The other Seville, discover a Seville off the beaten track.
Joined 2024
Discover a Seville off the beaten track. Get to know places full of history and traditions. Immerse yourself in other aspects of the history and traditions of the city, strolling through unique corners away from the crowds and do it through the eyes of architecture, art and gastronomy.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Plaza de la Encarnación -Metropol Parasol - Las Setas.
- Meeting point next to the fountain in the middle of the square. We begin our walk next to this imposing structure that has renewed the image of the city. Here we will learn a little of the city's long history and begin our walk.
The olds hospitals of Seville
In this first part we will see some of the many historic hospitals that once existed in Seville. Some of them still maintain part of their healthcare function. Also we will walk some some historical areas with beautiful squares, streets and churches.
The Alameda de Hércules.
This large square was the first public park in Europe and served as a model for many others built in America. The original garden was built over an ancient lake. The columns that decorate it were brought in the 16th century from an ancient Roman site. This enclave of the city was a meeting place for centuries, after a period of decadence, today it is the cool neiborghood of Seville.
Church of San Lorenzo and Basilica del Gran Poder.
This church is a mixture of Gothic, Mudejar, Renaissance and Baroque influences. However, this place is very important in Seville as it is part of one of its most important religious traditions: La Semana Santa (Holy Week).
Monastery of Santa Clara and Torre de Don Fadrique.
The monastery of San Clara is nowadays a cultural centre and is being restored. Within its walls we can find very special places, including structures that were once part of one of the most important palaces in the city.
Coffee-Break
Omnium Sanctorum Church and Feria Market
This area is the heart of the daily activity in this part of the city. The Mercado de la Feria is the oldest market in use in Seville and the church of Omnium Sanctorum is one of the oldest parishes, founded in 1249, shortly after the Castilian conquest.
Palace of the Marquises of La Algaba.
This palace combines the medieval influences of Mudejar art with the influence of the Renaissance. Recently restored, it houses a cultural centre dedicated to Mudejar art.
Arch and Basilica of La Macarena
This is the site of one of the few remaining gates of the old medieval walls of Seville, one of the longest in Europe. Next to the gate is the Basilica de la Macarena, one of the main temples in the Holy Week.
Novitiate and Church of San Luis de los Franceses
This spectacular building is one of the finest examples of Baroque architecture in Seville. Built on the site of an ancient medieval palace between the 17th and 18th centuries, it houses incredible spaces and works of art.
Church of San Marcos and Corrales de Artesanos
After passing by the church of San Marcos and admiring its façade and tower that combine Gothic and Mudejar art, we will visit some old industrial enclaves from the 19th and early 20th century that are nowadays part of the alternative culture in Seville.
Montesión Square - End of the tour
We will finish our tour in a place that will allow us to enjoy some tapas and drinks in the typical informal atmosphere of midday in Seville.
Ending Point
Feria Street
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Inclusions & Exclusions
*The tour includes the guide fee, the tickets for all the monuments.
*Other expenses like food, drinks or presents.
Tour Important Information
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* This tour is not recommended for those with severe back/knee problems.
* This tour is not wheelchair accessible.
*Access to some spaces may be subject to schedule changes or special circumstances.
Important message from the supplier
It is preferable to book several weeks in advance in order to adjust availability, mainly for tours for which it is necessary to buy tickets to monuments.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2024
About Tour Guide Rafael R.
Hello! My name is Rafael, an architect, and I have a PhD in architecture focused in architectural theory and contemporary vernacular architecture. I have a Master’s degree in Architecture and historic heritage, and a Master's degree in Education. I have been working for 18 years carrying out very diverse projects in architectural design and urban planning. In 2017. I changed my activity towards cultural management, heritage dissemination, curating and designing exhibitions and cultural events.
Beside this I am very involved in the cultural life of the city. I have been the director of several cultural festivals, and have been collaborating in organizing several exhibitions, conferences and other cultural events in Seville the last years. I love drawing, architecture, art, history and gastronomy.
I would like to share with you my passion about Seville and Andalusia with a different point of view, through the eyes of architecture.
$350/ per group
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