How to Plan a Day in Seville…with a Baby.

Planning a trip to Seville, Spain with an infant? Seville is flat and walkable…a great place to travel with a stroller. We stayed in Seville for 10 days in December and used Seville as a base for day trips around Andalusia. This was our first solo trip with our nine-month-old and it went pretty well. We had more stuff and we had to be back to our room before bedtime most nights, but we did it! And you can too!

Here’s an example of how we structured our days in Seville so we could still hit all the top attractions but also maintain a consistent schedule.

Morning

When traveling with a baby, pick the #1 thing you want to see or do that day and go there first. This is also the time to do anything that would be loud, crowded, or overstimulating for baby.

Option 1: Royal Alcazar

In the morning, head to the Royal Alcazar. You can buy tickets here in advance to avoid the line. Pay attention to the ticket time; they will not let you in earlier than the admission time on your ticket. We got in shortly before 10am and spent about two hours exploring.

This was doable with a stroller, but a bit annoying at times due to the crowds and bumps. It’s worth bringing it in and dealing with it if you’re out for the whole day, but if you happen to pass by your room halfway through the day, I’d leave it at home and use a carrier.

As you can see, you will be going inside and outside so pack accordingly for the weather. There are also beautiful gardens behind the Alcazar. This is a great place to let baby out of the stroller for a bit and also a good place to handle a feeding.

Option 2: Metropol Parasol and Food Market

This is a good option for a slightly lazier morning because it doesn’t require a ticket or specific entry time. We did this our first morning in Spain. It’s basically a central area to walk around and snap a few pictures.

The food market, Mercado de la Encarnacion, is through the doors right under the structure. You can walk through the stalls to see local produce, cheese, and meat.

Lunch

Since our little one goes to sleep right at 7pm, we go out for lunch and keep dinner low-key. Lunch also means we don’t have to worry about reservations so we can make last-minute judgement calls based on how the day is going.

Option 1: Michelin Dining (At a great price!)

La Lola is a restaurant recognized in the 2023 Michelin Guidebook. I’m sure the menu is great, but what’s not on the menu is even better. Ask if the chef will prepare a tasting menu. We got a seven course meal for about $50 per person. It was delicious and the risotto was kid-approved.

Option 2: A Quick Bite

Filo is right in the heart of Seville. It’s an easy, quick stop with both indoor and outdoor seating. Though small, this little hole in the wall serves up big flavor in soups, salads, and sandwiches. Bonus: they also have fresh-squeezed juice.

Afternoon

After lunch, opt for a quiet activity where you can take the stroller. This lets your baby take a nap and gives you the opportunity to recuperate with some quiet time.

Option 1: Visit the Cathedral of Seville

Cool, dark, and quiet? Churches are perfect for stroller naps. Walk around inside or sit down and rest for a bit. We were blown away by the sheer size of the Cathedral of Seville. There’s a lot to see, including the tomb of Christopher Columbus.

Option 2: Stroll around the Plaza de Espana

One of the iconic places to visit in Seville is the Plaza de Espana. It was pouring rain when we visited, but it was our last day in Spain, so we had to decide whether to go in the rain or skip it altogether. I’m glad we went, but I’d recommend going on a sunny day if possible. The plaza is also right next to a park, so there’s the opportunity for your little one to stretch their legs a bit after their nap if they’re walking or crawling.

Dinner

Option 1: Tapas!

Everything going well? Not too close to bedtime? Head back toward your room and find a tapas bar close to where you’re staying. I’m not going to recommend a particular place because this is about being practical. You had a full day and need to get baby to sleep at a reasonable time. The closer to your room, the better. We made it out to dinner about 50% of the time. Sometimes we were a bit rushed, but it was always delicious. Plus, people in Spain eat dinner so late that we had no problem snagging an early table.

Option 2: Takeout

If this is your first time traveling with a baby, adjust your expectations. You may need to head home early and get takeout, and that’s OK! We highly recommend this Indian restaurant for takeout while staying in Seville. They may have known us by the time we left.