Malaga to Seville: Cathedral & Giralda Day Trip with Pickup

One Day in Seville: Cathedral, Tower Views & the Old Town from Malaga

You're picked up from your Malaga hotel and driven to Seville for a guided tour of the Cathedral and a climb up the Giralda Tower, then released into the Historic Center with three and a half hours to explore on your own: the Torre del Oro, Triana, the narrow streets, whatever calls you. Transport, entry and the guided portion are included. You return to Puerta de Jerez by late afternoon.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Seville Cathedral1h · entry included
2. The Giralda30m · entry included
3. Historic Center of Seville3h

Seville Cathedral and Old Town Visit

• Pick up from Malaga
• Panoramic city views en route
• Visit Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de España
• Walk through Historic Center streets
• 1 hour guided tour of Cathedral
• 30-minute visit to Giralda Tower
• 3 hours 30 minutes free time in old town
• Return to Puerta de Jerez for departure

The experience

You're in Malaga, but Seville is an hour away, and the difference between a beach resort and a city where history is still happening is worth the drive. The day starts with pickup from your hotel, then a straight run inland through Andalucia's landscape until the Guadalquivir River appears and the city spreads out ahead. Your guide speaks Spanish and English during the journey, so the route itself becomes part of the story: Paseo de Colón slides past, the river bends, and suddenly you're standing in front of Maria Luisa Park with the Plaza de España rising in front of you like something from a different century.

The guided portion is tight and purposeful. One hour inside Seville Cathedral (the one where Columbus is buried, where the scale of the space makes you stop talking), and then thirty minutes climbing the Giralda Tower, which is less a tower than a ramp that spirals up inside stone, and at the top the city spreads flat and ochre and endless. After that, you're loose in the Historic Center for three and a half hours. Some people head straight to Torre del Oro on the riverbank. Others get lost in the narrow streets of Triana on the far side, where the light changes every block and there's no rush. You meet back at Puerta de Jerez when it's time to return.

The whole thing is built around the fact that you don't have a car in Malaga. Transport, entry fees, the guided portion. It's all arranged. You show up at your hotel at the pickup time, and the rest unfolds without negotiation or timing yourself against opening hours. The air-conditioned bus matters on a hot day. The bilingual guide means you're not guessing at what you're looking at. By evening you're back in Malaga, and Seville doesn't feel like a day trip. It feels like you've been somewhere real.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in Malaga.
• air-conditioned vehicle for the round trip.
• one-hour guided tour of Seville Cathedral.
• thirty-minute visit to the Giralda Tower with access to the top.
• three and a half hours of free time in the Historic Center.
• bilingual guide (Spanish and English) during transport and the guided portions.
• return transport to your starting point.

Options for this experience

4 options

Malaga Centro, Av. Andalucia 10Guide in English or Spanish · 07:45Meeting point: Unicaja on Avda Andalucía, in the Centro area, 29007 Málaga, Province of Málaga, Spain

Torremolinos BajondilloGuide in English or Spanish · 07:20Meeting point: Torremolinos Bajondillo - Playamar Tourist Office, Pl. de las Comunidades Autónomas, 29620 Torremolinos, Málaga, Spain

Torremolinos CentroGuide in English or Spanish · 07:10Meeting point: Av. Palma de Mallorca, 15, 29620 Málaga, Spain

Benalmadena Plaza SolymarGuide in English or Spanish · 06:55Meeting point: Av. Antonio Machado, 23, 29630 Benalmádena, Málaga, Spain

You pick the guide language when booking.

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery day except TuesdayDepartures at 06:55, 07:10, 07:20 and 07:45

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 55

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Visitanddo.com

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Seville's main sights without renting a car or piecing together trains and taxis from Malaga: the pickup and fixed schedule handle the logistics, leaving you free to move at your own pace once you're in the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (under 4): free.

How long is the drive from Malaga to Seville?

Approximately one hour each way.

What time does the tour start?

Pickup is from your hotel at a time you choose when booking. The exact start depends on your location in Malaga.

Is the Giralda Tower included?

Yes. You have thirty minutes to climb it and see the city views from the top.

How much free time do you get in Seville?

Three and a half hours, after the Cathedral and Giralda visits. You can explore the Historic Center, visit Torre del Oro, walk through Triana, or rest in a café.

Is lunch included?

No. You have free time to eat at a restaurant of your choice during the afternoon.

Is the guide bilingual?

Yes. The guide speaks Spanish and English during the bus journey and the Cathedral visit.

What happens if you want to stay longer in Seville?

The return time is fixed to the group schedule. If you need to stay longer, you would need to arrange separate transport back to Malaga.