Tours & Activities in Alicante

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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...

Will you join us?

RECOMMENDATIONS: The itinerary is not accessible by wheelchair or baby carriage due to the sections of ramps and stairs in the historic center.

This Free Tour is a must for those visiting Alicante for the first time.⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

And, although on this tour we will visit the main monuments of the city, we will also surprise you with stories, legends and secrets from the Arab era, explosions, wars, kings, queens, fires and all the protagonists of the construction of this city, of its history and its scars.

We will tell you the legend of "the face of the Moor" 👳 symbol of the city, we will talk about the bombings 💣 that occurred during the civil war and we will explore the streets once seen by Romans and built by Arabs , which left vestiges as important as the Castle of Santa Bárbara that crowns the city of Alicante.

In short, a walk through history from medieval times to the present day.

But this guided tour does not only talk about the past, but also about Alicante culture and gastronomy , which is why we will not only talk about nougat and visit one of the oldest shops in the city (from 1890), but we will also include a small tasting of Free nougat and liquor on the tour 🤤 (only available in the morning hours, not available on Sundays and holidays).

Additionally, at the end of the tour, we send you a complete guide to Alicante with the best recommendations, so you can continue enjoying the city to the fullest.

In short, this is the most complete Free Tour , an essential guided tour to learn about the history and origins of Alicante, are you going to miss it?

This tour includes (among others) :

• Esplanade of Spain 🌴
• The port ⛵
• Town Hall 🏫
• Basilica of Saint Mary ⛪
• The face of the Moor 👳
• City walls and Porta Ferrisa 🏰
• St. Nicholas Co-Cathedral ⛪
• The Rambla
• Free small nougat and local liquor tasting 🤤 (only available in the morning hours, not available on Sundays and holidays)
• Santa Cruz neighborhood (Only on the night tour)
• Central Market 🍉🥑🍩🥩🧀🐟
• Plaza 25 de Mayo 💣

During this night tour we will enter the Barrio de Santa Cruz, a step away from the most touristic area of Alicante. A mystical neighborhood, with beautiful white houses and colorful flowers that adorn the balconies. The wild, the traditional and the bohemian of Alicante mix in a few streets. But not all that glitters is gold: legends, murders, plague; have taken place in this unknown neighborhood for both visitors and locals. Come and discover it with our Tour of the mysteries of Alicante!

During this guided night tour we walk through the most picturesque neighborhoods of Alicante at sunset, combining the beauty of one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city with the darker and unknown history of Alicante.

This tour includes:
- Esplanade of Spain
- City hall
- Plaza de la Santisima Faz
- Convent of the Blood Nuns
- Water Museum
- San Roque neighborhood
- Santa Cruz neighborhood
- Several viewpoints with the best views of the city
- Legends, mysteries, traditions and important personalities

Keep in mind that these neighborhoods are on the side of the Castle mountain, so there will be stairs and we do not recommend it for people with reduced mobility.

On this tour we will visit the key places to learn about the present, the past and the future of Alicante, when the sun sets. With the help of a certified local guide, you will discover everything that makes this city special. You will meet some of the characters who have walked our streets, the most incredible legends and you will know why they say that we are the best land in the world.

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. Afterwards we will go to the Carbonell House, where you will learn the reason for its construction and its most famous legend.

We will continue our walk towards some of the most beautiful squares. Did you know that what is now Plaza Gabriel Miró was an ancient cove?

Our tour will continue at the St. Nicholas Co-Cathedral. In addition to knowing its history, you will decipher the origin of its graffiti.
Then we will visit the 18th century Town Hall Square with its baroque columns to go to the oldest building in the city, where you will learn about some of its miracles.
At this point we will say goodbye, but first we will give you tips and tricks to enjoy the city to the fullest.

YOU WILL VISIT:

• Esplanade of Spain.
• Carbonell Building.
• Town Hall Square.
• Gabriel Miro Square.
• Elche Portal.
• Main Street.
• Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas.
• Basilica of Saint Mary.
• Ferrisa Gate.
• And many surprises.

Alicante is known for its beautiful beaches and wonderful weather, but did you know that the city is actually thousands of years old? Did you know that it was a place of miracles, also destroyed many times and wanted by one the most famous pirates in history?

Join our tour to discover the old city through its culture and history, and learn about its different founders and the scars that left the war behind. Travel with us from ancient times to current days to find out why this quiet Mediterranean city was always under international eyes.

On our tour we will visit the:

• Port – (start point)
• City Hall
• Basílica de Santa Maria
• Santa Faz square
• Saint Nicholas Cathedral
• Santa Cruz neighbourhood
• Rambla Mendez Nuñez
• Theater
• Central Market
• And many surprises along the way...!

The standard tour is not intended for wheelchairs/strollers but if that is the case, let us know in advance, we can adapt the route.

Minimun 4 people. If it is full, send us a message and we can sort it out.

We are waiting for you 🙂