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Seville: Cathedral, Giralda & Alcazar Entry With Guided Tour

1. Seville: Cathedral, Giralda & Alcazar Entry With Guided Tour

Explore the rich history of Seville by visiting two of its most important sites: the Cathedral of Seville and Alcazar. Take advantage of skip-the-line access as you learn about both locations from your expert guide. First, see the beautiful Cathedral of Seville and its unique architecture. Enjoy skip-the-line access, then learn all about the rich and cross-cultural history of this holy site from your guide. Climb the Giralda, the Cathedral's bell tower. Then visit the Alcazar, and gain an understanding of the diversity of cultures and legacies that exist in Seville. After skipping the line entrance, your guide will take you on a pleasant walk through the orange trees and myrtles, and help understand the depth of Seville's history and culture.

Seville: Alcazar & Cathedral Guided Tour with Giralda Entry

2. Seville: Alcazar & Cathedral Guided Tour with Giralda Entry

Meet your guide in Plaza del Triunfo and head to the first stop, the Alcázar of Seville. After using the priority entrance to enter the palace, begin your guided tour. Hear about how Moorish and Christian styles were mixed together to create a palace that was emblematic of Mudéjar architecture. Discover the Patio de las Doncellas and grand Ambassadors’ Salón, both featured in Game of Thrones. Admire the intricate carved detailing and colorful Islamic-style tiling. Then stroll around the gardens filled with orange trees and peaceful water features.  Next, head to the Cathedral of Seville. On your guided tour, learn about the Cathedral’s important role in the city’s history, and the Islamic, late Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque influences in the architecture.  Marvel at the magnificent 18th-century baroque altarpiece, and the elaborate organ. You can also visit the mausoleum where the remains of Christopher Columbus are laid to rest.  Finally, your guide will lead you to the Moorish Giralda Tower. The call to prayer was announced from this tower when Spain was under Muslim rule. Climb the stairs and admire the spectacular views of Seville from the top of the tower.  Choose from either a small-group or private tour to suit the experience you're looking for.

Seville: Alcázar, Cathedral and Giralda Tour with Tickets

3. Seville: Alcázar, Cathedral and Giralda Tour with Tickets

Take advantage of a guided tour with priority ticket access for both the Alcázar and the UNESCO-listed cathedral. Hear fascinating facts from your guide, and see Santa Cruz and the famous bell tower. Meet your guide, then set off on your sightseeing adventure. The first stop of the day is the Royal Alcázar of Seville. Enjoy skip-the-line entry, then spend 1 hour and 15 minutes exploring this historic landmark. Inside, see the impressive Mudejar Palace, Gothic Palace, and Stucco Courtyard, then wander around the sprawling gardens. As you explore, learn about the history of the landmark, and the prominent figures who once lived here. Next, head to Seville Cathedral and admire the architecture of this UNESCO listed landmark. Enjoy a walk around the famous Patio de los Naranjos, then see the tomb of the famous traveler, Christopher Columbus. Walk through the lively Santa Cruz neighborhood. End the tour at the Giralda, the city’s famous bell tower.

Seville: Relaxing City Bike Tour with a Tour Guide

4. Seville: Relaxing City Bike Tour with a Tour Guide

Start from the historic Barrio Santa Cruz and head through the Jardines de Murillo towards the Antigua Fábrica de Tabacos and Seville University. Your guide will help you get oriented in the city and show the vast majority of Seville’s landmarks. Continue to Parque María Luisa, centerpiece of the 1929 Iberian-American Exposition. From there, head down to the river and check out a part of Triana and the Torre del Oro bullring. Next, head north to the Cartuja, site of the 1992 Exposition, where you'll see the Monasterio de la Cartuja, before heading back to the center and Alameda. Explore the nightlife hotspot and wind your way through the streets and alleys of Seville center, stopping at the legendary Campana Café to get your bearings for the infamous “setas” (mushrooms). End with a quick pedal around Santa Cruz, biking past the cathedral and Alcazares.

Seville: Alcázar and Cathedral Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

5. Seville: Alcázar and Cathedral Entry Ticket and Guided Tour

Explore the soul of Seville through its UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Learn about the city's Islamic past, Christian roots and Jewish legacy at the Alcázar, and see the city's majestic cathedral. Start with a visit to the Alcázar. Home to 3 palaces, royal chambers, centenary gardens and chapels, the Alcázar has been the site of many dynasties. Explore this site with your guide, taking advantage of a personal audio system to enhance your visit. Travel through different periods of history and follow in the footsteps of the ancients. Discover for yourself why the monument was chosen for its beauty as the location for TV serials like "Game of Thrones."  Walk to Seville Cathedral to see the world's third-largest cathedral and largest Gothic church in the world. Built on the remains of a mosque, the vast monument reveals 900 years of history. At the end of the tour say goodbye to your guide, then climb by foot to the top of Giralda Tower to admire spectacular views across the city.

Seville: Tapas, Taverns and History Tour

6. Seville: Tapas, Taverns and History Tour

Discover the Santa Cruz neighborhood, filled with some of the best tapas bars in all of Spain, on a guided tour. Learn to navigate the streets with the help of a culinary expert, and taste authentic Spanish-style potato salad and mouthwatering Iberian ham, all washed down by sweet red vermouth. After a brief introduction, you’ll head to your first tapas destination of the evening: the oldest bar in the historic Jewish Quarter, going strong since 1870. Then you'll move on to the second tasting stop: Seville’s tiniest bar. This is as authentic as Spanish tapas get! Opened in 1904, this family-run establishment is renowned for introducing orange wine to Seville, which has since become a beloved local classic. Pair your drink with a tender pork tapa and manchego cheese for a delicious combination. Time for more tapas! Your next tasting is in a rustic old wine shop which is today the second-oldest bar in Seville, complete with traditional clay wine vats lining the walls. Taste a delicious selection of small bites: artisan bread with sobresada (a cured sausage spread) and salt cod and salmorejo (a chilled tomato and garlic puree). Your final stop is a family-run bar in the heart of Seville’s historic center, where you’ll try shared plates of delicious regional specialties and a traditional dessert. Wash these down with drinks of your choice as you chat with your group about the amazing food, drink, and culture you enjoyed throughout the evening. Please note: Stops and tastings may vary depending on season, group size, and day. Regardless of where your tour goes, you always have a delicious experience.

Seville: Daily Bike Tour

7. Seville: Daily Bike Tour

Take a tour of Sevilla on bike and visit both the city hot spots and the under-the-radar highlights on a 3-hour guided trip. A bicycle tour allows you to cover a greater distance in the city with less effort than walking, making it ideal to discover the city. On your trip, you will see such sites as Alcázar Palace, the Triana and Arenal districts, Maria Luisa Park, Plaza de España, and more. Some of these places are UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Additionally, discovering Sevilla in this fun and dynamic manner will not only expose you to the sites that have given it its reputation, but will also provide you with a fabulous sense of orientation in the city and give you valuable information about how to proceed. Learn about where you should eat and what you should see during your stay, as your guide points out the best restaurants, theaters, bars, and more.

Seville: Santa Cruz Old Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

8. Seville: Santa Cruz Old Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Complete your trip to Seville by taking a walking tour through the picturesque labyrinth of narrow streets in the Santa Cruz neighborhood. This area, the former Jewish Quarter is the city's tourist heart.  Meet your official guide in the city center and enter the neighborhood on a small group tour. Learn about how an ancient Sephardic community dwelled in this area over many centuries. Walk in the same places where Spanish baroque painter Bartolomé Esteban Murillo once stepped. Stroll past tapas bars serving octopus and Iberian ham, orange tree-lined squares, and shops selling souvenirs, handicrafts, and ceramics. See the Gothic Cathedral and pass the Real Alcázar, a Moorish-Renaissance palace backed by lush gardens. Discover secret, alluring passageways and the city's best-kept hidden gems as you are fully immersed in this vibrant neighborhood.

Seville: Authentic and Romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

9. Seville: Authentic and Romantic Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride

See another side to Seville on a romantic horse and carriage ride. Marvel at the idyllic Guadalquivir river, explore the Triana neighborhood, and many other sites as you go around this city in style. Set off on a romantic horse-drawn carriage ride and see the real Seville. This experience is a good choice for families, as the driver often lets children sit next to him upfront. Make sure you take your camera with you, as you don't want to miss out on perfect photo opportunities on this ride.  Ride along while your driver provides commentary on the monuments as you drive by. The use of horse-drawn carriages began long ago when the Feria de Abril became a tradition in Seville.  Enjoy an unforgettable experience that you and your family will love.

Seville: 2-Hour Roof Tops Walking Tour

10. Seville: 2-Hour Roof Tops Walking Tour

Look over the skyline of Seville to see parks and streets below, all from the top of emblematic buildings. This creative walking tour offers that and more, as a guide takes you on an adventure with panoramic views from the city’s rooftops, providing sights that you just can't see from the street. The route has been especially designed to take you to the rooftop terraces with the most spectacular views. Departing from City Hall at Plaza Nueva, wander into the old city center to see the immense cathedral, once the tallest building in the world and still one of the largest cathedrals. Marvel at The Giralda, a former Arabic minaret that was converted to the cathedral’s bell tower. Get privileged views of the old city walls, and Wonder at the Alcazar's wall, the city's iconic Moorish fort.  Stroll down medieval alleys to the old Jewish quarter of Santa Cruz. Gaze across at the bell towers of more than 100 churches, and see some of the city’s contrasting modern architecture, including bridges over the River Guadalquivir. To top off your tour, your guide will take you to some of the most avant-garde spaces right in the heart of the old city called Metrosol Parasol, which you can visit after your tour.

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We struggled to find the meeting point but that was because we were late and disorganised and it was our fault! The guide was excellent - so friendly, funny and knowledgeable - and the cathedral, tower and palace were absolutely stunning.

I loved the guided tour, our guide was super knowledgeable, talkative and friendly. She was always smiley and happy to answer questions and get comments. I recommended it even thought it is a bit pricy in comparison with other options.

Really enjoyed this tour and Tapas. Great to understand some of the history and reasons around why things are the way they are and we ate some lovely tapas as well as drank some great wine. Value for money - yes.

We had a great time, our guide, Lina, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She showed us the important monuments and explained the history of the place in a great way.

Great guide , tour. The Seville Cathedral and Alchazar are breathtaking