Sevilla Trip Overview
Learn the history behind the beautiful city of Seville in this 2-hour walking tour that focuses on a big proportion in the Spanish Golden Age (from the 16th to the late 17th Century) when this city was considered the gateway to America. Discover that historical stage Seville went through with an expert local guide as you stroll by its main squares and landmarks.
From the 16th century until the 18th century, Seville was the most important city in the world. It was considered the “entrance of America”. When the conquerors went to the Atlantic and Pacific areas and engaged in commercial activities, this city was effectively capital of the world; with everything from America to Europe and from Europe to America passing through the Port of Seville.
Come and join us to learn what happened here; how this city was and how it has impacted the history of the world. We will take you to the Arenal quarter (harbor area) and Triana to discover what happened, all of its legends and its secrets.
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* Duration: 2 hours
* Starts: Sevilla, Spain
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Learn the history behind the beautiful city of Seville in this 2-hour walking tour that focuses on a big proportion in the Spanish Golden Age (from the 16th to the late 17th Century) when this city was considered the gateway to America. Discover that historical stage Seville went through with an expert local guide as you stroll by its main squares and landmarks.
From the 16th century until the 18th century, Seville was the most important city in the world. It was considered the “entrance of America”. When the conquerors went to the Atlantic and Pacific areas and engaged in commercial activities, this city was effectively capital of the world; with everything from America to Europe and from Europe to America passing through the Port of Seville.
Come and join us to learn what happened here; how this city was and how it has impacted the history of the world. We will take you to the Arenal quarter (harbor area) and Triana to discover what happened, all of its legends and its secrets.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Archivo General de Indias, Avenida Constitucion s/n, 41004 Seville Spain
Meet your guide at Seville’s General Archive of the Indies where all exchange documents are held as well as other historical documents that contain facts about the discovery of America and other colonies. After hearing interesting tips from your guide, you will head towards the Arenal (harbor area) and Triana neighbourhood to discover all of the city’s secrets and all of the happenings that took place across these streets and buildings.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Torre del Oro, Paseo de Cristobal Colon Near Puente de San Telmo, 41001 Seville Spain
When the conquerors went to the Atlantic and Pacific areas and engaged in commercial activities, this city became one of the main and most important capitals in Europe as all products from both continents were being traded through Seville’s Port.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla, Paseo de Colon, 12, 41001 Seville Spain
We will pass and walk through the Bullring of Seville and learn a little bit about this tradition.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Puente de Isabel II (Puente de Triana), Puente de Isabel II Connecting Calle Reyes Católicaos and Plaza del Altozano, 41010 Seville Spain
Then we will cross the oldest bridge of Seville to know Triana neighborhood, where Flamenco was born.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Triana, Seville Spain
In Triana, we will discover the traditional Food Market, and the particularities of this quarter, old as Seville but in some ways very different.
Duration: 25 minutes
