Seville in 2 days: day by day
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 1 of 7 free; 6 paid — see “Cost”
- Duration
- 2 days, 9:30 to 17:50 each day
- Start and finish
- Plaza de España → Italica
- On foot
- ≈ 25 min in total
- Transport
- 1 ride, ≈ 36 min
- Lunch
- around 10:45
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- Spring and autumn; in summer, reach Italica at opening time.
Day-by-day plan
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Day 1 · Seville09:30–17:50 · 5 places · 8 h 20 min
Plaza de España
· 1 h 15 min · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 16 min on foot
Alcázar of Seville
· 2 h 30 min · Paid
- 3 min on foot
Archive of the Indies
· 45 min · Free
- 3 min on foot
Giralda
· 40 min · With cathedral ticket
- 3 min on foot
Seville Cathedral
· 1 h 45 min · Paid
Day 2 · Seville09:30–14:36 · 2 places · 5 h 10 min
Metropol Parasol
· 1 h · Paid
- Lunch · 1 h
- 36 min · transport or taxi
Italica
· 2 h 30 min · Paid; free for EU citizens
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
1 of 7 are free; 6 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Plaza de España | 54 | 1 h 15 min | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Alcázar of Seville | 50 | 2 h 30 min | Paid |
| 3 | Archive of the Indies | 44 | 45 min | Free |
| 4 | Giralda | 45 | 40 min | With cathedral ticket |
| 5 | Seville Cathedral | 53 | 1 h 45 min | Paid |
| 6 | Metropol Parasol | 44 | 1 h | Paid |
| 7 | Italica | 31 | 2 h 30 min | Paid; free for EU citizens |
| Total | 10 h 30 min | 1 of 7 free |
Tips for each stop
Day 1
- 1
Plaza de España. A 1928 semicircular palace with a canal, rowing boats and ceramic province alcoves. Free, open 24 hours.
- 2
Alcázar of Seville. A Mudéjar royal palace: the Maidens' Courtyard, the Hall of the Ambassadors and big gardens with peacocks. Timed ticket, book ahead.
- 3
Archive of the Indies. A Renaissance merchants' exchange with galleries of old cabinets and sea chart exhibitions. Usually free, closed Mondays.
- 4
Giralda. A former minaret turned cathedral bell tower, climbed by gentle ramps with all Seville below. On the cathedral ticket.
- 5
Seville Cathedral. The world's largest Gothic cathedral: a gilded altarpiece, five naves and the Orange Tree Courtyard. Timed ticket, book online.
Day 2
- 6
Metropol Parasol. Wooden 'mushrooms' over Plaza de la Encarnación: a rooftop walkway, a market and Roman ruins underground. The rooftop is paid.
- 7
Italica. A ruined Roman city 9 km from the centre: a huge amphitheatre and mosaics. Bus from Plaza de Armas, closed Mondays.
Who this route is for
- A first trip to Seville
- History and antiquity lovers
- Couples and friends
- Córdoba is in the 3-day plan
- Beach time: Seville isn't on the coast
Spring and autumn; in summer, reach Italica at opening time.
How the two days work
Day one is the old centre: the cathedral and Giralda in the morning, the Archive of the Indies and Alcázar after lunch, and Plaza de España in the evening, all within walking distance.
Day two begins with the bus to Italica, about 25 minutes from the Plaza de Armas bus station. Arrive at opening time, before the heat. After lunch head back, rest at the hotel and go up Metropol Parasol an hour before sunset.
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Where to eat
On day one, lunch in Santa Cruz; on day two, in Santiponce by Italica or back in town at the bars around the market under Metropol Parasol, with tapas, jamón and fried fish.
On the second evening, cross the river to Triana for lively bars, flamenco tablaos and ceramic workshops. Dinner in Seville starts late, after 9pm.
Tips for two days
Book the cathedral, Alcázar and Metropol Parasol rooftop online. Italica has little shade, so bring water, a hat and sunscreen. It's usually closed on Mondays, so plan around that.
Evening tickets for Metropol Parasol cost more than daytime ones, but you'll see both the sunset and the lights. It can be windy up top even in summer.
If you have more time
With a third day, take the AVE to Córdoba for the Mezquita, 45 minutes away.
How to do it right
- Italica in the morning.
- Italica is closed on Mondays.
- Metropol Parasol at sunset.
- Evening in Triana.
- Spain uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Book the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and the Gaudí houses ahead on their official sites, which list entry times and closing days.
Questions
What can you see in Seville in 2 days?
The cathedral, Giralda, Alcázar, Plaza de España, Italica and Metropol Parasol.
How do I get to Italica?
By bus from Plaza de Armas in 25 minutes.
Are two days enough for Seville?
Yes, for the highlights; add a day for Córdoba.
Where can I see flamenco?
In the tablaos of the old town and Triana.
How do I pay in Seville?
Spain uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere. Book the Sagrada Família, Park Güell and the Gaudí houses ahead on their official sites, which list entry times and closing days.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- UNESCO: Cathedral, Alcázar and Archivo de Indias in Seville (no. 383)
