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Explore Seville by foot, and find out all the details you’ll need as a first timer in the city on this panoramic historical tour. Not only does your guide fill you in on the good-to-know facts about the area, but you’ll walk away from this tour with an information sheet to remind you about the insider tips you learned along the way.

Our Seville in Season City Highlight Tour is a dynamic tour - designed to show you the city in its bloom when you visit here. Seville is a moving city that embraces the vibrant life of its people and culture. On this tour, you will touch the moment, along with the ever-lasting symbolic monuments of Seville. We offer tours that are designed according to the seasonal interests, local events and selected special topics so you will see Seville from different angles with fresh discoveries and surprises. Seville in Season Tour is a must for those looking for an authentic experience and we are excited to be part of your cherished memory. Seville (capital of Andalusia), and according to the Roman mythology was founded by Hercules. On our bike route, we will take you along the wall of the Muslim city, Mudejar churches, the magnificent Gothic cathedral and the original Port of the Indies where the ships departed for America. Seville will make your experience unforgettable with its history.

Discover an oft-ignored side to Seville on this private walking tour focusing on the role of women in the southern Spanish city. Your guide reveals lesser-known accounts of inspirational women—stories you’re unlikely to hear on traditional sightseeing tours—and takes you to various locations associated with these notable figures.

Explore the Roman ruins of Italica on this guided half-day adventure. See the city where important emperors were born, marvel at well-preserved ruins like the Traianeum, the statues of Diana and Venus, the public baths, and the amphitheater—an impressive structure that sat 25,000 and was used as a filming location by Game of Thrones. Save time and skip the lines with your professional guide.

Seville is the birthplace of Flamenco and tapas. You will start this experience in a local tablao where you will have the opportunity to see a live show. After the show, you will enjoy our traditional gastronomy in local bars.

Explore Seville–without the hassle of waiting in line–on this three-in-one tour of the city’s royal and religious heritage, which includes priority access entrance tickets. Visit iconic sites, including the Cathedral, the Giralda tower and the Church of El Salvador, and uncover their historic and cultural significance. See the tomb of Christopher Columbus, learn about the city’s architectural influences, and take in panoramic views along the way.

Take time to completely relax with a customizable massage experience. Choose from a variety of massage techniques, including Reiki, facial massage, foot reflexology, and more. Enjoy hassle-free with provided towels, hair caps, and natural products. Let qualified massage professionals put you at ease in a calm, clean environment specially designed for massage services.

The Palacio de Las Dueñas, the current residence of the Casa de Alba in Seville, was built in the 15th century, and is historically one of the most important monuments in the city. The building itself, which includes Gothic-Mudejar and Renaissance styles, has impressive architectural interest, such as its various gardens and patios with a magical charm. In addition to a wonderful collection of paintings, sculptures, tapestries and furniture, it also treasures many family memories, as it is still inhabited, making this Palace a unique and different place to visit. Among the most important characters that visit it are: Americo Vespuccio, Marconi, Lord Holland, Cole Porter, Arthur Rubinstein, the Empress Eugenia de Montijo, the kings Alfonso XIII and Victoria Eugenia, Jackie Kennedy, the princes of Monaco, among many others. Birthplace of the poet Antonio Machado. Includes audio guide or App in Spanish, English, French, German and Italian.

The Real Alcázar of Seville, together with the Archive of the Indies and the Seville Cathedral, has been declared a World Heritage Site in 1987. It is an impressive place full of history that has been the setting for movies and the famous series "Game of Thrones». The palace is a mixture of architectural styles, such as Mudejar, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque. The origin of the Real Alcázar dates back to the High Middle Ages, although some areas typical of Islamic art can still be seen. It was in the 14th century when King Pedro ordered the construction of a Mudejar-style palace attached to the Gothic palace of Alfonso X, which became the Royal House. Throughout the centuries, it has been the residence of the Spanish Royal Family in Seville and is currently reserved for the exclusive use of royalty, except for tourist visits.

Take a 75-minute guided walking tour to explore the beautiful gardens that were part of the American Exhibition of 1929. Roam the grounds of Maria Luisa Park, part of the private gardens of San Telmo Palace, and see the famous Spain and American Squares. See where scenes of famous movies were filmed and learn about the architecture and design of the gardens from your informative guide.

For an in-depth experience at Real Alcazar, the oldest palace still in use in Europe, book a tour with a guide who can tell you about the history and architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy skip-the-line access so you can go straight in to marvel at the complex, including the gardens. If you're a Game of Thrones fan, you might recognize it as a filming location.

Learn all about the history of the Reales Alcázares in Seville, one of the oldest palaces in the world, while our specialised guides explain everything you need to know about the palace . You will also enjoy learning some details, anecdotes and curious facts that only we would have about the Royal Palace

Feel like real-life royalty as you wander the charming streets of Seville on this 2-hour tour. Gaze in wonder at the exquisite gardens and fabulous Moorish-style architecture of the Real Alcazar palace and fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Then wander amidst the quiet courtyards, narrow streets and striking Andalusian facades of Barrio Santa Cruz and Seville’s old Jewish Quarter. As you proceed, your professional art historian guide will help place the city’s unique architecture and buildings into context.

Let the Andalusian charm of Seville seduce you on a 4-hour sightseeing tour of the vibrant city. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, stroll the ambient tangle of streets to UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders and impressive historical monuments; see the Renaissance beauty of Plaza de España; gaze at the splintering spires of Seville Cathedral; amble through the charming maze of Santa Cruz; and see the protective turrets of Royal Alcazar Palace. Gain fascinating insight into the history of the city and relax as you travel by luxury, air-conditioned minibus on this comprehensive tour.

It is a visit that includes the entrance to the Royal Alcazar of Seville, which was built in the time of the kingdoms of Taifas and contains a collection of Mudéjar art ceilings for which it is famous. We will also visit the Cathedral, which was visited by Pope John Paul II, who was brought to tears when he admired the beautiful high altar that this building houses. And we will stroll through the Santa Cruz neighborhood, where we will learn the story of Susona, a Jewish woman who gave her all for love, as well as the picturesque streets of this neighborhood known for its narrowness.

Relive the glory of the Roman Empire on this 2-hour guided tour of ancient Italica from Seville. Explore the evocative ruins, which date back to 206 A.D, and listen as your guide tells stories of life in ancient Roman times. Marvel at the amphitheater and Trajan monument; peek into the thermal baths and gym; and admire the remarkable mosaics in the House of the Planetarium.

In this tour you’ll discover the importance of the Exhibition of 1929 in the city, you’ll visit the most romantic and sing-song cornes of Seville, with its little fountains of clear and bright waters, its artificial waterfall and the small pavilion that has seen past and inmortal love affairs. A wonderful tour to be away of the wordly noise and rest a bit in what we know as «one of the lungs of Seville».

Explore the Santa Cruz and San Bartolomé neighborhoods of Seville on a guided walking tour. Stroll the narrow cobblestone streets, admiring the Andalusian-style homes, wrought-iron latticework, fountains, hidden courtyards, and other charming features of this old Jewish quarter. You’ll also visit several synagogues and learn about Jewish history and culture along the way.

Seville is renowned for its historic architecture, and this tour will introduce you to two of its most magnificent palaces. Accompanied by an art historian guide, visit the Casa de Pilatos and learn how the National Monument is considered the prototype of an Andalucian palace. Continue to the 16th-century Palace of the Countess of Lebrija, where you can admire ancient Roman mosaics, amphoras, and columns.

One of the most beautiful monuments in our city, considered the finest example of Baroque architecture in Seville and also the pinnacle of Baroque art in Europe. Because it's not located in the most well-known historic center, it's perhaps the least appreciated, and yet, despite its simplicity compared to the majestic Cathedral and the impressive Alcázar, it is in no way inferior to either of them in terms of architectural merit. An aura of mystery and mysticism is as much a part of this Baroque marvel as its sculptures, architecture, and history.

The Palace of the Dueñas, along with the Cathedral, the Alcázar, and the Santa Cruz Quarter, is perhaps the most famous monument in Seville. Opened to tourism in 2016, this palace belongs to one of Spain's most renowned and ancient families: the House of Alba, whose origins date back to the 14th century. There, visitors can enjoy not only a peaceful and romantic stroll through gardens that inspired one of our most illustrious poets, Machado, but also visit the most emblematic rooms where one of Seville's most beloved figures lived: María del Rosario Cayetana Fitz-James Stuart y Silva.

Deep-dive into Seville’s flamenco heritage in a way difficult to do independently on this multi-part, small-group evening experience. Meet your guide—whose family has deep-seated flamenco connections—for coffee to uncover the dance’s history. Then, enjoy a 45-minute flamenco class before savoring tapas at three different bars and hitting one of Seville’s smallest flamenco venues to watch an electrifying, authentic show—perhaps even starring your tour guide or class teacher.

Explore Seville by foot, and find out all the details you’ll need as a first timer in the city on this half-day panoramic tour. Not only does your guide fill you in on the good-to-know facts about the area, but you’ll walk away from this tour with an information sheet to remind you about the insider tips you learned along the way. See the old tobacco factory, Plaza de Espana, the Alcazar of Seville royal palace, General Archive of the Indies (Archivo General de Indias), and Metropol Parasol.

Explore the Seville Cathedral on this small-group tour. Learn about the monument and the various architectural styles used to build its impressive naves and more than 40 altars and chapels. Browse its artifacts such as the Blessed Virgin that was venerated by traders and sailors before embarking on their dangerous transoceanic voyages; one of them was Christopher Columbus, whose tomb is displayed inside the temple.