Kayaking the Guadalquivir in Seville

About Kayaking the Guadalquivir in Seville

In Seville the Guadalquivir is a broad, calm channel between the old town and Triana. Since 20th-century flood works diverted the main flow west of the city, this historic stretch has had little current, and rowing and canoe clubs train on it daily. From the water you see the river front as sailors did: the Torre del Oro, a 13th-century Almohad tower, the Triana bank, the Expo 92 site and La Cartuja island.

Naturanda tours start at the Club de Remo Ciudad de Sevilla on Paseo Rey Juan Carlos I. After a briefing on land, groups paddle past the Isabel II bridge to the Torre del Oro and the San Telmo bridge, then turn upstream under the Puente del Cachorro to La Cartuja before returning. Andalucía Geographic leaves from Triana on a similar route past the Nao Victoria replica. Tours last about two hours on the water, in stable sit-on-top kayaks.

Naturanda charges €29 for adults and €24 for children (2026), from €25 on some platforms; Andalucía Geographic is from €30 including kayak, buoyancy aid, dry bag and changing room. Some bookings set a minimum age of 7; under-18s need an adult, and you must be able to swim. Bring a change of clothes. There is no shade on the water, so in summer book morning or sunset slots. Strong wind or high water can cancel trips.

Best from March to June and September to November. Bring water shoes, a hat and sun cream. Tip: a sunset trip shows the Torre del Oro and Triana lit up.

Kayaking the Guadalquivir in Seville in pictures

What you’ll find

• Equipment hireGear rentalBuy
• Family friendlyEasy for childrenFree
• Guided activityGuide or instructor (€24–€30)Book
• KayakingKayak or canoe (€25–€30)Book
• Shuttle or busPublic transportBuy
• ViewpointScenic viewpointFree

Nearby places to visit

The river tours pass the Naval Museum Torre del Oro (2 km), the 13th-century tower that now holds a small maritime museum. Across the water in Triana, the Mercado de Triana (1 km) is a good stop for tapas after paddling, and the theme park of Isla Mágica (1 km) occupies part of the Expo 92 site on La Cartuja island. A 20-minute walk leads to Seville Cathedral and the Giralda (2 km), and the Acuario de Sevilla (3 km) stands by the river at the Muelle de las Delicias, south of the Parque de María Luisa.