Horse and Carriage Sightseeing Tour in Seville | La Vacanza Travel

Horse and Carriage Sightseeing Tour in Seville

Duration: 1 hour
Destination: Spain, Andalucía, Seville
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  • 1 hour
  • Seville
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Relax in a horse carriage during a private 1-hour tour of Seville with a capacity for 4 people. From the comfort of the traditional carriage, admire the beauty of the places cataloged by UNESCO.

We will begin the panoramic in typical Seville horse carriage to enter on the Plaza del Triunfo where we can see the Real Alcázar, the Cathedral and its Giralda passing through the Archivo de Indias of great historical value. We will cross the Paseo Colón to admire the Torre del Oro on the shores of the Guadalquivir River and contemplate the San Telmo´s Palace, the old Tobacco Factory, the famous Lope de Vega Theater, the great María Luisa´s Park, the majestic Plaza de España, the Plaza de America and the Plaza de Juan de Austria. We will finish our tour in the starting point.

Also you can choose to complete your experience including a bottle of champagne to enjoy during the tour.

What Can You Expect?

Choose a morning or evening departure when you book, then make your way to Sevilla's Hotel Alfonso XIII to climb aboard your private, horse-drawn carriage that can seat up to four passengars. Begin the tour by heading to the Plaza del Triunfo, where you will see the Alcázar; a royal palace originally developed by Moorish Muslim kings. Be wowed by the impressive Seville Cathedral and its Giralda bell-tower, and see the Archivo de Indias; a repository of valuable documents illustrating the history of the of Spanish Empire in the Americas.

Next, tour the Paseo Colon and admire the Torre del Oro; a 12-sided military watchtower on the River Guadalquivir. Contemplate the Palacio de San Telmo, the seat of the presidency of the Andalusian government. Pass the famous Lope de Vega Theater, Maria Luisa Park, the majestic Plazas of Spain, America, and Juan de Austria.

To make your tour truly memorable, you can upgrade it to include a bottle of champagne. The tour concludes after one hour, back at the Hotel Alfonso XIII.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions
  • Private tour
  • Driver/guide

Exclusions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)

Additional Info

  • A maximum of 4 people per carriage
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Infant seats available
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 4 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Departure Point

Departure Point

Hotel Alfonso XIII, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Seville, C. San Fernando, 2, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Sevilla, Spain


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Duration & Voucher Info

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

1 hour

Cancellation Policy

User's Reviews

tanikamcdonald

13 Apr, 2024

Completely Heartbreaking! I witnessed a lame horse being whipped to pull a carriage of 4 around Seville in blistering heat. These poor horses go up and down hour after hour, day after day, probably year after year. Often times they look malnourished and exhausted. Just last year a horse collapsed and dropped dead in the middle of the street. How can people continue to support this?

Anjabr123

25 Jan, 2024

The sight of all the carriage horses all around the city is a sad sight and we wouldn't dream of going for a ride. We saw the drives take good care of the carriage, but never did we see any offering their horse water, food or a friendly touch. The horses seem apathetic and without any spirit. I hope someone is smart enough to find a modern way of letting tourists meet these amazing animals with their welfare in focus. I would pay for that.

lucysZ5328EQ

01 Sep, 2023

Having been around horses since I was a small child, I'm always very sceptical of horse drawn carriage rides around cities when travelling overseas due to horse welfare concerns and will only support them if I see a good standard of welfare. I was really pleased to see how well cared for the carriage horses in Seville are. They had plenty of shade at the cab stands and there are special water points installed where buckets can be filled for them to have a drink. The horse on our carriage was well groomed, wearing correctly fitting harness and looked fit for his job. He trotted along through the Park with his ears pricked, clearly interested in his surroundings and happy in his job. The driver's whip use was what I would expect. I do carriage driving at home as a competitive sport, so I know that gently touching with the whip is a necessary communication aid because you don't have the use of your legs like on a ridden horse. It should never be used as a punishment. Our driver clearly knew this too, which was pleasing to see. We went early in the morning when it was cool, so to minimise the impact on the horse. My only concern is that I hope all horses get a proper siesta when the heat peaks. But otherwise, it was a highlight of our trip. It's a great way to see the city and especially the Plaza De Espana and Park Maria Luisa, which are ideal for driving because they are wide and flat with lots of shade from the trees.

SoniaBhagwan

18 Jul, 2023

The ride was really nice and peaceful. Our driver didnt speak English though and the only words he knew were the names of the landmarks we rode by. He pointed them out, said the name, then said “very nice” to almost every one. Giving it 3 stars because he did show up right on time, did provide a cute and comfortable horse + carriage, and was nice enough to take our picture! Probably wouldnt do this again since we didnt benefit from an actual “tour” of learning anything.

abbyy2607

16 Jul, 2023

Please do not use the horse-drawn carriages as a way to tour Seville. I recently visited Seville and was sad to see horses being made to work long days in 40 degrees of heat with limited water and no food that I saw. The horses do not receive breaks from their tight harnesses which must be extremely uncomfortable in extreme heat. Please do not contribute to the mistreatment of animals whilst on your holiday.

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Faced with scary walk back to hotel in 35c heat

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Lovely gentle way to see the city

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