Seville in 5 days: a day-by-day itinerary
5 days in Seville, planned stop by stop: when to arrive, how long to stay, how to get to the next place and roughly what it costs. Highlights include Royal Alcázar of Seville (Real Alcázar), Plaza de España & Maria Luisa Park and AVE Bullet Train to Córdoba.
- 5 days
- 27 stops
- About $520 per person
- Spain
Costs cover entry tickets and meals, not hotels or getting there. Some links are affiliate links; see the note at the bottom of the page.
Day 1 of 5
Royal Mudéjar Alcázar & Seville Cathedral
6 stops · about $99 per person
- 09:0012:00
Royal Alcázar of Seville (Real Alcázar)
Moorish palace complex, Courtyard of the Maidens, and lush peacocks gardens.
Next: walk 3 min to the next stop
- 12:1513:45
Seville Cathedral & La Giralda
World's largest Gothic cathedral, tomb of Christopher Columbus, and minaret ramp climb.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 14:0015:30
Bodega Santa Cruz (Las Columnas)
Lively Santa Cruz tavern scribbling orders in chalk, serving montaditos and rebujito.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 16:0017:30
Barrio de Santa Cruz Alleys
Whitewashed Jewish quarter filled with orange blossom trees, tiled patios, and wrought iron.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 18:0019:30
Casa de la Memoria / Flamenco Museum
Intimate, passionate authentic flamenco performance in a 15th-century courtyard.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 20:0022:30
Eslava (San Lorenzo)
Culinary institution famous for award-winning tapas like slow-cooked egg yolk on boletus cake.
Day 2 of 5
Plaza De España, María Luisa & Triana Quarter
6 stops · about $78 per person
- 09:0011:30
Plaza de España & Maria Luisa Park
Monumental semi-circular plaza with tiled alcoves representing Spain's 48 provinces.
Next: walk 15 min to the next stop
- 11:4513:00
Royal Tobacco Factory (Universidad)
18th-century industrial palace that inspired the opera Carmen.
Next: walk 15 min to the next stop
- 13:1514:45
El Rinconcillo (est. 1670)
Seville's oldest bar serving Iberian ham carved from the bone, spinach with chickpeas, and sherry.
Next: walk 15 min to the next stop
- 15:3017:30
Triana Quarter & Mercado de Triana
Cross Isabel II bridge into the birthplace of flamenco and vibrant ceramic artisans.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 18:0019:30
Las Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol)
World's largest wooden structure with undulating rooftop walkways for sunset views.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 20:0022:30
La Azotea (Calle Zaragoza)
Contemporary Andalusian dining featuring red tuna tartare and Iberian pork cheeks.
Day 3 of 5
Day Trip to Córdoba & the Great Mosque-cathedral
5 stops · about $131 per person
- 08:4509:30
AVE Bullet Train to Córdoba
45-minute high-speed rail northeast through the Guadalquivir river valley.
Next: walk 15 min to the next stop
- 09:4512:30
Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba
856 two-tiered red-and-white striped horseshoe arches enclosing a Renaissance choir.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 12:4514:15
Taberna Luque / Bodegas Mezquita
Taste Cordoban salmorejo (thick chilled tomato puree) and berenjenas con miel (fried eggplant).
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 14:3016:30
Calleja de las Flores & Alcázar de los Reyes
Iconic flower-filled alley and royal fortress gardens with tiered water fountains.
Next: train 45 min to the next stop
- 19:3022:00
Cañabota
Michelin-starred seafood sanctuary showcasing pristine Mediterranean fish grilled over charcoal.
Day 4 of 5
Day Trip to Cliffside Ronda & White Hilltowns
5 stops · about $96 per person
- 08:3010:15
Drive / Bus to Ronda (Pueblos Blancos)
Journey through the dramatic Serranía de Ronda mountain range.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 10:3013:00
Puente Nuevo & El Tajo Gorge
Breathtaking 120-meter stone bridge spanning a sheer canyon, with viewpoint hikes.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 13:1514:45
Tragata / Restaurante Pedro Romero
Modern tapas or traditional dining overlooking the oldest stone bullring in Spain.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 15:0016:45
Mondragón Palace & Old Town
Former residence of Moorish kings featuring cliffside gardens and water channels.
Next: bus 105 min to the next stop
- 19:3022:00
Casa Robles
Traditional Andalusian culinary landmark serving roasted hake, cured ham, and orange wine.
Day 5 of 5
Palacio De Las Dueñas, River Cruise & Fine Dining
5 stops · about $116 per person
- 09:3012:00
Palacio de las Dueñas
15th-century residence of the House of Alba filled with tapestries, lemon courtyards, and art.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 12:1513:30
Torre del Oro & River Promenade
13th-century Moorish defensive watchtower guarding the Guadalquivir riverbank.
Next: walk 5 min to the next stop
- 13:4515:15
Abades Triana (Riverfront)
Floor-to-ceiling glass dining room overlooking the illuminated Giralda across the river.
Next: boat 10 min to the next stop
- 15:3017:00
Guadalquivir Eco-Boat River Cruise
Relaxing cruise passing beneath the historic bridges of Seville.
Next: walk 10 min to the next stop
- 19:3022:30
Ovejas Negras Tapas Bar
Creative contemporary tapas bar serving yellowfin tuna tartar and risotto with truffles.
Before you go: Spain
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Language
- Spanish
- Plugs
- Type C, F, 230V / 50Hz
- Cars drive on the
- right
- Calling code
- +34
- Time zone
- Mainland UTC+1 (CET), UTC+2 in summer; Canary Islands 1 hour behind
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