Top Experiences in Itálica

Discover the rise and fall of the ancient Roman city on a guided tour of Italica. A must see when visiting Seville, Italica has a well-preserved amphitheater, thermal baths and exquisite mosaics.

Travel back in time with this 2-hour PRIVATE guided history tour from Seville. Head to the Roman city of Itálica, located in the Lower Guadalquivir River valley, halfway between Seville and Alcalá del Río. Explore the ancient ruins, which date as far back as 206 AD, and learn about the Roman Empire’s presence in this area. See the mosaics of the House of the Planetarium, tour the amphitheater, and visit the large thermal baths and gym. And set for Game of Thrones !!!

Little Rome was the first Roman city built outside Italy in 206 BC by the general Publius Cornelius Scipio Scipio, the African. A city that saw the birth of two Roman emperors, Trajan and Hadrian, where luxury and the "simulacra romae" were enjoyed. We will walk through its ancient streets with our guide who will help us to interpret and get to know the whole enclave. We will also discover amazing mosaics, the Traianeum, the ancient major baths and its famous amphitheatre. It is the third largest in the world, where the famous gladiator fights took place and has been the setting for the popular series Game of Thrones. Its Roman theatre, discovered in the mid-20th century, is undoubtedly one of the best preserved in Europe, where plays are still being performed.
After visiting this enclave we will go to the monastery of San Isidoro del Campo, a medieval fortress. We will finish in a traditional winery, where we will enjoy a wine tasting.

Italica is the location for the 7th and 8th season of Game of Thrones.

We take you to Itálica in just 10 min (from the center of Seville)

Italica is a Roman city home to the great emperors of Rome: Trajan & Hadrian.

Known as the "Pompeii of Spain", has the third largest amphitheater in the world, the most careful and diverse mosaics in Spain, authentic domus or Roman houses, avenues,...

Immerse yourself in the past and get to know the place where two of Rome's greatest emperors grew up!

The tour also includes a visit to the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo!
Medieval fortress full of treasures from the Mudejar, Gothic and Baroque periods, with paintings and sculptures of great historical and cultural value.

Discover how the monks lived!

The Tour includes:

+ Displacement  from the center of Seville.
+ Entrance tickets to monuments
+ Guided tour by official guides in English, Spanish, French and Italian

Small group: max 8 pax.

Discover what life was like in Roman times in this area by discovering two Roman cities in the province of Seville.

Italica and Híspalis were two Roman cities that were very close, although different from each other. Learn about the legacy of the Roman Empire in our culture by visiting these unusual places, one on the outskirts of Seville, the other in the same city, and discover one of the most famous amphitheatres in this region. The visit to Italica ends at the Roman amphitheatre, where you will walk through the entrances and labyrinths of one of the largest amphitheatres of the Empire.

Italica was the first Roman city founded in the Iberian Peninsula, is an archaeological site located a few minutes by car from Seville. This visit will give us the opportunity to make an exciting journey in time, going through the streets of the ancient city, we will visit the House of the Birds, House of the Planetarium, Major Thermal Baths, Gymnasium and the Roman Amphitheatre, one of the largest in the Roman world where the famous gladiatorial fights took place.

The tour begins with the visit to the city, thanks to the explanations of the guide you will be able to imagine how they lived and you will be surprised with the comforts that they had, how a city was organized, the incredible knowledge of engineering that they had and the amount of elements that have lasted throughout the time. The route ends at the Roman amphitheatre, where you will walk through the accesses and labyrinths of one of the largest amphitheatres in the Empire.

This full-day tour will take you to discover two of the most emblematic places in Andalusia: Seville, the capital of the region, and the Archaeological Complex of Itálica, an ancient Roman city located just 8 kilometers from Seville.

Our tour begins in Seville, where our assistant will pick you up at the hotel. We will visit the impressive Cathedral of Seville and La Giralda, with its panoramic view of the city. We will also explore the famous Patio de los Naranjos and the majestic Real Alcázar, with its beautiful gardens and patios. We will taste Sevillian tapas and enjoy a walk through the Torre del Oro next to the Guadalquivir River. Then we will go to the Archaeological Site of Itálica, a Roman settlement with impressive ruins, such as the amphitheater and the old houses with their mosaics.

All our options include:

Cathedral Entrance
Giralda entrance
Alcazar Entrance
Gold Tower Entrance
Entrance Archaeological Ensemble of Itálica

In this private tour you will discover with our expert guide the first roman city built in Spain, cradle of the emperors Trajano and Adriano. We alk through its streets and amphitheatre, filming location for the famous Game of Thrones series.

At last, we have our new and very expected tour "City Itálica" with this excursion from Seville.

During our tour in the roman City of Itálica, we will see ancient streets, mosaics, hot springs, aqueducts and houses, such as that of Neptune or “of the birds”. These are just a few of the wonders there that we will have the opportunity to discover on a full tour that will leave you in wonder.

In the Roman ruins of Italica HBO shot one of the most important scenes during last season, the reunion of the main characters like Jon, Cersei, Daenerys...Do you know what are we talking about?

A unique experience, where you can pedal through all the main ecosystems of the Province of Seville. Rainfed crops, green corridors, Mediterranean forest, marshes, rice crops,... and without forgetting culture, having the opportunity to get to know the Roman city of Italica and the culture of the Rocio pilgrimage, crossing the Vado del Quema and the rociera town of Villamanrique de la Condes

Italica is one of the best archeological ensembles in Europe, know the importance of this Roman city, the surrounding area has revealed the huge road network, many buildings and many magnificent mosaics. Discover the awesome mini-Colosseum and also one of the "Sets" in Game of Thrones.

A Game of Thrones dream tour!

Come with us to visit the famed Dragonpit, where several key characters held a summit in season seven. This scene was filmed at the ruins of Italica. A Roman city ripe with history from then and now. The first Roman city founded in the Iberian peninsula and the birthplace of the Emperors Trajan and Hadrian.

The main building on this archaeological site is the amphitheatre, the third largest in the world with a capacity for 25,000 spectators. Italica is also well known by its mosaics and 'domus'. Enjoy this behind the scenes experience of a major Hollywood production while also learning about the vast Roman Empire.

Come with us and explore this magnificent piece of history right outside the Seville city limits !

This Roman city was built in 206 B.C. and is one of the oldest Roman settlements in Spain.

This thriving Roman metropolis was the birthplace of not one, but two Roman emperors, Trajan and Hadrian. During their reign, the city of Italica grew to become one of the largest exporters of grain and olive oil. With massive wealth flowing into the city, they were able to build a marvel.

The 25,000 seat amphitheatre was one of the largest in the Roman empire and was the home of grand gladiator fights and the filming place of modern days Game of Thrones. Explore this unbelievable ancient Roman city that was a marvel of its time and learn about the amazing history of yesteryear.

It is always much better to visit Italica by the hand of an official guide, otherwise many of the areas that this archaeological site offers us can go unnoticed and it would be a shame if by not going with an official guide you miss out on some of the best offers of this enclave.

Unveil the Ancient World and walk in the footsteps of gladiators and emperors at Italica: Your All-Inclusive Time Travel Experience! From the moment you arrive, you'll be transported to a world where history comes to life and get a glimpse into the daily life of Romans.
Step into Italica's history through an immersive theatrical journey captivating experience with Hadrian himself. This experience encompasses history, theater, cuisine, and culture. Whether you're a history enthusiast, a fan of Roman tales, or simply someone seeking an unforgettable adventure, we've crafted a comprehensive package to cater to your desires. Donned in historically accurate costumes, I will guide you through the Roman ruins, turning every corner into a vivid scene from the past. We will recount tales of gladiatorial combat, political intrigue, and daily life. After remarkable time travel journey fulfill your experience with delight Spanish meal.
Under 18 alcohol is prohibited.

Guided tour to Italica, the first Roman city founded in the Iberian peninsula and the birthplace of the Emperors Trajan and Hadrian. The main building on this archaeological site is the amphitheatre, the third largest in the world with a capacity for 25,000 spectators. Italica is also well known by its mosaics and 'domus'. Then, visit 'San Isidoro del Campo' - a restored Medieval fortress monastery, all by minivan.

Episodes from the Game of Thrones television series were filmed in and around the Roman ruins of Itálica. Most of it, the Roman amphitheater was the setting of the Dragonpit, where several key characters held a summit in season seven.

The Roman city of Itálica, located in the Lower Guadalquivir, played an important strategic role both politico-military, as well as economically, during the High Roman Empire. Proof of this is that it reached an area of ​​approximately 52 hectares.
The origins of the Archaeological Ensemble of Itálica date back to 206 BC, when General Publius Cornelius Scipio, in the context of the Second Punic War, defeated the Carthaginians at the Battle of Ilipa and established a detachment of legionaries on the Cerro de San Antonio, place where a turdetana population already existed since the 4th century BC.
Although at first both communities coexisted in this space close to the Guadalquivir, soon the Roman element imposed its social and political ways.

Get to know the first roman settlement of Spain, the place where Game of Thrones was filmed in 2016.

Your private driver and private official tour guide will pick you up in your hotel in Seville, and drive towards Italica, a old roman city which was founded in the year 206 BC. You will visit the amphiteater, which was used for gladiator fights at the time, which hosted up to 25.000 people. This amphitheater is the place where Game of Thrones was filmed in 2016. Entrance to Italica is included in the price of this private tour.

After enjoying Italica, you will enjoy a panoramic visit, together with your private tour guide and driver, of the best of Seville.

Amongst other monuments and sights you can get to know:
• Jewish Quarter
• Plaza España
• Seville’s Cathedral and La Giralda
• Royal Alcazar
• Bullfighting ring

The tour has a duration of 4 hours from the moment of pick up to the moment of drop off.

The town of Santiponce was founded in 1595 and the surrounding landscape comprises fields of cereal, olive groves and fruit orchards. Next to Santiponce there is the Roman town of Italica. Founded by the general Scipio Africanus in 206 B.C. when he decided that this part of the valley of the river Betis would be a good place for a new Roman city. Itálica became a popular and prosperous Roman town and was the birthplace of the emperors Hadrian and Trajan, Its most important remains are the amphitheatre, the baths and its mosaics. Santiponce possesses another interesting monument, the gothic monastery of San Isidoro del Campo, founded by Alonso Pérez de Guzmánin 1301. In this unique fortress-monastery, with a double church, the Gothic style is juxtaposed with clear Languedoc and Mudejar influences, where the Almohad tradition is clearly visible. Unlike Cistercian austerity, the Hieronymite monastery is decorated with murals that make up what is possibly one of the most outstanding ensembles in Spain.

Leaving Sevilla by riding past the Fabrica de Tabacos and Giralda, along and across the river Guadalquivir and through Triana, you eventually arrive at the new cut of the river Guadalquivir. From the town of San Juan Bajo there is a riverside path which takes up along the west bank of the river until it is time to switch onto rural tracks which will lead to Santiponce itself.

In for a different adventure after discovering the almost endless beautiful history and buildings from the centre of the city? Come on a tour with us to village of Santiponce and the historical roman city of Itálica! During this 5-hour guided tour you’ll take an electric bike and go to the first roman city in the Iberian Peninsula.

After arriving, you will enter the city on foot and discover this historical monument and come to know all about this glorious city. One of the biggest amphitheaters is also something you will learn everything about, next to the emperors who were born here. It is almost magical, and speaking about magic, some scenes from Game of Thrones were filmed here!

You will meet your guide at our bike shop, get your bike and you are on your way! After exiting the city, you will be able to enjoy the beautiful countryside.

Visiting Itálica is not something you want to miss during your stay in Seville, and there are no better guides for you than at ATD.

On this route we will know the ruins of Italica, the first city in the Roman Empire built outside the Italian peninsula, from which it got its name; cradle of the emperors Trajan and Hadrian.

Bike tour in Seville, bicycle, entrance to Italica, bilingual guide, bottle of water and helmet for children.