Self Guided Walking Tour of Secrets and Splendor of Seville

A golden chain once stretched across the Guadalquivir to block enemy ships. A woman's skull still marks a doorway in the old Jewish Quarter. And a cathedral was built so grand, its builders were called mad. These are the kind of stories you will hear on this self-guided audio tour. Walk through 2,000 years of Seville's most dramatic stories and explore 13 stops across 6km — from a Star Wars filming location to the palace where Columbus reported back from the New World, and ending where legend says Hercules himself founded the city. You will see how the city evolved over the centuries and discover marvels built from the age of the Moors to the golden age of Seville and more modern structures. This tour is the perfect orientation for those who are first time visitors to Seville and want to view the main attractions. Start, pause, and replay anytime. Enter the Cathedral or Alcázar when you choose orstop for tapas. No group to wait for, no schedule to keep.

1. 1

   Plaza de Espana

   20 min

   A modern marvel built to mend Spain’s relationship with its former colonies. Cross the bridges of four kingdoms and spot the Star Wars filming location. A perfect spot for photos

2. 2

   Torre Del Oro

   Pass by

   A golden watchtower with a chain that once blocked an entire river. Learn how a 13th-century defense system became a treasure house.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   Pass by

   Pause in front of the cathedral and hear how a mosque’s minaret became a cathedral’s bell tower and how it was built by people their peers called “mad.”

4. 4

   Plaza Patio de Banderas

   15 min

   Hear about the patio and the Real Alcazar. It is Europe’s oldest royal palace still in use, where Columbus was debriefed and Game of Thrones was filmed. You can pause the tour to enter the Alcazar or the Cathedral if you wish to.

5. 5

   Barrio Santa Cruz

   20 min

   Explore a former Jewish quarter with “kissing lanes” and a skull above a doorway.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   Pass by

   A mosque-turned-Baroque church with a statue devotees believe is miraculous.

7. 7

   Setas de Sevilla

   15 min

   Enjoy a modern marvel in Seville. The world’s largest wooden structure looks like giant mushrooms and hides Roman ruins underneath

8. 8

   Alameda de Hercules

   15 min

   End where legend says Seville began: at the feet of Hercules himself.

9. 9

   Stop 9

   Pass by

   The largest industrial building in Europe once employed thousands of women rolling cigars. Hear its story

10. 10

    Museo del Baile Flamenco

    Pass by

    Pause by the world’s first museum dedicated to flamenco

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The total tour duration includes the time spent at the stop, listening to audios and time required to walk through all the stops.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.