2 days in Seville: a day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 · Cathedral, Alcázar and Santa Cruz

Visit the vast cathedral and climb the Giralda, then spend the afternoon in the Real Alcázar's palaces and gardens. Pass the Archive of the Indies and get lost in the lanes of Santa Cruz.

1. 1

   Catedral y Giralda

   Historic

   Vast Gothic cathedral; the Giralda was once the mosque's minaret.

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2. 2

   Real Alcázar

   Historic

   Mudéjar palace and gardens, still a royal residence.

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3. 3

   General Archive of the Indies

   Museum

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4. 4

   Barrio de Santa Cruz

   Hidden gems

   Whitewashed lanes, orange trees and quiet patios.

   Directions

Day 2 · Plaza de España to Las Setas

Walk to the tiled Plaza de España and the María Luisa park, follow the river to the Torre del Oro and end on the walkway of Las Setas at sunset.

1. 1

   Plaza de España

   Attractions

   Grand tiled semicircle with canals and rowing boats.

   Directions
2. 2

   Maria Luisa Park

   Park

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3. 3

   Torre del Oro

   Museum

   Directions
4. 4

   Las Setas (Metropol Parasol)

   Attractions

   Giant wooden 'mushrooms' with a rooftop walkway.

   Directions Tickets

Good to know

• Book the Alcázar and the cathedral online; the queues can be long at any time of year.
• From June to September afternoons often pass 40 °C — sightsee in the morning and evening, rest after lunch.
• The centre is best on foot; the tram and bus cover longer distances.
• Spring brings Holy Week and the April Fair: unforgettable, but book months in advance.

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