Alcazar (Reales Alcázares y Jardines) Castle

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

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. Even our toddler said it was his favorite outing in Seville. The lush interiors are fascinating and beautiful, and children can run freely in the ...

Barrio de Santa Cruz

Address Lope De Rueda 7, 41004 Sevilla, Spain Map,

The old Jewish Quarter of Sevilla is beautifully preserved, and it's here that you'll get a sense of what life in old Seville must have been like. Even with a good map, expect to get lost in the area's mazelike streets, it's part of the charm ...

Casa de la Memoria Flamenco

Address C/ Ximénez de Enciso, 28 Map, Tel 954 560670, Notes Two shows nightly. Prices compare favorably with other venues

Casa de la Memoria presents flamenco for the aficionado rather than the tourist. Located in the courtyard of a private house in the Barrio de Santa Cruz, a small stage is surrounded by flowers, candles, and no more than three rows of seating. No food or drinks are served, and ...

Cathedral and La Giralda Bell Tower (Santa Maria de la Sede)

Address Plaza del Triunfo, 41004, Seville, Spain Map, Tel 95 421-4971, Hours Mon-Sat 11am-5pm; Sun 2:30pm-6pm, Cost 7.50€ Website

One of the largest churches in Europe and the largest Gothic church anywhere. Even your kids will be in awe of the tall ceilings and the ornate decoration. When they're done inside, head outside to the couryard filled with bitter orange trees. Next, climb La Giralda, a 35-story bell ...

Cyclotour (Bike Rental)

Address Avenida Hernán Cortés, Sevilla Map, Tel 95 468-9666, Hours Opens at 10am; reservations not required Website

Rent a "cyclobus" with seats for the kids and cycle around Maria Louisa park, or arrange to take a bike tour of Sevilla.

Horse Drawn Carriage Ride

Address Adolfo Rodriguez Juardo, 41004, Seville, Spain Map, 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€

We aren't usually drawn in by horse drawn carraige rides, but something about the setting in Sevilla entranced us. A ride at dusk around the city, to the Plaza de Espana, and through Maria Luisa Park is perfectly romantic, even with kids in tow.

La Cartuja - Isla Mágica (Magic Island Theme Park)

Address Isla de la Cartuja, Spain Map, Tel 95-446-14-93, Notes Across Puente de la Barqueta, Bus C2 from the center, Cost 21€ or 15€ ages 5 to 12. Kids 4 and under free Website

If you find yourself with a spare day and want to do something fun and easy for the kids, this amuseument park has all the usual rides as well as shows. Compared to American theme parks, this is a bargain!

Parque María Luisa

Address Parque María Luisa, Sevilla, Spain Map,

This beautiful park fills a half-mile shady palms and fragrant orange trees. This is a lovely place to spend a hot afternoon or take a stroll in the evening. There are playgrounds (of course) and a bike rental shop.

Sevilla Walking Tours

Address Plaza Nueva, Sevilla, Spain Map, Tel 902-158-226, Alcazar Tue, Thu, Sat at 1pm from Plaza del Triunfo. 6€, Cathedral Mon, Wed, Fri at 1pm from Plaza del Triunfo, Notes Private tours can be arranged in advance Website

This excellent company has only two tour guides, Concepcion Delgado and her husband. Groups are kept small, and tours are in English. The pace is slow enough for kids to come along, and the discussion is engaging. We felt that we saw areas we would not have explored without the ...

Apartamentos Murillo (Serviced Apartments)

Address Lope De Rueda 7, 41004 Sevilla, Spain Map, Tel 95 421-0959, Website

Our top choice for families in Sevilla. Rooms sell out early, so book well in advance.

Apartamentos San Andres

Address c/ Angostillo, 4, 41003 Sevilla, Spain Map, Notes Located on Plaza San Andres, baby cot available, ask for the pack-and-play, not the old wooden crib Website

The San Andres Apartments, located near the Cortes Ingles shopping district, are spacious and spotlessly clean. The staff at the restaurant below is delighted to help with anything you might need.

Hotel Alfonso XIII

Address San Fernando 2, Seville 41004 Map, Tel 34-95-4917000, Website

Widely considered the best hotel in Sevilla, this historic hotel delivers the kind of luxury that makes even a vacation with the kids relaxing. As with other Westin locations there is 24 hour room service and a kids menu. If you don't stay here, consider having tea in the ...

Hotel Las Casas de la Judería

Address Plaza María la Blanca, Sevilla, Spain Map, Tel 954 41 51 50, Notes Callejón de Dos Hermanas 7, Sevilla Website

This hotel, hidden in an alley off of Plaza Santa Maria la Blanqua, is in a beautiful part of the old barrio. The junior suites are large enough to sleep three people.

Bar Campanario

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

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 ...

Bodega Santa Cruz (Las Columnas)

Address c/ Rodrigo Caro 2, Sevilla Map,

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 ...

El Rinconcillo

Address C/ Gerona 42, 41003 Sevilla, Spain Map, Tel 954-223-183, Hours daily 1pm-1:30am Website

This traditional tapas bar is the oldest in the city, and it has stayed popular for a reason! Great food. Ithas both tables and a bar area where kids can stand if they have trouble sitting still. Good choices for kids include pavia de bacalao (salt-cod in batter) and tortilla ...

La Cosa Nostra

Address Betis, 52, Sevilla, Spain Map, Tel 95 427-0752, Website

This napolitan style pizza place has excellent spaghetti and pizza as well as a nonsmoking dining room.