Private Tour The Indian Archive and the Port

Operated by Spanish Mercantile Registry

1. Step inside one of Seville’s most remarkable historic buildings and discover the story of Spain’s connection with the Americas. During the visit, you will explore its beautiful Renaissance architecture and see historic documents, maps, manuscripts and other original materials related to exploration, trade and the Spanish overseas territories. Your guide will bring these fascinating stories to life (1 hours)
2. Discover the historic Royal Mint, where precious metals arriving from the Americas were processed and transformed into coins during Seville’s golden age of global trade. Walk through this fascinating historic complex and learn how gold and silver from the New World helped make Seville one of Europe’s most important commercial centres. (20 min)
3. Admire one of Seville’s most iconic landmarks, built during the Almohad period to defend the city and control access along the Guadalquivir River. From here, discover the strategic importance of the river and Seville’s historic port, which connected the city with the Atlantic and the trade routes to the Americas. (20 min)
4. Discover the story of the **Nao Victoria**, the famous ship that completed the first circumnavigation of the Earth. Learn about the extraordinary voyage led by Ferdinand Magellan and completed by Juan Sebastián Elcano, and how Seville became the starting point and key centre of this historic expedition. (20 min)

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels