Free Tour Santa Cruz Neighborhood
General Information
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2 hours
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Digital (recommended) or printed tickets are accepted.
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You can bring your tickets with you on the phone.
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English
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Some sections have steps and slopes.
Delve into the soul of Seville by walking through the emblematic Barrio de Santa Cruz, a place where Jewish and Christian traces converge in every corner and every courtyard. This neighborhood, with its unique atmosphere, represents a living testimony of Seville’s cultural richness, from its medieval origins to its baroque and romantic legacy.
This Free Tour Barrio Santa Cruz offers a two-hour walk starting at Plaza Virgen de los Reyes. Along the way, you will visit squares such as Doña Elvira and Alianza, and marvel at gems such as the Hospital de los Venerables or the Church of Santa María La Blanca, built on the site of an ancient synagogue. The itinerary continues through the Plaza de los Refinadores, linked to the legend of Don Juan Tenorio, and the emblematic Plaza de Santa Cruz, with its forged cross and vestiges of ancient communities.
You will also visit the Balcón de Rosina and walk along the evocative Calle Agua, the scene of the opera “Carmen” and a corner full of romanticism. The tour ends in the mysterious Plaza de La Susona and the majestic Patio de Banderas, from where one of the most emblematic views of the Giralda can be seen. A tour full of history, heritage and the most authentic soul of Seville.
- Relive Seville’s Jewish and Christian past in the heart of the Barrio de Santa Cruz.
- Admire baroque monuments such as the Hospital de los Venerables and the Church of Santa María La Blanca.
- Finish your tour with an unforgettable view of the Giralda from the Patio de Banderas.
What Includes
- Licensed Guide.
Not Included
- Nothing not specified in the “What Includes” section.
- Tickets to any type of monument.
What to bring
- Comfortable footwear.
Languages
- English.
Important information
- You must be at the meeting point 15 minutes earlier.
- Children must be included in the reservation.
- The option for groups of more than 6 people requires a previous payment.
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Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation.
- If you are unable to attend, please let us know so that the guide does not wait for you.
Place of organization
- Virgen de los Reyes Square. The guide will be waiting for you with a white umbrella.
How to get there
- Booking our transfers from your accommodation.
- By car: there are public and private parking lots nearby.
- By subway: Line 1 (Puerta Jerez).
- Cab: Menéndez Pelayo Avenue stop.
- Walking: towards the historic center.
More information about the Complete Free Tour of Seville
Discover the charm of the Barrio de Santa Cruz in a free tour that immerses you in the Jewish and Christian history of Seville. Stroll through narrow streets full of legends, courtyards with centuries of history and monuments such as the Church of Santa Maria La Blanca or the Hospital de los Venerables. The tour culminates with an unforgettable view of the Giralda from the majestic Patio de Banderas.