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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Marco Nova

A passionate travel expert in love with Spain and Latin America, Marco loves getting to share Seville’s dynamic social & food culture with visitors.

Claim to fame: An endless appetite! Don't challenge him, he can't be beat.
Spain feat: Survived the running of the bulls in Navarra!
Spain survival tip: Start your evening off with a vermouth. It's the perfect aperitif which allows you to taste, eat and drink so much more!

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!

Irene Ojeda Iglesias

Born in a village just outside of Seville, Irene spent 17 years traveling the globe before returning home. She brings her enthusiasm and zest for adventure to every tour!

Claim to fame: Has danced with tennis pro Rafael Nadal
Spain feat: Can cook her grandma's top-secret snail recipe!
Spain survival tip: Put away your map and phone and get lost into the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz and Triana neighborhoods!

Pablo Moral Martín

Pablo spent two years in Virginia teaching Spanish language and culture before returning to Spain, where he continues to share his passion for Spanish gastronomy with his guests.

Claim to fame: Taught a Spanish tapas cooking class at an American college!
Spain feat: Has survived the record-breaking hot summers in his nearby hometown of Écija, which is so hot it's called "the frying pan of Andalusia"!
Spain survival tip: If it's crowded and noisy, if the decorations are old-fashioned, and if the waiters are shouting the names of the tapas, you've found the right bar!

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

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!

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!

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.

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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!

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