Things to Do in Alcalá de Henares

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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IMPORTANT: Groups of more than 6 people are not permitted on free tours, regardless of whether multiple reservations have been made from different emails. The reservation and participation fee for groups of 6 to 10 people on free tours is €9 per person (VAT included) and €5 for children under 7 (VAT included). Payment must be made before the tour begins via electronic payment method. No additional payment is due upon arrival at the meeting point or at the end of the tour. Contact us for more information.

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, being among the cities with the greatest 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, making it a must-see in your Alcalá de Henares 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 ticket or ticket is required, the monuments mentioned are visited externally.
*Minors are not accepted without the accompaniment of an adult.
*Reservations from travel agencies or wholesalers are not accepted.

Are you visiting Alcalá and want to know the history hidden in the historic center of Alcalá de Henares?

I'll give you a tour of the historic centre of Alcalá de Henares, with a very complete itinerary in which you'll see the most relevant parts of the city, full of verified historical information, anecdotes and curiosities. In this way, you'll be able to take away a lot of concentrated information that will give you an idea of the thousand-year-old history it hides, obtaining information that you would miss without a guide.

My tours are usually small, close and cozy, where the goal is to have a great time seeing the city, learning its history, anecdotes and curiosities with a positive attitude.

In addition to telling the story of the itinerary, I am willing 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.
📍The Main Street.
🔺Antezana Hospital (exterior).
🔺 Synagogue Corral.
🔺Danger Alley.
🔺Irish Square
📍Cervantes' birthplace.
📍Cervantes Square.
📍The tower of Santa Maria.
📍Chapel of the Oidor.
📍University of Alcalá.

Indoors only during opening hours

I have 5 places available for reservations on Guruwalk, but you can add children, since they do not take up space, plus all the people who decide to join while we wait at the meeting point. If you are going to come with more people than the places available, you can ask me without any problem.



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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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📲 Or write to me on WhatsApp : 611 963 087

We'll probably find a spot for you. 😉

I look forward to seeing you and discovering this unique city together. I promise you'll fall in love.

Greetings and see you soon. 😊

🔎 Descubre la historia, los secretos y los cotilleos más jugosos de Alcalá de Henares. 

📌 IMPORTANTE: Recomendado para mayores de 15 años. 

Si crees que Alcalá es solo Cervantes y la Universidad, prepárate para un viaje lleno de intrigas, duelos, amoríos y misterios. Conocerás no solo los grandes acontecimientos de la ciudad, sino también las historias que los libros no cuentan. 

🏛️ Complutum y la Alcalá musulmana: De ciudad imperial a fortaleza árabe.

👑 Escándalos reales: Los amoríos secretos de Fernando VII en el Palacio Arzobispal.

💃 El "barrio rojo" del Siglo de Oro: Tabernas, mancebías y placeres ocultos.

⚔️ Duelos y crímenes: Peleas de honor y prisioneros ilustres.

🕵️‍♂️ Brujas y la Inquisición: Procesos, supersticiones y almas en pena.

💥 El Empecinado y la Guerra de Independencia: El guerrillero que desafió a Napoleón.

🪨 Inscripciones romanas ocultas: Secretos de la Catedral Magistral.

👻 Fantasmas y leyendas: Susurros en el Palacio Arzobispal y lamentos en la antigua cárcel. 

📅 Reserva ahora y descubre Alcalá con historia, humor y un toque de salseo.