Sevilla Trip Overview
** ATTENTION: PRICE PER TOUR NO PER PERSON ** During the tour I will accompany you to discover the two UNESCO World Heritage monuments: the Real Alcázar, the oldest royal palace still in use, and the Cathedral, the largest in the world in Gothic style. You will be fascinated by the splendid architecture and gardens full of charm of the Real Alcázar and by the works of art of inestimable value, preserved inside the Cathedral, where Admiral Christopher Columbus rests.
We will also walk in Santa Cruz, the most picturesque district of Seville, with its winding alleys and squares in the shade of bitter orange trees. We will tell the stories of the Sephardic Jews who lived here, and the encounters and clashes of the characters of the numerous works set in the city: Don Juan, Carmen, The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro etc.
This tour is a unique experience to get to know Seville’s past and present and understand its deepest essence.
Additional Info
* Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
* Starts: Sevilla, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain
** ATTENTION: PRICE PER TOUR NO PER PERSON ** During the tour I will accompany you to discover the two UNESCO World Heritage monuments: the Real Alcázar, the oldest royal palace still in use, and the Cathedral, the largest in the world in Gothic style. You will be fascinated by the splendid architecture and gardens full of charm of the Real Alcázar and by the works of art of inestimable value, preserved inside the Cathedral, where Admiral Christopher Columbus rests.
We will also walk in Santa Cruz, the most picturesque district of Seville, with its winding alleys and squares in the shade of bitter orange trees. We will tell the stories of the Sephardic Jews who lived here, and the encounters and clashes of the characters of the numerous works set in the city: Don Juan, Carmen, The Barber of Seville, The Marriage of Figaro etc.
This tour is a unique experience to get to know Seville’s past and present and understand its deepest essence.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Real Alcazar de Sevilla, Patio de Banderas, s/n, 41004 Seville Spain
We will discover the historical and artistic evolution of the Real Alcázar of Seville, the oldest royal palace in use in Europe. We will admire its splendid patios, the halls richly decorated with stuccos, tile mosaics and wooden ceilings and we will get lost in the romantic gardens, full of charm.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Barrio Santa Cruz, Seville Spain
Santa Cruz, the ancient Jewish quarter of Seville, will fascinate us with its winding alleys, wrought iron balconies decorated with “azulejos” and picturesque little squares perfumed by bitter orange trees. Here we will tell the story of the Sephardic Jews, of the origins of the Inquisition tribunal and immerse ourselves in the opera tradition of Seville.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Catedral de Sevilla, Avenida de la Constitucion s/n, 41001 Seville Spain
Inside the Cathedral of Seville, inserted in the Guinness Book of Records as the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, we will admire the splendid altarpiece of the high altar and the tomb where the mortal remains of Admiral Christopher Columbus rest. We will be fascinated by the countless works of art that embellish it and by the spectacular panoramic view that can be enjoyed from the Giralda tower.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
