Tour A: Hidden Sevilla
Alongside the more famous monumental tours of the city, that
many people are familiar with, they offer you a chance to see
a side to Seville that a selected few get to see on a short
visit here. You will also have the opportunity to experience
the many hidden treasures in Seville. With their local official
guides it will help you to find the best places to explore in
a city like Seville.
Tour
B: Triana
As seen from the other side of the river, Triana has
long regarded by its inhabitants as a separate part to the rest
of Seville. A short walk over one of the many artistic bridges,
from the centre along the Guadalquivir River, will take you
to a place with its own distinctive streets, people, and atmosphere.
You will take in some of its famous pottery workshops, dance
academies, chapels, and parishes. The walking tour will finally
be rounded off with some tapas in a local bar.
Tour
C: Architectural Historical
For more information, sights, insights, and sounds
on some of the past monarchs such as Pedro the Cruel, and Alfonso
the Wise take this unique tour that connects historical Seville
with some stunning Gothic Mudejar influenced architecture around
the centre of Seville. The medieval monuments will transport
you back to a time where monarchy and architecture were strong
influences in Spanish culture. Finally you will enjoy some local
tapas to reflect on the days interesting experiences.
Tour
D: Baroque
To appreciate and understand a little more of the rise
of Baroque art and architecture in Seville, you can take a tour
to some of the temples and chapels that most reflect these times.
In the 17th century after the decline in trade with America,
and the emergence of the plague, religious beliefs were strengthened
as a result of the sentiments of the people. Once you have learned
about an important time in Seville’s history and seen some wonderful
sights, you can relax with some local delicacies at a near by
Tapas bar.
Tour
E: Arenal
This famous harbour area of Seville will captivate
your imagination back to a time when trade and discovery with
America, and India, were the economic mainstays of 16th &
17th century Seville. Nowadays it’s still an area of great activity,
with many Sevillians still meeting there to congregate to the
theatre, bullfighting, or the opera. Here you will enjoy the
unique atmosphere, exquisite tapas, history, and life in its
streets and squares.
Tour
F: Cloisters
Due to its abundance of monasteries and convents, Seville
has a wealth of fascinating history, and sights about this little
known side of its religion. The major attraction is the natural
curiosity of the high walls, and latticed windows that guard
a history and tradition of penance, work, prayer, and sacrifice.
This exclusive tour into the inner sanctum of the cloisters
of Seville, will show you the environment in which lives are
spent in pure devotion. A total of eight out of the seventeen
enclosed convents will give you more than enough of a unique
insight into this way of life in Seville that still carries
such a strong tradition even to this day. You will also have
the privilege of sampling some of the sweet delicacies prepared
by the nuns from the most basic of ingredients. Please note
that due to the special circumstance under which these tours
are allowed to take place, at least 14 days notice is needed
in order to organise and confirm the tour.
Tour
G: Nights of Legends
For a tour with a twist, this evening excursion will
take you by moonlight to some of the places of intrigue and
mystery. Some of the more clandestine figures characterised
by betrayal, murder, passion, and suspense will be revealed
to you through the Santa Cruz quarter, San Francisco square,
and the walls of the Alcazar. You will hear stories of the famous
King Pedro the Cruel, Almotamid the poetic Moorish King, and
the inspirations behind some of Don Tenorio’s romantic musings.
