Visit Itálica's Roman ruins and San Isidoro del Campo monastery in Santiponce, just 10 km from Seville. Explore this renowned archaeological site, a Game of Thrones filming location, and discover its remarkable monumental and artistic value.

• Included/Not included

   4h 

   City of Italica 

   Available all year 

   En, Fr, Spa, It 
  • Visit City Italica from Seville.
  • Guided tour of the Ruins of Italica.
  • Professional guide of the enclosure.
  • Private round trip transportation from Seville.
  • Visit to the Monastery of San Isidoro del Campo.
• • Drinks and food.
  • Visit the town of Santiponce.

• Availability and Prices

  Check our booking calendar for tour prices and the availability of times and dates throughout the year.

  Adults

  39,00 €

  Children

  29,00 €

  Students

  29,00 €

  Babies

  0,00 €

• Meeting point

  Please, check the voucher you will receive for the details and specific instructions about this activity.

   Pick-up and drop-off from three meeting points in downtown Seville. Please check the times available when booking.

  • At Calle Rastro 12A.
  • At Hotel Don Paco (Plaza Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba nº4).
  • At Calle Trajano nº6.

• About your activity

  

  

  Highlights of Visiting Italica (Spain)

  • Italica is a remarkable Roman site.
  • Marvel at the stunning Italica amphitheater.
  • Stroll through ancient Roman streets.
  • Explore Europe's largest ancient city.
  • Italica Game of Thrones: Wander through of serie sets.
  • Visit the medieval San Isidoro del Campo Monastery: classified as a national historical and artistic site, it was founded in 1301 by Don Alonso Pérez de Guzmán and María Alonso de Coronel as a funerary monument. According to Mozarabic tradition, the monastery was the burial place of San Isidoro before being occupied by Hieronymite monks.

  Spain Italica Seville: Excursion to Santiponce from Seville

  The trip from Seville to Santiponce takes 20-30 minutes. Santiponce, a neighboring city in the metropolitan area, is home to the first Roman colony in Iberia, founded over 2,000 years ago.

  At the entrance to the Roman city, our official guide will provide historical context, then we'll visit the site, which was home to emperors such as Trajan and Hadrian.

  Like all ancient cities, Italica holds its secrets and special places. Among its most famous is the amphitheater, built between 117 and 138 under Emperor Hadrian, which had three levels and could hold 25,000 spectators. Beneath its ancient wooden floor was a service pit where munus gladiatorum and venationes were held.

  The amphitheater's caveas were divided into three sections, separated by passageways called praecinctiones. The first, the ima caveas, had six tiers and eight entrances, reserved for leaders. The media cavea, with 12 tiers and 14 entrances, hosted the commoners. The summa cavea, covered by a canopy, was reserved for women and children.

  The Italica amphitheater also had chambers dedicated to the worship of Nemesis and Dea Caelestis. Other notable sites include the Traianeum, the temple dedicated to Trajan, built by Emperor Hadrian.

  The Roman city of Italica was founded by General Publius Cornelius Scipio in 206 BC. Abandoned by the Goths in the 5th century, it became Taliqa under the Visigoths and Moors. Excavations began in 1751 under Francisco de Bruna and continue to this day.

  Explore the Different Domus of Italica in Seville

  At its peak under Emperor Hadrian, Italica's new city flourished with grand houses owned by the region's most important and wealthy families. These residences followed the traditional Roman house structure, with interior courtyards.

  The archaeological remains of several of these houses are preserved, including:

  • Exedra House
  • Neptune House
  • Hylas House
  • Planetarium House
  • Birds House

  Don't miss the chance to book your excursion to Italica and explore the Roman ruins where Game of Thrones was filmed.

  See also : Private Tour Itálica Site from Seville

• Languages

  En, Fr, Spa, It

• Accessibility & Tips

  Accessibility

  • The Archaeological Ensemble of Itálica has difficulties in accessing certain areas. Due to the irregular state of the pavement in areas such as Nova Urb, it is difficult for wheelchair users to visit these specific areas.

  Tips

  • Take your camera.
  • Water bottle.
  • Wear comfortable shoes (sports or hiking type).

• FAQS: Visit to the City of Italica

  The answers to the most frequently asked questions.

  Where is Italica located?

  The Roman town of Italica, located on the lower Guadalquivir, halfway between Seville (Hispalis) and Alcalá del Río (Ilipa), in what is now Santiponce, very close to the roads that linked the Sierra Norte mining basin with Seville and Huelva. If we take the excursion from Seville, we will arrive in around 30 minutes.

  What time does the excursion to the archaeological site of Itàlica (Santiponce) start?

  The excursion to the Italica archaeological site usually departs early in the morning from Seville.

• Cancellation policy

  • Moderate cancellation policy.
  • The refund of the price of the monuments tickets will not be granted in case of cancellation of the visit.
  • Cancellations made 48 hours before the start of the activity will be refunded 100%.
  • Cancellations made between 48 and 24 hours before the start of the activity, 50% refund.
  • Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start of the activity will not be refunded.

  Rules & Restrictions

  • Late arrivals will not be reimbursed . If the group is complete, the visit will begin waiting for a time acceptable to those who are delayed (about 5 / 7mn).
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