Sevilla Semana Santa Balcony 2026

We were in Sevilla this spring and the procession was such an emotional experience. The streets were jammed packed, but we were able to see it fine from ground level. After it passed us, we followed behind for awhile, then very slowly wiggled our way along side and finally to the front again, so we could watch it go by again. Yes, people filled the balconies, and I wondered which was better to watch from above, or have it pass right in front of our eyes. We spent two hours following one procession, so we feel we had more of an experience than had we been on a balcony.

Thanks for the reply. I think we will rent a balcony for one procession as a safeguard, and for a different perspective. The rest of the time we will be on the ground to get the true experience.

So, just so you know, these so-called “balcony tours” — or whatever you want to call them — are unlicensed and unregulated. It’s more of a trend that started some time ago when someone with a balcony in a prime spot realized they could make a few euros out of it. These days, all it takes is setting up a website to promote the idea.

But as a customer, you need to be clear about what you’re buying and who you’re buying it from. If you strike a deal with someone who isn’t actually authorised to sell what they’re offering, you’ve got no safety net if things go wrong. Sure, most owners renting out their balconies want to keep clients happy so the business keeps rolling, but not everyone is necessarily honest.