General Archive of the Indies Guided Tour

Explore the Archivo General de Indias on a Spanish-guided, approximately 2-hour tour inside this UNESCO World Heritage archive.

Getting started

Enter the Archivo General de Indias in the heart of Seville's monumental center, between the Cathedral and the Real Alcázar. Your entry to the Archivo General de Indias is included, so you proceed directly to meet your expert Spanish-speaking guide. Once the group is assembled, the guided tour in Spanish begins inside the building and unfolds over approximately 2 hours.

What to expect

Archivo General de Indias

This UNESCO World Heritage Site houses one of the most important historical archives in the world, focused on the conquest and colonization of America. Located between Seville Cathedral and the Real Alcázar, it forms part of the city's key monumental core and is accessible for visitors with reduced mobility and wheelchair accessible.

Features

• Learn during an approximately 2-hour guided tour in Spanish how a conflict between the Cathedral and 16th-century merchants led to the creation of this building and its later role as the Archivo General de Indias.
• View original documents and objects of incalculable value that narrate the conquest and colonization of America, while your expert Spanish-speaking guide points out their historical significance.
• Experience a visit to the Archivo General de Indias that reveals the hidden history behind one of the world's most important archives, with your official, Spanish-speaking guide making complex events easy to follow.
• Benefit from included entry tickets and entry to the Archivo General de Indias as part of this Spanish-guided tour, with the route and pace adapted so that the building remains accessible for people with reduced mobility.