Seville: Italica Roman Ruins + Medieval Monastery Tour (Game of Thrones)
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 €44.
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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
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 €44). **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.
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 €44 — 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).
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