Tours & Activities in Alicante

Visit one of the best-known Mediterranean islets of the Costa Blanca with this Tabarca Island Ferry from Alicante - the crossing takes just one hour!

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.

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, past and 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 we are the best land in the world.

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.

If you are a curious person🕵️‍♂️, you cannot miss this tour, through the most hidden corners of the medieval city, where you will discover the history and legends that happened; wars 🪖, pandemics 💉, broken kingdoms 🏰...

You will meet famous Alicante figures such as Dr. Balmis and Gastó Castelló, 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 to see the ancient Muslim Medina, the city walls and the most picturesque neighborhoods of Alicante.

We will pass through the following places:

. Esplanade of Spain 🌴

• Town Hall Square 🏫
• Face of the Moor
• Muslim Quarter ☪️
• Air raid shelter 💣
• Santa Cruz 💃
• ... And much more
  
  

*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.

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

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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 €8 and €10 per person as a minimum.

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.
(Constructions, marathons, parties or other reasons)