Private Theatrical Tour of Italica Ruins with Emperor Hadrian
Walk the amphitheater where gladiators fought, narrated by an emperor in costume
A private theatrical guided tour of Italica's Roman ruins near Seville where a costumed guide portraying Emperor Hadrian leads you through the site for 2.5 hours, recounting tales of gladiatorial combat and daily Roman life. Private transport and a Spanish meal with a drink are included; the guide speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, and children from age 9 are welcome.
2h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Italica with Emperor Hadrian
- Arrive in Seville
- Meet guide dressed as Emperor Hadrian
- Tour Roman ruins of Italica
- Hear theatrical reenactments of Roman history
- Visit Itálica Amphitheatre and learn its history
- Imagine Game of Thrones scenes filmed there
- Enjoy a traditional Spanish meal
The Experience
What makes this different from a standard archaeological walk? The guide arrives in historically accurate costume as Emperor Hadrian himself, turning the ruins into a stage where history unfolds as you move through them. You'll stand in the Italica Amphitheatre—built in the 1st century AD and capable of holding 25,000 spectators—while the guide reenacts moments from Hadrian's reign and describes the underground tunnels where gladiators and animals once waited. The theatrical framing means you're not just hearing dates and facts; you're hearing the stories of political intrigue, combat and the texture of daily Roman life as someone inhabiting that world would tell them.
The tour runs 2.5 hours and includes private transportation to and from the site, so you don't arrange your own way there. After the walk through the ruins, you sit down to a Spanish meal: tortilla (with or without onion), your choice of drink—water, beer, soda or house wine—and time to absorb what you've seen. The guide is live and speaks English, Spanish or Portuguese, so you follow the commentary in whichever language works for you.
Children from age 9 can join; under 18, alcohol is not served. The site itself suits all fitness levels, though you'll be walking the amphitheater grounds and moving between stops, so comfortable shoes matter. Public transportation options exist nearby if you prefer to arrive on your own, though pickup is included in the price.
What’s included
- Private transportation to and from Italica.
- a costumed guide portraying Emperor Hadrian leading the 2.5-hour theatrical tour.
- Spanish tortilla with a drink (water, beer, soda or house wine) included after the walk.
- live commentary in English, Spanish or Portuguese.
Operated by Jorge Luque
Is this one for you?Book this if you want the ruins explained by someone in character rather than standing at a distance—the theatrical framing and private format mean the guide's full attention stays on your group, and the meal gives you time to sit with what you've learned before heading back.
Traveler reviews
Compare the 13 similar options
Private Theatrical Tour of Italica Ruins with Emperor Hadrian★ 5.00 (40)2h 30mEN · PT +1€ 80
Seville: Italica Roman Ruins & Amphitheater 4-Hour TourSpain's oldest Roman city near Seville features skip-the-line entry, an art historian guide, and the empire's third-largest amphitheater. Includes air-conditioned transport.★ 4.23 (44)4hEN · IT +2€ 42View ›
Itálica Private Guided Tour from Seville: Roman Ruins & MosaicsPrivate 2-hour guided tour of Itálica's Roman ruins from Seville with a live guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French★ 4.65 (20)1h 30m–2hEN · IT +2€ 132View ›
Italica Roman Ruins Tour from Seville: Amphitheatre & MosaicsGuided tour of Italica, the first Roman city in the Iberian Peninsula, with official guide in English or Spanish.★ 4.41 (34)2hEN · ES€ 16View ›
Seville: Guided River Kayak Tour with Expert InstructorPaddle the Guadalquivir River in Seville by kayak. 1.5 hours, quality kayaks, history lessons at Torre del Oro and Triana. No experience needed.2hEN · ES€ 55View ›
Italica archaeological tour: Roman amphitheater & mosaicsHalf-day guided tour from Seville to Italica, the first Roman city in the Iberian peninsula★ 4.69 (441)4hEN · IT +2€ 42View ›
Itálica Roman City Tour from Seville: Private half-day with guidePrivate half-day tour of Itálica, Spain's first Roman city, with expert guide covering the amphitheatre, mosaics and medieval monastery★ 4.79 (43)4hEN · IT +2€ 78View ›
Italica Roman Ruins from Seville: Amphitheatre & Trajan's BirthplaceTwo-thousand-year-old Roman city near Seville with a 25,000-seat amphitheatre, temple ruins, and skip-the-line entry. Professional guide included, minimum 4 participants.★ 4.57 (296)2hEN · IT +2€ 16View ›
Guided Tour to Italica: Roman Ruins with Art HistorianGuided tour of Italica near Seville with art historian guide. Roman amphitheatre, mosaicked houses, entrance included. 2nd-century ruins by Hadrian.★ 5.00 (38)1h 40mES€ 13View ›
Seville: Cathedral, La Giralda & River Cruise with TrianaPrivate guided tour of Seville Cathedral, La Giralda, Plaza de España and Guadalquivir River cruise. Includes guide, tickets, and Triana. 4 hours.5hEN · ES€ 79View ›
Itálica Ruins Tour: Amphitheatre & Wine TastingWalk the streets of Itálica, Spain's first Roman city outside Italy, with a guide who interprets the amphitheatre, mosaics and ancient baths★ 4.38 (8)4hEN · FR +1€ 59View ›
Itálica Roman ruins tour from Seville: amphitheater and monasteryTour the third-largest Roman amphitheater and walk streets where emperors were born, then visit a Gothic-Mudejar monastery — private transport and guide included from Seville.★ 5.00 (9)5hEN · ES€ 82View ›
Private Italica tour from Seville: Game of Thrones amphitheaterTour Italica's Roman amphitheater and Seville's Cathedral, Plaza España, and Royal Alcázar with hotel pickup and entry fees included in this 4-hour private experience.★ 5.00 (2)4hEN · IT +1€ 430View › 
Top questions
What is the Italica Amphitheatre actually like to walk through?
The Italica Amphitheatre is one of Spain's best-preserved Roman amphitheaters, built in the 1st century AD with multiple levels, an arena, and a system of underground tunnels and rooms where gladiators and animals were held before performances. It's large enough that it was used as a filming location for Game of Thrones, standing in as the Dragonpit, so the scale and structure are substantial enough to give you a real sense of the spectacle that took place there.
Do I need to arrange my own way to Italica, or is transport included?
Private transportation is included in the price, so you don't arrange it yourself. The operator picks you up and brings you back, and you travel privately rather than in a shared group.
What language does the guide speak?
The guide is live and offers the tour in English, Spanish or Portuguese, so you choose the language when you book.
Is there food included, or do I need to eat separately?
A Spanish meal is included after the tour: Spanish tortilla (you choose with or without onion) and a drink of your choice—water, beer, soda or house wine—so you don't need to arrange lunch elsewhere.
Can children come on this tour?
Children are welcome from age 9 onward. Alcohol is not served to anyone under 18.
How long does the whole experience take?
The tour runs 2.5 hours and includes the theatrical walk through the ruins, the reenactments and storytelling, and the meal afterward.
Private Theatrical Tour of Italica Ruins with Emperor Hadrian
2h 30m · EN · PT +1 · at your hotel
from € 80 per person
★★★★★★★★★★5.0040 reviews
