The best excursions in Seville and nearby
Unlock the Charm of Seville - Guided Tours for Every Taste
Seville is the center of Andalusia and a major city in southern Spain, located at the foot of the Sierra Morena Mountains. Ancient Roman legend says that it was founded by Hercules, and its history closely tied the history and culture of the West and East. Interesting tours in English will immerse you into the fascinating past of this corner of Spain. Guidesin Sevillewill certainly tell you about old proverb, which says - "Who has not seen Seville, he did not see the miracle". This Spanish city with an atmosphere of flamenco and bullfighting is full of miracles.
Any sightseeing tour of Seville includes:
- Seville Alcazar – the most iconic building in the city and one of the oldest Royal residences in Europe;
- luxury Murillo Gardens, decorated in Oriental style;
- romantic Dona Elvira Square;
- the bohemian district of Santa Cruz, impressive with small ancient squares, narrow streets, ancient synagogues, and Murillo House Museum;
- Seville Cathedral – the largest masterpiece of Gothic temple architecture in Europe;
- the majestic Gerald Bell Tower, which was previously a minaret, and now it is part of the Cathedral;
- Maria Luisa Park, which covers an area of 38 hectares and is an amazing masterpiece of landscape art.
They say that Seville is the most beautiful Spanish city after Madrid, and you can easily see that on a sightseeing tour with an English-speaking guide, who will show you interesting places and tell stories and legends related to them. In summer, you certainly should reach the observation deck of the Bell Tower and look at the magnificent panorama of the city, where the Morris and Spanish heritage are closely intertwined.
< p>Seville constantly attracts tourists with its unique flavor of the motherland of the passionate Carmen and the charmster Don Juan. Tourists can learn many secrets of the ancient city when walking along its streets with an experienced guide. Local guides will tell you chilling stories about the plague, the medieval Inquisition, and the ghosts hiding behind the facades of ancient houses.
A visit to the largest Bullring in Spain will remind you of traditional Spanish fun. If you want to get acquainted with the Andalusian culinary traditions, order a gastronomic tour and taste the specialties - Gazpacho and Jamon, as well as taste a flavor of Sherry.
Your visit to Seville cannot be completed without Flamenco Museum. But it is better to choose one of the thematic tours dedicated to this Spanish art. Triana district is famous for the most colorful flamenco shows.
Interest places of Seville also include:
- The Royal Tobacco Factory, which was the first one in Europe producing tobacco;
- The Gate of Oil – the most famous entrance to the city, which was built by the Arabs;
- The Royal Shipyards by the river;
- The Silver Tower, dated XIII century, which is one of the city's remaining fortress walls;
- "Pilate's House" – an unusual palace, erected at the end of the XV century and resembling a small copy of the Alcazar;
- Spain Square, surrounded by by a semicircular building with turrets and called one of the most beautiful in Europe.
The Macarena district is famous for its ancient Mudejar and Baroque churches. Here you can find the Macarena Basilica and the Monastery of Saint Agnes. Also don't forget to go for a walk along the coast of the Guadalquivir River, where you can find a lot of authentic cafes. In the evening, the city is lit by old street lamps, and a tour along the cobblestone streets has the effect of moving in time.