Overview
Seville has been ruled and presided over by a variety of different Empires and cultures and each left its own distinctive mark on the city’s most famous palace. On this guided tour you will learn all about the influence of the Arabic, Moorish Mudejar, Gothic and Christian rulers on the Andalusian capital as you tour the spectacular exterior and the intricate interior of the Alcazar and the magnificent Cathedral.
Take in the sheer size and beauty of Seville’s Santa Maria de la Sede Cathedral, with a guided tour of the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world. Admire the extravagant exterior of Seville´s iconic cathedral with its stunning Gothic architecture before heading inside this enormous landmark to marvel at the chapels, courtyards, intricate sculptures and towering pillars at every turn. Listen with intrigue as your expert guide explains the history of this magnificent monument that is the burial site of Christopher Columbus. Learn the interesting story of the famous crocodile that hangs from the ceiling of the North façade and walk through the Door of Forgiveness with its beautiful terracotta statues.
Fall in love with the stunning Alcazar and behold the exquisite towers, spires, walls, and gardens of the palace’s exterior. Marvel the renowned Hall of Tapestries and pique your curiosities as get a feel for the luxury and opulence that successive rulers enjoyed in this palace as you stroll through the Courtyard of the Maidens, the Royal Bedroom, the Baths of Doña María de Padilla the Hall of Ambassadors. The palace’s distinct appearance and stunning features have led many film and TV directors to choose it as a location for their productions including Ridley Scott’s Kingdom of Heaven and series 5 of Game of Thrones. Visit the backdrop to these epic storylines and put yourself in the position of the main characters that stood within these very walls.
Languages
Spanish, English and French