Things to Do in Alicante
Visit one of the best-known Mediterranean islets of the Costa Blanca with this Tabarca Island Ferry from Alicante—make the journey in just 1 hour!
Join us on an unforgettable tour through the most iconic corners of Alicante, where history comes to life in its streets and monuments. With a certified local guide, you will discover everything that makes this city unique. You will learn about the historical figures who walked its avenues and the most fascinating legends that still live in the memory of its people. You will delve into its flavors and traditions, and understand why it is said that this is the best land in the world. Additionally, you will receive the best local tips to make the most of your stay.
Book your spot and experience the magic of Alicante to the fullest!
We will meet in front of the Tourism Office, and from there, looking at the castle, we will begin to discover the origin of our city. Then we will head to the Casa Carbonell, where you will learn about the reason for its construction and its most famous legend.
We will continue our walk to some of the most beautiful squares. Did you know that what is now Plaza Gabriel Miró was once an ancient cove?
Our tour will continue at the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás. Besides learning about its history, you will decipher the origin of its graffiti.
Afterwards, we will visit the 18th-century Town Hall Square with its baroque columns to head to the oldest building in the city, where you will learn about some of its miracles.
At this point, we will say goodbye, but before that, we will give you tips and tricks to enjoy the city to the fullest.
YOU WILL VISIT:
- Explanada de España.
- Carbonell Building.
- Town Hall Square.
- Santa Cruz Neighborhood
- Portal de Elche.
- Main Street.
- Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás.
- Basilica of Santa María.
- Puerta Ferrisa.
- And many surprises.
Join us to discover not only Alicante’s most iconic landmarks, but also its hidden corners — the ones where real life still flows quietly behind the crowds.
We’ll explore the heart of the old town, where every corner has a story to tell. From the elegant Town Hall Square and the seaside Explanada de España, to narrow lanes that reveal traces of wars, faith and resilience, this walk offers a complete portrait of the city.
You’ll see the Basilica of Santa María, the Central Market, and the lively port, but also wander up the hillside into the Santa Cruz quarter, the most picturesque area of Alicante. Its whitewashed houses, blue flowerpots and stunning views of the castle make the gentle climb worth every step — it’s here that Alicante shows its most authentic face. And hidden among its narrow streets, we’ll find the charming Blue Pots House — one of Alicante’s most photogenic and beloved spots. 💙
To end the experience, we’ll visit a family-run turrón (nougat) workshop, where this delicious tradition has been handmade for more than 140 years and six generations. There, you’ll enjoy a free tasting of artisan turrón and local liqueur, a perfect way to taste the essence of Alicante. 🍬
(Except Sundays and public holidays.)
More than a simple walk, this is a journey through Alicante’s history, everyday life and local flavor — relaxed, insightful and full of Mediterranean warmth.
Come and discover the city as we locals know it: bright, proud and irresistibly sweet. 🌞
Welcome to Alicante, the city of light!
Ready to discover the essence of this Mediterranean city?
Well, "pa'lante, like those of Alicante"
We will meet in the Plaza del Ayuntamiento at the indicated time to begin our guided tour. We will take the opportunity to get to know this beautiful building and all the curiosities it hides. What sculptural wonder will it house inside?
We will reach the Explanada de España -a sign of identity for the people of Alicante- to submerge ourselves among the undulating mosaic of tesserae on its promenade, the sea breeze and its palm trees. How many do you think there are? We will take the opportunity to admire Casa Carbonel l and learn about the history it has to tell us.
We will go through the central square of Portal de Elche and then, that of Gabriel Miró , a romantic space where the sound of the water turns it into a haven of peace. Shall we continue? A lot of giant mushrooms are waiting for us on San Francisco street .
Walking the streets we will enter the Alicante afternoon, which is concentrated in Castaños street . In addition, in it we will find a combination of bourgeois facades, among which the Salvetti Palace stands out, a luxurious building converted into a hotel. What Spanish monarch would stay in his suites?
This visit would not be complete without talking about Alicante festivals and gastronomy , giving you a good excuse to return. In front of the Museo de las Hogueras we will share our best recommendations.
We will continue to be captivated by the stories of this ancient city while we walk through the picturesque and intricate streets of the old town. We will visit emblematic places: the co-cathedral of San Nicolás de Bari , the convent of the Most Precious Blood of Christ and the oldest church in Alicante, that of Santa María .
This is the magic of Alicante and you still haven't seen anything...
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RECOMMENDATIONS: The itinerary is not accessible by wheelchair or baby carriage due to the sections of ramps and stairs in the historic center.
On this day trip to Guadalest, Altea, and Fuentes del Algar, we'll explore the charm of these gems in the province of Alicante. An unforgettable experience!
When night falls in Alicante, we prepare to bring you closer to the most unknown and dark side of the city.
Join this walk where legends, mysticism and macabre stories will be the protagonists. You will never see Alicante with the same eyes again!
We will meet in front of the Town Hall , under the Clock Tower, to let ourselves be enveloped by the mysterious air that the buildings that stand out illuminated in the dark acquire.
A long time ago, at this very point where we are, an event as violent as it was strange happened that would change the history of the square forever. Come closer and we will tell you. Meanwhile, before our eyes, the bell of the Tower will protect us from possible curses .
Our steps will take us to the Plaza de la Santa Faz to talk about legends and miracles of this relic, but also about curious popular beliefs that surround it.
Our next story awaits us in the emblematic Basilica of Santa María. We will tell you about the myths that, for hundreds of years, have circulated about this ancient Alicante temple. But some religious buildings are not as enigmatic as the characters that inhabit them and, for this reason, we will introduce you to a mystical nun from Alicante who has remained uncorrupted in the city for more than 300 years.
Speaking of enigmatic things, have you ever noticed the curious profile that Mount Benacatil hides? Legend has it... that you cannot leave Alicante without knowing the tragic story behind its name. But the Castle houses more mysteries to tell and ghosts to meet.
We will once again wander through the narrow and picturesque corners of the city until we reach the Santa Cruz neighborhood, in the heart of the historic center, to discover dark stories from another time. Memories that are far away today but that connect us with the most unknown face of Alicante: spiritualism, crimes, diseases.
On our night walk, we will learn the stories of real people from Alicante history who lived (and died) in our city. After leaving Santa Cruz behind, we will continue towards the Market area, watching over the victims of one of the cruelest episodes in the city.
⚠️👦🏻This tour is not recommended for children due to the explicit content of violence, sex and criminal events.
This tour was designed for people to have fun and experience a unique and unforgettable day, to share a different experience and embark on an adventure in an ingenious and dynamic way. To get to know and discover all the more or less crowded corners of the city.
In this beautiful city, a very important event took place, namely the famous legend of the Moor's Face, which we will tell you about throughout the tour. Additionally, you can recognize the face of a Moor in the mountain's relief.
We will visit one of the oldest shops in the city.
We will talk about the history of the city, about medieval ruins that were ravaged by famines, plague epidemics, and wars 💣...
About its development as a seaport, like salted fishery.
We will discuss passages from the civil war, bombings, and much more.
Places and topics of interest💡
- Rambla Mendez Nuñez
- Theater
- Central Market
- Port
- La Concha Auditorium
- City Hall
- The old town
- Mushroom Street
On this trip to Tabarca, we'll visit the only inhabited island in the Valencian Community, as well as the town of Santa Pola and the Pink Lake in Torrevieja.
