Things to Do in Alcalá de Henares
Welcome to my tour, Alcalá World Heritage Site!
I 'm so glad to have you here. 🤗
As a true Alcalá native, I'm passionate about sharing the history and secrets of my city. It was not only the world's first university city , but also the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes , author of Don Quixote de la Mancha .
On this guided tour , we will walk through its most emblematic places, with entertaining explanations full of curiosities:
✅ Archbishop's Palace
✅ Magisterial Cathedral of the Holy Children
✅ Main Street
✅ Cervantes Birthplace Museum
✅ Cervantes Square
✅ Former University of Alcalá
And many more surprises!
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So , I'm waiting for you to discover Alcalá together. I assure you, you'll fall in love.
Greetings 😊
Are you visiting Alcalá and want to learn about the history hidden in the historic center of Alcalá de Henares?
I'll give you a tour of the historic center of Alcalá de Henares, with a comprehensive itinerary that shows the city's most important sites, packed with verified historical information, anecdotes, and interesting facts. This way, you'll take away a wealth of concentrated information that will give you an insight into the ancient history behind it, gaining insights that you wouldn't miss without a guide.
My tours are usually small, friendly, and inviting, where the goal is to have a great time seeing the city, learning its history, anecdotes, and interesting facts with a positive attitude.
In addition to telling the story of the itinerary, I am happy to take photos, answer questions, etc.
The important thing is to have a good time, have a good experience, and enjoy the city.
The stops on the itinerary will be:
📍Madrid Gate.
📍Antiquarium and Tower of the XIV.
📍Archbishop's Palace.
📍Bernardas Square.
📍Cathedral of the Holy Children.
📍Main Street.
🔺Antezana Hospital (exterior).
🔺 Synagogue Corral.
🔺Danger Alley.
🔺Irish Square
📍Cervantes' birthplace.
📍Cervantes Square.
📍The tower of Santa María.
📍University of Alcalá.
Interiors only during opening hours
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A free tour to know the history and beauty of Alcalá de Henares . Our tour consists of a visit that will bring us closer to the fundamental places in the history of Alcalá de Henares. A story linked to the great events in the history of Spain , of which Alcalá de Henares was the protagonist for many centuries.
Some of the places that we will see during the tour are:
- Cervantes Square.
- Main Street
- The Jewish Quarter
- Synagogue Corral
- Exterior of the Cervantes Birthplace Museum and the old Antezana Hospital.
- Image Street.
- Palace Square
- Plaza de las Bernardas and external archaeological museum.
- Plaza de los Santos Niños and exterior Catedral-Magistral
- San Diego Square
- The facade of the university.
- Chapel of the Oidor (Interior)
- And some surprise ...
** It is possible to change the route and schedules depending on the availability of the buildings included in the visit.
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The birthplace of the greatest figure in Spanish literature, Miguel de Cervantes, the monumental town of Alcalá de Henares has held the title of World Heritage City by UNESCO since December 2, 1998, and is among the cities with the largest number of assets of cultural interest in all of Spain .
Despite this, and somewhat unfairly, it remains a great mystery for many visitors who have come to Madrid and want to explore its surroundings in addition to the capital. Our tour, lasting approximately 1.5 hours, offers a journey back in time through its medieval layout, Roman remains, Baroque palaces and churches, and its prestigious university, founded more than five centuries ago. This makes Alcalá de Henares a must-see in your travel journal.
Places we will visit externally during the tour:
Cervantes Square
Regional Archaeological Museum
Magistral Cathedral
Cisnerian University
Cervantes' birthplace
Complutense gastronomy
Archbishop's Palace
One of the oldest hospitals in the world
The medieval Jewish quarter and much more…
Important Information:
* Groups of more than 6 people are not permitted on the free tour. The minimum group size for the tour is 4.
*The tour is done entirely on foot and is fully accessible.
*No entrance fee is required; the monuments mentioned above can be visited externally.
*Minors are not accepted without the accompaniment of an adult.
*Reservations from travel agencies or wholesalers are not accepted.
*Pets are welcome.
- TOUR OF THE MEDIEVAL WALLED TOWN OF BUITRAGO DEL LOZOYA.
A trip to the past surrounded by walls and mountains.
Just an hour from Madrid, nestled among the green valleys of the Sierra Norte, lies Buitrago del Lozoya, one of the most spectacular medieval villages in the Community of Madrid. Almost completely surrounded by the Lozoya River and protected by an impressive 11th-century wall, Buitrago is a living history.
Here, Gothic castles, cobblestone streets, legends of kings and warriors, and even a small museum dedicated to Pablo Picasso coexist. All of this is framed by a natural setting perfect for unwinding and discovering unique places.
Buitrago isn't just something you walk through, it's something you feel: its stones whisper stories, and every corner invites you to travel back in time.
Places to visit with the tour.
Picasso Square.
Eugenio Arias' House.
Constitution Square.
Clock Tower.
Snow Arch.
Church of Santa María del Castillo.
Castle of the Marquis of Santillana.
Low Wall.
Coracha.
Picasso Museum (Eugenio Arias Collection)
I've been in love with the culture and history of Buitrago since I was a child. Tourism and culture are my passions, and I'm delighted to welcome you and show you my town and its lesser-known corners with the greatest enthusiasm.