Choose Lisbon if…
- you want lots of private group options for friends to book together
- you love the setting: hills, yellow trams, tiled facades and fado
Choose Seville if…
- you want special-occasion restaurants for a splurge night
- you love the setting: orange trees, Moorish palaces, flamenco and tapas bars that stay busy until midnight
Side by side
| Lisbon | Seville | |
|---|---|---|
| Best season | April to June, September to October | March to May, October to November |
| Getting there | Lisbon airport (LIS) is 20 minutes from the center by metro, taxi or Uber. | Seville airport (SVQ) is 20 minutes from the center. High-speed trains reach Madrid in 2.5 hours. |
| Car needed? | Not usually | Not usually |
| Activity prices | Budget-friendly | Budget-friendly |
| Group-friendly activities | 12 of 12 | 11 of 12 |
| Relaxed activities | 5 | 5 |
| Foodie activities | 4 | 4 |
| Adventure activities | 4 | 3 |
| Full-day trips | 2 | 2 |
| Seasonal activities | 0 | 0 |
| Budget eats on our list | 5 | 5 |
| Currency | Euro (EUR) | Euro (EUR) |
| Tipping | Not obligatory. Around 5 to 10% for good table service is appreciated. | Not expected. Leaving small change or up to 5 to 10% for very good service is common. |
| Dinner time | Dinner usually runs from 8 to 10 pm. | Dinner is late: 9 to 10:30 pm is normal. Lunch is the main meal, around 2 to 3:30 pm. |
Top group activities in Lisbon
- Sintra and Cascais day trip. Fairy-tale Pena Palace, Quinta da Regaleira and the coast road home.
- Alfama and old Lisbon walking tour. Winding lanes, viewpoints and the city's oldest quarter.
- Lisbon food and wine tour. Bifanas, cod cakes, cheese, ginjinha and pastel de nata.
- Fado dinner show. Traditional Portuguese dinner with live fado singers.
Top group activities in Seville
- Real Alcázar guided tour. Moorish courtyards, tiled halls and gardens used in Game of Thrones.
- Cathedral and Giralda tower tour. The world's largest Gothic cathedral and Columbus's tomb.
- Flamenco show. Intense live flamenco in an intimate venue.
- Tapas tour through Triana or Santa Cruz. Historic bars, jamón ibérico and local wines with a guide.
Questions couples ask
Is Lisbon or Seville better for a destination wedding?
Choose Lisbon if you want lots of private group options for friends to book together. Choose Seville if you want special-occasion restaurants for a splurge night.
When is the best time for a wedding in Lisbon and Seville?
Lisbon: April to June, September to October. Seville: March to May, October to November.
Which is easier for guests to reach, Lisbon or Seville?
Lisbon: Lisbon airport (LIS) is 20 minutes from the center by metro, taxi or Uber. Seville: Seville airport (SVQ) is 20 minutes from the center. High-speed trains reach Madrid in 2.5 hours.
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