Age
0+
Group size
1-8
Transport
On foot
Language
English
Duration
3 hours
About this experience
The capital of Andalusia is a city with a rich history, a legacy of different cultures and faiths, a city of great monarchs and ancient traditions. I will introduce you to its streets and buildings, the fates of kings and the daily life of ordinary 'sevillanos', telling you about the diversity of Seville in the past and the curious aspects of its modern life.
Program
During the tour, you will learn:
- The history of old Seville - about the ancient Tartess kingdom, the Roman period, the rule of Visigoths and Muslims, the Reconquista, and the Christian era;
- About the monarchs who left their mark in the city's history: Fernando III the Saint, Alfonso X the Wise, Pedro I the Cruel (Just), the Catholic Monarchs Isabella and Ferdinand, Charles I of Habsburg;
- City legends and traditions about the founding of the city, about monuments, gardens, and streets;
- About modern Seville, the differences between Andalusia and the rest of Spain, traditional festivals, local food, and drinks.
Route
- You will visit the Plaza de España and admire its unforgettable beauty.
- You will appreciate the grandeur of the Giralda Tower and the Seville Cathedral - the third largest in Europe and hear the legends associated with it.
- Admire the skillful carvings adorning the City Hall building.
- You will see the cross commemorating the last victim of the Auto-da-fé executed in Seville and the New Square adorned with mosaic paving.
- Take a stroll through the former Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz, immersing yourself in the special atmosphere of a lively past and the lives of famous opera heroes.
- Rest in the green shade of the Murillo Gardens.
- Climb the Seville 'mushrooms' for a panoramic view of the entire city.
Every person who has visited Seville takes a small piece of this orange city in their heart. After our walk, the streets and buildings of the capital will make sense to you, you will be charmed by the beauty of its monuments and residents, appreciate the taste of ancient traditions, and definitely want to return here again!
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