Seville: City Bike Tour with Santa Cruz & Maria Luisa Park

Summary

Bike Seville’s old quarter parks riverside lanes with a friendly guide

You’ll pedal through Seville’s historic neighborhoods with a local guide, weaving past orange trees in Santa Cruz and pausing in Maria Luisa Park’s shade. Taste garlicky mushrooms at Campana Café and roll along riverside lanes by Torre del Oro—all with your bike and helmet included. It’s a laid-back way to see more of Seville than you’d ever manage on foot.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to feel nervous about riding a bike again, but there I was wobbling a bit in the middle of Seville, right by the edge of Barrio Santa Cruz. Our guide, Javier, just grinned and said, “Don’t worry, everyone starts like that.” The city felt alive—orange trees everywhere, the air kind of sweet and dusty at the same time. We set off slowly through narrow lanes where you can almost touch the walls on both sides. The bells from the cathedral echoed behind us for a while. I kept thinking how different it all looks when you’re not stuck behind glass or moving too fast.

We stopped under some massive palms in Jardines de Murillo. There was this faint smell of jasmine mixed with something earthy—maybe from last night’s rain? Javier pointed out the Royal Tobacco Factory (he called it “la Fábrica”), which is now part of the university. I had no idea Carmen—the opera one—was based here. He told us stories as we cycled, sometimes switching to English or French depending on who was listening. It felt easygoing, not like those tours where you have to keep up or risk getting left behind.

Maria Luisa Park was my favorite part. Kids were chasing pigeons near fountains left over from some old exposition (1929, if I remember right). The light filtered through all these weirdly shaped trees—I don’t know their names—and it made everything look softer. We rolled down towards the river and passed Torre del Oro; Javier joked that if you squint hard enough at sunset, it really does look golden. Maybe he says that every day, but I still liked it.

Somewhere near Alameda we parked our bikes for coffee and mushrooms at Campana Café (I’d never tried them that way before—garlicky and salty). People-watching there is its own kind of tour; locals waving hands in big gestures, scooters zipping past. On the way back through Santa Cruz, we caught glimpses of the Alcazares’ walls and the cathedral spires poking above tiled roofs. I still think about how quiet those little alleys felt after all the city noise earlier. If you’re even half-curious about seeing Seville differently—or just want to see more without rushing—this city bike tour is worth it.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Seville city bike tour highlights

• Start at Santa Cruz neighbourhood
• Cycle to Murillo gardens
• Pass Old Tobacco Fabric and University
• Visit María Luisa park
• Head to river and Triana neighbourhood
• See Torre del Oro
• Cycle north to Cartuja monastery
• Return to city centre and Alameda area
• Explore streets and alleys
• Stop at Campana Café for mushrooms
• Bike around Santa Cruz past cathedral and Alcazares

Top questions

How long does the Seville city bike tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 2.5 to 3 hours from start to finish.

Is this bike tour suitable for kids?

Yes, children are welcome when accompanied by an adult; infant seats are available if needed.

What landmarks do we see during the Seville bike tour?

You’ll pass Barrio Santa Cruz, Jardines de Murillo, Royal Tobacco Factory, Maria Luisa Park, Torre del Oro, Triana area, Cartuja monastery area, Alameda district, plus sights like the cathedral and Alcazares.

Is lunch included on this Seville cycling tour?

No full lunch is included but you stop for mushrooms at Campana Café during the ride.

Are helmets provided on this bike tour?

Yes, your bike rental includes a helmet for safety throughout the tour.

Can I book a private version of this city bike tour?

Yes, there’s an option for a private tour where you can customize your itinerary with your guide.

Does this tour include hotel pickup?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet at a central location in Seville’s historic center.

What languages do guides speak on this Seville bike tour?

The guides speak several languages including English, Spanish and French among others.

What’s included

Your day includes use of a comfortable city bike and helmet plus bottled water along the way; you’ll be led by a multilingual local guide who shares stories as you ride past Seville’s landmarks—and there’s even a stop for mushrooms at Campana Café before looping back through Santa Cruz toward the end.