If you've never been to a bullring before, this is really interesting. It was 10 euros each and you just wander around the exhibits and outside to the bullring. Nobody offered any tour or audio, so I don't know what happened to that. An American couple were having a private tour and we got chatting to them, it was interesting. A few pictures, costumes and exhibits. Then you go outside and see the actual arena which is really impressive. We did get tickets and go to a bull fight that evening. Amazing experience. Do it if you get the opportunity.

Pretty cool experience. We walked through the arena and museum with the (included) audio guide and it was very informative. Regardless how you feel about bull fighting, it's a rich history and a big part of Seville's heritage. Worth a visit if you have 60-90 mins and 10 euros to spare.

Fortunately there’s a Festival Taurino during my visit in Sevilla so I was able to see live bull fighting here and it was definitely an amazing experience. So nice to see lots of locals dressed up for the occasion. The place was so packed! Learned a lot of history and culture during the event. So glad that they were able to preserve this historic place and its tradition although it can be viewed as harmful to horses. Overall, it was a memorable night.

If you really want to see the real spanish aristocracy, come visit this controversial venue during one of the 5 bull fights that take place in this annual feature. Absolutely unreal atmosphere which might sicken you (due to the bloodshed) but this is the tradition which should be respected. Tip: sit in the sombre section, if you don’t want to be roasted alive. These are usually booked by the enthusiasts so book in advance (one month)

I certainly don't support bullfighting nor would I as a tourist go to a bullfight. However, as with many other things, to me, it's worth understanding the history and the culture of this 'sport'. Therefore I was interested to walk around, to see the 'magnificent' arena and the artefacts on display that stretch back over hundreds of years. Did that change my mind? - no, but I now have a better understanding of why it persists as a social occasion. Do I agree with it? No definitely not - but I think the visit was worthwhile. It opens your mind and your nostrils. You come away thinking....

The Real Maestranza offers a fascinating insight into Tauromachy for €10 entry with an easy to follow informative audioguide. 1749 construction began to replace an older rectanglar bullring taking a full 120 year to fully complete. Seating 12,000 people Bullfighting dates back as a training tool  for the army in order to always be ready to fight for crown. The collection includes beautiful delicate silk/gold traje de luces, the first bull ever pardoned for such elegant performance. The Royal Box presides the entire performance & was constructed in the 18th Century: exit via the Prince gate below was only reserved for the best performers & it's inuagal opening was only in 1952! Really great visit to this remarkable Bullring

During 30+ years of my travels I've visited Spain around 20 times - the entire country, from small towns and villages to big cities. Every single of them has a bullfight arena - Plaza de Toros. In my younger travels, when I was in my 20's I've attended several bullfight shows - in Madrid, Malaga,...as well here in Seville. Then I thought it was a cool thing, but over the years I changed my mind and didn't attend it for the last 20 years, nor I will ever. However, it's a part, a very important part of Spanish culture and tradition, and you'll hear endless debates and reasons in favor and against it. Maestranza is considered one of Spain's most important bullfight venues. Being here with my daughter, we went to its museum to show her an intro and history of this controversial show. Museum is very good, well organized and explained with a reasonable 10 Euros entry fee including the audio guide. It will be her, and everyone's else personal decision if to go on such a performance. Therefore my rating is 3 stars, meaning neutral, not average.

A great venue, interesting and friendly staff. First, pay just 10 euros entrance then the exhibition and history of the place is explained. Then into the arena - fantastic. I was there over 90 minutes as it is worth savouring the atmosphere. But you could do the venue in about an hour. Wonderful photo opportunities in the arena. 5 out of 5.