Free tour of Seville's Golden Age

On this free Golden Age tour of Seville, we will delve into one of the most glorious periods of the Andalusian capital, when it was the hub of business with America:

" He who has not seen Seville, has not seen a marvel . " This was the most common phrase when talking about the Andalusian capital in the 16th and 17th centuries.

Itinerary:

We'll meet in San Francisco Square to begin a walking tour that will allow us to discover Seville's most glorious era . Let's go!

After the discovery of the New World, Venetians, Genoese, Flemish, Germans, and many other European citizens settled in Seville to start prosperous businesses in what was known as the " Gateway and Port of America." We'll reveal all the curiosities and secrets of this fascinating story!

During our free tour, we'll admire Plaza del Triunfo , known for its famous UNESCO World Heritage Triangle. Did you know that this square is home to three buildings protected as World Heritage Sites ? We'll admire the exteriors of the General Archive of the Indies , the Royal Alcázar of Seville, the Cathedral , and the Giralda.

  We will talk about the Casa de la Contratación , a key place for understanding Seville's Golden Age . Good land transport and favorable navigation on the Guadalquivir River were crucial elements in making Seville the center of trade with the Americas .

We'll continue our stroll, visiting other iconic buildings such as the Royal Mint, the Customs House, the Church of Charity, and the Royal Shipyards. We'll also visit the Guadalquivir River to admire the Torre del Oro (Tower of Gold) while recounting the fascinating expeditions of Magellan and Elcano .

After a two-hour tour, we will finish the free tour at the Alcalde Marqués de Contadero promenade .