Seville
Seville in the rain
Rain falls on about five to seven days a month from October to April and almost never in summer. On a wet day the cathedral, the Museo de Bellas Artes, the Archivo de Indias, the Hospital de los Venerables and El Salvador keep you dry. The Alcázar and the Casa de Pilatos have covered rooms, but most of the route crosses open courtyards and gardens.
- Stops under a roof: 7
Data checked on October 5, 2026
A rainy day, stop by stop
A day built only from stops that are under a roof, in an order that keeps the walks short.
Day 1
Old centre and north · Arenal and the river
4 stops · 6 h 45 of visits · 26 min on foot
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9:30 am11:30 am
Museo de Bellas Artes
The main art museum of Andalusia, in a former convent, with the strongest collection of Seville Baroque painting. Murillo, Zurbarán and Valdés Leal are the names to look for.
A good choice for the middle of the day or a rainy afternoon. From Tuesday to Saturday it stays open until 21:00.
Closed on Mondays, except Mondays before a holiday, which follow holiday hours. In 2026 it opens until 15:00 on Monday 12 October, 2 November and 7 December. In August it opens Tuesday to Sunday from 9:00 to 15:00. Closed on 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Source: Museos de Andalucía, checked October 5, 2026
- 14 min walk
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11:44 am12:59 pm
Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza
One of the oldest bullrings in Spain, open for visits outside bullfighting days. The visit takes in the ring, the stands and a museum.
Check the date first. On bullfighting days the visit closes at 15:00.
Open 9:30 to 21:30 on regular days and 9:30 to 15:00 on bullfighting days. The ticket office closes 30 minutes before.
Source: Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla, checked October 5, 2026
- 4 min walk
- Lunch break
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2:30 pm5:30 pm
Seville Cathedral and Giralda
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, built on the site of the city's main mosque. The standard ticket covers the interior and the climb up the Giralda bell tower.
Do the Giralda first, because the visit starts there. Early in the day the nave is quiet and the light through the windows is better.
Tickets carry an access time. Online tickets enter by the Lagarto Gate and box office tickets by the Prince's Gate. Book ahead for weekends and spring.
From 1 September 2026: Monday to Saturday 10:45 to 19:00, Sunday 14:30 to 19:00. The box office closes at 18:00. Times can change for worship and church events.
Source: Catedral de Sevilla, checked October 5, 2026
- 8 min walk
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5:38 pm6:08 pm
Torre del Oro
A 13th century riverside watchtower that now holds a small maritime museum. It is quick to visit and sits on the best stretch of the river path.
Visit it on the way to Triana. The riverbank beside it is a good place to sit for a few minutes.
Monday to Friday 9:30 to 19:00, Saturday and Sunday 10:30 to 19:00, with the last entry at 18:30. Closed on 1 and 6 January, Good Friday, 1 May and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Source: Armada Española, Museo Marítimo Torre del Oro, checked October 5, 2026
- Running late? Drop Torre del Oro first. Nothing is booked there.
Every stop under a roof
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Seville Cathedral and Giralda
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, built on the site of the city's main mosque. The standard ticket covers the interior and the climb up the Giralda bell tower.
Source: Catedral de Sevilla, checked October 5, 2026
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Museo de Bellas Artes
The main art museum of Andalusia, in a former convent, with the strongest collection of Seville Baroque painting. Murillo, Zurbarán and Valdés Leal are the names to look for.
Source: Museos de Andalucía, checked October 5, 2026
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Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza
One of the oldest bullrings in Spain, open for visits outside bullfighting days. The visit takes in the ring, the stands and a museum.
Source: Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla, checked October 5, 2026
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Torre del Oro
A 13th century riverside watchtower that now holds a small maritime museum. It is quick to visit and sits on the best stretch of the river path.
Source: Armada Española, Museo Marítimo Torre del Oro, checked October 5, 2026
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Archivo General de Indias
The archive of the Spanish empire in the Americas, in a 16th century Renaissance building that was once the merchants' exchange. Entry to the monumental area is free.
Source: Archivo General de Indias, Ministerio de Cultura, checked October 5, 2026
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Hospital de los Venerables
A 17th century Baroque building in Santa Cruz, once a home for elderly priests. The visit takes in a courtyard, a church and exhibition rooms.
Source: Fundación Focus, checked October 5, 2026
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Collegiate Church of El Salvador
The largest church in Seville after the cathedral, a Baroque church on the site of an old mosque. It takes under an hour and is far quieter than the cathedral.
Source: Catedral de Sevilla (Collegiate Church of El Salvador), checked October 5, 2026
Rainy days by month
Climate averages: Agencia Estatal de Meteorología (AEMET), Seville Airport 1991-2020.