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The Cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcázar
You begin with a famous line that nobody wrote into the minutes, then follow the chains round the Cathedral steps, where people bought and sold even inside the church.
Seville audio tours and self-guided walks
Seville, in the shade of its stories.
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Walk through Seville, story by story
The Giralda catches your eye, but the neighbourhoods open up the story. From the river to Triana, from markets to courtyards, discover a Seville shaped by journeys, trades and the people who called it home.
Start with “The Cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcázar”. You begin with a famous line that nobody wrote into the minutes, then follow the chains round the Cathedral steps, where people bought and sold even inside the church. Beneath the Giralda, a minstrel who, according to a chronicle, invites the king to dinner at the top, and a captain who, so the story went, balanced on a beam.
Then there’s “The Alameda and San Lorenzo”. Before it became the neighbourhood's living room, the Alameda was a lagoon, and then a promenade that smelt of its ditches. You start in front of a stone man set into a wall at ground level and follow Calle Santa Clara to the tower of a prince who grew up at the court of Frederick II.
For another side of the city, try “The Arenal and the Port of the Indies”. Seville's quay stood right here by the river. You start at the Torre del Oro, with three answers to its name and a lady shut away inside it who comes from a chronicle, not a fairy tale.
Choose by neighbourhood or by the stories that interest you: each route shows its distance, stops and approximate duration before you set off. The audio is written for walking, with a clear distinction between documented events and local legend. Download it in the app, put on your headphones and pause whenever something catches your eye. English and Spanish are included.
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The Cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcázar
The Seville essentials with their best stories: the famous line about "madmen" that nobody signed, merchants thrown out of the Cathedral, a daredevil on a beam high up the Giralda, the morning of the earthquake, King Pedro's stone seat and an archive where eleven families once lived. It ends at the Torre del Oro.
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Seville, before you go
The centre offers few serious hills, but sunshine sets the pace. Alternate squares, lanes and a long break: Seville rewards a day with room to breathe.
Before visiting Seville
How many days do I need in Seville?
Our Seville guide has suggestions for one, two and three days. Start with one area rather than trying to fit every walk into a day; leave room for travel between neighbourhoods and any indoor visits.
Can I explore Seville on foot?
Hills: the centre and Triana are fairly level, with gradients at bridges and some entrances. Underfoot: stone slabs, cobbles and narrow Santa Cruz lanes; slow down in rain.
Which Seville route is free?
“The Cathedral, the Giralda and the Alcázar” is the free route: 11 stops over 1.14 km, with an approximate duration of 44 minutes. You can see its map and stops on the route page.
When is a good time to visit Seville?
For comfortable walking: spring or autumn. In winter, bring a coat for shade and evenings. March or April · Holy Week: processions and crowds change how you cross the centre.
Can I listen without an internet connection?
Download the audio in the app before heading out, then listen offline. Loading the online base map and calculating a new route from your location require a connection.
What languages are included?
Every route includes Spanish and British English. The English version is adapted for English-speaking travellers, rather than translated word for word.
How do I get a whole city for free?
Join the waitlist, choose a city and confirm your email address. When the app launches, we will email you with access details. No card is required. You can also try one free route in every city.
Can I buy for myself or for a group?
Yes. Your own access is included and you can choose 0–5 guests: up to 6 people including you. Each guest saves up to €0.50 on a walk, €1 on a pack or €2 on a whole city compared with buying separately. The counter shows the total before you confirm one payment.
How do I share, and when must guests accept?
After paying, share your purchase’s invitation link. Each guest opens it in Podtour and accepts their place on their own iPhone or Android phone. They must redeem it within 30 days of purchase. Unclaimed places then expire and cannot be recovered or renewed. Access accepted in time is kept. Opening the link does not use a place; one account takes just one place, and no more people can join once all places are taken.
Can I add guests after buying?
No. Choose all your guests before confirming the first purchase. Afterwards you can share the places you paid for, but you cannot increase their number or restart the 30-day deadline.
