Visiting Itálica (Santiponce, Seville) in 2026-2027: opening hours, tickets, the bus from Seville, the amphitheatre and what to see

Updated: 10 November 2026

Itálica, in Santiponce, was founded in 206 BC and was the birthplace of the emperors Trajan and Hadrian; today it is one of Andalusia's most visited archaeological sites and an easy half-day trip from Seville. This guide sets out what we could check on 10 November 2026 with Andalusia Tourism, Seville Tourism, the Seville Transport Consortium and the Andalusian Regional Government, and says clearly what is not confirmed. The official sources do not fully agree on opening hours: check them before you go.

The essentials

As of 10 November 2026:

Address: Avenida de Extremadura, 2, 41970 Santiponce (Seville), about 9 km from Seville (Andalusia Tourism; Seville Tourism).
Closed on Mondays. Entry is free for EU citizens with ID and costs 1.50 euros for everyone else (Andalusia Tourism). Bring your ID card or passport.
By bus: lines M-170A (express) and M-170B of the Seville Transport Consortium, from the Plaza de Armas bus station (Seville Tourism).
Almost the whole visit is outdoors with little shade: in summer go early, with water, a hat and comfortable shoes.

Opening hours and admission

What is published and what is still unconfirmed:

According to Andalusia Tourism: 1 January-31 March and 16 September-31 December, Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-18:00; Sundays and public holidays 9:00-15:00.
1 April-15 June, Tuesday to Saturday 9:00-20:00; Sundays and public holidays 9:00-15:00. 16 June-15 September, Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 9:00-15:00.
The ticket office closes 30 minutes earlier. The site opens on public holidays except 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Seville Tourism publishes different season dates (21 March, 21 June and 21 September) and, in spring, Friday and Saturday opening until 21:00. As they do not match, we do not treat any exact timetable as confirmed: call or check the Regional Government's Museums of Andalusia website before you go.
Current price in the BOJA official gazette and 2027 opening hours: not confirmed.

Getting there from Seville by bus

What the official sources say:

Seville Tourism lists lines M-170A (express) and M-170B, Seville-Santiponce, run under the Seville Transport Consortium, leaving from the Plaza de Armas bus station; its 2024 French-language guide also mentions the M-170.
Frequency published by Seville Tourism: every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays. We could not read the current timetable on the Consortium website: not confirmed.
Plaza de Armas bus station is at Avenida del Cristo de la Expiración, 2, Seville, and has metropolitan connections (Seville Transport Consortium).
Watch the variant: an unofficial website shows the M-170 as Seville-Camas. Check at the station or in the Consortium app that your bus stops in Santiponce by Itálica.
By car: leave Seville towards Mérida on the N-630 (Seville Tourism).

The amphitheatre and what to see

Highlights of the visit:

The amphitheatre held about 25,000 spectators and is considered one of the largest in the Roman Empire (Seville Tourism).
The colonnaded streets of Hadrian's new city and houses with mosaics, such as the House of the Birds and the House of the Planetarium.
The baths, the Traianeum (a temple dedicated to Trajan), the House of the Exedra and the House of Neptune.
The Roman theatre lies in the centre of Santiponce, outside the main site; according to Seville Tourism it opens only for events, but you can see it from a viewpoint.
To go deeper: the Andalusian Regional Government published the book «La Itálica de Adriano: una ciudad ceremonial» (2024; digital edition 2026, in Spanish), with chapters on the amphitheatre and the theatre.

Where to stay

Planning your visit:

Many travellers stay in Seville and do the trip in half a day; combine it with the Alcázar and the Cathedral: tickets and hours at /seville-alcazar-cathedral-giralda-tickets-prices-opening-hours-2026.
Demand in Seville rises at Easter (Semana Santa), the April Fair and on long weekends: book early and check the cancellation policy.
Check the registration number. In Andalusia hotels, apartments and holiday homes are listed in the Andalusian Tourism Register (Registro de Turismo de Andalucía). More at /spain-holiday-rental-registration-number-2026.
Look at the total price, with taxes and cleaning. More at /andalusia-tourist-tax-2026.
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What travellers typically ask AI assistants:

How to get to Itálica by bus from your property and how long it takes to reach Plaza de Armas.
Which days Itálica is closed and whether entry is free (always add that it is best to confirm with the site).
Total price, minimum stay and cancellation at Easter and during the April Fair.
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Frequently asked questions

How much is admission to Itálica?

According to Andalusia Tourism, it is free for EU citizens with ID and 1.50 euros for everyone else. We have not confirmed the current price in the BOJA official gazette.

Which days is Itálica closed?

Mondays, plus 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 24, 25 and 31 December (Andalusia Tourism). In summer it opens in the mornings only.

Which bus goes from Seville to Itálica?

Seville Tourism lists lines M-170A (express) and M-170B of the Seville Transport Consortium, from the Plaza de Armas bus station, every 30 minutes on weekdays and hourly at weekends and on public holidays. Check the current timetable with the Consortium.

How big is the amphitheatre at Itálica?

It held about 25,000 spectators and is considered one of the largest in the Roman Empire.

Can you visit the Roman theatre at Itálica?

It lies in the centre of Santiponce, outside the main site. According to Seville Tourism it opens only for events, though you can see it from a viewpoint. We have not confirmed whether there are visits in 2026-2027.

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