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Tours

Seville offers many different possibilities for touring around. I’m nearly certain that one of the following options will nicely fit your expectations; but in case they don’t, let me know what would you like to include in your visit and we’ll build a taylor-made itinerary adapted to your preferences.

The tour fare is established according to number of visitors; tour type and date. Ask for a free estimate. I will get back to you with an answer as soon as possible.

1 Day tour to Seville (especially suitable for groups)

Morning: Panoramic Bus Tour through the surroundings of Maria Luisa Park; Plaza España; Visit to the Alcázar; the Cathedral and walk around Santa Cruz’s neighbourhood, the old Jewish quarter.

Afternoon: Visit to the Hospital de la Caridad, and to the palace of Casa de Pilatos. Panoramic bus tour around Paseo Colón, Expo 92 and visit to Macarena’s Basílica.

Seville a la carte

MONUMENTAL TOURS:

Traditional Seville: Approximate duration: 3.5 hours
The most established tour and the most important. We’ll discover the dreamy qualities of the Alcazar Palace; The Cathedral, one of the biggest churches of the world, including of course its renowned bell tower, The Giralda. The tour is completed with a walk around the typical, narrow streets in Santa Cruz’s neighborhood, one of the most celebrated in our city

Artistic Seville: Approximate duration: 3.5 hours.
Especially designed for art lovers; it includes a visit of the Museum of Fine Arts, one of the biggest paintings collection in Spain. Also included is a visit to the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija, a world-class collector of art and antiques; among them nearly 2000 m of original Roman mosaics.

Neighborhoods of Seville:
Aimed at those who would like to explore beyond the beaten track, discovering the most enchanting hidden corners of the city:

Itinerary 1: Palace of Pilatos’ House; Medinaceli Duchess’ residence, built in the XVI century and with a dazzling collection of tiles comprising over half a million pieces; St. Stephen’s church, built in the XIV century and home of some paintings by Zurbarán and the “Christ of Buen Viaje” processional icon; and San Leandro’s convent where irresistible temptation awaits in the shape of its world-famous “yemas” (egg’s yolk sweets) artisanally made..

Itinerary 2: Saint Paula’s Convent is considered one of the most beautiful sites of Seville, with a small museum full of charm; Saint Inés’ convent, following Maria Coronel’s tracks between reality and myth; and the Palace of Lebrija, former residency of Lebrija’s Countess, showcasing an interesting Roman art collection.

Itinerary 3: Covering both banks of the river; Triana with the Sailormen chapel, home of the Virgin of the Hope; Abastos square with the ruins of St. Jorge’s castle; Triana’s bridge and the Arenal with a visit to the Maestranza bullring and museum.

Itinerary 4: Visit to the Hospital de la Caridad, famous for having paintings of masters Valdés Leal and Murillo on display, recently restored to its maximum splendor; Visit to the Royal Atarazanas and the popular Torre del Oro now turned into a small maritime museum.

Itinerary 5: Visit to Macarena’s Basilica and museum, where the “Pasos” taken by the "Hermandad" during the traditional Easter processions are shown; Saint Louis of the French’s church, considered the best example of barroque church in the city; and protocol allowing, a visit to the Hospital de las Cinco LLagas, currently the seat of the Andalusian Parliament..

(Any combination between these itineraries you may be interested in is feasible)

PANORAMIC TOURS:

There are multiple options for a panoramic tour; from the popular in bus to, why not, the one in balloon.

In bus:2 hour panoramic city tour, covering the Tower Of Gold; the Bullring; Expo 92; Macarena and the Maria Luisa Park with a stop in Plaza de España (Spain Square)..

In carriage: Approximate duration: 45-60 min..
Throughout the surroundings of The Tower of Gold; Maria Luisa Park and Plaza de America.

In boat: 60 minute sail in the Guadalquivir river, leaving from the Torre Del oro (Tower Of Gold) up to the Barqueta Bridge and down south to the Remedios Bridge.

In bicycle: Approximate duration: 2 hours
Cycling around Triana Bridge; Torre del Oro; Maria Luisa Park; Plaza de España and Plaza de America.

In balloon: For the intrepid ones, approximately an hour Balloon flight over the whole province of Seville. Let the wind guide us...
 
The former itineraries are circumscribed to Seville’s city. If you want to explore further afield in its surroundings, there are many exciting places to discover and enjoy, such as Itálica; Carmona; Ecija; Osuna …(Ask me for details)

 

catedral sevilla
Catedral

interior alcazar
Alcazar

plaza america
Pabellón Mudéjar. Parque María Luisa

barrio santa cruz
Barrio Santa Cruz

plaza de toros
Plaza de Toros

plaza españa
Plaza España

torre del oro
Torre del Oro

barrio santa cruz
Barrio Santa Cruz

 

 

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