Merchants' Manor Houses Tour

Wander through the historic centre of Sanlúcar in search of the most beautiful homes with this Merchants' Manor Houses Tour. You'll discover the luxury and opulence of those travelling to the New World.

Merchants' Manor Houses Tour

The tour will start at 11 am next to the Sanlúcar de Barrameda Tourism Office, featuring a tasting of Manzanilla as an introduction.

This two-hour guided tour will explore Sanlúcar's historic centre, focusing on the Merchants' Manor Houses built during the 17th and 18th centuries. The first stop is Francisco Gil de Ledesma's House, a former wine-cellar of the Honorary Mayor. Next, we will visit the Gómez Barreda House, recognized for its baroque façade. The tour will proceed to the Santo Domingo Convent, once home to numerous religious individuals awaiting their voyages, before stopping at the Casa de Ceballos, an example of 18th-century architecture.

Additionally, we will learn about the trade industry and the wealth of merchants near the old Sanluqueña branch of the Casa de la Contratación, which managed product transactions between the New and Old Worlds. The tour concludes at 1 pm in Plaza del Cabildo, a prominent tapas area in Sanlúcar.