Itálica Guided Tour
The First Roman City of Spain
Itálica Guided Tour
Tue - Thu - Fri - Sat - Sun (Approximately 1h 30 min.)
This ancient Roman city is one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in Andalusia. It was the first Roman city to be built on the Iberian Peninsula.
Excavated in the last century, next to the town of Santiponce, Italica is the birthplace of two of the most important emperors in history: Trajan and Hadrian. Italica is prestigious enough to be the setting for scenes from the popular series ‘Game of Thrones‘.
The tour of the exciting and ancient Roman city of Italica begins at the entrance to the archaeological site, in the town of Santiponce.
This city was founded in 206 B.C. by the general Publius Cornelius Scipio “the African” and was an important reception point for members of the legions.
In the Roman world, in ancient Hispania, the archaeological site of Italica was of great importance. Today, Italica is considered to be the most important archaeological site in the province of Seville.
Once you arrive at Italica, our official guide will give you a brief presentation of the site. We will then enter the ancient city to discover all its secrets and help you interpret the site. The ancient streets, the mosaics, the thermal baths, the aqueducts and the houses will be some of the wonders that are preserved there and that we will have the opportunity to discover.
The city that saw the Emperors Trajan and Adriano born, Senators of the time and other personalities that had weight in the Empire.
We will discover the famous amphitheatre, the third largest in the world, with a capacity of 25,000 spectators. It was here that the famous gladiator fights took place. More recently, it has been part of the setting for the popular Game of Thrones series.
Meeting Point
The meeting point is in the enter of the Ruins of Italica. Please check the reservation calendar for availability at different times of the year.
It is important to be at the meeting point about 10 minutes before the tour time, in order to check-in correctly.
Availability & Languages
- You can check the availability in the reservation calendar. You can reserve a tour up to 10 hours before the start time.
- Tour available in Spanish, English, French and Italian. Choose the language of the to on the booking form. A minimum of 3 people is required to guarantee the tour in French or Italian. If this number of people is not reached, the tour will be done by default in English or Spanish. For other languages, please contact us.
Prices
Tour Details
Tour Hours: 10:30
Included:
- Access and guided tour in the Ruins of Italica.
- Professional guide.
Not Included:
- Food
- Drinks
Cancellation:
Cancellations made before 48 hours at the start of the activity, 100% refund.
Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the activity, 50% refund.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, will not be refunded.
Image Gallery
These are some photographs taken during Itálica Guided Tour.
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Itálica Guided Tour
The First Roman City of Spain
Itálica Guided Tour
Tue - Thu - Fri - Sat - Sun (Approximately 1h 30 min.)
This ancient Roman city is one of the most important historical and archaeological sites in Andalusia. It was the first Roman city to be built on the Iberian Peninsula.
Excavated in the last century, next to the town of Santiponce, Italica is the birthplace of two of the most important emperors in history: Trajan and Hadrian. Italica is prestigious enough to be the setting for scenes from the popular series ‘Game of Thrones‘.
Meeting Point
The meeting point is in the enter of the Ruins of Italica. Please check the reservation calendar for availability at different times of the year.
It is important to be at the meeting point about 10 minutes before the tour time, in order to check-in correctly.
Description
The tour of the exciting and ancient Roman city of Italica begins at the entrance to the archaeological site, in the town of Santiponce.
This city was founded in 206 B.C. by the general Publius Cornelius Scipio “the African” and was an important reception point for members of the legions.
In the Roman world, in ancient Hispania, the archaeological site of Italica was of great importance. Today, Italica is considered to be the most important archaeological site in the province of Seville.
Once you arrive at Italica, our official guide will give you a brief presentation of the site. We will then enter the ancient city to discover all its secrets and help you interpret the site. The ancient streets, the mosaics, the thermal baths, the aqueducts and the houses will be some of the wonders that are preserved there and that we will have the opportunity to discover.
The city that saw the Emperors Trajan and Adriano born, Senators of the time and other personalities that had weight in the Empire.
We will discover the famous amphitheatre, the third largest in the world, with a capacity of 25,000 spectators. It was here that the famous gladiator fights took place. More recently, it has been part of the setting for the popular Game of Thrones series.
Availability
- You can check the availability in the reservation calendar. You can reserve a tour up to 10 hours before the start time.
- Tour available in Spanish, English, French and Italian. Choose the language of the tour on the booking form. A minimum of 3 people is required to guarantee the tour in French or Italian. If this number of people is not reached, the tour will be done by default in English or Spanish. For other languages, please contact us.
Prices
Tour Details
Tour Hours: 10:30
Included:
- Access and guided tour in the Ruins of Italica.
- Professional guide.
Not Included:
- Food
- Drinks
Cancellation:
Cancellations made before 48 hours at the start of the activity, 100% refund.
Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the activity, 50% refund.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance, will not be refunded.
Gallery
These are some photographs taken during Itálica Guided Tour.
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