Seville · MUSEUMS
7 reviewed
Below are the 7 best museum visits in Seville right now, with what each one costs, how long it takes, and the kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it is first for a reason.
Puro Flamenco in Seville is a one-hour live show in a historic courtyard. Optional museum add-on. Intimate seats and real flamenco.
“Loved it! It was the perfect showcase of Flamenco at its very best and the museum is worth a visit too.”
Seville Museum of Illusions ticket with photo tricks, rotating rooms, a vortex tunnel, holograms, and puzzles for families.
“Had a fun time here. I especially loved the vortex, oh how I laughed and laughed and laughed. I must have gone through 7 times, pure escapism. It's a quirky way to get out of the city heat for an hour or so. Staff are super friendly and helpful and are always on hand to take photos or answer questions. It brings out the inner child and I highly recommend it, it's a period of time not to take yourself or life too seriously and be silly and curious. As a solo traveller I did not get the full benefit from this place. I would recommend going with someone to…”
Museum of Illusions Seville is a 1-hour, hands-on optical adventure with a vortex tunnel, anti-gravity room, and goofy photo tricks for all ages.
“If you are in Seville and looking for an indoor activity to do for an hour or so this place is worth your time. It was a small museum but full of fun!! Good exhibitions and very helpful crew.”
Get a Seville flamenco history fix at the Flamenco Dance Museum. Interactive exhibits, costumes, and key styles for about $7.
“De tour is kort maar je kan langer naar alles blijven luisteren dan dat ik gedaan had. Zeker in kamer 3. Wel veel geleerd.”
Seville’s Puro Flamenco bundle pairs a seat-guaranteed show led by Cristina Hoyos with museum context on the dance’s origins.
“Amazing flamenco dancers, guitarist & musicians! Up close & personal. Best to arrive early to reserve a seat. My husband brought his book & enjoyed a glass of wine to reserve our seats while I toured the museum. Nice to understand the history & famous flamenco artists.”
2-hour small-group tour of Seville’s Museo de Bellas Artes and La Merced cloisters, led by Julio, with skip-the-line entry.
“Julio was outstanding. Truly great, and gave a very manful tour focusing the analyses of paintings, symbolisms, interpretation of works. Made the tour very insightful and pleasant.”
Explore Seville’s Espacio Exploraterra and the Nao Victoria 500 replica, telling the first circumnavigation with a museum audioguide.
“absolutely fantastic, the staff were so patient with our terrible attempts at Spanish (thankfully they all spoke a little English) they were so helpful with any questions we had. the museum itself is very informative and the ticket gets you access to the replica ship which is fun. what an amazing piece of history to be able to learn about!”
