Our Expert Guides

We know that having a great guide is key to truly discovering a destination. That’s why our tours are led by passionate Spain gurus who love sharing their insider knowledge with our guests. We’ve got historians, sommeliers and art experts on the team, and each guide is a gifted storyteller.

We can’t wait for you to meet them!

Pablo del Río Loira

After time in the USA, the UK and the Netherlands, Pablo returned home to Seville to soak up the sun and eat all the tapas!

Claim to fame: Has guided a Nobel Prize winner around Seville.
Spain feat: Can beat any of his friends in a croqueta eating contest.
Spain survival tip: Sevillano summers can get really hot, so remember to cool off with a cold Cruzcampo or a refreshing sherry!

Elena Moreno Martínez

100% Sevillana, even though she may not look it! Elena is thrilled to be back home after 4 years studying biochemistry abroad. Her specialty is yeast, so get ready for lots of fun beer and bread facts!

Claim to fame: Despite being told by her childhood dance teacher that she wasn't fit for flamenco, Elena is now a Sevillanas expert and even teaches the local dance to her friends every year before the April Fair!
Spain feat: Can make and consume up to 3 liters of gazpacho on a hot summer's day!
Spain survival tip: Forget about personal space; there’s always room for one (or ten) more at a tapas bar—just elbow your way in! The more, the merrier!

Carmen Velasco

Born in Madrid and raised around the world, Carmen is a true global citizen and professional flamenco dancer! Her lifelong dedication to culture, history and the universal language of art make Seville the perfect destination for her to share with curious travelers to Andalusia.

Claim to fame: Has performed flamenco at some of the world's most renowned theaters!
Spain feat: Rolling wheeled suitcases over Seville's cobblestone streets!
Spain survival tip: If the music moves you, dance! Try a a copla of sevillanas, a little bulería, or a joyful rumba flamenca!

Miranda Bild

After living on Colombia’s Caribbean coast for more than 3 years, London-born Miranda retraced her steps back to Seville to explore the city where the story of The Americas began.

Claim to fame: Was the only English child visiting the Costa Blanca to be more interested in paella and seafood than burger and fries!
Spain feat: Surviving a Sevillian summer with no air conditioning!
Spain survival tip: Don’t be afraid to ask questions when you’re in a bar—locals love when you’re interested in their food and culture.

Sara Zanini

‘Gitaliana’ Sara’s love for travelling brought her all over the world, but in Seville, she found the perfect second home.

Spain feat: She loves using the typical Andalusian slang, her 'Spanglish' is full of "claro" "venga" "miarma" "quillo"
Claim to fame: She feels more Spanish than Italian – she's better at cooking a "tortilla de patatas" than a plate of pasta!
Spain survival tip: A fan is not just a beautiful and colorful souvenir to bring back home, it can save your life during a hot Sevillian summer day!

Elena Jimenez Duran

A life-long flamenco dancer and expert, Elena studied Spanish Language and Culture to help her show off her city’s culture with pride and passion.

Claim to fame: Having long ago mastered the ‘sevillanas’ (Sevillian folk dance) at the annual Spring fair
Spain feat: She can distinguish a high quality ham at just one glance
Spain survival tip: Any time is the best time for the aperitif!

Sophie Picard

When Sophie’s not guiding and sharing her love for tapas and flamenco, you’ll find her reading in pretty plazas, dancing Sevillanas at local ferias, or hiking around Spain and the world.

Claim to fame: Queen of Sevillanas, has danced her way around Andalucia
Spain feat: Walked the Camino de Santiago in 30 days
Spain survival tip: Indulge in the good stuff: jamón, wine and of course, a siesta!

David Pope

David came to Seville as a student but fell in love and stayed. He is now truly an expert on Sevillian history and wine, and loves sharing stories of his adopted hometown.

Claim to fame: Briefly featured as an extra in Game of Thrones during filming in Seville
Spain feat: Makes his own Spanish-style vermouth!
Spain survival tip: It's often considered rude to be given the bill before you've asked for it, so don't be afraid to wave down a waiter

María Ruiz

Born and raised in Seville, María has been showing guests around her city for 2 years after completing her history degree.

Claim to fame: Has won local trivia competitions about Semana Santa on TV
Spain feat: Finally managing to make the perfect "croquetas de puchero"!
Spain survival tip: Look for a bar where people stand to make sure it's not a tourist trap!

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