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Alicante Walking Tour 20% OFF
Alicante, Spain, Europe
$24.76
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Overview
Discover Alicante through the meeting point between Muslim, Christian, and Mediterranean history on a small-group walking tour designed to reveal the true identity of the city beyond the typical tourist experience.
Together with a certified local guide specialized in Alicante’s history, architecture, and local culture, you will explore places such as the Explanada de España, Santa Cruz, Saint Nicholas Co-Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa María, the City Hall, and the ancient walls hidden beneath the historic center.
Along the route, you will uncover how centuries of Muslim and Christian influence shaped Alicante’s architecture, traditions, urban design, and connection to the Mediterranean Sea. The experience also explores key moments of the city’s modern history, including the transformation of local neighborhoods and the story of the Central Market bombing during the Spanish Civil War.
- Duration of 2.5 hours
- Limited group size for a personalized experience
- Available in English
Together with a certified local guide specialized in Alicante’s history, architecture, and local culture, you will explore places such as the Explanada de España, Santa Cruz, Saint Nicholas Co-Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa María, the City Hall, and the ancient walls hidden beneath the historic center.
Along the route, you will uncover how centuries of Muslim and Christian influence shaped Alicante’s architecture, traditions, urban design, and connection to the Mediterranean Sea. The experience also explores key moments of the city’s modern history, including the transformation of local neighborhoods and the story of the Central Market bombing during the Spanish Civil War.
- Duration of 2.5 hours
- Limited group size for a personalized experience
- Available in English
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Alicante Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Access to selected cultural spaces and historical sites, subject to opening hours and availability.
Meeting point
Meet your guide next to “La Concha” auditorium (the shell-shaped stage) on the Explanada de España promenade.
Your guide will be waiting there a few minutes before the starting time.
Return details
The tour finishes in the Central Market, one of the city’s most important historical landmarks and a perfect place to continue exploring local gastronomy and daily life after the experience.
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Passeig Esplanada d'EspanyaWalk along Alicante’s iconic Explanada de España and discover why the city has always lived facing the Mediterranean Sea. Surrounded by palm trees and mosaic waves, this promenade reveals Alicante’s maritime identity, local lifestyle, and its historical connection to trade, travel, and coastal culture.
- Walk through one of Alicante’s most elegant squares while discovering the literary and bourgeois side of the city. Surrounded by monumental ficus trees and historic architecture, Plaza Gabriel Miró reflects the transformation of Alicante during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. (pass by)
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Calle de Las SetasDiscover one of Alicante’s most curious modern landmarks while learning how the city transformed from a traditional Mediterranean port into the vibrant destination it is today. This colorful street has become one of Alicante’s most recognizable spots and offers a different perspective on the city’s contemporary identity.
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Concatedral Sant Nicolau de Bari d'AlacantDiscover one of Alicante’s most important religious landmarks and learn how the city evolved after the Christian reconquest. You will explore its Renaissance architecture, Baroque elements, and the historical role religion played in shaping Alicante’s identity through the centuries.
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Alicante City HallExplore Alicante’s historic City Hall and uncover the political and architectural transformation of the city through the centuries. Here, you will discover traces of Alicante’s medieval past, Renaissance influence, and the hidden remains of the ancient city walls preserved beneath the building.
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Basilica Santa MariaVisit the Basilica of Santa María, Alicante’s oldest church, built over the remains of a former mosque after the Christian conquest of the city. Discover how Muslim and Christian history intertwine through Gothic architecture, religious symbolism, and centuries of transformation in one of Alicante’s most emblematic landmarks.
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Torre De La PolvoraEnjoy one of the most spectacular panoramic views of Santa Bárbara Castle while discovering the strategic importance of Mount Benacantil throughout Alicante’s history. From this viewpoint, you will understand how the castle dominated the city, the sea, and the surrounding territory for centuries, shaping Alicante’s defensive and cultural identity.
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Ermita de San RoqueVisit one of the small religious landmarks that still preserve the traditional spirit of old Alicante. Located near the historic Santa Cruz neighborhood, this humble chapel reflects the deep connection between local faith, popular traditions, and everyday life throughout the city’s history.
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Walk through the white streets of Santa Cruz, Alicante’s historic old town, where Muslim urban design, local traditions, and Mediterranean charm still shape everyday life. This neighborhood, known for its flower-filled balconies, stairways, and hidden corners, offers one of the most authentic and picturesque atmospheres in the city.
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Mercados de AlicanteExplore Alicante Central Market, one of the city’s most important social and historical landmarks. Beyond its local gastronomy and daily atmosphere, this place also preserves the memory of one of the most tragic events in Alicante’s history: the bombing of the market during the Spanish Civil War in 1938.
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Alicante Walking Tour 20% OFF
Alicante, Spain, Europe
$24.76
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!