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Seville is fairly compact, and easily manageable on foot, or by bike if you prefer, both great ways of seeing the city without having to peer through vehicle windows.
Bike and Foot
Seville is an ideal pedestrian city. The most interesting areas are within walking distance of each other, and nothing could be more enjoyable than meandering along the quixotic river paths or getting lost along the narrow medieval streets. You never know what surprises you might encounter.
If you tire of walking, do the next best thing: bike. Like most of Spain, Seville is extremely cycle-friendly. With flat terrain and a historic city center that prevents the entrance of cars, bikes seem like a no-brainer. We recommend Rent a Bike Sevilla, where you can rent a bike for as little as €18 a day. Reserve your bike online at www.rentabikesevilla.com and pay only €15 per day.
Bus
If it's too much of a hike, we won't blame you for taking the bus. Though the bus service does not pass through the city center, there are several routes that loop around the points of interest. Buses C3 and C4 circle around the old town on the Ronda, while lines C1 and C2 drive the exterior circle, running through the neighborhoods of Triana and Isla de Cartuja, then out to the Santa Justa train station.
Tickets available for purchase on the bus are good for one journey and cost €1. The cheaper option if you plan to ride the bus often is to purchase a bonabús ticket, which you can find at newsstands or estancos (cigarette and stamp shops). A ten journey ticket costs €4.35. Unlimited travel tickets are available for one or three day periods. A one-day unlimited ticket costs €3.11 and a three-day ticket costs €7.25.
All bus lines run from 6:30 a.m. until around 11:30 p.m., with additional Friday and Saturday buses departing from Puerta Jerez at midnight, 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. Night buses depart from Prado de San Sebastian on Fridays, from 3 a.m. until 5 a.m., and Saturdays from 3 a.m. until 6 a.m. There are six lines (A1 through A6) that run to a limited number of stops.
For more information, visist www.tussam.es (in Spanish only).
Tramvia
Coming soon: the Seville metro system. The first train, currently under construction, will circulate the historic center very soon.
Taxis
You won't have much use for taxis in Seville during the day, but they will come in handy at night. Seville is not an unsafe city, but it's best not to wander around after dark. There are night buses, but they run on a very limited schedule. So be safe—take a taxi.
The cost per kilometer in taxi fares fluctuates based on day and time, but an average fare within the city will cost you between €4 and €8. |
