Seville Italica Roman Ruins Tour & Amphitheatre Tickets

Summary

Walk Roman streets, see Italica’s amphitheatre and history come alive

You’ll step straight into Italica’s ancient world with a local guide leading you through mosaics, temples, and the huge Roman amphitheatre — no waiting in line needed. Along the way, you’ll catch stories about emperors and maybe laugh at your own attempts at Spanish. It’s a different kind of day trip from Seville that lingers after you leave.

What’s the experience like?

I met our guide right in Santiponce, just outside Seville — she waved as I almost missed the meeting spot (classic me). The morning was already buzzing, a couple of school kids darting past while we waited for the rest of our group. When we finally walked through the gates of Italica, it felt weirdly quiet compared to Seville’s usual noise. You could hear birds somewhere over the old stones, and the air had this dusty sun-baked smell that stuck in my nose for a bit.

Our guide — Carmen — started pointing out bits I’d never have noticed: mosaic floors underfoot, little patterns faded but still there if you squint. She told us about Trajan and Hadrian being born here; honestly, I’d forgotten emperors came from Spain at all. The main keyword here is definitely “Italica Roman ruins” because you’re literally walking on what’s left of an entire Roman city. It’s wild thinking people lived their whole lives here two thousand years ago. At one point Carmen laughed when I tried to pronounce “amphitheatre” in Spanish — let’s just say I need more practice.

The amphitheatre itself is massive. Like, you stand at the edge and imagine 25,000 people shouting for gladiators or whatever show was on back then. The stone seats are rough under your hand; I sat down just to take it in for a second (and okay, rest my feet). She mentioned Game of Thrones filmed here too — I could almost picture dragons swooping overhead if I squinted hard enough. There was this moment where everyone went quiet at once and you could just hear wind moving through the arches. Kind of stuck with me.

If you’re looking for a day trip from Seville that isn’t just churches or tapas bars, this guided tour of Italica is honestly worth it. Includes tickets so you skip lines (which looked long even on a weekday), and Carmen really knew her stuff without making it feel like school. We finished up chatting about olive oil exports (I didn’t expect that part), then wandered back to real life — but yeah, I still think about that silence in the amphitheatre sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Guided tour of Italica Roman ruins

• Meet guide at Av. Extremadura, Santiponce
• Explore Italica ruins and amphitheater

Top questions

How do I get to Italica from Seville?

You meet your guide at Av. Extremadura 2 in Santiponce, which is just outside Seville and reachable by public transport.

Are tickets to Italica included in this tour?

Yes, entry tickets are included so you can skip any long lines at the entrance.

Is this guided tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options and the site itself are wheelchair accessible.

Will there be a professional guide during the tour?

Yes, a professional guide leads the entire experience at Italica.

What will I see during this Italica Roman ruins tour?

You’ll explore extensive Roman ruins including mosaics, temples, and the large amphitheatre.

How long does it take to reach Italica from central Seville?

Santiponce is just outside Seville; public transport or taxi takes around 20 minutes.

Can children join this tour? Are infant seats available?

This tour is suitable for all ages and specialized infant seats are available if needed.

Is there public transportation nearby Italica?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the meeting point in Santiponce.

What’s included

Your day includes guaranteed skip-the-line entry tickets to Italica’s ruins and amphitheatre plus a professional local guide throughout; meeting point is easy to reach by public transport or taxi from Seville; wheelchair access and infant seats are available so everyone can join comfortably.