Seville Private Walking Tour: A Journey Through Three Thousand Years of History
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Sevilla
Embark on a private walking tour of Seville and delve into its rich history spanning three thousand years. Explore iconic monuments with a knowledgeable guide, creating unforgettable memories.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Plaza de San Francisco - The tour will start in Plaza de San Francisco, one of the oldest and busiest squares in the city. Here, you’ll find the City Hall of Seville, a Renaissance building from the early 16th century.
- Avenida de la Constitucion - One of the main streets in the city, which showcases a great collection of regionalist-style buildings, typical of southern Spain from the early 20th century.
- Catedral de Sevilla - Seville Cathedral is considered the largest Gothic temple in the world and offers a great architectural mix, reflecting the different styles and previous uses the Cathedral had, such as the Main Mosque during the Muslim era.
- Torre Giralda - A minaret tower built in the 12th century during the Muslim era to call the faithful to prayer, which now serves as the bell tower of Seville Cathedral.
- Plaza del Triunfo - One of the main squares in the city, surrounded by Seville’s main monuments classified as UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Cathedral, the Royal Alcazars, and the General Archive of the Indies.
- Real Alcazar de Sevilla - The oldest active royal palace in Europe, built during the Muslim era and later reused by Christian monarchs after the conquest of Seville.
- Archivo General de Indias - Built in the late 16th century to house trade-related documents from the Indies (America), as the port of Seville was the connection between Europe and the American continent for 200 years. Today, the building serves as an archival repository of information related to the discovery of America.
- Puerta de Jerez - One of the city’s nerve centers and the location of one of the entrances to ancient Seville.
- Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville - A construction from the early 20th century and one of the oldest hotels in Seville. It is a chosen place for many dignitaries and personalities visiting the city.
- Real Fabrica De Tabacos - An 18th-century building and the former tobacco factory of the city, now the University of Seville. It was the workplace of the famous cigarette makers who inspired the popular opera Carmen.
- Plaza de Espana - Our last stop will be at one of the most iconic places in the city, Plaza de España. Main construction of the Ibero-American Exhibition held in 1929, historical landmark that undoubtedly transformed the city of Seville, offering one of the most beautiful and photographed pictures by visitors.
What's Included
- English and Spanish languages available
- Accompanied by a local guide
- Explore the outdoors with a guided tour
- Immerse in history with a walking tour
What's Not Included
- Tickets not included
- Tour inside the monument not included
Additional Information
Ideal for getting your first taste of the city and encapsulating its three millennia of culture and legacy, the grand tour spans over two hours. We will be journeying to Seville’s most significant landmarks, under the guidance of a personal guide. They will customize the tour in line with the preferences of your group, striving to etch an unforgettable imprint of your visit!
Location
Plaza de San Francisco
Fuente de la Plaza San Francisco, en frente del Banco de España
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Fabwash
Apr 9, 2024
Memorable tour! - Carmen is an amazing guide! I learned a lot about Seville's history, Spain's history, and even some world history I didn't know before. Her passion makes you feel like you're right there in the stories. Carmen's enthusiasm for the subject really shines through, making the tour engaging and memorable. She excels at bringing history to life in a way that's easy to understand and enjoy. Highly recommended for anyone looking to learn while having a great time exploring Seville!
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Louisa_m
Apr 8, 2024
Super intro to Seville's history - Carmen was fantastic. Her pre tour communication was excellent and she was able to be flexible with our start time. The 2 hour tour gave us an understandable overview of Seville's past along with visiting the exterior of the main sites. We finished the route early as we walked a bit faster than Carmen's usual clients so she showed us a few other sites too including the Jewish area. Carmen is very funny and clearly passionate about architecture and history. Would thoroughly recommend.
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Venessa_e
Feb 19, 2024
First rate tour - Carmen was a first rate tour guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. She helped us appreciate the beautiful city of Seville even more!
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Sarka_p
Feb 8, 2024
Family walking tour of Seville - Our family of 4 had a great tour of Seville with Carmen. She made sure that we had no trouble finding our meeting place, and even suggested great caffe for breakfast beforehand. Carmen was knowledgeable and engaging. She answered all of our questions and kept the tour in good pace. She also gave us suggestions on additional things to see that we did not have time for together.
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Abhishek_k
Jan 8, 2024
Great guide highly recommended tour! - Carmen is a very friendly, bubbly and knowledgeable guide. We thoroughly enjoyed our walk with the historical context explained very clearly!
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Maidelys_j
Dec 30, 2023
The best! - Carmen was extremely professional and knowledgeable. She is amazing and will guide you to the best place. I highly recommend her.
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R2097haharrietw
Dec 3, 2023
Fantastic tour of Sevilla - Thank you Carmen for a fantastic tour of Sevilla! This was my first time in the city & so the tour was a great way to see & learn about the history. Carmen got a great balance with the level of detail provided & making it fun with lots of interesting facts along the way. I will definitely be returning to spend some more time in the city & will be sure to rebook with Carmen.
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Suenw5821jw
Dec 3, 2023
Highly recommended - Carmen took us on a wonderful tour of Seville and really brought the history to life. She was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and spoke excellent English
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766marthal
Dec 3, 2023
History and culture made easy 😁 - Rich in knowledge and brimming with personality, Carmen was the perfect tour guide to show us some of the highlights of Sevilla.
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Alice_m
Dec 1, 2023
Wonderful walk about Sevilla - Carmen was a joy today she was knowledgeable and fun. Would use her again. She was extremely accommodating on the time. Rescheduled a 10am to noon as it was raining and we did not wish to walk in the rain.
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