Rafael loves to draw and will help you to understand Seville with his drawings.
Rafael guiding a tour about Expo'92
Rafael starting a tour about Seville urban evolution
Rafael giding a tour in the Roman city of Munigua
Rafael teaching some university students in a guided tour about the architecture in Seville
Rafael guiding a tour in the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija
Rafael guiding a tour about Expo'92
Rafael guiding a tour in the Real Alcázar
Rafael guiding a tour in the Hospital de la Caridad
Rafael guiding a tour about Expo'92
Rafael explaining some architectural models in an exhibition
Rafael guiding a tour about contemporary architecture in Seville
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Rafael R.
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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.
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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.
Tours
All tours can be customized for you. Send me a message with your requests!
Seville, World Heritage. Archivo de Indias, Real Alcázar and Cathedral.
Seville
3 hours
Seville, a city of immense historical significance, boasts a stunning monumental ensemble. The cathedral and the Alcázar, Europe’s oldest royal palace still in use, reflect Moorish influences and the rich heritage of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian Andalusia. The Giralda minaret, an Almohad architectural gem, adjoins the world’s largest Gothic cathedral, which houses Christopher Columbus's tomb. Nearby, the old Lonja, now the Archivo de Indias, safeguards invaluable colonial-era records.
FROM$300/ per group
The Layers of Seville. Introduction to the city, history and culture.
Seville
3 hours
On this tour you will discover the history and culture of Seville, the many layers that history has left here. On this tour we will walk and visit unique places, getting to know details of hidden places full of history. A perfect tour to introduce you to the city and get to know the basics of its history and culture.
FROM$220/ per group
The other Seville, discover a Seville off the beaten track.
Seville
4 hours
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.
FROM$350/ per group
Religious architecture in Seville. Full day tour.
Seville
8 hours 20 min
Throughout the ages, various religions have shaped Seville, influencing its urban structure and giving rise to diverse architectural styles. From its Phoenician and Roman origins to the legacies of Muslim and Jewish communities, and finally to the Christian "New Rome" of the 16th and 17th centuries, we can explore how faith played a pivotal role in molding the city's identity and culture.
FROM$730/ per group
Religious architecture in Seville. Half day tour.
Seville
4 hours
Over the centuries, different religions have left their mark on Seville, modifying its urban layout and creating different types of buildings, in multiple styles. From the Phoenician and Roman past through the Muslim and Jewish heritage, to the Christian "New Rome" in the 16th and 17th centuries we will discover how religion forged the city and its culture.
FROM$360/ per group
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