We are a team of professional tour guides based in Seville, and we would love to take you on a unique journey through one of the city’s most iconic landmarks: the Archive of the Indies. This historic building, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, holds within its walls over 400 years of history documenting the exploration and Spanish presence in the Americas.
Throughout the tour, you will discover documents (copies), ancient maps and manuscripts that reveal how the Spanish Empire expanded into the New World. We will explain the significance of this archive and how its legacy continues to shape world history.
Discover History on Our Guided Tour of the Archive of the Indies
A journey into the past through historical documents
As we walk through the halls of the Archive of the Indies, we encounter over 43,000 bundles of documents and 80 million pages of historical records. These writings tell the stories of navigators, explorers and conquistadors such as Christopher Columbus, Hernán Cortés and Francisco Pizarro.
During the guided tour, we will explain how these documents came to be held here, why they were preserved, and what secrets they reveal about the administration of the Spanish Empire’s overseas territories.
A building with over 400 years of history
The Archive of the Indies stands out not only for its contents, but also for its architecture. Designed by Juan de Herrera, the building is a remarkable example of Spanish Renaissance style and has witnessed centuries of history.
Throughout the tour, we will tell you about its construction, its original purpose, and how it evolved into the most important archive on the history of Spanish colonialism.
Spots are limited — we recommend booking in advance to secure your place.
