Seville, the vibrant capital of Andalusia, is a city covered in history and culture. From its stunning architecture to its lively tapas bars and flamenco performances, this enchanting city has no shortage of things to see and do. If you’re planning a trip to Seville and only have three days to explore all it offers, I’ve got you covered! This guide will provide you with a comprehensive 3 days in Seville itinerary to make the most of your time!
3 Days in Seville Itinerary – Map
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Day 1 – Iconic Sights & Flavors
Morning: Seville Cathedral & La Giralda Tower
Start your Seville adventure with a visit to one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world, Seville Cathedral. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and home to the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Inside, you’ll find a large collection of religious artifacts and stunning architecture.
Make sure to climb up the Giralda Tower, the cathedral’s iconic bell tower, which is connected directly to the cathedral. Originally built as a minaret during the Moorish period, it offers breathtaking panoramic views of the city. The climb isn’t as daunting as it seems, thanks to ramps that were built to allow the muezzin to ride a horse to the top.
How to visit
Buy tickets online in advance if you want to visit at a specific time or don’t want to wait in the counter queues. On Sundays, there’s free entrance, but you do have to reserve your spot in advance.
You can buy combined entrance tickets for the Cathedral and the Giralda Tower here.
💰 Entrance price: €17,50.
⏰ Opening times: Tuesday to Saturday: 11 AM to 6 PM and Sunday: 2:30 PM to 7 PM.
Afternoon: Alcázar of Seville
After your visit to the cathedral, head next door to the Alcázar of Seville, a royal palace and one of Europe’s oldest palaces still in use. This beautiful fortress is a perfect example of Mudéjar architecture, with stunning courtyards, lush gardens, and detailed tilework.
I absolutely loved walking around and witnessing stunning artwork around every corner. Depending on how much time you have, I recommend spending at least 2 hours, maybe 3, as the property is huge. Especially on sunny days, you can easily spend a few hours in the gardens enjoying the peace of the Spanish sun.
How to visit the Alcázar
Tickets sell out in advance, so make sure to book your ticket online here ahead of time, especially in the peak season.
💰 Entrance price: from €15,50 per person
⏰ Opening times:
Hours from October to March: Monday to Sunday, from 9:30 AM to 5 PM.
Hours from April to September: From Monday to Sunday, from 9:30 AM to 7 PM.
Closed on 1st and 6th of January, Good Friday, and 25th December.
Evening: Cooking Class
Spanish Cooking Class with Dinner
One of the best ways to get to know more about a country or city’s culture is to dive deep into their food culture, and the best way to do so is to join a cooking workshop.
This 3-hour cooking class is held by a professional chef who will learn you all the ins and outs on how to cook authentic Spanish food, accompanied by Spanish wine & beer (or soft drinks, of course).
The best part of this tour is that it’s located inside the Triana market, where you’ll be surrounded by small vegetable shops and jamonerias.
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Day 2 – Parks, Palaces & Views
Morning: Plaza de España & María Luisa Park
On day two, begin your day with a visit to the breathtaking Plaza de España, a huge plaza built for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.
The plaza is surrounded by a canal and a series of colorful tiled benches representing Spain’s regions. It’s one of Seville’s most iconic landmarks, and the architecture alone is worth the visit.
💡 You can even rent a canoe and float around the palace for €5, which has to be paid in cash.
Afterward, take a stroll through Maria Luisa Park, which lies just behind the plaza. The park is lush and beautifully landscaped, offering peaceful green spaces, fountains, and picturesque paths. It’s a perfect place to relax and soak in the city’s beauty.
💰 Entrance price: free!
⏰ Opening times: open all day.
📌 Optional Add-On: Triana Neighborhood
If you want to add an extra day trip (will be listing them under the itinerary), on day 3, add in a visit to the Triana neighborhood in the morning of day 2.
Afternoon: Casa de Pilatos
In the afternoon, explore Casa de Pilatos, a lesser-known gem in Seville.
This beautiful mansion has a beautiful mix of Spanish and Italian influences, with stunning courtyards and detailed tilework. It’s one of the best examples of Seville’s rich history and culture.
Included in the entrance price is an audio guide, which I highly recommend using to learn about every corner of the palace. I spend a little over an hour in Casa de Pilatos, which is enough to listen to all the audio fragments in every room and take (lots!) of pictures.
How to visit Casa Pilatos
You can book tickets in advance online here or on-site. This ticket includes the audio guide.
💰 Entrance price: from €12.
⏰ Opening times: open daily from 9 AM to 6 PM.
If you’re in Seville on a Monday, Casa Pilatos is free every Monday from 3 PM to 5:30 PM!
Sunset at Setas de Sevilla
Before golden hour, make your way to the Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol), the world’s largest wooden structure that offers panoramic views of the city.
Sunset is by far the best time to visit the Seville’s mushrooms, as the warm colors of the sky make the wooden structure even prettier. Don’t leave directly after the sun has set, and wait for the aurora light show!
💡 Book your ticket around 30 minutes before sunset so you can see the view during daylight, the sunset and the aurora show.
How to visit Setas de Seville
Tickets for sunset sell out quickly, especially in peak season so book your tickets here in advance! You have to select a timeframe to enter, but can stay for as long as you want.
💰 Entrance price: General tickets for foreigners are €16, and include access to the mirador, an audioguide, and a short immersive film about Seville.
⏰ Opening times: Monday to Sunday from 9:30 AM to 12:30 AM, last access at 11:45 PM.
Evening: Tapas & Flamenco
Tapas at El Rinconcillo
For dinner, head to El Rinconcillo, one of Seville’s oldest tapas bars, founded in 1670. Here, you can try traditional tapas and enjoy a cozy, authentic atmosphere.
The place is divided into two sections: a restaurant area where you can sit down at a table, and a bar area where you can enjoy your tapas at the counter like the locals.
At first, I decided to sit down at the table, but once seated, I noticed I made a huge mistake as you’re completely isolated and it gave by no means a local feeling.
💡 If you do decide to sit in the restaurant area, note that they don’t offer tapas portions here, only half plates and full plates.
Flamenco Show
Flamenco was born in Andalucia and there’s no place better than Seville to watch a flamenco show. A visit to Seville simply isn’t complete without this.
So to end your evening, head to one of Seville’s famous flamenco tablaos (flamenco venues) for a live show to experience it yourself.
I went to a flamenco show at Tablao Flamenco Las Setas, which is one of the most popular places to see flamenco, and absolutely loved it.
However, for those looking for a more intimate and local flamenco show try venues like La Carbonería.
Throughout the city, you may come across a free flamenco show on the streets, especially at Plaza de España.
Day 3 – Pick your adventure
Option 1: Stay in Seville
Morning: Triana & Guadalquivir River
Start the final day of this 3 days in Seville itinerary by exploring the Triana neighborhood across the Guadalquivir River.
This area has a unique charm, with vibrant streets, colorful ceramic shops, and delicious tapas bars. Wander through Calle Betis along the river and soak in the local atmosphere.
On your way back, pay a visit to Mercado de Triana, an indoor market selling fresh foods and supplies. Get yourself some tapas and wander around the market’s alleys.
📌 Optional Add-On: Ceramic Workshop in Triana
Guadalquivir River
After your visit to Triana, cross the bridge and take a peaceful walk along the banks of the Guadalquivir River, one of Spain’s most important rivers. You’ll pass iconic sites like the Torre del Oro, a 13th-century military watchtower, and can even stop for a coffee or drink at one of the riverside cafes.
Torre del Oro
If admiring Torre del Oro from the outside isn’t enough for you, consider entering and learning about the history of the watchtower.
⏰ Opening times: Tuesday to Friday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Saturday and Sunday: 11 AM 2 PM. Torre del Oro is closed in August and on Mondays.
💰 Entrance price: €3 per adult
Afternoon: River Cruise on the Guadalquivir
In the afternoon, treat yourself to a river cruise on the Guadalquivir River. These boat tours give you a unique perspective of Seville, passing monuments, like the Torre del Oro and Seville’s cathedral.
💡 Something a bit more special? This sunset dinner cruise on the Guadalquivir River is perfect for a date night!
📌 Alternative: Palacio de las Dueñas
If you’d rather skip the river cruise, I highly recommend spending that time at Palacio de las Dueñas – a hidden gem only a short walk from the city center.
This 15th-century palace is a beautiful blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Moorish architecture. Wander through peaceful courtyards, vibrant gardens, and rooms filled with art and history. It’s a quieter, less touristy experience, compared to Casa de Pilatos or the Alcazar — perfect if you love photography, culture, or simply exploring hidden gems in Seville.
Sunset at Rooftop Bar
Grab yourself a drink on one of the many amazing rooftops to top off your final day in an epic way. The Eme Cathedral Hotel has an incredible rooftop terrace with magical views of the Cathedral and Giralda Tower.
Enjoy a cocktail while the sun slowly sets and look back on your incredible 3 days in Seville!
🍷 Tip: ask for orange wine. It’s a very sweet Sevillian wine made with oranges.
Evening: Tapas in Santa Cruz
As the evening sets in, make your way to the Santa Cruz neighborhood, the charming old Jewish quarter filled with narrow alleys, whitewashed houses, and lively squares.
It’s the perfect spot to indulge in Seville’s iconic tapas and wander around the charming alleys.
Visit one of the traditional tavernas or tapas bars and enjoy local delights such as jamón ibérico, salmorejo (cold tomato soup), tortilla española, and croquetas.
Pair them with a glass of sherry or tinto de verano, and immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of Seville’s culinary culture.
📌 Optional Add-On: Tapas Crawl
Not sure where or what to eat? This tapas tour brings you to the best tapas bars in town, to make sure you’ll get the chance to taste all the best tapas dishes of Seville. This evening tour includes 10 tapas dishes, drinks, and dessert, so you won’t go home hungry. 😉
Option 2 for Day 3: Day Trip
Seville has some amazing options for day trips to take out of the city. I will list them below so you can easily pick the one you want and add it to your Seville itinerary on day 3.
Depending on the day trip, you can still follow the sunset/evening plan from option 1 if you come back in time.
Day Trips from Seville
Cádiz
Seville can get very hot during the summer, and with no beach breeze in sight, you may look for a day trip to the beach. Cadiz is only a short train ride away from Seville and is perfect for spending a day swimming at the beach and enjoying some seafood.
Ronda
The little village of Ronda is located on a dramatic cliff, creating some unique views from many viewpoints. Rond is easily visited by car or with a guided tour. This guided tour combines Ronda with Setenil de las Bodegas and is the perfect day trip out of Seville.
Setenil de las Bodegas
One of the most unique places on this list is Setenil de las Bodegas, known for its houses underneath the rock formations. It’s only a small village in the Cadiz province and is therefore often combined with other villages like Ronda or the Pueblos Blancos.
Córdoba
Only a 45-minute train ride away from Seville is the adorable city of Córdoba, known as one of the prettiest cities in Andalucia. One of the most impressive sights to see in Córdoba is the Mezquita mosque-cathedral.
La Mezquita was officially built as a mosque and was later rebuilt as a cathedral, therefore, there’s an interesting mix between Islamic, Moorish, and Christian architecture.
Pueblos Blancos
The pueblos blancos are a group of 25 villages located in the Cádiz and Málaga provinces of Andalucia, every village is even more magical than the other. You can visit these villages easily by car, or you can join a guided tour that brings you to the best of these villages.
Don’t have your own car? Join this guided tour to Pueblos Blancos & Ronda to see it all in one day!
More things to do in Seville
This 3 days in Seville itinerary is on a slow pace, to give you enough time to truly enjoy your time in Seville and soak up the atmosphere. There’s still enough spare time to grab some tapas or a drink in the sun. But if you prefer to fill this itinerary even more, here are some ideas.
Attend a bullfight
While bullfighting is a controversial tradition, it remains a significant part of Andalusian culture and history.
Seville’s Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza is one of Spain’s oldest and most iconic bullrings, hosting lots of important bullfights.
Attending a bullfight is entirely optional, and even though I’m personally not a fan, I wanted to add it as an option on this list for those interested.
Walking or Bike Tour
As in almost every city I visit, I join one of the free walking tours to get a feeling of the city and get some local recommendations for my time there.
Sherry tasting
For a true taste of Andalusia, go for a sherry tasting in Seville. Sherry, or Jerez as it’s known locally, comes from nearby Jerez de la Frontera and ranges from dry and crisp to sweet and syrupy.
A guided tasting tour is a great way to explore this sort of wine, often paired with olives, cheese, or jamón.
Aire Ancient Baths
This luxurious Arabic bath experience is perfect if you need some true relaxing after a few busy days of sightseeing. Wish I had some time to squeeze this in, and I kind of still regret it as it looks amazing!
Best Restaurants in Seville
Breakfast:
☕️ Jester Specialty Coffee – great variety of coffee
🌱 Biomio – toasts & bowls
🥯 Filo – sandwiches
🍵 Selva Coffee – delicious matcha
Lunch & Dinner:
🌶️ El Pinton, modern Spanish food
🫒 Pelayo Bar – traditional tapas
🍜 Buga Ramen – Japanese ramen
🍤 La Bartola – modern tapas, try the salmon!
🍲 El Rinconcillo – Seville’s oldest tapas bar, I loved the bacalao con tomato & espinacas con garbanzos.
🍿 Bar El Comercio, best churros in town.
Best time to visit Seville
The best time to visit Seville is during spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November) when the weather is nice and warm.
Spring is the time of year for the orange blossoms and Seville’s most iconic festivals.
Summer months (June to August) can be insanely hot, with temperatures often reaching above 40°C, so outdoor sightseeing isn’t the most pleasant.
Winter is mild and quiet, ideal for avoiding crowds, cheaper prices, and exploring at a slower pace.
Seville can be visited year-round and I loved my visit in January, with fewer crowds and mild sunny days, escaping rainy Belgium.
Seasonal Events & Festivals
The below-listed events are a great time to experience Seville’s culture at its finest with flamenco, bullfights, and food. However, keep in mind that during these days/weeks, the city can be extremely crowded and some places might be closed.
Semana Santa (Holy Week): A significant religious celebration with processions at the end of March or April.
- Feria de Abril (April Fair): A week-long fair featuring flamenco, bullfighting, and local cuisine.
Where to stay in Seville
The center of Seville is divided into several neighborhoods, with barrio Santa Cruz as my favorite as a base for exploring all the best things on this Seville itinerary for first-time visitors.
Lots of amazing restaurants and hotels/Airbnb are located in this area, including main sights like the Alcazar and the Cathedral. It’s in the heart of the historic center and one of the most picturesque areas of Seville, filled with orange trees and narrow, colorful alleys.
Other great neighborhoods are Alfalfa, El Arenal, and maybe even Triana for those looking for a more local atmosphere.
🛌 Budget – Zaida Boutique Hotel: basic and clean rooms for a reasonable price. The hotel has a lovely rooftop to relax and an amazing location in the middle of Santa Cruz.
🏨 Mid-range – Sercotel Sevilla Guadalquivir Suites: located next to Guadalquivir River with beautiful, large studios including a kitchen. The swimming pool on the rooftop is one of the best places to cool off on a hot day.
Rüa Giralda is another great option 100 meters from the Cathedral with adorable rooms in a charming 18th-century building.
💎 Luxury – Joya del Casco Boutique Hotel: beautiful, modern rooms, with an amazing swimming pool and rooftop terrace offering epic views of Santa Cruz. Their rooms include a breakfast, and the staff is known for their friendliness.
💡 Solo traveling in Seville? La Banda in El Arenal and OneFam Centro are great options for hostels.
How to get around Seville
All the main sights talked about in this Seville itinerary are within walking distance. There are trams you can take to get out of the center, but it’s not necessary for this itinerary, as I did everything myself on foot.
How to get to Seville
By flight
Seville has its airport right outside the city center and, therefore, easily reachable with a direct flight from many airports across Europe (+ Morocco). If you’re coming from outside Europe, you’ll probably have to transfer through Madrid or another European city.
By bus
If you’re traveling across Europe and thinking about traveling from Portugal to Spain (or the other way around), consider taking the bus. Multiple operators like Flixbus, Alsa, and Rede Expressos connect cities like Faro and Lisbon with Seville by direct bus.
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By train
For those traveling domestically, taking the train can be an option to transfer between cities. However, for most destinations, you’ll have to transfer through Madrid.
Tips for traveling to Seville
🧴 Bring sunscreen and a hat! Seville gets crazy hot during the summer months.
🥾 Wear comfortable shoes as you’re doing this whole itinerary on foot.
🧣 Bring a blouse or scarf to cover up when entering religious sites.
🥵 Visit outside attractions like Plaza de España early to avoid the heat.
🍴 As in all of Spain, dinner starts late and most restaurants open at 8 PM.
Summary of this 3 Days in Seville Itinerary
🏛️ Day 1 – Iconic Sights & Flavors
- Seville Cathedral & La Giralda Tower
- Real Alcázar of Seville & Gardens
- Spanish Cooking Class
🌳 Day 2 – Parks, Palaces & Views
- Plaza de España
- Stroll through María Luisa Park
- Optional: Triana
- Casa de Pilatos
- Sunset at Setas de Sevilla
- Tapas at El Rinconcillo
- Flamenco show
🎯 Day 3 – Choose Your Adventure
Option A: Stay in Seville ⛵️
- Explore Triana
- Guadalquivir River
- Optional: join a ceramic workshop
- River cruise
- Optional: Palacio de las Dueñas
- Sunset at Rooftop Bar
- Tapas in Barrio Santa Cruz
Option B: Day Trip 🚘
- Examples: Ronda, Setenil de las Bodegas, Cadiz, Cordoba
- Sunset at Rooftop Bar (when back on time)
- Tapas in Barrio Santa Cruz
Extra things to include:
- Walking/Bike Tour
- Sherry tasting
- Aire Ancient Baths
- Bullfight
Conclusion
Seville is a true gem in the southern part of Spain filled with rich history, lively culture, amazing food, and beautiful architecture.
Whether you decide to do this exact 3-day Seville itinerary or squeak it to your liking, I’m sure you’ll have an amazing time in this part of Andalucia. 💛
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