Seville Spain Two Day Itinerary for First-Timers
It is difficult to determine how to best use 48 hours in Seville Spain, there are so many fun things to see, do, and eat. Seville Spain is the birthplace of flamenco. You will find colorful neighborhoods, palaces, courtyards, rooftop terraces, painted tiles, Christopher Columbus, the Alcazar, the cathedral, plazas, orange wine, and tapa bars. This 2-day itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, a flamenco show, Plaza de España, Seville Cathedral, Royal Alcázar, and more. Looking for more options? Have more time? Add a day trip from Seville to Cordoba. It is possible to travel the world with limited PTO, here’s a day-by-day guide to visit Seville Spain in 2 days. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Take an early flight to Seville Airport (San Pablo Airport). Book a hotel in the city center at your price point. Take the Airport bus, EA Line, into Seville, it is an approximate 35-minute ride. The bus is a flat rate of 4 euros paid directly to the driver. Depart at Prado de San Sebastián Bus Station. From here, jump on the metro or map the walk to your hotel. Avoid the walk with your luggage by taking an airport taxi. It is a 30-minute ride. Expect to pay between 20 to 31 euros depending on the time of day. Be sure to write down the name and address of your hotel to hand to the driver and agree to a flat rate. Check into the hotel, drop your bags, grab a couple hotel business cards, just in case, and hit the streets! Be sure to purchase flamenco and Alcázar tickets online before your arrival to save precious time.
Day One: Plaza de España and Flamenco
Make your way to the Torre Schindler Level 5 rooftop bar for a city view. Walk along the river to the Ceramica Triana and check out the one-of-a-kind ceramics. See the flamenco dancer statue in Plaza del Altozano and walk across the Triana Bridge. Be sure to stop for churros and chocolate under the bridge. See Plaza de Toros and check out the Museo Taurino. Spend the remainder of the day exploring Plaza de España. Grab some dinner at nearby 100 Montidatos and see a flamenco show of your choice before heading back to the hotel.
Day Two: Royal Alcázar and Cathedral
Purchase an early access ticket to tour the Royal Alcázar of Seville and walk through the Jewish Quarter on your way there. Tour Hospital Los Venerables and photograph the Plaza del Cabildo. Check out the Cathedral. Grab lunch on the way to see Edificio de La Adriática. Tour Casa de Pilatos or the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija (arrive before 3pm). Enjoy the view from Metropol Parasol. Drink sunset cocktails with a view of the cathedral at Hotel Dona Maria. Spend the evening wandering Barrio Santa Cruz.
Looking for more options? Continue reading for additional things to do in Seville to supplement this itinerary.
Additional Things to Do in Seville Spain
Have more time? Supplement this day trip itinerary with these additional things to do in Seville.
- See the altarpiece and tomb of Christopher Columbus at Seville Cathedral
- Check out the view from the top of La Giralda, the cathedral tower
- Wander the gardens of Royal Alcazar Palace, the sight of GoT Water Gardens of Dorne
- Walk the Plaza de Espana, take a boat ride in the moat, and see the fountain lit at night
- Go for a bike ride or cruise along the Guadalquivir River
- Tour Casa de Pilatos, featured in the 1962 film Lawrence of Arabia
- Climb the Torre del Oro for river views
- See the models of Christopher Columbus’s ships at the Spanish Naval Museum
- Discover Seville’s history at the Museum of Arts and Traditions
- Go on a tapas bar hop
- See Romeo and Juliet’s balcony in Plaza Alfaro
- Check out the view of the Jewish Quarter from the roof of Museo Pintor Amalio
- Get lost in the maze of narrow alleyways of Barrio Santa Cruz and shop for souvenirs
- Tour the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija
- Walk to the top of Metropol Parasol for panoramic views of Seville
- Check out the Roman and Moorish ruins at Antiquarium de Sevilla
- Take a flamenco class at the Museo del Baile Flamenco
- Check out the diary of Christopher Columbus at the Archivo General de Indias
- Get an adrenaline fix at Isla Mágica
- Drink orange wine
- Stop at La Bodega for tapas and a glass of Manzanilla, sherry
- See the show at Casa de la Guitarra
- Browse the works of the Spanish masters at the Museum of Fine Arts
- Learn Spain’s military history at Museo Militar
- Have a sunset cocktail on the roof of Hotel Dona Maria with Cathedral views
- Ride the C5 mini-bus through some of Seville’s older neighborhoods
- Enjoy an Arab bath with a view at Aire de Sevilla
- See the courtyard of Casa de Salinas
- Explore the 7k fish in the largest shark tank in Europe at the aquarium
- Check out the courtyard of Casa de Pinelo
- Explore the statues and tombs of famous bullfighters and flamenco dancers at San Fernando Cemetery
- Spend a night out on Calle Betis or Alameda de Hercules
Check the Seville Spain Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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