Seville Bullring Guided Tour with Fast-Track Ticket

The Real Maestranza bullring, a symbol of Seville

The Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza is one of the oldest and most admired bullrings in Spain, built in the 18th century in white and ochre Baroque style beside the Guadalquivir in the Arenal district. Its curved arcades, yellow sand and tiered seats make it one of the most photographed buildings in the city, and it sits a short walk from the Torre del Oro.

If you are looking for a Seville bullring tour, this guided visit gives you the context to understand the building, from its architecture to its role in the city's identity. The tour lasts about one hour.

The Bullfight Museum and the story of the tradition

The Bullfight Museum is divided into four parts. It explains the aim of a bullfight, its history, the different parts of the event and the people who take part in it, such as the matador, the banderilleros and the picadores. You can see original bullfighters' costumes, capes and other objects.

Your guide presents the subject as a piece of Spanish cultural history, with its rules, its vocabulary and its controversies left to your own judgement. If you want to understand what all the fuss is about, the museum gives you the background.

The horses' courtyard, the chapel and the arena

Next comes the horses' courtyard and the small chapel where bullfighters pray before entering the ring. Stop for a moment in front of the main gate, listen to the sound of the wooden door opening, and enter the arena as a bullfighter would.

From the middle of the ring you can see the tendidos, or front rows, the bull pens, and the Puerta del Príncipe, the most important gate in the bullring, through which triumphant matadors are carried. During the bullfighting season the arena is admired from the seats instead.

Practical guide: how to get there and tickets

The bullring stands beside the Guadalquivir in the Arenal district. If you are working out how to get to the Seville bullring, it is a 10-minute walk from the Cathedral and close to the Torre del Oro, so it combines easily with a walk along the river. Meet at the bullring at the time shown on your voucher; access is not permitted once the tour has started.

Choose the 10:00 or 13:00 tour when booking. Bring ID for children and reduced fares, as your guide may ask for proof of age. Seville bullring opening hours change by season and on event days, and the tour can vary accordingly.