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Secret Palaces Tour in Seville

4.9(9 reviews)Seville, Spain
2h30DurationGerman, English, Italian, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketPickup includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

Experience the Secret Palaces Tour in Seville, where you will visit Pilato’s house, also known as the house of the Dukes of Medinaceli. This site features a blend of renaissance and mudejar Spanish architecture, decorated with exquisite tiles and well-maintained gardens. It is recognized as the prototype of the Andalusian palace and was declared a National Monument in 1931. You will also explore the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija, a 16th-century palace notable for its impressive collection of Roman mosaics, columns, amphoras, and sculptures. The meeting point for the tour is at your hotel if located in the city center, or at the base of the Giralda tower. Please note that if there are circumstances beyond our control, such as lack of available tickets or the closure of any monument, we will substitute the visit with another site deemed appropriate.

Itinerary

1

Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija

the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija. It is located on one of the busiest streets in the city of Seville, the so-called Cuna street. This palace is from the 16th century and is characterized by its precious collection of Roman mosaics, paraphernalia, columns, amphoras and sculptures of great artistic value. The place combines the Arabic style observable in its walls, the Plateresque decoration, the ceiling of the XVI century and a frieze of the Renaissance. Of course, it still presents the typical Andalusian style in its façade and design.

2

Casa de Pilatos

his place, also called the house of the Dukes of Medinaceli, is a mixture of renaissance style and mudejar Spanish. It is adorned with beautiful tiles and well kept gardens. It’s considered the prototype of the Andalusian palace. Its construction was initiated by Pedro Enriquez de Quiñones and his wife Catalina de Rivera, continued by his son Don Fadrique, whose pilgrimage to Jerusalem in 1519, led to the palace received the name of “House of Pilate”. It was declared a National Monument in 1931.

What's included / not included

Local guidePrivate tourProfessional guideProfessional art historian guideHotel pickup

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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