GUIDED TOURS IN SEVILLE with an official guide
The possibilities are endless. Seville has many faces, all of which will surprise you. A guided tour will help you discover the city’s history, monuments and legends. The result? Unforgettable memories and a unique experience.
The price of the tour depends on the number of people, the type of tour, and the date. Please feel free to enquire — I will reply as soon as possible.
ESSENTIAL SEVILLE
This 3.5-hour tour allows you to discover the city’s main monuments, including the Alcazar and its gardens, and the Cathedral and Giralda. The tour also includes the Santa Cruz neighbourhood.
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Seville Cathedral: Built on the site of the old mosque, it is now one of the largest churches in the world and the largest Gothic one. The Patio de los Naranjos (Courtyard of the Orange Trees) and the minaret — the majestic Giralda tower — remain from the Muslim period. You can climb to the top of the Giralda to enjoy the beautiful views of the city.
The cathedral houses the world’s largest altarpiece. Its immense heritage includes paintings by Murillo, Zurbaran and Goya, as well as sculptures by Martínez Montañés. For these and many other reasons, it was declared a World Heritage Site alongside the Alcazar. It is an essential visit in Seville.
Seville Alcazar: A royal residence from the 8th century to the present day. Al-Mutamid, Saint Ferdinand, Peter I, the Catholic Monarchs and Charles V are just some of the people who have lived there. They all left their mark and tales to tell.
Its walls conceal three palaces: a Gothic palace, a Renaissance palace, and the stunning Mudejar palace. The complex is completed with its gardens, which are like an oasis in the heart of Seville.
The Santa Cruz neighbourhood: This part of the city seems frozen in time, with its narrow streets, squares and corners transporting us to times gone by. Many stories, including Carmen, Don Juan and The Barber of Seville, originate from the Santa Cruz neighbourhood.
All of our guided tours in Seville are private. They adapt to your pace, allowing you to enjoy the city’s main monuments at your leisure.
1 DAY IN SEVILLE
6-hour tour + break to recharge your batteries. If you want to make the most of your time, this tour is perfect for you. It includes the main monuments, such as the Alcazar, the Cathedral, and the Plaza de España, to name a few.
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As well as the attractions included in the ‘Essential Seville’ tour (the Alcazar, the Cathedral and the Giralda), you will see:
The Spanish Square, which was the Spanish pavilion at the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition. Full of symbolism, it represents the Spanish provinces with beautiful ceramic tiles. It is said to be one of the most beautiful squares in Spain, and even if you don’t realise it, you will have seen it before as it has been used as a filming location in numerous films. You cannot leave Seville without seeing it.
The Old Royal Tobacco Factory, built in the 18th century, is one of the largest civil buildings in Spain and now houses some faculties of the University of Seville. Did you know that the famous Carmen, the cigarette girl of Seville, worked here?
The Guadalquivir: The Romans called it the Betis. During the Islamic period, it was known as al-Wādi al-Kabīr, meaning ‘the great river’. The Guadalquivir, which is its current name, has always been the driving force behind the city. In the 15th century, it was the port and gateway to “the Indies”. It is impossible to understand Seville without its river.
This guided tour of Seville combines well-known monuments with secret corners of the city.
FIRST STEPS IN SEVILLE
This two-hour tour is designed for people visiting the city for the first time. We will walk from the river to the ‘Mushrooms’. This tour is also ideal for the late afternoon.
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This guided tour does not include interior visits, but we will see the exteriors of the Cathedral/Giralda, the Alcazar, and the Santa Cruz neighbourhood.
We will also walk through the center of Seville, passing the Plaza de San Francisco, the Plaza del Salvador, Calle Sierpes and the Metropol Parasol, also known as the “Mushrooms from Sevilla”.
This tour covers the whole of Seville’s city center, and you will learn about its history and main monuments, as well as the lesser-known stories that you won’t find in tourist guides. As with all our tours, this is a private tour just for you and will always be led by an official Seville tourist guide.
SEVILLE BY BIKE
2-hour tour. Seville is a flat city where cycling is easy. From the María Luisa Park to the river, this is a fun way to explore the city.
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You can do the tour on manual or electric bikes, whichever you prefer.
The María Luisa Park is Seville’s most important garden, covering almost 38 hectares, and is home to the Spanish Square and the America Square. The tour also takes us to places a little further from the center, such as the pavilions of the 1929 Ibero-American Exhibition and the port of Seville.
No tour of Seville would be complete without seeing the river, the Torre del Oro, the Triana Bridge, the San Telmo Palace and the old tobacco factory. There will be stops to take photos, and you will receive explanations from an official tour guide, making this an unforgettable visit.
GROUPS AND EVENTS
Are you part of a group or planning an event? We can work with you to design a completely tailored package to make your stay in Seville unforgettable.
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Do you have a group with special interests? We can design a special programme for you, with a focus on culture, including visits to the Museum of Fine Arts and the Palacio de Dueñas, or a guided city tour after a day of meetings or a private visit to the Alcazar. With more than 25 years’ experience, I am confident that we can find the perfect solution for you. Ask me without obligation.
