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Seville: Italica Roman Ruins + Medieval Monastery Tour (Game of Thrones)

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File:Anfiteatro, Itálica. Santiponce, · CC BY-SA 3.0 es · Roberto Chamoso G
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Half-day (4h) tour to the Roman ruins of Italica + Medieval Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo from Seville. The amphitheater was a Game of Thrones location (Dragonpit, season 7). 4.5/5 verified reviews. Official guide in 4 languages (ES/EN/FR/IT). Pickup available. From €42.

4 hours
Free cancellation up to 24h before
Spanish, English
Mobile ticket and instant confirmation

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Practical details

Duration: 4 hours
Guide languages: Spanish · English
Mobile ticket: No need to print
Instant confirmation: Right after booking
Wheelchair accessible: No
Minimum age: No restriction
Pets: Not allowed
Cancellation: Free up to 24h before

Highlights

**ITALICA Roman Ruins** — first Roman city founded outside Italy (206 BC by Scipio)
**Roman amphitheater for 25,000 spectators** — the DRAGONPIT in Game of Thrones (season 7)
**Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo** (14th c.) — Mudéjar, Gothic and Baroque architecture
Half day (4 hours) — the shortest and most affordable excursion from Seville
Official licensed guide in **4 LANGUAGES: Spanish, English, French, Italian**
**Hotel pickup available** depending on option
Incredible Roman mosaics + noble houses + Roman thermal baths
Cradle of emperors Trajan and Hadrian

Prefer just your own group? Private version: from €120 per person for 4.See private tour →

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Our take

The **shortest and most affordable excursion from Seville** — half day (4 hours) for only €44. Italica is 9 km from Seville (Santiponce), allowing it to be easily included in any itinerary without losing a whole day. It's the FIRST ROMAN CITY founded outside Italy (206 BC) and cradle of emperors Trajan and Hadrian, two of Rome's most important. **The Italica amphitheater** is the third largest in the Roman Empire (25,000 spectators) and was the DRAGONPIT location in Game of Thrones season 7 — for fans of the series it's an essential destination. The noble houses preserve spectacular mosaics (House of the Planetarium, House of the Birds, House of Neptune) — some of the best preserved in the Roman world. **Who it's for:** **Game of Thrones fans** (Dragonpit scene), those interested in Roman history / Roman Hispania, visitors with limited time (half day only, not full day), families with children over 8 (amphitheater is very visual and impactful), speakers of the 4 languages (ES/EN/FR/IT), tight-budget visitors (cheapest excursion from Seville, from €42). **Who it's NOT for:** strict wheelchair users (irregular floor), 1-day Seville visitors (better focus on city UNESCO monuments), those expecting included meal (this is just tour), those interested in Andalusian Islamic monuments (Italica is Roman — better Córdoba or Granada).

What's included

Round-trip transport Seville ↔ Italica (Santiponce)
Official licensed guide in Spanish, English, French or Italian
Italica ruins entry
Visit to the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo
Hotel pickup (depends on your location in Seville, private option)

Not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities (optional)
Transport from hotel to meeting point in shared version

Good to know

What to bring

Comfortable shoes (ruins outdoors, irregular floor)
Hat/cap and sunscreen (Italica is fully outdoors, no shade)
Water (especially in summer)
Charged smartphone or camera
Light jacket in winter

Not suitable for

Strict wheelchair users (ruins floor not fully accessible)
Visitors with vertigo (the amphitheater has tiered seating)
Anyone looking for a LONG excursion with meal (this is short half day)

Things to keep in mind

**Minimum 4 people same language** for guarantee. If not met, they offer another language, date or refund
**Italica was founded in 206 BC** by Roman general Scipio Africanus after the Second Punic War — the FIRST ROMAN CITY founded outside Italy
**Cradle of emperors Trajan (98-117 AD) and Hadrian (117-138 AD)** — under whose reign Rome reached its maximum territorial extent
**Game of Thrones filmed here** the Dragonpit scenes in season 7 (where Daenerys, Cersei and Jon meet)
**Spectacular mosaics:** House of the Planetarium, House of the Birds, House of Neptune — some of the best preserved in the Roman world
SHORT 4h tour — ideal if you have little time in Seville and want to add something Roman without committing a whole day
Best season: March-June + September-November. July-August VERY hot as it's 100% outdoors

Meeting point

3 pickup points in Seville: Calle Trajano 6, Calle Zaragoza 1, Calle Rastro 12A. **Hotel pickup available for private tour** (depends on location). Verify the exact point in the voucher.

The 3 points are in the centre. The trip to Santiponce (where the ruins are) lasts ~15-20 min (9 km from Seville). Italica is very accessible — it's on the outskirts of Santiponce with ample parking. 4-hour total tour: ~30 min outbound + 2.5h visits + 30 min return + 30 min margin.

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The experience

What you'll see

Half-day excursion (4 hours) to the Roman ruins of Italica + Medieval Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo from Seville. The first Roman city founded outside Italy (206 BC) and cradle of emperors Trajan and Hadrian.

Roman amphitheater for 25,000 spectators (the third largest in the Roman Empire) — DRAGONPIT location in Game of Thrones season 7.
Noble houses with mosaics: House of the Planetarium, House of the Birds, House of Neptune — spectacular mosaics preserved in situ.
Roman forum and theater (partially preserved).
Roman thermal baths and urban remains.
Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo (14th c.): Mudéjar + Gothic + Baroque architecture. Main altarpiece by Martínez Montañés.
Official licensed guide in Spanish, English, French or Italian.

How it works

Book your date and language (min 4 people same language).

Arrive 15 min early at pickup (3 options in Seville centre, or hotel pickup in private version).

Trip to Santiponce/Italica by bus (~20 min, 9 km).

Guided visit to Italica ruins (~1.5-2h) — amphitheater + houses + forum + thermal baths.

Visit to San Isidoro del Campo Monastery (~30-45 min).

Return to Seville (~20 min). Total ~4 hours.

Who I recommend it to

Game of Thrones fans (Dragonpit scene at the amphitheater).
Those interested in Roman history / Roman Hispania (Trajan, Hadrian).
Visitors with limited time (half day only).
Families with children over 8 (amphitheater very visual).
Speakers of 4 languages (ES/EN/FR/IT).
Tight-budget visitors (from €42 — the cheapest excursion).

Who I do NOT recommend it to

Strict wheelchair users (irregular floor).
Visitors with 1 day in Seville (better city UNESCO monuments).
Those expecting included meal (this is just tour).
Those interested in Andalusian Islamic monuments (Italica is Roman — better Córdoba or Granada).
Those who don't know Game of Thrones and aren't particularly interested in Roman history.

Accessibility

NOT marked as fully accessible. The ruins are outdoors with irregular floor (stones, grass, steps). The amphitheater has tiered seating. San Isidoro del Campo Monastery has stairs. People with reduced mobility who can walk can see most of the main points — the amphitheater, noble houses and mosaics are visible from accessible points.

Cancellation policy

FREE cancellation up to 24 hours before — full refund. Within 24h: no refunds. If the operator cancels due to language minimum, they offer alternative or refund. Tour runs rain or shine (in heavy rain could be rescheduled).

Frequently asked questions

What is Italica and why is it important?

**Italica** (near Santiponce, 9 km from Seville) is the **first Roman city founded outside Italy** — established in 206 BC by General Scipio Africanus after the Battle of Ilipa against the Carthaginians. It reached its splendor in the 1st-2nd centuries AD when it had 8,000 inhabitants and became CRADLE OF EMPERORS TRAJAN (98-117 AD) AND HADRIAN (117-138 AD), under whose reign Rome reached its maximum territorial extent (from Britain to Mesopotamia). Today the ruins preserve: amphitheater for 25,000 spectators (the third largest in the Roman Empire), spectacular mosaics in noble houses (House of the Planetarium, House of the Birds, House of Neptune), thermal baths, forum, theater.

What Game of Thrones scenes were filmed here?

The **DRAGONPIT scenes in season 7** (final episode «The Dragon and the Wolf») were filmed in the Roman amphitheater of Italica. It's where Daenerys, Cersei, Jon Snow and all the protagonists meet to discuss the Night King threat. HBO's choice of Italica's amphitheater was due to its excellent preservation + Roman monumental aesthetic. **Bonus:** Game of Thrones also filmed in 2 other Seville locations — Royal Alcázar of Seville (Water Gardens of Dorne) and Almodóvar del Río Castle (near Córdoba — Casterly Rock). If you're a GoT fan, Seville is an essential destination.

Is it worth it vs. going independently?

**Independently:** Bus M-170 from Plaza de Armas to Santiponce (~€2 outbound, 30 min). Italica entry €1.50 (€3 weekends). Total ~€10 round trip. **PRO independent:** super cheap. **CON independent:** without guide historical context loses 70% of the value; return bus can be irregular. **This tour (€44):** transport + official licensed guide + Monastery included + convenient pickup. **Recommendation:** if you have moderate-high cultural interest and don't speak Spanish fluently, the tour is worth the price for the guide. If you only want to see the ruins and are self-sufficient, go independently.

What do you see at the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo?

**The Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo** (Santiponce, 1301) is next to the Italica ruins. It was founded by Alonso Pérez de Guzmán «the Good» in the 14th century. Features: (1) **Mixed architecture** — Gothic keep tower, Mudéjar cloister, Baroque altarpiece. (2) **Main altarpiece** by Martínez Montañés (17th c.) — one of the best Sevillian Baroque. (3) **Tombs of the Guzmán family** and Pérez de Guzmán «the Good». (4) **14th c. frescoes** in the church. (5) **Historical connection with Italica** — the monastery was partially built with reused stones from the Roman ruins.

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