20 Things To Know Before You Go To SEVILLE, SPAIN Travel Guide

17 places in this vlog

In the order they appear. Tap a time to play it here, or ↗ to open YouTube at that second.

1. 2:28

   Barrio Santa Cruz

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Santa Cruz

   Best base for a first or short visit, but rooms facing the street can be noisy.

2. 2:54

   El Arenal

   🏘️ Neighborhood · El Arenal

   Recommended as a convenient base for first-time visitors or short stays.

3. 3:10

   Triana

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Triana

   It is further from the main sights and can be loud until late, so check accommodation reviews; a Sunday flea market runs on the riverbank.

4. 3:41

   Alameda de Hércules

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Alameda

   Suited to younger travellers; it is further from the main sights but still walkable.

5. 4:11

   Royal Alcázar of Seville

   🏰 Palace · Santa Cruz

   Book online and go first thing or late afternoon to avoid tour groups; the ticket also covers the Ceramic Museum and the Antiquarium.

6. 4:32

   Parque de María Luisa

   🌳 Park · Parque de María Luisa · brief mention

   Has free public toilets, which are rare in Seville.

7. 4:38

   Plaza de España

   🏢 Landmark · Parque de María Luisa · brief mention

   Paid public toilets just opposite accept cash only.

8. 4:41

   Seville Cathedral

   🏛️ Historic site · Santa Cruz

   The rooftop tour is a highlight but sells out, so book ahead; there is a dress code requiring covered shoulders.

9. 4:44

   Giralda

   🏢 Landmark · Santa Cruz · brief mention

   Included in the combination ticket with the cathedral and the Church of the Divine Saviour.

10. 6:47

    Centro Cerámica Triana

    🏛️ Museum · Triana · brief mention

    The Alcázar ticket was still valid for entry the next day.

11. 6:52

    Antiquarium of Seville

    🏛️ Museum · La Encarnación · brief mention

    The Alcázar ticket was still valid for entry the next day.

12. 7:08

    Metropol Parasol (Las Setas de Sevilla)

    🏢 Landmark · La Encarnación

    Entry is €5 by day, €8 from 30 minutes before sunset and €10 at night; say if you don't want the extra immersive film.

13. 8:28

    Church of the Divine Saviour (Iglesia del Salvador)

    ⛩️ Temple · Centro

    Buy the combination ticket here rather than at the cathedral, because the queue is shorter.

14. 9:31

    Palacio de las Dueñas

    🏰 Palace · Centro · brief mention

    Bring headphones to use the phone audio guide.

15. 9:33

    Casa de Pilatos

    🏰 Palace · San Bartolomé · brief mention

    Bring headphones to use the phone audio guide.

16. 10:49

    Museum of Fine Arts of Seville

    🏛️ Museum · El Museo · brief mention

    Worth heading to on a Sunday for the open-air artists' market outside.

17. 16:03

    Itálica

    🚆 Day trip · Santiponce

    A 30-minute bus from Plaza de Armas with no advance booking; go early, bring water, and see the ruins before the shaded amphitheatre.