Guadalquivir river cruise in Seville: which boat to choose

  • 5cruises compared
  • €15lowest price
  • 1 h to 1 h 30 mintime on the water
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The cruise to check first

Guided small-boat tour from San Telmo Bridge

1 h 30 min · from €25 · 9.2/10 (208)

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Updated 5 October 2026

Miniature model of Seville with a sightseeing boat on the Guadalquivir

Which one, depending on what you want

Cruises in Seville side by side

For most visitors the best Guadalquivir cruise is the 90-minute guided small boat from the San Telmo Bridge: from €25, with a live guide, one drink and no more than 12 people, scoring 9.2 from 208 reviews. The classic one-hour cruise from the Torre del Oro costs from €17 and suits families and tight budgets better.

All five boats on this page sail the same stretch of river, roughly between María Luisa Park and Isla de la Cartuja, so the route decides very little. What differs is the boat, the commentary, the pier and the refund rules. One of them adds ham and cheese or a full tasting menu. Each gets the same sheet below.

Boat trips in Seville compared by type, duration, boat, food, price and rating
CruiseDurationOpen or coveredFoodPriceRating
One-hour cruise from the Torre del OroSightseeing 1 h Covered with open deck No food from €17 7.8/10 (4,932)
Guided small-boat tour from San Telmo BridgeSightseeingOur pick 1 h 30 min Covered boat No food from €25 9.2/10 (208)
Solar boat rideSightseeing 1 h Not stated No food from €16.50 8.2/10 (387)
Boat trip from the New York pier, with optional aperitif or mealSightseeing 1 h Covered with open deck No food from €15 8.7/10 (431)
Private boat tourPrivate boat 1 h Not stated No food from €133 9.1/10 (34)

Boat sheets

One sheet per cruise, same fields in the same order. Open a sheet for the pier, the commentary and what is included.

Sightseeing · Day · Sunset · Night

One-hour cruise from the Torre del Oro

The classic big-boat loop of the Guadalquivir, leaving every hour from the pier below the Torre del Oro with a recorded audio guide.

from €17

7.8/10 from 4,932 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h
  • Covered with open deck
  • No food
  • Embarcadero de la Torre del Oro, Paseo Alcalde Marqués del Contadero
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsFamilies and anyone watching the budget: it has a reduced rate for children aged 6 to 12, boats every hour and the easiest pier to find in the city. It also suits groups who need an audio guide in a language other than English or Spanish.

Pick something else ifSkip it if you want a guide you can ask questions. For €8 more the guided small-boat tour gives you 30 extra minutes, a live guide and a drink, and it scores 9.2 against 7.8 here. Wheelchair users should look at the solar boat first, because the operator says not all of its boats have accessible areas.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Embarcadero de la Torre del Oro, Paseo Alcalde Marqués del Contadero. The pier is on Paseo Alcalde Marqués del Contadero, on the riverbank right in front of the Torre del Oro. The Civitatis voucher is not a boarding pass and the listing asks for it printed: take it to the Cruceros Torre del Oro ticket office at the pier at least 15 minutes before your time. If your departure is sold out, the listing says you go on the next one. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
Large sightseeing boats. Civitatis mentions 'panoramic decks' and the operator says drinks are sold at a bar on the lower deck, which tells you there is more than one level. Neither says how much of the top deck is shaded, and the operator runs several boats, so you cannot choose one.
Commentary
A recorded audio guide, not a person. The Civitatis listing promises English; the operator's own page lists Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Greek and Turkish.
Included
  • One-hour cruise on the Guadalquivir
  • Audio guide in English
Not included
  • Drinks (sold at the bar on board)
  • Food (not sold on board)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the cruise. After that, or if you do not show up, there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue and crucerostorredeloro.com. Checked on 5 October 2026.

Sightseeing · DayOur pick

Guided small-boat tour from San Telmo Bridge

Ninety minutes on a small covered boat with a skipper who guides in English, one drink and a group capped at 12 by the operator.

from €25

9.2/10 from 208 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h 30 min
  • Covered boat
  • No food
  • Navega en Sevilla, Muelle de Turismo, Puente de San Telmo 7
  • Free cancellation up to 24 h before

Who it suitsAdults and older children who want the river explained by a person, in a group small enough to hear the answers. It is also the longest shared ride here and goes furthest south, under the Las Delicias Bridge to the mouth of the port.

Pick something else ifSkip it with young children: the listing has an adult rate and an under-3 category, with no child price in between, and 90 minutes is a long sit. It is listed as not wheelchair accessible. With either of those, take the Torre del Oro cruise or the solar boat.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Navega en Sevilla, Muelle de Turismo, Puente de San Telmo 7. Meet at the Navega en Sevilla dock on the Muelle de Turismo, address Puente de San Telmo 7, on the riverbank beside the San Telmo Bridge. The operator says to look for a white and orange flag. Civitatis asks you to arrive 15 minutes early; the operator warns that the boat leaves on time and does not wait. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
Navega en Sevilla runs two small boats: a 10-metre yacht for up to 9 passengers and a trimaran for up to 13. The operator says its boats have roofs and side windows and sail in the rain. Which of the two you get is not stated.
Commentary
Live commentary from the skipper. The Civitatis listing is sold in English and the operator describes the tour as guided in Spanish and English, so expect both languages on a mixed boat.
Included
  • 90-minute boat tour
  • English-speaking skipper
  • One drink
Not included
  • Food (none listed)
  • Further drinks (not mentioned)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour. Later cancellations and no-shows are not refunded.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue and navegaensevilla.com. Checked on 5 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day

Solar boat ride

A quiet one-hour loop on an electric boat run by Guadaluxe, with an audio guide and the best wheelchair access on this page.

from €16.50

8.2/10 from 387 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Guadaluxe, Muelle de Turismo, Paseo de las Delicias
  • Free cancellation up to 168 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsWheelchair users with fixed dates. The listing says the boat is wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets, provided you say so when you book. It is also the cheapest boat with commentary, from €16.50, and has a child rate for ages 6 to 14.

Pick something else ifSkip it if your plans might move. A week's notice for a full refund is a lot to ask for a one-hour ride, and the Torre del Oro cruise covers much the same water with a 24-hour window. Skip it too if the open terrace is the point, since you may be put on the smaller boat.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Guadaluxe, Muelle de Turismo, Paseo de las Delicias. Go to the Guadaluxe pier on Paseo de las Delicias, next to the San Telmo Bridge, 15 minutes before your time. The operator's site calls the same place the Tourist Pier. Another company boards from this quay too, so check the name on the boat. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing warns that the boat depends on numbers: with few bookings, or if the large boat is busy, you sail on a smaller one. Guadaluxe describes its fleet as electric, silent, free of fumes and heated in winter, with a shared cruise capped at 50 people. On the large boat a group can reserve the terrace for itself, leaving the main deck to everyone else.
Commentary
A recorded audio guide in English, according to the inclusions. The listing also flags Spanish and French. There is no live guide.
Included
  • One-hour solar boat ride
  • Audio guide in English
Not included
  • Drinks and snacks (sold on board, according to the operator)
Cancellation
The strictest of the shared boats. Free cancellation only up to 7 days before the day of the ride; cancel 3 days before and you get half back; after that, nothing.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue and guadaluxe.com. Checked on 5 October 2026.

Sightseeing · Day · Sunset · Night

Boat trip from the New York pier, with optional aperitif or meal

One boat sold three ways: a plain one-hour ride, 90 minutes with Iberian ham, cheese and a drink, or two and a half hours with a tasting menu.

from €15

8.7/10 from 431 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h
  • Covered with open deck
  • No food
  • Muelle de Nueva York
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before

Who it suitsCouples and groups of adults who want to eat or drink on the river. It is the only listing in Seville with a meal, and the menu is published: ham and cheese, salmorejo, spiced potatoes, chickpeas with oxtail, chicken cannelloni with truffle and fried milk for dessert, though it may change with the season.

Pick something else ifSkip the standard option if you want to learn anything: it costs from €15, only €2 less than the Torre del Oro cruise, and comes with no audio guide. Skip the whole listing with children over 3, who have no reduced rate, or with a wheelchair.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Muelle de Nueva York. Be at the Muelle de Nueva York (New York pier), next to the Los Remedios Bridge, 10 minutes before your time. This is the southernmost of the piers on this page, further from the old town than the Torre del Oro. Stiletto heels are not allowed on board, for safety reasons. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
The listing does not name the operator or the boat. Fun Ride Sevilla sells the same three options from the same pier, and describes its boat, El Miarma Dos, as holding 58 people on two levels: a main saloon with air conditioning and heating, and an upper terrace that fills on a first-come basis.
Commentary
None listed. The listing talks about music on board, not commentary, so treat this as a ride and a meal, not a tour.
Included
  • Boat ride of 1, 1.5 or 2.5 hours, depending on the option
  • Aperitif option: Jabugo Iberian ham, aged Manchego cheese and one drink
  • Lunch or dinner option: tasting menu, glass of cava and unlimited drinks until dessert
Not included
  • Food and drinks on the standard option
  • Commentary (none listed)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 48 hours before departure, a day stricter than the Torre del Oro cruise. No refund after that.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue and funridesevilla.com. Checked on 5 October 2026.

Private boat · Day

Private boat tour

A Guadaluxe boat and an English-speaking guide to yourselves for one or two hours, priced per group in three sizes up to 11 people.

from €133

9.1/10 from 34 reviews on Civitatis

  • 1 h
  • Not stated
  • No food
  • Guadaluxe office, Avenida Paseo de Cristina
  • Free cancellation up to 168 h before
  • Wheelchair accessible

Who it suitsFamilies or groups of friends who want a set time, a guide and nobody else on the boat. The listing is wheelchair accessible with a companion, if you state it when booking.

Pick something else ifSkip it as a couple unless it is an occasion: the price starts from €133 per booking, not per person, and the guided small-boat tour gives two people a live guide from €25 each. With only 34 reviews it is also the least tested boat here.

Boarding, commentary, what is included
Boarding point
Guadaluxe office, Avenida Paseo de Cristina. You do not meet at the water. Be at the Guadaluxe office 15 minutes early: it is in the shopping arcade on Avenida Paseo de Cristina, next to the DIA supermarket, a short walk from the Torre del Oro. Staff take you to the boat from there. The listing names the New York pier as the boarding point, while the operator's own page says the Tourist Pier, so follow the staff, not the map. Open pier on the map
Open or covered
Not described beyond 'private boat'. Guadaluxe says it has several electric boats with the same features and assigns them by availability, and that its 11-passenger boat is heated in winter. Nobody states how open or covered it is.
Commentary
An English-speaking guide on board, according to the inclusions. With the boat to yourselves you set how much talking there is.
Included
  • Private boat for one or two hours
  • English-speaking guide
  • No other passengers on board
Not included
  • Food and drinks (the operator sells catering as an extra)
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 7 days before the day of the trip. Cancel 3 days before and half is refunded. After that there is no refund.

Sources: Civitatis catalogue and guadaluxe.com. Checked on 5 October 2026.

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Questions about boat trips in Seville

Which is the best Guadalquivir river cruise in Seville?

For most adults, the 90-minute guided small-boat tour from San Telmo Bridge: from €25 with a live guide and a 9.2 score. For families and the lowest price with commentary, the one-hour cruise from the Torre del Oro, from €17.

How much does a river cruise in Seville cost?

The one-hour rides start from €15 to €17 and the guided 90-minute tour from €25. The private boat starts from €133 per booking, not per person.

How long does the Seville river cruise last?

One hour on the Torre del Oro cruise and the solar boat, 90 minutes on the guided small boat. The boat from the New York pier lasts from one hour to two and a half, depending on whether you add the aperitif or the meal.

Is there a Seville river cruise with tapas or dinner?

One listing covers both. The boat trip from the New York pier has an aperitif option with Iberian ham, Manchego cheese and a drink, and a lunch or dinner option with a tasting menu and unlimited drinks until dessert.

Are Seville river cruises wheelchair accessible?

The solar boat is listed as accessible with accessible toilets, and the private boat as accessible with a companion; both ask you to say so when booking. The Torre del Oro operator says not all its boats are adapted. The other two are listed as not accessible.

Can I cancel a Seville boat trip for free?

Yes, but check the window. It is 24 hours for the Torre del Oro cruise and the guided small boat, 48 hours for the boat from the New York pier, and seven days for the solar boat and the private boat.

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