Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Caballería de Sevilla

An historic building with regrettable past now turned into a museum and occasional concert venue. It’s only 12€ for entrance and it’s well worth the price of entry. I learned a lot about the history of bullfighting, the respect for the bulls, and saw tons of posters, paintings, old outfits and memorabilia. The best part of the visit by far was to actually getting to see the arena. It’s expansive and you can feel the history steeped in the seats. I had a great time visiting and if you’re in Seville, I think you should check it out.

The Plaza de Toros de la Real Maestranza de Sevilla is full of tradition. I did not attend a bullfight, so I cannot comment on that experience. However, the plaza also houses a small museum that offers insight into this ancient practice. I was drawn to visit mainly because of a poem (Alguns toureiros) by João Cabral de Melo Neto, which reflects on famous bullfighters from Andalusia. While my visit was not centered on the spectacle itself, I found the history and cultural context presented there to be fascinating.

The Plaza de Toros is beautiful and full of history. The architecture is impressive, and the museum gives a great look into the tradition of bullfighting. However, my family and I were disappointed because the information only showed the opening hours for the museum, not for any real-time bullfighting shows. We thought we could experience a live show but discovered it was just the museum visit. It would be very helpful if the official listings and tickets clearly explained whether there are live bullfights scheduled or if it’s only the museum open. Overall, worth visiting for the history and architecture, but clearer information about events and shows would make the experience much better.

I came for the Camilo Concert on the 09/09/25 and was not disappointed. It's such an amazing venue to have it. It's open air. Full of history. The vibe there was electric and I will never ever forget the experience. It was easy to find my seat, as they are labelled with tiles. Bar inside. Incredible venue.

It’s beautiful but slightly disappointing that there’s no performance there anymore, the ticket is only for entry the place, and they have 2 small galleries for the bullring arts and the historical pieces. Not super impressive and will take around a hour or less to get through everything.

What a wonderful visit, well worth stopping by. It cost 12Euros to get in. I bought ticket at the arena. Audio guide on several languages that you can listen to, so headphones/air pods help. Some really neat photo opportunities to take selfies or a group photo. Later in the day you get some shade if you want to sit in the stands, and view the arena from uo high!!

Really cool and unique experience, but make sure you know what you’re going to before buying tickets. I didn’t realize exactly what bullfighting was until I got there, it’s definitely intense and not for everyone. Still, it was fascinating to see such a historic part of Spanish culture. The ticket price was reasonable, and I’d recommend dressing similar to how you might for a horse race; a bit nicer than casual. Also, if you plan to go, it’s not a bad idea to grab a drink beforehand since you can’t bring alcohol in and the price can add up quick.

Olé! Plaza de Toros de la Maestranza is a real site to see in Seville! We walked right in and bought tickets at the little desk in the entrace way-no lines, no advance purchase and we even somehow ended up with the place almost entirely to ourselves! The visit began in a small but captivating museum, where I was in awe immediately the matador costumes. The detail is extraordinary! Intricate embroidery and design, colors and sparkle! They were definitely the highlight of the museum demanding attention. I didn’t realize being in the Bullring as a matador was also part putting on a fashion show! The artwork was also very interesting to see different stories told in paintings and drawings. And then… the bullring. Surreal doesn’t even cover it! Standing on the golden sand, looking up at the tiers of stone, I felt transformed back in time walking through the big arches. We climbed all the way to the top, right near the royal section, imagining the view the spectators had centuries ago. A few people below were reenacting matador poses for photos and I couldn’t help but laugh at the extreme difference of past and present day. So much has changed, yet the energy here is alive and undeniable! The thought that I was standing in the very heart of a Spanish bullring in Seville gave me chills. It was one of those moments in life where you step back and say "How cool is this?!!" So glad I made the stop in!