Self-Guided Podcast Tour: The Staging of Seville

Seville, Spain
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Duration2h 12m
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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers

Overview

Seville is a masterpiece of a city, but how much of it is real, and how much is a carefully constructed stage set? Join us on a sweeping narrative journey that uncovers how Seville transformed from the passive subject of 19th-century romantic fantasies into the active, hyper-modern architect of its own global image. From the gritty, tobacco-stained origins of the 'Carmen' myth to the utopian, futuristic ruins of Expo '92, we will explore the fascinating tension between the city's curated identity and the lived reality of its people. This is not just a history tour; it is an investigation into the soul of a city that learned to sell its own shadow.

- A 4.7 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 132 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in History & Memory and Identity, Migration & Globalization
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app

What's included

  • Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Precise navigation between the stops
  • Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

What to expect

  1. Real Fabrica De Tabacos
    10m
    The monumental former tobacco factory where the romanticized myth of Carmen was born, contrasting industrial reality with European fantasy.
  2. 10m
    A luxurious hotel built for the 1929 Expo, showcasing Seville's deliberate curation of a 'Moorish-Andalusian' aesthetic for global consumption.
  3. Antigua Estacion de Cordoba
    10m
    The former main railway station, built in a romantic Neo-Mudéjar style, whose obsolescence paved the way for Seville's modern leap.
  4. Puente del Cristo de la Expiracion
    10m
    A modern bridge built for Expo '92, symbolizing the physical and metaphorical leap from historic Seville to the futuristic island of Cartuja.
  5. Pabellon de la Navegacion - Sevilla
    10m
    An Expo '92 pavilion that repackaged Seville's colonial maritime history into a sleek, modern narrative of global connection.
  6. Monasterio de la Cartuja
    10m
    A 15th-century monastery restored for Expo '92, now a contemporary art center, embodying the complex blending of deep history and modern use.
  7. The Biosphere From Expo 92
    10m
    The futuristic heart of Expo '92, now a poignant monument to utopian visions and the complex legacy of curated global identities.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

From Seville's main station, take local public transport toward Real Fábrica de Tabacos (University of Seville). Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Real Fábrica de Tabacos (University of Seville), Seville, Spain. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

From Esfera Bioclimática (Avenida de Europa), walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Seville's main station. The departure point is Esfera Bioclimática (Avenida de Europa), Seville, Spain. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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