3 day Food Lovers Itinerary for Seville
Seville feeds you well. This sun-soaked Andalusian city serves up sherry bars, sizzling fried fish and tapas bars that have barely changed in centuries. You’ll find orange trees lining the streets and jamón hanging from every ceiling. Locals still gather for a glass of manzanilla before lunch, and nobody rushes a meal here. Seville’s food scene mixes Moorish spice with Atlantic seafood and rich Andalusian stews. Along the way, you’ll try iconic dishes like salmorejo, espinacas con garbanzos and pringá, all at the spots where locals actually eat them. This three-day itinerary takes you through the best markets, tapas bars and food experiences the city has to offer. Grab your appetite and let’s get stuck in.
Day 1: Tapas, History and Sherry in the Old Town
Start your first morning the Sevillano way. Head to Bar El Comercio, a churrería that’s been frying since 1904. Order churros con chocolate and dunk away. The tiled interior and marble bar make it feel like stepping back in time. Get directions.
Afterwards, wander through the Cathedral and Real Alcázar, then work up an appetite for lunch. Make your way to El Rinconcillo, Seville’s oldest bar, dating back to 1670. This is the spot to try espinacas con garbanzos, an iconic Andalusian dish of spinach and chickpeas with cumin. The waiters still chalk your bill onto the wooden bar. Order a glass of manzanilla sherry while you’re at it. Get directions.
Spend the afternoon exploring the Santa Cruz quarter’s narrow, orange-scented streets. As evening falls, head to Bar Las Teresas, a family-run tapas bar open since 1870. Jamón hangs from the ceiling, and the counter is stacked with sherry bottles. Their spinach and chickpea tapa and hand-carved jamón are local favourites. It gets busy, so arrive early to grab a spot at the bar. Get directions.
Fancy learning more about Seville’s sherry traditions before you go? Have a read of our guide to Andalusian sherry to understand what you’re sipping.
Day 2: Markets, Tapas Tours and Triana
Kick off day two with a proper introduction to Sevillano food culture. Join the Tastes, Tapas & Traditions Food Tour with Devour Tours. A local guide walks you through hidden markets and family-run bars in Santa Cruz, explaining the stories behind each dish as you taste your way along. It’s a brilliant way to understand Seville through its food, rather than just its landmarks. Booking ahead is recommended, as spots fill quickly. Buy Tickets.
Once the tour wraps up, cross the river into Triana, Seville’s ceramic and flamenco heartland. Duck into Mercado de Triana, built over the ruins of a former castle. Wander the stalls, sample cured meats and cheeses, and grab a plate of fried fish from one of the food counters. It’s a lively, colourful spot and a great way to see how locals shop and eat. Get directions.
For lunch, head to Bodeguita Romero back across the river in the Arenal district. This no-frills bar is famous for pringá, a shredded slow-cooked pork and chorizo mix piled onto crusty bread. Locals call it one of the best sandwiches in Spain, and it’s easy to see why. Try the papas aliñás too, a simple marinated potato salad done brilliantly. Get directions.
Round off the day back in Triana at Casa Cuesta, a tiled, art nouveau tavern serving traditional stews and seafood since 1880. Grab a table by the window and watch Triana go by while you tuck into cod with tomato or a plate of grilled tuna. Get directions.
Day 3: Cook Like a Local, Then Eat Like One
On your final day, get hands-on. Book the Cooking Class & Market Tour, where a local chef takes you round a Seville market before you head into a kitchen to cook a proper Spanish lunch together. You’ll leave with new recipes and a much better grasp of Andalusian ingredients. Reserve your place in advance, as group sizes are kept small. Buy Tickets.
Once your cooking class finishes, you’ll likely still be full from lunch, so use the afternoon to walk it off around Plaza de España and María Luisa Park. As the evening rolls in, head to Bar Alfalfa near Plaza Alfalfa. This cosy, tile-lined bar draws a loyal crowd of locals and serves generous portions of Iberian ham, croquetas and grilled octopus. It doesn’t take bookings, so pop in and grab a spot at the bar. Get directions.
Finish your trip in style at La Brunilda Tapas in the Arenal neighbourhood. This relaxed, brick-walled spot serves creative twists on classic tapas, from cod fritters to grilled Iberian pork. Reservations are essential here, so book ahead of your visit. Book a table. Get directions.
Before You Go
Three days barely scratches the surface of what Seville has to offer a hungry traveller. If you fancy stretching your trip out further, check our full 7 day itinerary for Seville for more inspiration. For a deeper list of local favourites, browse our guide to where to eat in Seville, and if you’re still sorting your accommodation, take a look at our picks for where to stay in Seville. Whatever you choose, come hungry. Seville rarely disappoints a food lover.