Top Seville Cultural Tours - page 3

Plunge into the rich cultural tapestry of Morocco without having to check out from your Seville hotel on a guided day tour to Tangier. Travel to the African continent while absorbing views of the Bay of Tangier and the Strait of Gibraltar. On arrival in Tangier, plunge into the whitewashed cascade of buildings on a guided walking tour and learn about the history and culture of the Moroccan metropolis.

Discover the stunning Cathedral of Seville and learn all about its rich history when you embark on this small-group tour. Your guide takes you through the main parts of the Gothic cathedral, including the main altar, sacristy, and Christopher Columbus’ tomb. You also take a tour of Giralda Tower and learn how the church was previously a mosque during Moorish rule.

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.

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.

Cover more Seville sights in less time on a bike tour that saves you the hassle of finding somewhere to park. As well as providing a stress-free way to orient yourself, this tour stops are multiple top attractions and provides recommendations to last your entire trip.

Take a guided tour of Seville Cathedral, the world's 3rd-largest cathedral, to discover its history, Gothic architecture, and art collection. Then climb the bell tower, Torre Giralda, for a panoramic view of the city.

No trip to Andalusia is complete without visiting Granada, the Moorish city home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed The Alhambra. This tour allows you to travel from Seville to Granada with ease, without the hassle of advance planning, and provides an insider’s perspective into the history of The Alhambra.  Plus, you’ll have free time to explore Albaicin.

Exploring Seville by bike is one of the best ways to experience the city’s winding medieval streets and monumental plazas. On this sunset tour, get a romantic perspective on the city as the changing golden light washes over landmarks like the San Telmo Palace, Seville Cathedral, Royal Alcazar and Maestranza bullring. Get the inside scoop on the best places to dine, drink and dance from a local guide while enjoying a leisurely ride through the city’s most atmospheric neighborhoods.

Get to know the key sights and monuments of Seville on this 2-hour Segway tour. After a brief introduction on the machine, set out on the cozy streets of Seville and see famous landmarks like the Cathedral, Giralda Tower, the Real Alcázar, Plaza de España, and much more. Learn about the history from your informative guide and visit interesting spots along the Guadalquivir River.

Step back in time to the era of ancient Rome on a half-day trip to the city of Italica, a culture-rich city often overlooked. This Roman township, considered to be the first founded on the Iberian Peninsula, was also the birthplace of emperors Trajan and Hadrian, so it's the ideal place for history buffs. Stop by the Roman theater, among the biggest in the ancient world, and admire this archaeological site’s time-worn mosaics and examples of ‘domus’ dwellings.

Explore beyond Spain with a day trip from your hotel in Seville across the Strait of Gibraltar to Tangier, Morocco. Travel to Tarifa port and board a ferry to Tangier. Enjoy hotel pickup and drop off, and follow your guide on a walking tour through the bazaar and medina, with admission to the Kasbah Museum, Hercules Cave, and Sultan Palais included.

Enhance your experience of the Alcázar of Seville. Appreciate the mix of mudéjar, Renaissance, and 19th-century architecture as you pass through areas like the Patio of the Maidens, the Ambassador's Room, and the English gardens. Upgrade to include skip-the-line entry and a guided tour of Seville Cathedral—one of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world—and access to UNESCO-listed landmark La Giralda.

Explore one of Seville’s top attractions, the Royal Alcazar of Seville, with the benefit of a private guide who shares detailed commentary about this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Learn about the combination of cultures that come together, and hear about the ceramics and plasterwork of the Alcazar. Your tour covers both the buildings and gardens of this renowned monument. Entrance fees extra.

Enjoy Ronda’s picturesque beauty without the crowds with this private tour from Seville. The guided tour includes pickup from your accommodation and transfer to this gorgeous whitewashed city. The customizable itinerary allows travelers to decide exactly what they want to do and see, including things like visiting Ronda's Plaza de Toros and the Tajo Cliffs. You can also see highlights such as the surrounding white villages or stop at Andalusian wineries.

Cover two of Seville’s most important landmarks in just a few hours on this half-day tour of the Royal Alcazar and cathedral. First, stroll through the gardens and lavish palaces of the 14th-century Alcazar, which was featured on “Game of Thrones” as the home of the Martell family. Then, visit the old Moorish mosque that was turned into the Seville Cathedral, and see where Christopher Columbus is buried.

Visit two of Seville’s major monuments on a personalized tour led by your own private guide. Take in the Royal Alcázar and Seville Cathedral, two of the three sites that gave the city UNESCO World Heritage status. Begin by walking through the Alcázar to see the palaces and the gardens. Continue to the Cathedral, where you can opt to climb The Giralda tower after your tour.

Be seduced by the picturesque beauty of Spain’s White Villages during a full-day private trip to Ronda and the UNESCO-listed Sierra de Grazalema Natural Park from Seville. Alongside your guide, you’ll visit the El Gato and La Pileta caves and partake in ecological activities like bird-watching and animal-tracking. Marvel at the abundance of olive groves and the explore the magnificent wonderland of Sierra of Grazalema, home to a verdant landscape known as the Green Throat. Hotel pick-up and drop-off is included.

Despite the controversy surrounding bullfighting worldwide, its historical and cultural significance cannot be denied. To understand its folklore and its history, a visit to the bullring can be an interesting experience for those who also wish to explore a building with an attractive architecture and a history that has shaped its evolution into what we see today.

Visiting Granada and the historic sights that give the city UNESCO World Heritage status is a must, but it can be hard to get tickets for the Alhambra. Make the most of the limited time in Andalucia on this full-day tour from Seville, which includes prebooked tickets and a guided tour of the Alhambra—the Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, and Generalife Gardens—plus a walking tour of the historic Albaicín neighborhood. For a more budget-friendly excursion, opt for the walking tour of the surroundings with no entrance tickets.

Explore Gibraltar on this small-group day trip from Seville. Learn all about the fascinating history of this British outpost on the European continent and visit many of its most-important landmarks, including the Pillars of Hercules, Europa Point, and the many World War II tunnels. Plus: look out for the unique monkeys that inhabit the Rock of Gibraltar.

Once you've seen the main sights of Seville, delve deeper in Andalucia’s culture on a full-day, private tour of its White Villages, with the flexibility to customize the itinerary to your preferences. Visit picture-perfect historic centers, see the wildlife of Sierra de Grazalema, walk across Ronda’s soaring bridge, and learn about Andalucian history and culture—all at your own pace with a private guide. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel.

Seville is so close to Cordoba that it'd be a shame not to discover the Andalusian city’s historical treasures. This small-group day trip makes it easy by arranging transportation and tickets that help you make the most of your limited time. Visit the Historic Center of Cordoba, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and stroll through the Jewish Quarter and courtyards. Visit Jewish, Islamic and Christian monuments including the synagogue, the Great Mosque (Mezquita) and the Alcazar of the Catholic Kings.

Venture to the city of Gibraltar, a British enclave, on this full-day excursion from Seville. Accompanied by a knowledgeable guide, gaze at the Rock of Gibraltar, explore the depths of St. Michael’s Cave, and get up close with the notorious Barbary apes. Explore independently during a relaxed afternoon and treat yourself to shopping or a British-style lunch (own expense).

This visit includes entry to the Alcázar, which is a very majestic palace, since it is the oldest Royal Palace in Europe still in use, making it the residence of the kings of Spain when they come to Seville. Next we will visit the Cathedral, which contains the keys of Seville that were given to Ferdinand III, king who imposed Christianity in the city, during the Reconquista. After visiting both monuments, we will walk through Santa Cruz, a picturesque neighborhood of legends and traditions. After lunch, we will take a walk visiting places such as the Town Hall, where you will learn about the origin of the Sevillian flag, the Plaza del Salvador and the Plaza del Cabildo, which becomes a market selling stamps and antique objects on Sundays. We will continue the tour along the Guadalquivir River, from which we can see the Torre del Oro, continuing through the Alfonso XIII hotel and the Royal Tobacco Factory to end in the beautiful Plaza de España.