History And Charm, Local Guides

Overview

This walk is a Spanish-language tour of central Seville, listed on GuruWalk and led by guides the GuruWalk page calls the Gurus: Fran, Guillermo and Lope. It starts at Seville City Hall, in front of the Bank of Spain at the Cruz del Arquillo, and sets off from there into the old centre. The guides present the city's history, culture and food culture as the route moves past the Town Hall, the Cathedral, the Alcázar, the Archive of the Indies, the Mint House and the Tower of Gold, among other stops.

The route has 14 stops in total, and the walk runs for 2 hours. It is free to reserve on GuruWalk, and at the end each guest pays the guide whatever they feel the walk was worth.

Because the tour runs entirely in Spanish, it suits travellers who speak the language comfortably. There is no pickup: everyone meets the guide at the stated point beside the City Hall and the walk begins from there.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Seville City HallThe guide waits in front of the Bank of Spain, right at the Cruz del Arquillo at the back of the Town Hall. This is the meeting point for the whole route.
2. St Francis SquareThe walk sets out through this square, one of the first named stops on the published route.
3. Hernando Colón StreetThe route continues along this central street, named in the first part of the itinerary the GuruWalk page shows in advance.
4. Gate of Forgiveness and Patio de los NaranjosThe last of the stops shown in advance. The GuruWalk page notes the full route has 14 stops and publishes only these first ones, so the rest of the route stays with the guide.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the GuruWalk listing are worth knowing before reserving a spot.

• Language. The tour runs in Spanish only. Travellers who do not speak the language will not be able to follow the commentary, so check the language before booking.
• Duration and pace. The walk lasts 2 hours and covers 14 stops through the historic centre. Comfortable shoes are a sensible choice for a route of this length.
• Meeting point. There is no pickup or hotel collection. The meeting point is in front of the Bank of Spain at the Cruz del Arquillo, at the back of Seville City Hall, and the walk departs from there.
• Payment. Booking is free and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. The amount is decided on the day, not in advance.
• Route detail. The GuruWalk page publishes only the first stops of the itinerary and keeps the rest for the walk itself. Expect the published stops plus the landmarks named in the description, including the Cathedral, the Alcázar, the Archive of the Indies, the Mint House and the Tower of Gold.

Common issues. The tour is Spanish only, which rules it out for non-Spanish speakers. The GuruWalk page names nothing included in the way of food, drinks or tickets. The full itinerary is not published in advance, only the first stops, so travellers who want a complete route map before booking will not find one.

Questions To Ask Before You Book A Walk