Seville has just one metro line, which makes it extremely easy to navigate. The metro line doesn't actually pass through the historic center, but it's still a very convenient way to quickly get across the city after a day of exploring on foot.
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This 2,200-year-old city has a rich history touched by many cultures, giving it a unique personality and a well-preserved historical center. It is a highly walkable city, despite being the largest of the Andalusia region and the fourth largest in all of Spain.
Ride-hailing apps such as Uber are also available in Seville. Taxis charge a flat rate for rides to and from the airport. Expect airport rides to cost between 22.81 (about $25) euros and 31.78 euros (around $35), depending on the time and day of the week. Buses are a reliable way to get around the city.
Seville is generally a very safe city, but stay alertIn the area surrounding the cathedral, be wary of women who offer you a sprig of rosemary and offer to read your palm—they'll ask for money as soon as they're done. (A polite but firm “no, gracias” will usually get them to back off.)
We recommend three days in Seville; however, you could easily stay longer. If you only have a weekend – and Seville is a great European weekender – two days would allow you to see most of the main attractions.
Uber in Spain operates in exactly the same way that it does in every country. Therefore, if you already have the app downloaded and an active account – away you go.
You don't need to tip taxis in Seville, and tips won't be expected by taxi drivers, either. You can leave a tip if you're feeling generous, if you're part of a larger group, the taxi driver helped you move your suitcases to the doorman, or if he went above and beyond for you.
Families traveling with children may prefer to stay around the areas of El Centro, El Arenal or Sur instead – still close to everything but more peaceful. Seville has far fewer pickpockets than Barcelona or Madrid, but as with any major city, petty crime is not unheard of.
The best time to visit Seville is from March to May. During these months the temperatures are mild, the rush of tourist traffic hasn't reached summer volume and the hotels tend to offer lower rates (except during special events).
Overall, two days in Seville is enough to see the main sights including the Real Alcazar, Plaza de Espana, and Cathedral and Giralda. There are plenty of things to do in Seville to keep you occupied for at least 48 hours.
We recommend three days in Seville; however, you could easily stay longer. If you only have a weekend – and Seville is a great European weekender – two days would allow you to see most of the main attractions.
In Spain, tipping is entirely optional and it's not very common. You may see people leaving small change at cafés and bars and, eventually, someone tipping at a nice expensive restaurant. But most of the time, you won't see anyone other than tourists leaving a tip.
All vehicles accept payment by credit card and can also be paid in cash (taxi drivers are required to have coins in sufficient quantity to facilitate change to the user up to the amount of 20 euros). It should be noted that some taxis have wifi service available to passengers.
Uber said Thursday that it would suspend its service in Barcelona. It follows a ruling from the regional Catalan government that there has to be a 15-minute delay between a passenger booking a call and being picked up. This naturally dents one of the major commercial advantages of ride-hailing apps: speed.
Board the City Sightseeing open-top, double-decker bus at any of the 12 stops around Seville. Then, simply watch the sights roll by, accompanied by the on-board audio commentary, available in 15 languages. Remain aboard for the 1-hour full loop, or hop on and off as you wish to explore on foot.
In our opinion, Granada is the better choice if you only have a day or two! After all, it's simply not possible to see everything Seville has to offer in such a short amount of time. However, Seville is definitely worth visiting if you have three days or more.