Things to Do in Alicante

Join us on an unforgettable tour of the most emblematic corners of Alicante, where history comes to life in its streets and monuments. With the help of a certified local guide, you will discover everything that makes this city unique. You will meet 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 you will understand why it is said that this is the best land in the world. In addition, you will receive the best local tips to make the most of your stay.
Reserve your place and experience the magic of Alicante in full!

We will meet in front of the Tourist Office, and from there, looking at the castle, we will begin to discover the origin of our city. Then we will head to Casa Carbonell, 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 the Plaza Gabriel Miró was once an ancient cove?

Our tour will continue at the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás. In addition to learning about its history, you will decipher the origin of its graffiti.
We will then visit the 18th century Town Hall Square with its baroque columns before heading 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 some 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 St. Nicholas.
• Basilica of St. Mary.
• Ferrisa Gate.
• And many surprises.

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! 

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 💣

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.

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.

If you are a curious person🕵️‍♂️, you cannot miss this tour, through the most hidden corners of the city, where you will discover the history and legends that happened.

We will enter several places and

You will meet famous Alicante figures such as the artist Gastó Castelló, Doctor Balmis...among others.
You will find clues 🔎 to the curiosities hidden in the stones of this city.

A journey through time through history from medieval times to the Civil War.

A tour for the whole family!

We will go through the old town and also through the most curious streets of Alicante.

We will pass through the following places:

. Esplanade of Spain 🌴

• Town Hall Square 🏫
• Face of the Moor
• Muslim Quarter ☪️
• Air raid shelter 💣
• ...And many more things
  
  

*THERE MAY BE SECTIONS WITH STAIRS OR STEEP HILLS

You will see me with a PINK Umbrella! 😉🚩

*The meeting point will be in front of the port's Tourist Information building.

At the end, you will take home an interactive map 🗺️ and leisure recommendations for the city. 🏅

⭐⭐⭐We are official guides ⭐⭐⭐

Please, in order for the tour to leave on time, it is recommended to be there 10 minutes before the scheduled time.

Payment with Bizum is accepted
Fair price between €10 and €15 per person.

The tour may be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not exceeded by 3 people or due to rain or extreme heat.
* The route may be modified at any time and without prior notice due to circumstances beyond the company's control.
(Plays, marathons, parties or other reasons)

* We will enter places: pets 🐕🐒 are welcome, but there will be places where they cannot enter (Co-Cathedral, museums, town hall...) Sorry🙏

Mystery Tour of Alicante: A Journey into Terror** ✨🌌
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"Legend has it that beneath the city of Alicante there are tunnels🕳️ that the Muslims built to flee the city in case of attack. Today, the souls 👻 of those who stayed underground wander through these tunnels..."

The Alicante night is dressed in shadows that whisper forgotten secrets and the old stones hide chilling stories. 🌙👻 On this tour, I will take you to places where the past and the present meet, revealing the mysteries that lurk in every corner.

We will start at the **Town Hall**,🏛️ a baroque symbol of the city.

We will walk along the cobbled streets until we reach an old convent 🔔

As night falls, we will stop at the ancient Church of Santa Maria.⛪

Then, we will head to the oldest neighborhoods, whose narrow streets seem to be filled with ghosts from the past 👣👣


Finally, we will conclude our haunting journey in a hidden place that holds the key to the city's deepest mysteries. There, you will be faced with the question: are you willing to discover what lies hidden in the darkness of Alicante? 🌑🔑

It is a different tour , which will take you to discover the curiosities of Alicante and the legends, on a walk full of mystery through the oldest neighborhoods of the city, where you can breathe the air of another era.

It is an experience for the five senses.

Useful information for travelers:
- It is a circular route of 1h45' that ends in the city center.
- Not recommended for children.
- There are flights of stairs.

The meeting point is the Town Hall Square.

from Alicante.

I will carry a fuchsia umbrella

⭐⭐⭐ We are official guides ⭐⭐⭐

The tour may be cancelled if it does not reach a minimum of 4 people.
You can pay with Bizum (recommended price between €12 and €15 per person)