Jewish Quarter, Spanish Only

Overview

This Spanish-language walk covers a lot of ground in 2 hours. It starts at Plaza de San Francisco, by the square trees in front of the fountain and the Bank of Spain, and works through the historic centre, the Barrio de Santa Cruz and the old Jewish Quarter, ending in front of the Torre del Oro by the Guadalquivir River. Along the way the guide mixes history with legends and stories about the Romans, Muslims, Jews and Christians who shaped the city.

The tour is listed on GuruWalk and run by Sevillian guides. It runs only in Spanish, so it suits travellers who speak the language comfortably. The meeting point is described by the operator as the most central and easy-to-find spot in the city, reachable on foot or by metro, tram, bus or car.

Booking is free. Guests pay the guide what they feel the walk was worth at the end. The route has 21 stops in total, and the operator's own page shows only the first few.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Plaza de San FranciscoThe group gathers by the square trees, in front of the fountain and the Bank of Spain. The operator calls this the most central meeting point in the city.
2. Plaza de San Francisco and Town HallThe walk begins at the square and the Seville City Hall, one of the stops named in the tour description.
3. Calle PlacentinesThe route continues along Placentines, the first stop shown in the tour's own itinerary.
4. Plaza Virgen de los ReyesThe walk passes this square, which appears in the tour's own itinerary. The Cathedral, the Giralda and the Archive of the Indies are also named in the tour description.
5. Palacio Arzobispal de SevillaThe third stop shown in the tour's own itinerary.
6. Santa Cruz and the Jewish QuarterThe route continues into the Barrio de Santa Cruz and the old Jewish Quarter, including Calle Vida, Calle Muerte and the Jewish Quarter Passage.
7. End at the Torre del OroThe tour finishes in front of the Torre del Oro by the Guadalquivir River, with views across to Triana. The operator describes it as a good spot for photos.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before reserving a spot on this GuruWalk listing.

• Spanish only. The walk runs in Spanish and nothing else. Travellers without comfortable Spanish should pick an English-language walk instead.
• Two hours of walking. The full duration is 2 hours with 21 stops on the route. The operator describes the stops as short, with stories and curiosities along the way.
• Meeting point. Meet by the square trees at Plaza de San Francisco, in front of the fountain and the Bank of Spain. The operator describes it as easy to find and reachable by metro, tram, bus or car.
• Paying the guide. Reserving a place is free and guests pay the guide what they feel the walk was worth at the end.
• Photos at the end. The tour ends in front of the Torre del Oro by the river, with views of Triana. The operator recommends it as a photo spot, so keep a camera or phone handy.
• No pickup. There is no pickup or hotel collection. Everyone makes their own way to Plaza de San Francisco for the start.

Common issues. The tour is Spanish only, which excludes anyone who does not speak the language. The 2-hour route with 21 stops means a steady pace with little time to linger at any single sight. There is no pickup, and the operator does not state an accessibility policy for the route through the historic centre and the Barrio de Santa Cruz.

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