Free self-guided walk · Seville

The cathedral, Santa Cruz and the Plaza de España

A free self-guided walk from the cathedral and Giralda through the Real Alcázar's walls and the lanes of Santa Cruz to the Plaza de España in María Luisa Park.

Distance
3 km
Walking time
40 min
Allow
About 2 hours with stops
Stops
6

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About this walk

Seville's monumental core is flat and compact. This walk starts at the cathedral, threads the whitewashed alleys of the old Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz, and finishes at the great semicircular square built for the 1929 exhibition.

Seville is one of the hottest cities in Europe in summer; walk early.

  • Terrain: Flat and paved, with narrow alleys in Santa Cruz. Step-free.
  • Best time: Early morning or after 7pm from June to September.

Route map

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The stops

  1. Seville Cathedral

    Start at the cathedral and its bell tower, the Giralda, once a minaret.

  2. Real Alcázar

    The royal palace's entrance on Plaza del Triunfo (ticket needed).

  3. Barrio de Santa Cruz

    The old Jewish quarter of narrow lanes and small squares.

  4. Plaza de Doña Elvira

    A shady square of orange trees and tiled benches.

  5. Jardines de Murillo

    Gardens along the Alcázar's outer wall.

  6. Plaza de España

    Finish at the vast semicircular square with tiled alcoves for each Spanish province.

Tips

  • Book the Alcázar online for a timed slot.
  • María Luisa Park beside the Plaza de España is shaded.
  • Tram stops at Archivo de Indias and Prado de San Sebastián are near the start and end.

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Sources and review date

This walk was last reviewed on 2026-10-28. Distance and walking time come from OpenStreetMap's walking router and don't include time at stops. Opening hours and access change; please check before you go.