Free things to do in Seville

Seville has the double advantage of being a tourist city where prices are much more affordable than in others and, in addition, being a city so bright and with so much life in the street, it is not surprising that it is also very prepared to offer tourists many totally free plans. Walks, parades, festivals, monuments, museums and many original and different activities without spending a single euro and to make the most of your vacations in Seville.

Easter Parades

If you travel to Seville in spring and coincide with the Easter long weekend, you will live one of the most authentic experiences you can have in Andalusia. These dates are very important in the south of Spain and in Seville the celebrations reach their peak, with the pasos of the cofradías and the most heartfelt passions you have ever seen in a religious parade. There are more than 60 brotherhoods in Seville and you will be able to see in the streets the different thrones and religious figures, most of them authentic baroque works of art, all with music, saetas and chants of the devotees. The costumes of the Nazarenes, with their pointed hoods, are a spectacle apart.

A stroll through María Luisa Park

The Maria Luisa Park is full of gardens with ponds and fountains with different species of ducks and other aquatic birds. There is even a small waterfall in the area called Monte Gurugú. It is a public and totally free site, ideal to rest from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the serenity of a walk under the trees, especially if you travel to Seville in summer or during a very hot spring. In the northern part of the park is the Plaza España and the Military History Museum; in the south is the Plaza de América, which houses the Museum of Popular Arts and Customs, and the Archeological Museum.

The trace of the Universal Exposition in Isla de la Cartuja

Located between two branches of the Guadalquivir River, the Isla de la Cartuja was the setting for the 1992 Universal Exposition of Seville, which placed the city in the cultural, technological and scientific orbit of the world. Its name comes from the Monasterio de la Cartuja in Seville, a building that currently houses the Centro Andaluz de Arte Contemporáneo (Andalusian Center of Contemporary Art). Once the exhibition was over, all the buildings and pavilions built for it became part of the Cartuja 93 Scientific and Technological Park and many private and technological companies were installed there, as well as offices and departments of the Andalusian Regional Government, university study centers and the Isla Magica amusement park. Nowadays, the whole area is a highly recommended walk to get to know the most modern side of Seville.

Three free museums

Many museums in Seville have free admission, so you can get to know part of the cultural, historical, patrimonial and ethnographic heritage of the city without spending a single euro. One of them is the Archaeological Museum of Seville, with a huge collection that shows the number of peoples and cultures that inhabited the city. Another is the Archivo de Indias, an emblematic building that bears witness to Seville’s role in Spain’s dominion over the Americas. Admission is free every day of the year. And the third museum with free admission and a highly recommended visit is the Museum of Popular Arts and Customs of SevilleThe museum is located in the Mudejar Pavilion of the Plaza de America and has a complete collection of objects and utensils that bear witness to the cultural tradition of Seville. The Loty collection and its 2000 plates with scenes of work in the countryside and life in the city in the first decades of the 20th century stand out.

Seville Mushrooms

This strange and spectacular architectural complex stands out for its modern style, and for having a viewpoint with panoramic views of the city and the Antiquarium museum, which contains interesting archaeological remains dating from the years of the emperor Tiberius to the Almohad domination in the region. The building is the work of German architect Jürgen Mayer and measures 150 meters long by 70 meters wide and 26 meters high. It is erected in the Plaza de la Encarnación. It is a great opportunity to see the most modern side of Seville without spending money, enjoying exquisite views of the historic center of the city.

Las huellas de la Inquisición

In the heart of the Triana neighborhood is the Castillo de San Jorge, formerly the seat of the Inquisition of Seville. Today it is a historical monument that can be visited free of charge and is fully restored. Inside you can discover all the secrets of the workings of this religious court and visit its ancient dungeons, where people considered heretics were locked up.

Santa Clara Convent

The building was founded in 1289 by King Ferdinand III of Castile as a palace and only in the sixteenth century was reconditioned as a convent, adding a Mudejar style to the original Romanesque and Gothic. The area that can be visited free of charge includes a square Renaissance cloister; the Refectory, decorated with plinths and tiles, and the Fabrique Tower, which bears similarities to medieval Italian towers.

Free cultural initiatives

If during your vacations in the city you feel like doing some cultural activity related to creativity in film, dance, music or painting for free, the Centro de Iniciativas Culturales de Sevilla is the ideal place. It is a space managed by the University of Seville and offers a very wide cultural offer, designed for the general public and with the aim of discovering new artistic proposals.

A stroll through Nervión

If you want to see a different Seville, then the Nervion neighborhood is ideal because it is one of the newest and most modern in the city and perfect for a walk without spending a euro. Here you will find the Sevilla FC stadium, the Cruz Campo brewery and modern parks and squares for you to discover another facet of the Andalusian capital.