Can you see Seville in one day?

You can see the main sights from the outside and visit one or two of them inside. This route links 7 of them in an order that avoids backtracking.

Is there a free audio guide for Seville?

Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Seville, narrated in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.

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One day in Seville: a walking route in the best order

By Reda Chaouki, founder of Itinerarly · November 8, 2026

Seville's great monuments are clustered in the old town, close to the Guadalquivir. This plan follows the Complete Seville audio tour in the Itinerarly app: the cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcázar in the morning, then the river, Plaza de España and the Setas.

At a glance: 7 stops, about 4.6 km in straight lines between them (expect a bit more on foot), and about 2 h 20 of walking and listening, plus the time you spend inside the sights.

Morning: Seville Cathedral, Royal Alcázar, La Giralda

Seville CathedralThis is Seville Cathedral, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, begun in 1401 on the site of the former Almohad great mosque. "Let us build a church so great that those who see it will think us mad," its founders are said to have declared.
Royal Alcázar↳ 407 m from the previous stop (straight line)The Royal Alcázar is the oldest royal palace still in use in Europe: the sovereigns of Spain still stay here. Built on former Muslim fortifications, it was transformed in the 14th century by Peter the Cruel in the Mudéjar style, blending the skill of Muslim craftsmen with Christian patrons.
La Giralda↳ 396 m from the previous stop (straight line)The Giralda, almost one hundred metres tall, is the cathedral's bell tower and the emblem of Seville. Originally it was the minaret of the great mosque, built in the 12th century by the Almohads, sister to the towers of Marrakech and Rabat.

Afternoon: Maestranza Bullring, Torre del Oro, Plaza de España, Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol)

Maestranza Bullring↳ 560 m from the previous stop (straight line)The Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza is one of the oldest and most beautiful bullrings in Spain. Begun in 1761, its white-and-ochre silhouette, golden sand ring and Baroque arcades make it a temple of bullfighting where, it is said, the most demanding corrida in the country takes place.
Torre del Oro↳ 401 m from the previous stop (straight line)The Torre del Oro, the Tower of Gold, has stood on the bank of the Guadalquivir since the early 13th century. Raised by the Almohads, this twelve-sided watchtower once sealed the port with a chain stretched to the far bank to control shipping.
Plaza de España↳ 1.0 km from the previous stop (straight line)The Plaza de España is Seville's most spectacular square, built in 1928 for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition. In a vast five-hundred-metre semicircle, it blends brick, marble, ceramics and wrought iron in a grand neo-Moorish and Renaissance style.
Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol)↳ 1.8 km from the previous stop (straight line)The Setas de Sevilla, nicknamed "the mushrooms", form the largest wooden structure in the world. Unveiled in 2011 by architect Jürgen Mayer, this giant undulating parasol of laminated-pine latticework rises over the Plaza de la Encarnación, long a mere car park.

Only have an hour?

Take the Seville Getaway tour instead: 3 stops, about 1 h: Seville Cathedral → Royal Alcázar → La Giralda.

Practical tips

The Royal Alcázar uses timed tickets and sells out in high season. Book ahead.
The Giralda is climbed by ramps rather than stairs, with the cathedral ticket.
In summer, Seville is one of the hottest cities in Europe: walk early and late, and rest in the middle of the day.
Plaza de España is free and looks its best in the late afternoon light.
The walkway on top of the Setas (Metropol Parasol) needs a ticket and is best at sunset.

Do it with a story at every stop

This route is the Complete Seville tour in the free Itinerarly app. It walks you from stop to stop and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese. See all the audio tours of Seville.

Frequently asked questions

Can you see Seville in one day?: You can see the main sights from the outside and visit one or two of them inside. This route links 7 of them in an order that avoids backtracking.
What is the best order to visit Seville's main sights?: One efficient order is: Seville Cathedral → Royal Alcázar → La Giralda → Maestranza Bullring → Torre del Oro → Plaza de España → Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol). It is the order used by the Itinerarly Complete Seville audio tour.
Is there a free audio guide for Seville?: Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Seville, narrated in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.