{"id":1308,"date":"2026-05-22T09:23:33","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:23:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gavilansevilla.com\/en\/?p=1308"},"modified":"2026-05-22T09:23:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T09:23:35","slug":"archivo-de-indias-guided-tour","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gavilansevilla.com\/en\/archivo-de-indias-guided-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"Archivo de Indias – Guided tour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The History of the Americas in Seville<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Merchants\u2019 House and Archives, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why take this tour?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Because it serves as the link between Spain and Latin America<\/strong>: it was the trading post for the Port of the Indies and the place where documents attesting to the relations between the two continents are preserved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because the building itself is a work of art and a testament to the city\u2019s history.<\/strong> Painters such as Murillo worked there; its shelves are made of American wood; and it houses original artifacts from that period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why take this tour with me?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since I specialize in the history of the Americas and its ties to Seville,<\/strong> you can count on receiving high-quality information, and I\u2019ll be available to answer any questions you may have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike large group tours, you\u2019ll have a professional guide all to yourself.<\/strong> It will be a more personalized tour, and you\u2019ll be able to ask as many questions as you like, since I\u2019ll be at your complete disposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be supporting high-quality, more sustainable tourism<\/strong> in Seville, while also ensuring that your guide has the historical knowledge needed to lead the tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What you\u2019ll do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  • You\u2019ll start by exploring its exterior and its origins. Do you think it\u2019s a coincidence that it\u2019s located right between the two main buildings?<\/strong> And while we\u2019re on the subject of its exterior, we\u2019ll also discuss something you won\u2019t want to miss: the Cross of the Oaths.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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    • Once inside, you\u2019ll discover the different parts of the building, where you\u2019ll find some fascinating artifacts<\/strong>, such as a 16th-century safe and a cannon from a 17th-century galleon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      • It\u2019s time to explore the corridors and shelves where these 9 kilometers (5,6 miles) of documents\u2014and not just written documents!\u2014were once stored<\/strong>. The Archivo de Indias also houses illustrations, codices from pre-Hispanic cultures, maps, facsimiles, and the famous (though few) royal maps, that is, the model maps where new discoveries were recorded\u2014by the way, did you know they were kept secret?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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        • Finally, the Archivo de Indias often hosts exhibitions<\/strong> so that visitors can see original documents with their own eyes. So you\u2019ll likely be able to enjoy a free exhibition.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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          Prices<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
          number of people<\/strong><\/td>prices per group<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
          1 person<\/td>30\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          2 people<\/td>45\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          3 people<\/td>60\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          4 people<\/td>75\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          5 people<\/td>90\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          6 people<\/td>100\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          7 people<\/td>110\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          +1 person<\/td>+10\u20ac<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
          Children ages 5 \u2013 12<\/td>5\u20ac<\/td><\/tr>
          Children under 5<\/td>FREE<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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          Important information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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          • Groups of up to 15 people<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • The guided tour of the current temporary exhibition is not included<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Duration<\/strong>: 1 hour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Meeting point<\/strong>: Entrance of Archivo de Indias.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Languaje<\/strong>: English<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Reservations<\/strong>: must be made at least 48 hours in advance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Contact me to schedule your visit:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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              \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n Your name\n\t

              <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/use_label_element>\n Your email\n\t

              <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/use_label_element>\n Which monument would you like to visit?\n\t

              <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/use_label_element>\n Select a day for your visit:\n\t

              <\/span>\n\t<\/p>\n<\/use_label_element>\n Are there any people with disabilities or limited mobility?\n\t