During our visit of approximately one and a half hours, you will have the opportunity to see the ground floor of this wonderful building, an example of Sevillian civil architecture. This palace, which is located next to the church of San Esteban, was built by the Marquis of Tarifa in the 15th century. After a trip to Jerusalem, he realized that from his house to the small temple of the Cruz del Campo there was the same distance as between the place where he was told the Praetorium of Pilate was and Mount Calvary, hence the peculiar name of this palace. The house is an example of Gothic-Mudejar architecture in the city, and in its rooms and patios we can enjoy sculptures and portrait galleries that decorate its walls, as well as a vast example of Triana tilework. During the visit we will walk through the different rooms on the ground floor, such as the chapel or the main patio decorated with magnificent sculptures, and we will end the visit in the gardens.
Seville Palaces: Dueñas Palace and Pilate House Tour
This private guided tour offers exclusive access inside two of Seville’s most emblematic noble residences: Pilate’s House and the Palace of Dueñas. Your expert guide will provide historical insight and engaging stories that bring each space to life. The tour begins with Pilate’s House, a magnificent 16th-century palace combining Mudéjar, Gothic, and Renaissance elements. You will explore its courtyards, richly decorated rooms, classical sculptures, and unique tile collections while learning about its connection to the Dukes of Medinaceli. The experience continues at the Palace of Dueñas, the current residence of the House of Alba and a symbol of Spanish aristocratic heritage. You will walk through its beautifully landscaped gardens, private halls, and galleries displaying art, antique furniture, and mementos of the Duchess of Alba. This tour includes all entrance fees, and private guide. Ideal for travelers looking for a cultured and enriching experience.
Pilato’s House, located at the Square with the same name, invites us to visit one of the least known monuments in the city and one of the most mistreated during the wars that Seville has experienced. However, Disney already said it in «Mulan»: «The flower that blooms in adversity is the rarest and most beautiful of all.» And Pilato’s House is precisely that flower, which has endured so much adversity and offers us a decadent romantic beauty with a history full of symbology, mythology and legends. The ideal visit to understand a little more about our culture, our architecture and the hidden magic of some corners of Seville.
We will begin the visit Pilato’s house. This place, also called the house of the Dukes of Medinaceli, is a mixture of renaissance style and mudejar Spanish. It is adorned with beautiful tiles and well kept gardens. It’s considered the prototype of the Andalusian palace. It was declared a National Monument in 1931. Finally we will know the Palace of the Countess of Lebrija. This palace is from the 16th century and is characterized by its precious collection of Roman mosaics, paraphernalia, columns, amphoras and sculptures of great artistic value. Meeting point: we will pick you up at your hotel, if it is in the city center. Otherwise, at the foot of the Giralda tower. *If for any reason outside the company such as lack of available tickets or closing of any monument, we can not visit any of the monuments included, this will be replaced by any other that is considere
Seville Private Tour with Alcazar, Cathedral, Casa de Pilatos
Discover the capital of Andalusia on a private full day tour of Seville's best known city highlights. Home to three UNESCO World Heritage sites, you will enjoy two of them with skip the line priority access to Alcazar, and the Seville Cathedral. Visit the Casa de Pilatos and explore the winding, colourful, cobble stoned streets that adorn this majestic and historic city. Make the most of Seville and learn about the city's rich unique history and culture all with your private expert guide.
The Pilatos Palace is a reference for the Sevillian Holy Week. A palace that tried to make a beauty competition with the Alcazar. We will continue to the district of the Alfalfa. It is a neighborhood with intricate narrow streets since they are part of the historic center. We will arrive to the Salvador’s church, from where several Brotherhoods come out in procesion. It is one of the Holy Week highlights and it is the second largest church in town. It was built on the former Mosque remains, built in the XIIth century. You can check by visiting its courtyard and former minaret. Juan de Mesa and Martínez Montañez are great Andalusian sculptors who contribute to this celebration. *If for any reason outside the company such as lack of available tickets or closing of any monument, we can not visit any of the monuments included, this will be replaced by any other that is considere.