Best spots in Casco Antiguo
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From the classic Royal Alcázar of Seville and Torre del Oro, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.7 · 103,867 reviews
Wander through the Royal Alcázar, Seville's Moorish-style royal palace and one of its defining sights. Pass ornate arches and tiled courtyards, then slow down among the fountains and gardens.
★ 4.5 · 56,397 reviews
Visit Torre del Oro, the riverside tower that has watched over the Guadalquivir since the 13th century. Browse the small naval museum inside, then climb up for views across the water and the old town.
★ 4.8 · 60,641 reviews
Enter Seville's cathedral, a vast Gothic landmark built around the old Moorish tower of the Giralda. Visit Columbus' tomb, explore the interior, and climb the tower for views across the city.
★ 4.4 · 112,914 reviews
Climb Setas de Sevilla, the city's bold wooden canopy structure rising above Plaza de la Encarnación. Walk the rooftop path for views across the old town, ideally around sunset.
★ 4.3 · 14,961 reviews
Step into El Rinconcillo, the 17th-century tavern that claims a place in tapas history. Eat traditional plates beneath hanging Iberian hams in a room that has barely lost its old character.
★ 4.4 · 16,326 reviews
Squeeze into Bodega Santa Cruz Las Columnas, the Casco Antiguo tapas bar that is always full of life. Order fried bites, charcuterie or breakfast tostadas and eat in the middle of the crowd.
★ 4.4 · 7,985 reviews
Visit a Renaissance archive listed as a World Heritage site and filled with documents of the Spanish Empire. Entry is free, which makes it an easy stop.
★ 4.4 · 8,159 reviews
Start your morning at Bar El Comercio, a traditional Seville bar loved for its churros. Dip the crisp, freshly fried churros into thick hot chocolate in a classic old-town setting.
★ 4.5 · 5,125 reviews
Discover the story of flamenco in an elegant old building and watch it come alive in a live show. Pair the museum with an evening performance.
★ 4.2 · 7,549 reviews
Book a table at Perro Viejo, a Casco Antiguo restaurant with a lively yet refined dining room. Share fresh, flavourful plates over a long dinner with attentive service.
★ 4.6 · 8,108 reviews
Squeeze into Bar Alfalfa, the compact Casco Antiguo tavern locals and visitors keep queuing for. Order at the counter and share croquettes, bruschetta and small plates over an easy, rustic-style round.
★ 4.3 · 7,860 reviews
Discover La Carbonería, an old coal warehouse turned flamenco tavern in Casco Antiguo. Grab a drink on the tiled patio and settle in for a close-up flamenco performance.
★ 4.0 · 2,643 reviews
Visit La Campana Confectionery, a historic Seville bakery famous for traditional Spanish cakes. Choose from the pastry counter, add a coffee or hot chocolate, and enjoy the old shop's atmosphere.
★ 4.3 · 7,197 reviews
Pull up at Bar Casa Morales, a bottle-lined family tavern serving old-school tapas and sherry. Work through classics like oxtail, meatballs and Russian salad in a room that feels unchanged by time.
★ 4.4 · 6,423 reviews
Join the queue at Ovejas Negras Tapas, the Casco Antiguo bar where Asian and Spanish flavours meet on one table. Work through creative small plates like mushroom risotto in a lively, buzzing room.
★ 4.7 · 16,949 reviews
See masterpieces by El Greco and Velázquez in an ornate seventeenth-century palace. One of the best art stops in Seville, and often quieter than the big sights.
★ 4.5 · 3,133 reviews
Pull up a table at Casa Manolo, a long-running favourite for tapas in Seville's old town. Share patatas bravas and croquetas over a good bottle of wine at an unhurried pace.
★ 4.7 · 8,891 reviews
Step into Al Wadi, the Casco Antiguo's go-to for Middle Eastern comfort food near the Giralda. Share generous plates of starters and mains in a warm, lively room that suits a leisurely meal.
★ 4.1 · 10,003 reviews
Drop into Patio San Eloy, a tile-lined tapas bar in the centre of Seville. Pick from a long counter of montaditos, sandwiches and raciones and eat them standing or at a table.
★ 4.5 · 2,179 reviews
Treat yourself to Cañabota, the seafood-focused restaurant where the kitchen is part of the show. Work through a multi-course tasting menu in a bright, white-tiled room in Seville's old town.
★ 4.9 · 5,583 reviews
Treat yourself to brunch at Brunchit Sevilla, a lively spot on Reyes Católicos. Order beautifully presented plates and pancakes while the attentive team looks after your table.
★ 4.3 · 2,479 reviews
Head to Bodeguita Romero when the doors open, before the queue builds. Settle in at the wood-panelled bar or terrace for ham, croquettes and salmorejo served with a warm welcome.
★ 4.7 · 4,338 reviews
Step into Casa de la Memoria, a flamenco centre set in a 16th-century courtyard house in Casco Antiguo. Sit close to the guitarist, singers and dancers for a stripped-back live performance that reviewers find deeply moving.
★ 4.7 · 3,722 reviews
Watch flamenco up close at La Casa del Flamenco, set in a dramatic 15th-century mansion in Casco Antiguo. Take a front-row seat for an hour of dance, song and guitar from five performers.
★ 4.5 · 1,040 reviews
Step into Confitería La Despensa de Palacio, an elegant pastry shop in Seville's old town. Pick a croissant, a Bomba de Naranja or a few bonbons from the display and enjoy them with a coffee.
★ 4.6 · 7,713 reviews
Discover Espacio Eslava, a stylish tapas address near Plaza de San Lorenzo that guests tend to revisit. Share honey ribs, pâté and octopus indoors or on the terrace.
★ 4.5 · 9,452 reviews
Settle in at Bar Dos de Mayo, a homey Casco Antiguo taberna with a loyal local following. Share regional dishes such as pork in whiskey sauce, ideally at an outdoor table with a glass of wine.
★ 4.5 · 6,604 reviews
Settle in at La Bartola, a buzzing Casco Antiguo tapas spot where the pork cheek stew has won loyal fans. Order a spread of small plates, from baby squid to swordfish rolls, with a jug of sangria.
★ 4.1 · 3,395 reviews
Discover La Terraza del EME, a rooftop bar on the Mercer Hotel with Seville Cathedral almost within reach. Order a cocktail and watch the monument glow as the day turns to night.
★ 4.8 · 3,872 reviews
Settle in at Billy Brunch Sevilla for an unhurried morning in a cosy, stylish room. Share pancakes or eggs benedict, served fresh and beautifully plated.
Seville · 🏛️ Landmark
Royal Alcázar of Seville
2h30
Torre del Oro
30 min
Catedral de Sevilla
1h15
Setas de Sevilla
45 min
Seville · 🍽️ Food
El Rinconcillo
1h
Bodega Santa Cruz Las Columnas
Seville · 🎨 Museum
Archivo de Indias
Seville · 🥐 Breakfast
Bar El Comercio
Flamenco Dance Museum
Perro Viejo
Bar Alfalfa
Seville · 🍸 Drinks
La Carbonería
1h30
Seville · ☕ Coffeebreak
La Campana Confectionery
Bar Casa Morales
Ovejas Negras Tapas | Bar de tapas en el Centro de Sevilla
Seville Museum of Fine Arts
CASA MANOLO TAPAS BAR SEVILLANO
Al Wadi
Patio San Eloy
Cañabota
Brunchit Sevilla Reyes Católicos
Bodeguita Romero
Seville · 🎭 Entertainment
Casa de la Memoria Centro Cultural Flamenco
La Casa del Flamenco - Auditorio Alcántara
CONFITERÍA LA DESPENSA DE PALACIO
20 min
Espacio Eslava
Bar Dos de Mayo
La Bartola
La Terraza del EME
Billy Brunch Sevilla
