Free tour
Discover the Casas Grandes Convents in the city of Seville
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Guru: Juan Manuel
Registered on 17 November 2025
I am a tour guide in Andalusia, officially accredited by the Ministry of Tourism of the Regional Government of Andalusia. I am an expert on Holy Week in Seville, a city I know intimately. Currently, I offer free guided tours of the city with specialized themed routes. I also have a YouTube channel called "Holy Week in Drawings, by Juan Manuel Barragán."
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Seville was once known as a city of convents. From the time it began to hold the monopoly on trade with the Americas in the 16th century, there was only one place for friars to embark to evangelize the New World: its port of the Indies. For this reason, the main religious orders hastened to create or strengthen their large convents, or "Casas Grandes Conventuales," to train their religious and ensure a leading role in the founding of churches, missions, and new convents in the newly discovered territories.
I propose a fun and educational tour of the most important "Casas Grandes" (Great Houses), discovering the art and treasures they still hold. We'll begin at the Dominican Convent, now the Church of La Magdalena. From there, we'll go to the Mercedarian Convent, now the Museum of Fine Arts of Seville. Next, we'll continue to Calle Baños to visit the Carmelite Convent. Finally, we'll see what remains of the Franciscan Convent: the now-vanished Convent of San Francisco.
A distinctive feature of my tour is the playful element where each participant is the star. Since there will be friendly competition, those who overcome the challenges (questions, etc.) will receive a small gift.
The tour is free, although at the end anyone who wants to can leave a contribution so that I can continue creating future tours and more people can benefit from them.
*For non-EU citizens, the Museum of Fine Arts has an entrance fee of €1.50. For EU citizens, it is free.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
Punto de encuentro
I will be at the main entrance of the Magdalene Church and I will be wearing an Irish cap and carrying a white umbrella.
1
Outside visit
Museo de Bellas Artes de Sevilla
2
Outside visit
Conservatorio Superior de Música Manuel Castillo
3
Outside visit
Ayuntamiento de Sevilla
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Discover the Casas Grandes Convents in the city of Seville
