7 History Tours in Seville That Hold Up in Person

1.Sevilla Food Tour: Tapas, Wine, History & Traditions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,468 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Walk Seville’s old center with a local guide, stopping at four bars and neighborhood hangouts for tapas such as chicharrones, carrillada, espinacas with chickpeas, albóndigas, pestiños, and four wines. Guides including Alejandro, Pilar, Sasha, Ella, Jeff, and Stephanie are praised for linking food with Seville’s customs, football culture, flamenco, and past.

“First and foremost our leader Alejandro. Without a doubt the most engaging, knowledgeable, historic focused guide we’ve ever had. Our group was great, the food and wine the best, a most memorable experience.”

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2.Ultimate Seville Tapas, Wine & History Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,766 reviews · 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $101

Walk Seville’s Santa Cruz quarter with an English-speaking food guide, stopping at four traditional venues for 9 or more tapas and four drinks. Try Iberian ham, manchego, orange wine, manzanilla sherry, and artisan ice cream. The tour suits many diets, but not vegans, celiacs, or children under 15.

“Excellent evening enjoying tapas, lots of local specialties and wonderful company. Mario was an excellent host and guide. Highly recommend!”

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3.Tapas, Taverns, and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 676 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $84

Spend 3.5 hours walking central Seville with a local English-speaking guide such as Remy, Cate, Jeff, or Antoinetta. Visit four food stops, from a century-old tavern serving flaming chorizo and barrel vermouth to a traditional bakery and a famous 1942 bar. Lunch, drinks, history, and local recommendations are included.

“We had a knowledgeable guide and a small group. Sasha was good fun and took us to four very different tapas bars. We sampled lots of different foods and drinks which are local to the area. A very good trip”

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4.Seville Evening Historical Tour with Haunted History

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Walk from Plaza del Triunfo to Setas de Sevilla with an English-speaking guide such as Emilio, Alba, Ivan, or Laura. Over about two hours, you’ll explore Santa Cruz, Calle Fabiola, Plaza de Alfalfa, and other old-town corners while hearing stories of Roman, Arab, Jewish, and Christian Seville, plus local legends and spirits.

“We had the best time last night with Emilio. His conviviality made the group of strangers into a group of friends. His knowledge of the subjects was shared in an easy manner. His mastery of English allowed us all to understand the interesting stories he told us. We are so glad that we chose this tour. It was a delightful evening.”

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5.Historic Gibraltar Rock and St Michael’s Cave Tour from Seville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 590 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $153

Travel from Seville to Gibraltar by air-conditioned minivan, cross the border on foot, visit the Rock, St Michael’s Cave, Europa Point, and the Barbary macaques, then enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. The day lasts about 10 hours and may include guides such as Petra, Carlos, or Daniela. Bring your original passport.

“Very disorganized Changed pickup location last minute 1-1/2 hour delay leaving Free time cut short Guides were hard to hear Loved the cave and the rock”

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6.Tapas, Taverns and History Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 515 reviews · 3 - 3.5 hours · from $99

Spend 3 to 3.5 hours eating your way through Seville with an English-speaking culinary guide. Visit old taverns in the Jewish Quarter and Arenal, taste 9 or more tapas with 4 drinks, and learn how to order like a local. Guides such as Mario, Remy, Elena, and Pilar bring food, history, and practical advice to a small-group evening.

“Mercedes was a superb guide and we experienced lovely tapas, drinks and learned a little about Seville and it's people. I would definitely recommend this tour.”

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7.Private Seville Tapas & History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $422

Explore Seville’s Triana with a private English-speaking guide, stopping at five long-running tapas bars for at least eight tastings and four drinks. Try adobo fried fish, Iberian pork, garlic shrimp, vermouth, manzanilla, and summer wine while learning how food, flamenco, pottery, and the April Fair shape this riverside neighborhood.

“Guillemot was excellent! He gave us a lot of cultural and historical insight as well as introducing us to some interesting food and drink!”

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