Travel back to the time when Seville was the “port and gateway to the Indies”
“Those who haven’t seen Seville haven’t seen a marvel,” they used to say in the 16th century.
Why take this tour?
Because this period was precisely Seville’s “golden age”—it was a cosmopolitan, modern city teeming with famous figures. The fact is, Seville cannot be understood without America.
Because it’s a past that is both familiar and unfamiliar at the same time. And above all, it’s full of fake news. You’ll uncover these historical myths and learn many more fascinating facts that seem straight out of adventure novels.
And because it is right to rescue this period of the city’s history from oblivion. Although Seville is full of monuments, it has chosen to highlight only a small fraction of them, forgetting that this was always a port city dedicated to navigation.
Why take this tour with me?
Because you’ll be accompanied by a guide who specializes in the history of the Americas and navigation. You’ll learn far more than just the standard explanations, debunk common myths, and enjoy a much more comprehensive experience.
Unlike large group tours, you’ll have a professional guide all to yourself. It will be a more personalized tour, and you’ll be able to ask as many questions as you like, since I’ll be at your complete disposal.
You’ll be supporting high-quality, more sustainable tourism in Seville, while also ensuring that your guide has the historical knowledge needed to lead the tour.
What you’ll do
- We’ll begin by setting the historical context and explaining Seville’s origins as a port city throughout history. You’ll discover why this city, and no other, was chosen as the only port with the New World.
- We will tour the main monuments related to the Spanish territorres in the Americas, recounting their history and significance during that era, and exploring the role they played in these connections with the Americas.
- Throughout the tour, you will also explore other lesser-known areas that often go unnoticed but were of vital importance to nautical science and the organization of the complex system of navigation between continents.
Prices
| number of people | price per group |
| 1 person | 40€ |
| 2 people | 60€ |
| 3 people | 80€ |
| 4 people | 90€ |
| 5 people | 110€ |
| 6 people | 120€ |
| 7 people | 130€ |
| +1 person | +10€ |
| Children ages 5 – 12 | 10 € |
| Children under 5 | FREE |
Important information
- Duration: 2 hours
- Meeting point: Torre del Oro.
- Languaje: English
- Reservations: must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
- This tour can be combined with another guided tour.
- This tour does not include admission to any monuments.
Contact me to schedule your visit:
This tour is designed and created by me, a Sevillian historian -specializing in the history of the Americas- and licensed tour guide. If you want, you can get to know me a little better here.
Image source: photos by gavilansevilla.com and wikipedia
