What to see and do Free in Sevilla

General Information

Free for EU citizens/free for all

Spain has a policy on edificios BIC (Bien de Interés Cultural) which aims to ensure that these buildings, which receive financing from the State, are free to the public at least four times a month. Most of these occasions are available to all EU citizens although there are some notable and understandable exceptions  - the Alhambra of Granada only for local residents, for example.

"La ley no se negocia y establece que, cuando se trate de edificios BIC (Bien de Interés Cultural), se permitirán las visitas públicas y gratuitas al menos cuatro días al mes, en días y horas señalados, una información que debe ser pública y accesible".

https://www.diariodealmeria.es/almeria/Ley-gratuitas-edificios-declarados-BIC_0_1107189373.html 

Interpretation varies but you can be reasonably sure that for the vast majority of monuments, if you are an EU citizen on a ‘slow travel’ holiday, you are likely to be able to visit free at some point during the week, although it can be useful to get up early (especially for cathedrals) or adapt your meal times/siesta (museums and art galleries).

For free entry times sometimes you can or must book online; for other attractions you have to be in a physical queue/line. Work out how long you are prepared to wait according to how much you will save.

Free or discounted for over 65s.

It’s also worth always checking free or discounted entry requirements. Many museums/monuments are free or discounted for those over 65 (not just for EU residents). There’s no one rule which covers everywhere, so check the specific website, checking carfeully who is entitled to a free or reduced priced ticket.

If you buy a discounted/free ticket online – for example because you are over 65, you will have to go to the ticket office anyway to get it validated by showing documentation. You can’t just turn up at the gate and go in. This is worth bearing in mind if you are travelling when there are likely to be queues. Again, decide if the saving is worth it.

What to see and do Free in Sevilla 

My post here is based on a week’s stay in Sevilla mid-end January (so low season)

These times and information are correct at the time of writing (January 2025) but you need to check the individual websites for up-to-date information. In particular opening times change during the summer.

I found this website useful for ideas: https://sevillasecreta.co/planes-gratis-sevilla/

Always free anyway:

• Plaza de Espana
• Parque Maria Luisa, Jardines de Murillo and many other parks and green areas
• Torre d’Oro
• Archivio de las Indias
• Real Fabrica de Tabacos (now the University)
• Palacio de los Marqueses de la Algaba Centro Mudejar
• Capilla de San Jose
• Convento de Santa Clara
• Museo de Bellas Artes  for EU citizens
• Museo de Artes y Costumbres Populares for EU citizens 
• Museo Arqueológico Provincial for  EU citizens

Some free opening times 

Sunday

• Cathedral: currently Sunday afternoons but they keep changing. You have to book online
• Hospital y Iglesia de la Caridad: Sunday afternoons

Monday afternoons (my Monday afternoon here)

• Real Alcazar You have to book online
• Casa de Pilatos free after 15:00 for EU citizens just the ground floor You have to queue 
• Palacio de las Duenas: free after 16:00 You can book online
• Hospital Venerables: free in the afternoon 15:00 – 19:00 You can book online

Wednesday afternoon (my visit here)

• Plaza de Toros: free after 15.30 You can book online

Friday morning (my visit here)

• Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija free at 10.a.m. just the ground floor You have to queue
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