Explore Seville's picturesque Santa Cruz neighborhood and see the real-life sets of international operas. Visit the places that were an inspiration for Mozart, Rosini, Donizetti, and Bizet and learn about Seville's historical Jewish neighborhood.

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: Italian

Highlights

Experience the real-life sets that inspired some of the world's greatest composers
Discover the myths of Carmen, Don Giovanni, and Figaro
Explore a charming area, and learn the history of Seville's former Jewish neighborhood
Tour the city in English, French, Italian, or Spanish

Full description

Explore Seville's charming Santa Cruz neighborhood with a professional guide and visit spots associated with international operas such as Carmen, Don Giovanni, and The Barber of Seville. Did you know that Santa Cruz was an important inspiration for many operas and over 100 operas are somehow related to Seville? On this 1.5-hour tour, learn the history and anecdotes of the artists, personalities, and composers that passed through these streets and discover just why Seville is the city of opera. Learn about the nobility and high society that ruled Seville and hear stories of the time when Jews, Christians, and Muslims lived together peacefully and prosperously before the Spanish Reconquista.

Includes

Guide
1.5-hour tour
Radioguide (depending on the number of participants)

Hotel pick up and drop-off
Entry to monuments
Food and drinks

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet your local guide at the entrance of the University of Sevilla, i.e. the old Tobacco Factory

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

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You can choose between a shared or private tour.

Seville: Opera, Jewish History, and Santa Cruz Walking Tour

Seville: Opera, Jewish History, and Santa Cruz Walking Tour

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