Seville walking tour with tapas

See Seville’s history and culture come to life on a 3.5-hour walking tour led by a local guide! No Seville experience is complete without tapas, so after seeing top city attractions like the Golden Tower and Church of El Salvador, your tour ends by visiting two much-loved local tapas bars. Hear tales of Seville’s most famous ex-citizen, Sir Christopher Columbus, and learn about the different historical periods that stamped their marks on the city.

Numbers are limited to 15 on this small-group tour, ensuring you’ll see the best of Seville with personalized attention from your guide.

Meet your guide in central Seville and set off on your 3.5-hour walking tour of Seville, ambling through the historical center. As you explore the maze of twisting streets and bustling squares, your guide will bring the city’s history to life, explaining Seville’s former occupations and well-known past citizens. The Roman Empire and Moorish occupation each influenced the city as its stands today, and you’ll see relics from both periods throughout your tour.

Pass the UNESCO-listed General Archive of the Indies, which houses archived documents of the Spanish Empire in the Americas, and then see the Church of El Salvador and the Golden Tower (Torre del Oro) – two iconic city landmarks.

After a coffee break (own expense), walk to the Royal Tobacco Factory – the fictional workplace of the heroine in Bizet’s famous Carmen opera -- and then hear tales of Sir Christopher Columbus, who left Seville when he set out to conquer the New World. Listen to stories about his life from your guide as you visit a boat yard where ships from his time were made.

Your tour finishes with an ‘introduction to tapas’ -- visit two locally renowned bars, where you'll sit down to enjoy the small plates that epitomize Spanish cuisine. Relax alongside the Sevillanos, enjoying a drink, fine food and great conversation!