Alcazar (Reales Alcázares y Jardines) Castle

Address Patio de Banderas s/n. 41004 - Sevilla, Tel 34-95 450-2323 Call, Hours Tue-Sat 9:30am-7pm; Sun 9:30am-5pm (hours change seasonally, call ahead), Cost 7€

Start your afternoon with a visit to the Alcazar, a Muslim palace that was taken over and expanded by Christian kings, is a highlight of any trip to Sevilla. The lush interiors are fascinating and beautiful, and children can run freely in the beautiful gardens. The flow of the palace itself alternates between indoors and outdoors, making it even easier for active kids to enjoy. If your kids are particularly in awe of princes and princesses, they might enjoy a tour of the (lived in) royal apartments upstairs. Ask for details at the ticket desk when you enter the Alcazar.

There is a pond with ducks and fish, so bring along some crackers or bread (these animals are by no means wild)

Avoid the lines by visiting later in the day. If you have very young children, ask a security guard whether it is ok to skip the lines.

After your visit, let the kids run free in the playground just outside the castle walls before getting a bite to eat in the Barrio or at one of our recommended restaurants.

Bodega Santa Cruz (Las Columnas)

Address c/ Rodrigo Caro 2, Sevilla,

This traditional tapas restaurant is one of the most popular in town among locals. In addition to all the standard tapas, there are small sandwiches (montaditos) and paella. If you haven't tried it already, queso macheco (a savory Spanish cheese) is a good choice for the kids. There are just a few tables inside, and they can be difficult to get, but there are also tiny stand-up tables out front... a good option if your kids are tired of sitting still. Service is speedy.

Bar Campanario

Address Mateos Gago, 8, Sevilla, Spain, Tel 34-95 456 4189 Call,

This somewhat modern looking tapas restaurant has a selection of small tapas size pizzas as well as Spanish potato salad. Both likely to be popular with kids. For grownups, there's an extensive menu including some of the best gazpacho in town and excellent sangria. Dining on the small terrace will enable your kids to run a little while they wait for their food.

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride

Address Adolfo Rodriguez Juardo, 41004, Seville, Spain, Notes Carriages leave from Plaza Virgen de los Reyes on Adolfo Rodríguez Jurado, or from the Parque de María Luisa at Plaza de España. Expect to pay about 40€

A horse drawn carriage ride is a great way to wind the kids down before bedtime (and even with the kids, it's a bit romantic). The standard route will take you past the Alcazar, the Cathedral, to the Plaza de Espana and through Maria Luisa Park.