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Private tour in Seville José Alfonso M
Christopher Colombus Half Day Tour from Seville
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As a historian I like to show the monuments of the city but I especially enjoy talking about our local culture. This is Sevilla, so we can talk about soccer, tapas, processions, flamenco, and of course, our wines! I like to visit places that normally are not included in the traditional visitor's circuit. Let me take you to the charming market of Feria Street, a cloister convent where to eat a sweet. The views from the other side of the river are beautiful, specially if you go during the "blue hour". I love to travel all the time. I have been in UK, France, Italy, Egypt, Frech Polynesia, India, Madison Wisconsin, New York City, Germany, Belgium, The Netherlands, Croatia, Portugal, Switzerland, Czech Republic, Cerdeña, Córcega, Sicily, Ireland, Canada, . . . I got married in 2006 and have two beautiful princesses, Elsa (2012) and Emma (2017). History and music are an important part of my life. I am lucky to live in Sevilla but really lucky because my job it is to show you not only the monuments , the gastronomy but specially the soul of Sevilla. Forget about the time, we need no maps, just enjoy as we are in Sevilla! History degree (1993-1998) Official licensed guide since 2001. Manager of a tourist company since 1999. Writer of the book "Semana Santa in Sevilla" (2001)
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Preparation of the trip, departure place and his two tombs in Sevilla
Overview of your Seville tour
Get ready to discover the misterious life of Christopher Colombus. We will see the place where the ship "La Niña" was built, the shipbuilders of Sevilla. I have been reserching for a long time in the University of Sevilla about him. Now I can share with you surprising information that I discovered together with a professor of the University. Then, we will visit the monastery where he planned the first trip to America, and there we will see his first tomb in Sevilla. The botanic garden of this place is full of exotic trees. For example the oldest tree in the city was planted there by the second son of colombus. Today the tree is 520 years old. We will visit Palos de la Frontera, 45 minutes by car from Sevilla. From there Colombus departured to America in 1492 with the tree ships "La Pinta", "La Niña" and "Santa María". Would you join this trip?
Your Seville tour itinerary
-We will drive from your place to Palos de Moguer, where Colombus departured in 1492 (1 hour drive). -There , we will see the replicas of the three ships, "La Pinta", "La Niña" and "La Santa María". -Very close is the Monastery where Colombus stayed a long time before leaving to America, "Monasterio de la Rábida". -Then, we will drive back to Sevilla and finish by your place. Please contact me for a customized tour!
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Type: Private Transportation / Category: Other
We will drive from Sevilla to Palos de Moguer in Huelva. The vehicule it is a Fiat 500 Large, Brand new from 2017. One hour drive, and be back to Sevilla .
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Seville, Andalusia, Spain
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