Seville Cathedral and the Giralda above the rooftops of the old town at sunset
Duration4 days
TransportPlane / Coach
AccommodationHomestay · Hotel · Hostel

School trips to Seville

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About this trip

A school trip to Seville is a four-day programme in Andalusia for secondary school groups, organised in Spain by Viajes CumLaude. We have run school tours from our Barcelona office since 1996, and your group works with a named trip manager here and a 24-hour duty phone for the whole stay.

Seville is a city built in layers: the Almohad capital, the Christian conquest and the golden age of the port of the Indies are all legible in its streets. The Cathedral and the Giralda, the Real Alcázar, the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the Plaza de España, Triana and the Roman city of Itálica fit into four days when each day is organised around the morning and the late afternoon.

The programme alternates monumental visits, fieldwork and workshops. Entry to the Real Alcázar is on a timed group slot, and the excursion to Itálica (Santiponce) links the History and Latin curriculum to a real archaeological site. A ceramics demonstration in Triana and a participatory flamenco workshop close the stay with a living approach to local culture.

What's included

Clear quotes, no surprises

Personalise your trip

  • Transport by plane
  • Transport by coach
  • Chosen meal plan: bed and breakfast, half board or full board
  • Guided tours
  • Entrance tickets
  • Ask us about our different travel insurance options

We offer

  • Dedicated personal manager
  • Tailor-made trip preparation
  • Information about the destination
  • 24/7 support during the trip
  • Meeting with families and teachers
  • Different payment options
  • 1 gymsack bag
Start

Start of the trip

1

Students begin in Seville's monumental core. The Cathedral and the Giralda — the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, raised over the Almohad mosque — introduce the city's Islamic and Christian layers. From the Plaza del Triunfo the group walks down to the Torre del Oro, the 13th-century watchtower on the Guadalquivir, to understand Seville as the port of the Indies.

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2

A group time-slot booked months in advance gives access to the Real Alcázar: the Patio de las Doncellas, the Salón de Embajadores and the Mudéjar gardens, a single lesson in Islamic, Mudéjar and Renaissance art. The group then walks the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the former Jewish quarter, and the Archivo de Indias, the archive of the Spanish colonial empire.

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3

A half-day excursion by private coach to Itálica (Santiponce, 9 km from Seville), the Roman city where the emperors Trajan and Hadrian were born. Students walk the amphitheatre, the patrician mosaics and the imperial street grid with an educational guide who connects the site to the History and Latin curriculum. The afternoon continues to Carmona, with its fortified old town and Roman necropolis.

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4

The morning is devoted to the Plaza de España and the Parque de María Luisa, built for the 1929 Ibero-American Exposition; students look for their own region among the province tiles. Crossing the river to Triana, the group visits the Mercado de Triana and a traditional ceramics workshop with a demonstration, and the day closes with a participatory flamenco workshop — compás, palmas and footwork — booked privately for the group.

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End

Return home

Travelling with CumLaude means:

Confidence from the first call

24h emergency phone, complete coordination and a named specialist who knows the trip before the group leaves.

A plan you can explain clearly

Clear pricing, reviewed suppliers and concrete reasons to show why this trip is the right choice for the school.

Support when plans change

We know what can happen when a group is abroad. That is why we anticipate logistics, timings and critical points.

Public transport

Getting around Seville

Seville works very well on foot in the monumental centre; TUSSAM, the metro, the tram and commuter trains help with stations, accommodation, Plaza de España, the Cartuja and the neighbourhoods.

Transport networks

TUSSAM

Urban bus network for the centre, the stations, the Cartuja, the Macarena and the neighbourhoods.

Useful lines

C1C232132EA

In your itinerary

Line EA for the airport; circular lines to link stations and the outskirts.

Seville Metro

Metropolitan line for Ciudad Expo, San Bernardo, Nervión and the southern area.

Useful lines

L1

In your itinerary

Useful if the accommodation is connected by metro.

MetroCentro

Urban tram for San Bernardo, the Prado, the Archivo de Indias and the centre.

Useful lines

T1

In your itinerary

Support for reaching the monumental centre from San Bernardo/Prado.

Tickets and passes

TUSSAM ticket

Urban bus ticket or multi-trip card.

Seville Metro ticket

Per-section ticket or card for the metro.

Consorcio card

Integrated metropolitan pass.

Tips for the group

  • The Cathedral-Alcázar-Santa Cruz block is best done on foot.
  • In spring and summer, avoid long walks during the hottest hours.
  • For the airport or the Cartuja, confirm lines and timings before the programme.
Emergency

Emergency numbers in Seville

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Emergency

General emergency number in Andalusia

112
Emergency

Medical emergencies

061
Police

National Police

091
Police

Policía Local Sevilla

092
Assistance

Viajes CumLaude assistance - 24h emergency

The 24h duty number is given to the accompanying teachers before the trip.

Weather

The weather in Seville

Average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours by month during the school year.

Ideal season
Normal
Low season
Month
Min
Temperature
Max
Sep
19°
31°
Oct
17°
28°
Nov
11°
20°
Dec
9°
17°
Jan
6°
16°
Feb
8°
19°
Mar
10°
21°
Apr
13°
25°
May
16°
29°
Jun
19°
33°
Sep
54 mm
05:25–17:47
Oct
58 mm
06:01–17:11
Nov
21 mm
06:33–16:39
Dec
117 mm
06:48–16:24
Jan
39 mm
06:41–16:31
Feb
26 mm
06:13–16:59
Mar
70 mm
05:40–17:32
Apr
38 mm
05:03–18:09
May
21 mm
04:31–18:41
Jun
20 mm
04:14–18:58

Data: Open-Meteo.com · Climate averages 1991–2020 · Updated: 24 May 2026

FAQ

What schools usually ask before booking

How much does a school trip to Seville cost?

The budget depends on the number of students, dates, transport, accommodation and included activities. We prepare a clear proposal tailored to the group.

What documents do students need?

It depends on the destination and each student's nationality. Before the trip we review passports, permissions and specific requirements with the school.

Can the itinerary be customised?

Yes. The itineraries are a starting point: we adapt visits, pace, accommodation and activities to the group's educational goals and budget.

How many days do you need for a school trip to Seville?

Our Seville programme runs over four days: the old town and the river, the Real Alcázar and the Barrio de Santa Cruz, a half-day at the Roman city of Itálica, and Plaza de España, Triana and flamenco. We adapt the length to the group's dates.

When is the best time of year for a school trip to Seville?

The climate table on this page (Open-Meteo, 1991-2020 averages) shows June, November and May as the driest months of the school year, with 20 to 21 mm of rain, and December as the wettest with 117 mm. Average maximums run from 16 °C in January to 33 °C in June, so heat matters more than rain in Seville.

Tell us about your group

No commitment. A local specialist who knows Seville will prepare a tailored proposal for your group.

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