Private Half-Day Walking Tour of Seville

What's included

What you'll see and do

1. Puerta de Jerez

   The Jerez gate is one of the old gates of the city. In it is the Hotel Alfonso XIII, built on the occasion of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929. We will see the exteriors of the hotel, as well as the other buildings that are in this Plaza, such as the Palacio de San Telmo, the old Tobacco Factory, and the neighboring Torre del Oro.

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2. Real Fabrica De Tabacos

   We will see the exteriors of the old Royal Tobacco Factory of Seville. The building is considered the largest in Spain after the Escorial, and is today the Rectorate of the University of Seville. The Royal Tobacco Factory in Seville was the scene of the famous opera Carmen by George Bizet.

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3. Palau de San Telmo

   We will see the exteriors of the Palacio de San Telmo, which was a school for navigators at the time of the Discovery of America, and later the residence of the Spanish royal family. Its garden is today the Maria Luisa Park, site of the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929.

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4. Torre Del Oro

   We will see the Torre del Oro from the outside, an example of Islamic architecture from the 13th century with great importance in maritime traffic in Seville during its history

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5. Arco del Postigo del Aceite

   We will see the Postigo Arch from the outside, one of the old gates of the city still preserved. We will also see the exteriors of the Royal Shipyards where the ships that went to America were built, and where the famous Game of -Thrones series was recently filmed.

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6. Plaza Del Cabildo

   We will see the Plaza del Cabildo, one of the most beautiful and special squares in Seville, where the canons of the Cathedral stay, and an old antiques market is still held on Sundays.

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7. Catedral De Sevilla

   We will see the exteriors of the Cathedral of Seville. The largest Gothic temple in the world, it was declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco in 1987. We will admire its impressive Gothic architecture, fused with the Islamic past of the building, which was the main mosque of Seville. The bell tower of the Cathedral is the symbol of Seville, the famous Giralda tower.

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8. Archivo General de Indias

   We will see the exteriors of the General Archive of the Indies, Unesco's Parimonio, and where more than 40,000 documents related to America are kept, as well as maps, the document of the Treaty of Tordesillas, and autograph texts of Christopher Columbus.

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9. Real Alcazar de Sevilla

   We will see the exteriors of the Real Alcázar, a World Heritage Site, and the oldest royal palace in Europe in use. We will see its walls and we will tell stories about the kings who lived in it, and of course about Dorne, one of the 7 Kingdoms of the Game of Thrones series that was filmed in the Alcázar.

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10. Barrio Santa Cruz

    We will walk through the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the old Jewish Quarter of Seville, and the most picturesque neighborhood of the city, full of charming squares, alleys with patios and flowers, and the scene of numerous operas, among them, the Barber of Seville. Among the most notable squares, we will see Doña Elvira, Los Venerables, Agua y Vida and Plaza de Santa Cruz.

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11. Torre Giralda

    We will see the Giralda Tower from the outside, a wonderful example of 12th century Islamic architecture and converted into a bell tower when the previous mosque was transformed into the Cathedral. The Giralda is the symbol of Seville and one of the most famous towers in the world.

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12. Plaza de San Francisco

    We will see the exteriors of the Seville City Hall, built in the 16th century in the time of Emperor Carlos V and a wonderful example of Renaissance architecture in Seville. The City Hall for its beauty and architectural wealth, is a reflection of the prosperity of Seville in the 16th century, when the city was considered the port and gateway to America.

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13. Plaza del Salvador

    We will see the exteriors of the Church of El Salvador, which was originally the first mosque in Seville in the 9th century, and transformed into a collegiate church in the 13th century in the time of Fernando III el Santo. The Church of the Savior is surrounded by shops, as it was in Islamic times, when it was in the center of the medina of the old city, and it preserves the old abluction courtyard of the mosque.

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14. Setas de Sevilla

    Through the old streets of the Islamic medina, today the commercial area of the city, we will arrive at Plaza de la Encarnación to admire the famous mushrooms of Seville. Today the Mushrooms or Metrosol Parasol, constitute a true symbol of the city and one of its most emblematic buildings. The Setas de Sevilla are the work of the German architect Jürgen Mayer, and due to their originality, they have become one of the city's major tourist attractions.

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15. Calle Sierpes

    We will walk through Calle Sierpes, undoubtedly one of the best known streets in Seville. It is located in the heart of the city, and is full of beautiful shops, famous cafes, and as a historical building, we will find the old Royal Prison, where Miguel de Cervantes was a prisoner.

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16. Plaza de San Francisco

    We will finish our tour in the Plaza de San Francisco, where the Town Hall is located, very close to the Cathedral and the heart of Seville

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Where it starts and ends

Before you book

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Ticket

Mobile Only

Runs on

Every day

Group size

Up to 8 travelers per booking

Operated by

Tours in Sevilla, Don Carlos

Know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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