Industry and Artistry in Seville’s Triana: An Audio Tour

Duration1h 30m - 2h

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LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Across from Seville’s historic centre lies Triana. This colourful neighbourhood was relatively isolated from the rest of the city until the first fixed bridge opened in 1852.

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll come to understand how this working-class district forged its own strong identity based on its industrial past and rich cultural heritage.

You’ll start the tour on the Puente de Triana bridge before diving into the narrow streets near the river, once home to Triana’s renowned ceramics industry and a royal soap factory. You’ll see beautiful tilework adorning Baroque churches, including Nuestra Señora de la O, and ornate Regionalist-style buildings like the former Montalván ceramics factory.

You’ll wind through the former Cava de los Gitanos, where the passionate art of flamenco emerged from generations of Roma families gathering to express their emotions through song and dance.

The tour ends with a spectacular view back across the river to Seville’s iconic skyline.

What's included

Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
App for Android and iOS
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Smartphone and headphones
Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Food and drink
Transportation

What to expect

Triana
Pass by

On this tour, we'll explore Triana, on the other side of the Guadalquivir river from Seville's city centre.

Triana was traditionally a working-class neighbourhood famous for its ceramics industry and flamenco.
Puente de Isabel II (Puente de Triana)
Pass by

Our tour starts on the Puente de Triana, which was the first fixed bridge across the River Guadalquivir in Seville when it was completed in 1852.

From the bridge, we'll enjoy magnificent views across the river towards the historic centre of Seville.
Capilla Virgen del Carmen
Pass by

Admire the Capilla del Carmen, an exquisite chapel designed by the architect behind Seville’s Plaza de España
Mercado de Triana
Pass by

We'll pass by the Mercado de Triana, an excellent market with a traditional feel.

There are many good tapas bars in the market, so it's a good place to grab a drink or to have lunch.
Castillo de San Jorge
Pass by

We'll also pass the Castillo de San Jorge, which was once the headquarters of the much-feared Inquisition.

Admission to the castle is free, but opening hours vary depending on temporary exhibitions.
Centro Ceramica Triana
Pass by

We'll pass by the Centro Ceramica Triana, which tells the story of Triana's famous ceramics industry.

However, entry to the museum is not included in this tour.
Capilla de los Marineros
Pass by

We'll pass by the Capilla de los Marineros, which was once the chapel of Triana's mariners.

Entry to the chapel is free, and it is worth going inside.
Real Parroquia de Senora Santa Ana
Pass by

We'll pass by the gothic-mudéjar church of Santa Ana, affectionately known as Triana's cathedral.

However, entry to the church is not included in this tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

This self-guided audio tour start in front of Triana Bridge. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This tour ends on Calla Betis with riverside views.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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