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This legends and mysteries tour wanders through Seville's historic city center, including neighborhoods like Santa Cruz and La Alfalfa, where narrow alleys and famous plazas hold centuries of untold stories. The route covers approximately 3 km on foot with low physical difficulty, making it suitable for any time of year. The scent of damp stone fills the night air, enhancing the atmosphere that accompanies tales of ghostly voices and unexplained events.
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The tour begins at Plaza Nueva, near the City Hall, where the guide introduces local history and culture through myths and legends. You’ll walk through Plaza del Triunfo and Plaza de la Alianza, listening to stories of ghosts and betrayals. The route continues along Calle Mateos Gago and past the modern Metropol Parasol (Setas de Sevilla), contrasting urban legends with contemporary architecture. In the Barrio de Santa Cruz, the mood becomes more haunting, with stories emerging from its narrow streets and the historic Hospital de los Venerables. The tour concludes at Plaza de los Refinadores, where tales of Don Juan Tenorio are shared, as the wind carries the scents of thyme and orange blossom.
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This tour is suitable for visitors aged 10 and over who are interested in urban legends and local history. It’s ideal for tourists who enjoy cultural walks with a mysterious twist, families with older children able to walk for 1.5 to 2 hours, and people with limited mobility who are accompanied. It is not recommended for those seeking purely active or non-narrative experiences.
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Seville continues to preserve its rich oral tradition of legends, many tied to the time of the Judería and the Reconquista. Paranormal stories and audio-phenomena (psychophonic recordings) are part of the city’s collective imagination. Expert guides share these tales with respect and accuracy, connecting past and present in every square and alleyway.",