Tour guide in Seville Elena D.

¡Hola! I’m Elena, a licensed tour guide born and raised in Sevilla. I’m deeply connected to the roots of this city, not only through its history, but through its everyday life, traditions, and atmosphere. What truly drives me in this exciting field is my aim to share Sevilla in a way that feels natural, engaging, and easy to enjoy. I want you to feel like you’re visiting a long-time friend in her beautiful hometown! I come from a small town that takes pride in its traditions and rural, calm lifestyle. After moving to the city to pursue further studies, I moved to the UK when I was 18 to study my university degree in Conservation of Cultural Heritage. As you can imagine, I loved my time abroad, first time living on my own and fulfilling my wish after growing up watching Harry Potter! However, after 3 years living far from my city, I decided to return. I found myself asking a crucial question: what does quality of life mean to me? And the answer was to be close to my family and friends, my weather, my culture, my rich diet, my captivating land and my astonishing city: Sevilla! I am lucky enough to say that after this decision, I encountered a job that I love, and that I’ve been doing for 5 years now. My work is deeply rooted in a love for history, art, and the subtle beauty of everyday life in Andalucía. Discovering the beauty of this job is what drove me to become a certified sommelier, so if you enjoy wines, you’re in for a treat! Nonetheless, I feel that what truly defines my tours is not just knowledge, but how I share it. I design experiences that go beyond facts and monuments. My aim is to help you understand Sevilla as a living, vibrant, breathing place, through its stories, its flavours, its hidden corners, and its magic. Whether we are walking through historic streets, discovering local traditions, or enjoying a glass of wine, I focus on creating a relaxed, personal experience where everything connects naturally. No rushed schedules, no scripted tours, just a thoughtful journey adapted to your interests. Outside of guiding, I am passionate about floral preservation, art restoration, digital illustration, animals, nature and music, interests that shape the way I observe and interpret the city, and that often find their way into my tours. If you’re looking for a deeper, more authentic way to experience Sevilla, I would be delighted to share it with you. As your host, my goal will be to let you discover the unique charm of this city, that will be slowly revealed to you as we dwell together into the depth of this region. I'm certified as Official Tour Guide via public examinations University Degree in BA(Hons) in Conservation of Cultural Heritage with First Class Honours by University of Lincoln (UK). Master’s Degree in Education — specializing in History, Art History & Geography. Diploma in Cultural Management. Certified Sommelier by the WSET (Wine and Spirits Education Trust). Advanced course on the DOP Sherry Wines by the Sherry Academy. C2 Proficiency certification by Cambridge University. CELI 3 (B2) Italian language level by Universitá di Perugia. Diploma in Sustainable high-end tourism by Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona. Diploma in Smart Marketing for Tourism: Strategies with AI and Automation by Andalucía Nexus (NextGenerationEU). Diploma in Design and Commercialization of Innovative Tourism Products by Andalucía Nexus (NextGenerationEU). I have a public liability insurance. I am not a driver. I do not organize excursions nor transfers.