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Seville Historic Walking Tour: A Fun Family Exploration with Local Guide
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7 Ratings
Sevilla
Experience an excursion to Seville’s monumental sites under the guidance of a local historian from the University of Seville, who will unfurl the city’s history through its significant landmarks in an engaging and enjoyable journey.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Eglise du Divin Sauveur - Start of the tour, explanation of the origins of the city, visit of the courtyard of the old mosque
- Plaza de San Francisco - The City of Seville, one of the samples of Spanish plateresque art
- Catedral de Sevilla - The door of the Forgiveness, the oldest of the cathedral and the patio of the orange trees, ancient elements of the mosque.
La Giralda, the tower of the Cathedral, the most famous monument in Seville.
The exteriors of the Royal Chapel and the entire exterior facade of the Cathedral
- Real Alcazar de Sevilla - Facade of the Real Alcazar and Patio de Banderas
- Archivo De Indias - Archivo General de Indias, the most important archive in Spanish history where all the documents originating from the relationship between Spain and the American colonies are preserved.
- Barrio Santa Cruz - We will walk the neighborhood of Santa Cruz to get to the Murillo gardens. The neighborhood of Santa Cruz was the Jewish district of the city.
- Jardines de Murillo - The old orchards of the Alcazar converted into public gardens. One of the parks with the most tradition in Seville. Magnolias, orange trees, ficus, ladies at night are some of the plant species that are interspersed with gazebos, fountains, ceramics and monuments in these extraordinary gardens of the city.
- Real Fabrica De Tabacos - Current headquarters of the University of Seville, it was the most important tobacco factory in Europe. An important industrial and cultural patromonium. The atarvesaremos for its huge corridors and patios to reach the Plaza de España.
- Plaza de Espana - The Plaza de España is a magical work. The main monument of the Ibero-American Exposition of Seville in 1929 that brought together all the American countries which left their pavilions and official buildings as proof of their presence.
- Parque de Maria Luisa - The María Luisa park is the first urban park in Seville (Andalusia, Spain) and one of its green lungs. In 1983 it was declared an Asset of Cultural Interest in the category of Historical Garden.3 It was inaugurated on April 18, 1914 as an urban park Infanta María Luisa Fernanda.
- Torre del Oro - The Torre del Oro in Seville is an albarrana tower located on the left bank of the Guadalquivir River, which served as a surveillance site for the old port of the city. It was declared a historical-artistic monument in 1931.
What's Included
- Expert local guide
- Sightseeing tour
- Inclusive of all entry fees
- Comfortable transport
- Traditional lunch included
- Interactive cultural experience
- Welcome drink upon arrival
- Small group for personalized attention
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Professional photographer included
- Historical insights and anecdotes
- Visit to hidden gems
- Available daily
Location
Sevilla Moving - Alojamientos y experiencias
Calle Luis Montoto
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Elizabeth_w
Oct 12, 2023
Seville without the headlines. - A well-paced look at some of the hidden parts of Seville. This walk was a great complement to our yours of the Cayhedrsl and Alcazar, providing the context and a more informal take on the history of Seville.
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Colin_t
Sep 12, 2023
Don’t miss this tour. Insist on Miguel as your guide. - Miguel, our guide, had so much knowledge of the city and it’s intriguing history that made our tour wonderfull. We got a rich insight into the key locations of this beautiful city but also the stories and context that bring that history to life. I don’t think you could discover this on your own. A fantastic introduction to a beautiful city that we will remember forever. Thankyou Miguel you are a brilliant guide.
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Pamela_m
Feb 28, 2023
Seville Historical Walking Tour - We had a most enjoyable time exploring parts of historic Seville with our guide Luis. He was terrific - gave us so much information and was so receptive to our curiosity- we peppered him with questions as we shared our observations. We discussed history, also movies and books related to Spanish history and notable people. Put on your walking shoes and sign up for this tour! Highly recommend!
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Karthik11179
Jul 29, 2022
Perfect start to Seville - Danielle was a great guide who made us very comfortable. He took keen Interest on our needs and expectations and ensured that he designed the walking tour accordingly. He has a wonderful ear for history and culture and ensured that he regaled us with lots of stories and anecdotes from the past. Truly enjoyable and recommended.
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Excursion63475178583
May 9, 2022
A tour not to be missed - After a hiccup when a guide wasn’t waiting for us at the starting point, a quick call to the office & our wonderful replacement guide arrived & how lucky were we ! Fantastic tour of the wonderful sights of Seville, taking us on a journey through the centuries & streets, wonderful way to get to know the city.
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