Photo: Harvey Barrison from Massapequa, NY, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Photo: Harvey Barrison from Massapequa, NY, USA, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Santa Cruz and the old Jewish quarter walk
Your local guide
Fernando Ortega
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Highlights
- The medieval Judería and Santa María la Blanca
- Callejón del Agua along the old Alcázar wall
- Plaza de Doña Elvira and the Don Juan legend
- The courtyard of the Hospital de los Venerables
- The events of 1391 and what they changed
About this tour
This session walks Barrio Santa Cruz, Seville's old Jewish quarter, from Santa María la Blanca to the Callejón del Agua and Plaza de Doña Elvira. You see the narrow lanes built along the medieval Judería and the courtyard of the Hospital de los Venerables. It is a neighbourhood explained through what happened here rather than just its pretty streets.
The guide opens with a sound check, then walks the lanes stop by stop, explaining what each square and building replaced. Questions come in live, and a short list of what was covered follows by message afterwards.
This suits anyone who wants Santa Cruz's history rather than just its photographs. It also suits viewers interested in the history of Spain's Jewish communities.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 10 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Seville before heading out.
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Santa María la Blanca 21 min
Walking the medieval Judería, the camera reaches Santa María la Blanca, a church that began as one of Seville's synagogues. The guide points out traces of the earlier building still visible inside.
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Callejón del Agua 21 min
Along the Callejón del Agua, the camera follows the old Alcázar wall on one side and whitewashed houses on the other. The guide explains why this narrow lane became one of the most painted corners of the city.
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Plaza de Doña Elvira 21 min
In Plaza de Doña Elvira, the guide tells the legend of Don Juan, said to have grown from stories that once circulated around this square. He points out the orange trees and tiled benches that give the plaza its character.
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Hospital de los Venerables 21 min
The walk ends at the courtyard of the Hospital de los Venerables, seen from the patio. The guide explains the events of 1391, when an attack on the Jewish quarter reshaped the neighbourhood for centuries.
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Your questions 18 min
Time to ask anything about Seville: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 8 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Espinacas con garbanzos and Triana, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Madrid time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Seville, showing you Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Seville live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Madrid time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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