seville, with the ending pronounced the same as “Brazil.”
language barrier
Because Seville is the third-most visited city in Spain, plenty of locals speak conversational English. Still, it’s helpful to know a few basic Spanish phrases and locals will appreciate the effort.
siesta time
Many shops and restaurants close in the afternoon for siesta (typically 2 PM to 5 PM). This itinerary has been curated accordingly.
best time to visit Seville ↴
The best time of year to visit Seville is during the spring months from March through May. The spring temperatures (15°C to 25°C) are much more enjoyable than summertime temperatures.
Spring (March-May)| Spring also brings vibrant events such as the famous Semana Santa (Holy Week) and the Feria de Abril (April Fair), where visitors can experience Seville's lively traditions, flamenco performances, and delicious Andalusian cuisine. Additionally, the city's parks and gardens are in full bloom, adding to the charm of this picturesque destination.
Summer (June-August)| The one “mistake” I made was visiting Seville in the dead of summer without realizing how stifling the heat is in July and August. Summer is not an ideal time to visit Seville due to the extreme heat and sun exposure— it’s literally the hottest city in Europe. The scorching summers aren’t a total deal breaker, but they can make exploring the city uncomfortable.
Autumn (September-November)| Seville’s Mediterranean climate means the Autumn is lovely and warm. Autumn is also known as the season of arts and literature in Seville. There are several cultural events, including film festivals and the annual Flamenco Bienal.
Winter (December-February)| January is the coldest month in Seville, though winter temperatures tend to hover around 11°C.
how many days to spend in Seville ↴
I recommend three days in Seville, but you could easily stay longer and enjoy day trips to nearby Spanish cities like Córdoba, Cadiz, and Granada. Three days in Seville is enough time to catch the city highlights and stumble upon its hidden gems. There is a wealth of museums, traditional tapas bars, and various viewpoints to fill three days. If you only have a weekend, Seville also makes a great 2-day city break.
how to get to Seville ↴
Travelers can arrive via plane at Aeropuerto de Sevilla-San Pablo (SVQ), known more simply as Seville Airport. Seville also has a train station that is well-connected to the rest of Spain. Budget travelers should make use of Seville’s bus connectivity. The city has two bus stations: Plaza de Armas and Prado de San Sebastian. Buses to Seville run from Portugal and other Spanish cities.
where to stay in Seville ↴
While Seville is a very walkable city, I recommend staying central to take full advantage of exploring the city on foot.
Best areas of Seville to stay in:
Barrio Santa Cruz | Often referred to as Seville’s Jewish Quarter, Barrio Santa Cruz is one of the most charming areas of Seville.
La Alameda de Hércules | Colloquially known as Alameda, this part of the city has seen a cultural rebirth in recent years that has brought with it a burgeoning brunch scene, vegetarian eateries, and lively music venues. Alameda is a trendy area with plenty of affordable accommodations.
Arenal | Arenal is located along the left bank of the Guadalquivir River, bordering Barrio Santa Cruz and El Centro. There are a wealth of boutique hotels and restaurants in this area, making it a hotspot for tourists.
El Centro | El Centro is the heart of the city, located just south of Seville’s historical Old Town.
Triana | Triana is teeming with tapas and artisanal ceramics, the Triana district offers a more local vibe with its bustling tapas bars, flamenco clubs, and scenic views of the Guadalquivir River.
best hotels in Seville:
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quick 3 days in Seville overview ↴
Day 1 | Real Alcazar, Cathedral de Seville, Torre Grialda, Barrio Santa Cruz (Jewish Quarter), Plaza de España, Parque de María Luisa
Day 2 | Parque de María Luisa, Mercado de Triana, Devour Food Tour, Torro del Oro, Flamenco show
Day 3| Casa de Pilatos, Seville Museum of Fine Arts, Museo del Baile Flamenco, Metropol Parasol
3 days in Seville itinerary ↴
This 3-day itinerary for Seville has been curated for efficiency. Like all of my itineraries, I have tried to group attractions and activities that make the most sense and are near one another.
Day 1: Virgen Coffee, Real Alcazar, Cathedral de Seville, Torre Grialda, Barrio Santa Cruz (Jewish Quarter), Plaza de España, Parque de María Luisa,
Begin at Virgen Coffee. This specialty café makes fantastic barista-style coffee sure to jumpstart your first day in Seville.
By far and away the most iconic building in Seville is the Real Alcazar, a Unesco World Heritage Site that will dazzle you with its intricate details. More than 500,000 tourists visit the impressive palace, a former filming location for Game of Thrones. The beautiful tilework, stunning reflective pools, and magnificent gardens were built for King Peter of Castile on the site of a former Moorish fortress. The perfectly manicured gardens are the home of roaming peacocks, tiled patios, and ornate archways.
The Real Alcazar has two entry tickets: 1) the general tour and 2) Cuarto Real Alto, the royal apartments tour. You can buy tickets online in advance to save time standing in a long queue. I highly recommend booking online, in advance, especially if you want to tour the apartments, as they sell out months in advance. However, if you’re willing to arrive 20-30 minutes prior to opening, you can get the general tour tickets on arrival.
Most travelers combine a trip to the Real Alcazar with the Cathedral de Seville and Torre Giralda. Seville Cathedral is a fantastic example of Gothic and Baroque architecture; you can visit the inside for free. It’s suggested that you hire a certified tour guide to explain everything you’ll be looking at, but that’s another cost your wallet will have to take on.
Torre Giralda offers a bird’s eye view of Seville without climbing stairs.
Right next to the Alcazar and the Cathedral is Seville’s Jewish Quarter, Barrio Santa Cruz. The neighborhood is a maze of courtyards and flower-laden lanes.
You’ve likely worked up an appetite for lunch. Luckily, there is no shortage of afternoon tapas stops in Seville! I recommend grabbing small plates at Las Teresas, a local institution and resident favorite. The old-school tapa bar does traditional Spanish delicacies right. Meat hangs from above and photos over the bars’ walls. This is the spot to have lunch like a local.
Nuns at Convento de San Leandro famously make and sell yemas, a dessert composed of egg yolks, lemon, and sugar. Each box of lemony sweets is shrouded in mystery and lore. To obtain the desserts, head to the marked convent window, ring a bell, order by speaking to a wall that a nun is standing on the other side of, and place your money on a rotating window. As you spin it around, a wooden box filled with yemas will show up and your money will disappear. The smallest allotment of yemas sold is .5kgs, which is a lot of yemas, but they are sold in a wooden box that you can take home as a souvenir.
Star Wars fans will know this famous plaza from the Attack of the Clones movie, but even if you aren’t into the film franchise, you’ll want to add a stop at Plaza de España to your itinerary. Built in 1928, the semi-circular building is adorned with colorful ceramic tiles and ornate alcoves. There are even tiles fixed together as maps of different regions of Spain.
Day 2: breakfast at Billy Brunch, Mercado de Triana, Torro del Oro, Devour Food Tour
There will be a lot of food on your second day in Seville, but if you still need to fuel up for your adventures, I recommend beginning with brunch at Billy Brunch.
Stroll 20 minutes from Billy Brunch to Parque de Maria Luisa. The shaded paths offer respite from the scorching sun, and wandering the city’s green space is a great way to walk off breakfast en route to the Torro del Oro.
The Torro del Oro, which means Tower of Gold, is a 13th-century Islamic watchtower. It’s a remnant of the city’s Moorish history. If you would like to climb up to the top, you’ll have to pay an admission fee. This cost also allows you entrance to the naval museum, since the tower was once a military watchpoint.
My favorite neighborhood in Seville was Triana; an area historically reserved for artists, bohemians, and bullfighters. Triana has a longstanding history of ceramics dating back to the 16th century. Today, Triana is an enclave of traditional handicrafts and tapas. Wander Triana’s laneways and visit its many ceramic workshops where you can purchase pieces as take-home souvenirs.
Food tours have quickly become one of my favorite activities in a new destination, and Devour Tours hosts a can’t-miss tapas tour in Seville. There is so much to learn about a people and their culture from the local cuisine. Devour Seville hosts community-minded tours that connect tourists with local culture through food. The particular Devour Tour I took focused on the tapas food tradition in Triana, which was a beautiful introduction to this part of Seville.
Day 3: breakfast at La Cacharreria, casa de Pilatos, Seville Museum of Fine Arts, METROPOL PARASOL, Torro del Oro, dinner at Bar Alfalfa, Flamenco show,
Breakfast on day two in Seville starts at La Cacharreria, a lovely little eatery with a terrace. The only thing I didn’t love about La Cacharreria was that its location near Metropol Parasol makes it wildly popular with tourists (aka it gets crowded here). Waffles, fresh fruit, and
Once you finish your breakfast, walk to La Casa de Pilatos, a hidden palace built in the 15th and 16th centuries. Like the Real Alcazar, La Casa de Pilatos is decorated with delicate tilework, but it gets nowhere near as busy.
You can walk from Las Casa de Pilatos to your next itinerary stop, the Seville Museum of Fine Arts.
Your final golden hour in Seville should be spent strolling the self-proclaimed largest wooden structure in the world, Metropol Parasol. Known as Las Setas to locals, Metropol Parasol springs above the Seville skyline offering unadulterated views of the city’s Gothic and Baroque architecture. While you can opt to visit Metropol Parasol during the day, the heat in the summer makes the entire experience less than pleasant.
Next, head to dinner at Bar Alfalfa. The rustic restaurant is only an 8-minute walk from Metropol Parasol, and its menu offers traditional tapas and local delicacies.
To cap off the day, attend a fiery flamenco performance. Flamenco is said to have originated in Seville, so there is no better place to enjoy a show. I highly recommend the flamenco dancing at Casa de la Memoria. For the sake of this itinerary’s efficiency, Casa de la Memoria is only a 7-minute walk from Bar Alfalfa, but it’s not the only flamenco show available.
I also recommend flamenco shows at:
La Casa del Flamenco
Los Gallos
La Carboneria (free to attend)
Teatro Flamenco Triana (Triana is the true home of flamenco)
Most shows start around 9.30 PM, but you’ll want to arrive at least 15 minutes early. If you’re attending the free flamenco show at La Carboneria, you’ll need to arrive approximately 30 minutes early to get a seat. I recommend purchasing a drink or snacks from the bar at La Carboneria to subsidize the free entertainment.
where to eat in Seville ↴
As you can tell from this lengthy itinerary, there is no shortage of places to eat in Seville. However, I’ve listed my favorite spots for tasty tapas and local delicacies for your quick reference below.
Bar Alfalfa
Parcería Café
Billy Brunch
La Cacharreria
Las Teresas
Casa Morales
Bodeguita Romero
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day trips from Seville ↴
Madrid | AVE train takes roughly 2.5 hours + costs approximately €50
Córdoba | Trains run every two hours between Cordoba and Seville with tickets ranging from €20-30
Barcelona | AVE train takes 5.5 hours + costs €116.60
Malaga | Bus from Malaga airport to Seville’s Plaza de Armas station (€18–23 depending on booking) or take the train for €24–43
Granada | Trains run from Seville to Granada daily. The train takes approximately 2.5 hours and costs €29 - €40.
Cadiz | 10 trains per day go from Seville to Cadiz and only take 1.5 hours.
map ↴
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