Private tours

Private tours in Seville, with a local who never left.

No groups, no flags, no script. Just you, the people you came with, and a Sevillian who grew up on the other side of the river.

Private tours in Seville, with a local who never left.

What private actually means here

Your booking is yours alone. There is no minimum group, no strangers added, and no fixed route you have to keep up with.

I work with one to eight guests — couples, families, groups of friends. Below eight the conversation stays a conversation, and that is the whole point.

We stop when something interests you. We change plan when the weather, your appetite or your curiosity says so.

Why a local guide changes the trip

Anyone can recite dates in front of the Cathedral. What travellers remember is understanding why the city behaves the way it does — why we eat at ten, why Triana feels like another town, why the bitter oranges on my streets end up in British marmalade.

I was born in Triana and spent years welcoming people before I ever guided them. The hospitality came first; the history came with it.

Choosing your experience

The Signature collection gathers the longer, fuller experiences — three to five hours, food and walking.

Four ways are shorter, focused private experiences with the same boutique spirit: an ideal first step into Seville with me.

If neither fits, I build a custom day around what you are actually curious about.

Who these experiences are for

Couples who want an evening that feels like theirs. Families who need a pace that suits children — kids under ten join free. Friends travelling together who would rather talk than follow a flag.

Most guests come from the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands, often on their first visit, sometimes on their fifth.

Is Johnny Candela personally hosting?

Yes. When you book Seville With a Local, you walk the city with me — not with a subcontracted guide. The person who answers your WhatsApp is the person who meets you.

How booking works

Choose an experience and a time on the booking calendar, or message me on WhatsApp with your dates and who is coming.

Once confirmed, you receive a confirmation with the meeting point in the centre of Seville, the time and everything you need to know. If something changes, you write to me directly.

Practical details

Languages: English and Spanish.

Group size: 1 to 8 guests, always private.

Same-day booking is possible with at least five hours' notice.

Free cancellation, flexible booking and secure checkout.

Frequent questions

How much does a private tour in Seville cost?
Pricing depends on the experience, the length and the size of your group. Every tour page shows what is included, and I answer every enquiry personally.
Are you a licensed guide?
I am a local host, born and raised in Seville. Where a monument requires an official guide inside, I arrange it — the rest of the day is mine to show you.
Can you tailor the tour to us?
That is the default, not an upgrade. Tell me what you like and the route changes shape.
Is the experience really private?
Always. Only your group, one to eight guests, never mixed with strangers.
Which languages do you offer?
English and Spanish, hosted by me personally.
How far in advance should I book?
In spring and autumn, as early as you can. Same-day requests are welcome with five hours' notice.

Let's plan your Seville

Message me on WhatsApp with your dates and who is coming. I answer every message myself.