Seville · ITALICA ROMAN CITY TOURS
The amphitheatre at Itálica held twenty-five thousand and now holds tour groups quoting Game of Thrones. These 15 compare guided access, transport from the city and what else the half-day takes in.
Travel from Seville to Italica with a local guide, walk its grand amphitheater and mosaic-lined streets, then visit San Isidoro del Campo monastery. Choose a shared or private tour, with guides such as Carlos, Miguel, Alberto, and Jesus praised for lively history and clear explanations.
“Carlos was very passionate and enthusiastic about the topic”
Travel from Seville to ancient Italica for a guided walk among its huge amphitheater, Roman homes, and remarkable mosaics. The half-day outing also includes San Isidoro del Campo monastery. Guides such as Jesús, Rebecca, Leon, and Miguel have led especially engaging tours, though timing and English quality can vary.
“I would have given this tour four stars as I really enjoyed seeing Italica however a visit to a monastery was also included and I found it unrelated and not of interest.”
Meet your guide at Itálica’s entrance for a 90-minute walk through Roman homes, remarkable mosaics, and the amphitheater used as Game of Thrones’ Dragonpit. Guides such as Jesús and Carlos bring the archaeology to life, but expect Roman history to take center stage.
“Your was excellent! Our tour guide did an excellent job at sharing the history of the place.”
Visit Italica in Santiponce, a short trip from Seville, on a two-hour guided walk through its amphitheater, temple ruins, Roman houses, and mosaics. English-speaking guides such as Jesús, Alberto, and Miguel have brought the site to life, though transport back to Seville requires careful planning.
“Our guide was excellent; friendly, knowledgeable and obviously passionate about Italica. It was amazing to see the whole area of Italica, it was a shame that more of the city had not been uncovered, there is a huge piece of history awaiting discovery. I would recommend people take a guided tour rather than an independent visit, I can’t praise our guide enough, he made the trip so much more enjoyable.”
Meet your guide at Italica’s entrance in Santiponce for a two-hour walk through Rome’s first city in Spain. See the amphitheater, grand mosaics, and ancient streets while guides such as Juanra, Miguel, and Manuel bring the site to life in English, Spanish, French, or Italian.
“Great explanation and we visited the entire site. But the group was too big and had some French people, as well as the majority of English, who insisted on a French explanation, which made the tour very long. Also it started 15 minutes late due to the late arrival of the coach bringing the group, so pushed our schedule out.”
Travel from central Seville to Italica with a live English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Walk Roman streets, admire vivid mosaics, enter the tunnels beneath the amphitheater, and visit the theater at Santiponce. Guides such as Alberto, Miguel, and José Luis are praised for clear storytelling.
“our host / guide was great and the open air bus fantastic, thanks”
Cycle from central Seville to Itálica on an electric bike, mostly along bike paths and the Camino de Santiago. Your English-speaking guide leads you through Trajan and Hadrian’s Roman city, its huge amphitheater, mosaics, and Santiponce. Breakfast is optional and not included.
“Loved our guide Rigo. So knowledgable and fun. Biking is a great way to see a city”
Travel from Seville to ancient Italica, birthplace of Trajan and Hadrian, to see its vast amphitheater and floor mosaics. Then visit San Isidoro del Campo, a Gothic and Mudejar fortress monastery. Private pickup and admission are included, with guides such as Jesús, José, Miguel, and Nieves.
“Our tour guide, Alberto, was amazing. Super knowledgeable not only about Italica but the city of Seville. I hope to enjoy another great tour next year!”
Travel by air-conditioned vehicle from Seville to Italica, about 15 minutes away, with an English-speaking art historian guide. Walk ancient streets, see the 25,000-seat amphitheater and Roman mosaics, and possibly visit Santiponce’s monastery and theater.
“The roads are windy and the bus sways a lot so if you are prone to motion sickness it can be an issue. We left the tour at Alvia and returned via train. You are a bit rushed through Sagovia and Alvia. Leaving the tour allowed us to spend several hours in Alvia walking the walls.”
Join Jorge, playing Emperor Hadrian, for a private English-language tour of Italica near Seville. Explore the Roman streets and famous amphitheater, then enjoy Spanish tortilla and a drink. Private transport and admission are included, making this a lively choice for families and small groups.
“This was a wonderful tour! We were picked up within a few minutes’ walk of our cruise ship and driven to Italica, where Jorge, ie Caesar, was waiting for us. The tour was entertaining, humorous, and informative. We were treated to a delightful Spanish lunch following the tour. I highly recommend!”
Explore Italica with a Blue Badge guide on a roughly two-hour tour from Seville, with an optional minivan transfer. See the huge amphitheater used as Game of Thrones’ Dragonpit, Roman mosaics, ancient homes, and possibly San Isidoro del Campo monastery.
“Cliqué para el Domingo y me dieron la cita para el Sábado y al no darme cuenta, perdí los 39€ y no pude hacer la visita guiada.”
Leave Seville by electric bike with guides such as Rigo, Danny, Tim, or Natasha, riding mostly on bike paths to Santiponce and the Roman ruins of Italica. Expect about 18 to 20 kilometers of cycling, a coffee stop, two hours at the site, and a return through Camas.
“We had Rigo as our tour guide and our experience was excellent! The bike ride to the ruins included stops along the way which was great since we've only been in Seville a day. The bikes were comfortable and easy to operate. The cafe we stopped in for breakfast was a perfect local place and it was a nice opportunity to meet the other travelers. Rigo had great knowledge of the ruins and tied the whole tour together through interesting storytelling and overarching themes. The ride back was easy and Rigo did a great job of making sure everyone stayed together and no one got left behind.”
Travel from central Seville to Italica, where Roman mosaics, streets, baths, and the amphitheater became Game of Thrones’ Dragonpit. Your English-speaking guide adds show facts and local history, then leads you through San Isidoro del Campo monastery. The air-conditioned coach and bottled water help on hot days.
“We attended a tour earlier this week and were a bit disappointed given we had purchased specifically due to our interest in Game of Thrones. Italica and the Ampitheater were fine but lacked any discussion of GOT. The second stop at the Monastery was the surprising highlight of the trip. I thought the guide we had was very knowledgeable and extremely helpful but it was not the tour we expected.”
Join a local guide, including Mari Paz, for a 1-hour-40-minute walk through Italica near Seville. See Hadrian’s amphitheater, Roman houses, mosaics, baths, and Game of Thrones filming locations while images help bring the ancient city back to life.
“She was the BEST with our kids! Almost 2 hours exploring Italica and sharing such wonderful insight. We were her first English tour (maybe ever according to her) and we loved every minute of it. So glad we chose to take this tour.”
Meet your guide at Itálica’s entrance for a two-hour small-group visit to the Roman city linked to emperors Trajan and Hadrian. You’ll see its vast amphitheater, mosaics, public buildings, and private homes, with tours in English, Spanish, Italian, or French. Transportation from Seville is not included.
“What a great experience. Lara was very knowledgeable and friendly. We highly recommend this tour.”
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