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Seville and the Age of Discovery: Private Walking Tour with an Official Guide

A 2-hour private walking tour of Seville as the gateway to the Americas: from the Cathedral to El Arenal, the Casa de la Contratación, the Royal Shipyards and the old port, and Triana, the sailors' quarter, with Magellan's legacy. Priced per group.

  • 2 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Private: just your group
  • Spanish, English
  • Mobile ticket and instant confirmation

From €200 per group

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Highlights

  • Seville as the port and capital of trade with the Americas
  • Casa de la Contratación, the Royal Shipyards and the old El Arenal port
  • Triana, the sailors' quarter: the Brotherhood of Mariners and Santa Ana church
  • The personal stories of the era, including Magellan's expedition
  • An official guide just for your party; priced per group

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Our take

This tour tells the part of Seville's story that explains almost everything else: for two centuries it was the port through which trade with the Americas flowed. From El Arenal to Triana, with the Casa de la Contratación, the shipyards and sailors' lives before departure, you see where all that wealth came from. The price is per group, €200 for a couple and €280 for four, with an official guide just for you. It's a good second tour for anyone who's done the general visit and wants to go deeper.

What's included

  • Official guide
  • Personal support from the operator's team

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tips

Good to know

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

Things to keep in mind

  • The price is per group, not per person: €200 in total for 2 people
  • Tours every half hour from 9:00 to 18:00
  • Infants sit on laps: there are no child seats

Meeting point

Plaza de San Francisco 17, Seville

Meet at Plaza de San Francisco 17, by the City Hall. Tours start every half hour from 9:00 to 18:00.

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The experience

The route

You start by the Cathedral, with an introduction to Seville as an inland port and capital of trade with the Americas. In El Arenal you learn about the logistics of exploration: the Casa de la Contratación, the Royal Shipyards, the science of navigation and the control of routes and goods. You pass the old port and its defences.

Then you cross the river to Triana, the sailors' quarter, with the Brotherhood of Mariners and Santa Ana church, to learn about life before the transatlantic voyages and the legacy of Magellan.

How it works

  • A private 2-hour walking tour with an official guide.
  • Priced per group: €200 for 2 people; €280 for 4.
  • Tours every half hour from 9:00 to 18:00.

Who it's for

  • Anyone who's done a general Seville tour and wants a specific theme.
  • Naval history and Age of Discovery enthusiasts.
  • Families with curious teenagers.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before. No refund within 24 hours of the start.

Frequently asked questions

Is the price per person or per group?
Per group: €200 in total for 2 people and €280 for 4.
What do you see?
The Cathedral as the starting point, El Arenal with the Casa de la Contratación, the Royal Shipyards and the old port defences, and Triana, with the Brotherhood of Mariners and Santa Ana church.
Do you go inside monuments?
It's an explained walking tour; monument tickets aren't included.
Can I cancel?
Yes, free of charge up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.

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