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Seville: Alcazar VIP – In the footsteps of royal France (private tour)

By Hispalensis Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$147 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • A local, knowledgable live guide, clear explanations, and anecdotes
  • Context, anecdotes, and the impact of the French at the Alcazar
  • A relaxed tour to discover the Alcazar from a French perspective

Activity location

    • Seville
    • Seville, Andalucía, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Casco Antiguo, C. Miguel Mañara, s/n, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Sevilla, España | Main entrance to the Alcazar of Seville, next to the cypress tree.
    • Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain

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Seville: Alcazar VIP – In the Footsteps of French Royalty (Private Tour)

  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 9:30 AM
Price details
AU$147.22 x 2 AdultsAU$294.44
Total
Price is AU$294.44

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Alcázar tickets are included in the tour price.
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    Alcázar of Seville
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    Casa de la Contratación
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    Sala de la Justicia
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    Palacio Mudéjar
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    Palacio Gótico
  • What's includedWhat's included
    The gardens of the Alcázar of Seville

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Alcohol and drugs, Bachelor & hen party groups, Feeding animals, Flash photography, Food and drinks, Luggage or large bags, Oversize luggage, Party groups, Pets (assistance dogs allowed), Selfie sticks, Smoking, Touching animals, Tripods, Vaping, Weapons or sharp objects

What you can expect

Discover one of the most impressive monuments in Seville on a private tour of the Real Alcázar with an expert local live guide, through its fascinating links with the history of France.

The tour begins at the Puerta del León, the main entrance to the Royal Alcazars of Seville, one of the oldest royal palaces in use in Europe. Throughout the tour, you will discover its evolution from the Islamic era to the present day, learning about the historical relations between Spain and France, as well as figures such as Joseph Bonaparte, Napoleon's brother, or King Philip V, grandson of Louis XIV… and many other French figures who have left their mark on the history of this place.

We will enter the Sala de la Justicia, one of the oldest spaces in the complex, where we will recreate the atmosphere of the medieval Alcázar. Under its vaults and Almohad decorations, you will understand how power was exercised after the Christian conquest, while addressing the cultural influences shared with Europe and France.

We will continue on to the Casa de la Contratación, a key location for trade with the Americas. There you will discover the central role of Seville in the great explorations, while also learning about France's perspective and influence on the New World.

The tour continues in the spectacular Mudejar Palace of King Peter I, a 14th-century masterpiece, where Muslim and Christian artisans created a unique style admired by many French travellers throughout the centuries. Even today, this palace remains the official residence of the kings of Spain during their visits to Seville.

We will finish with the gardens of the Alcázar, a true oasis in the heart of the city, where nature, architecture, and the art of living recall European influences and the elegance of royal courts, in keeping with the French tradition of royal residences.

The tour will end in the former stables, with free time to enjoy the site's services or explore the palace's official shop.

Location

Activity location

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    • Seville
    • Seville, Andalucía, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Casco Antiguo, C. Miguel Mañara, s/n, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Sevilla, España | Main entrance to the Alcazar of Seville, next to the cypress tree.
    • Sevilla, Andalucía, Spain