Italica archaeological tour: Roman amphitheater & mosaics

Stand in a Roman amphitheater that held 25,000 spectators, then walk a medieval monastery on the way back

This half-day guided tour from Seville takes you to Italica, the first Roman city founded in the Iberian peninsula and birthplace of Emperors Trajan and Hadrian. The route centers on the amphitheater, the third largest in the world, and the mosaics and residential structures (domus) scattered across the site, then includes a stop at San Isidoro del Campo, a restored medieval fortress monastery. A professional guide leads the group by minivan. Round-trip transfer from central Seville is included. A minimum of four participants is required to run the tour.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Italica and San Isidoro del Campo

• Travel by minivan from Seville
• Visit San Isidoro del Campo monastery
• Explore Italica archaeological site
• See mosaics and Roman amphitheatre

The experience

What makes Italica different from other Roman sites is its scale and what survived: the amphitheater alone could seat 25,000 people, and the mosaics that decorated the homes of wealthy residents are still visible underfoot. The guide walks you through both, explaining how the city was built as a settlement for Roman soldiers and eventually became the home of two emperors. The site is large enough that a minivan moves the group between the main attractions rather than having you walk the whole thing on foot.

After Italica, the route includes San Isidoro del Campo, a medieval fortress monastery that sits on the way back to Seville. The contrast between the Roman ruins and the later medieval structure gives the tour a longer arc through history. The whole outing runs about four hours from pickup to drop-off, which is why it works as a half-day excursion if you're based in the city. You'll need a minimum group of four people for the tour to run. If you're booking alone or with a small party, check whether others are already scheduled on your preferred date and time.

Pickup happens from one of three points in central Seville (calle Trajano, calle Rastro, or calle Zaragoza) depending on which option you choose at checkout. The guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French. Specialized infant seats are available if you're traveling with small children, and the sites and transport are wheelchair accessible.

What’s included

• Round-trip shared transfer by minivan from central Seville.
• professional guide in English, Spanish, Italian or French.
• entry to Italica archaeological site and San Isidoro del Campo monastery.
• all taxes.

Options for this experience

3 options

Departs from Calle Trajano at 10 amGuide in 4 languages · 09:50Starts at 10:00 am from Naturanda Tourism Information, Luggage Storage, C. Trajano, 6, Casco Antiguo, 41001 Sevilla, Spain

Departs from Calle Rastro 12A at 9:45 amGuide in 4 languages · 09:45The tour begins at 9:45 am at C. Rastro, 12a, 41004 Sevilla, Spain

Departs from Calle Zaragoza 1Guide in 4 languages · 09:59Begins at Andalsur Excursiones | Guided tours and excursions in Seville and Andalusia | Naturanda Turismo Ambiental, C. Zaragoza, 1, Casco Antiguo, 41001 Sevilla, Spain

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to SundayDepartures at 09:45, 09:50 and 09:59

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AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 17 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 60

Live guideEnglish, Spanish, French and Italian

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Naturanda Turismo Ambiental

Is this one for you?Your minivan handles the drive to Italica's third-largest amphitheatre and intricate mosaics, then continues to the medieval fortress monastery: no coordinating separate transport or guides.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish, French and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 17 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the amphitheater at Italica actually used for now?

The amphitheater at Italica is an archaeological site open to visitors. It no longer hosts events. You walk through it as part of the tour, and the guide explains its original capacity and role in Roman city life. Episodes from Game of Thrones were filmed there, using the structure as the Dragonpit in season seven.

How much walking is involved on this tour?

The tour uses a minivan to move between the main sites at Italica and then to San Isidoro del Campo, so you're not walking the entire archaeological complex on foot. You'll walk around the amphitheater and the residential areas with mosaics, and through the monastery, but the distances are broken up by transport.

Can I book this tour if there are only two of us?

A minimum of four participants is required for the tour to run. If you're booking with fewer people, check with the operator to see whether other bookings are already scheduled for your preferred date and time, which would allow a smaller group to join.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes round-trip shared transfer from your pickup point in Seville, all taxes, and a professional guide. Food and drinks are not included, so bring water and plan for a meal before or after the tour.

Which pickup location should I choose?

You'll select your pickup point at checkout: calle Trajano (10am departure), calle Rastro 12A (9:45am departure), or calle Zaragoza 1. All three are in central Seville. Choose whichever is closest to where you're staying.