Alicante: bullring and Bullfighting Museum ticket
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Ticket with audio guide to Alicante's 19th-century bullring and its Bullfighting Museum: the ring, chapel, pens, infirmary and matadors' suits of lights. Rated 4.6/5 from 432 reviews.
- 1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- 19th-century bullring
- Ring, chapel, pens and infirmary
- Museum with suits of lights
- Audio guide in 6 languages
- Castle views from the stands
Our take
It is mainly for people who want to understand the history of bullfighting without attending a fight: stepping into the ring and seeing the chapel and infirmary are the highlights. Short and cheap, it is easy to fit into a morning in the centre.
What's included
- Bullring and museum entry
- Audio guide in Spanish, English, German, French, Italian and Polish
- Information leaflet
Not included
- Live guide
Good to know
What to bring
- Phone with your ticket
- Headphones (recommended)
Things to keep in mind
- The bullring and museum open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 16:00
- Self-guided visit at your own pace with an audio guide
- Videos about bullfighting culture are shown along the way
Meeting point
Alicante bullring, Alicante.
Go straight to the bullring with your ticket on your phone and pick up the audio guide there.
The experience
What you will see
- Alicante's bullring, a late 19th-century building.
- Areas usually closed to the public: the chapel, the pens and the infirmary.
- The ring itself, which you can step into, and castle views from the stands.
- The Bullfighting Museum, with suits of lights and works on Alicante's matadors.
How it works
You enter with your ticket, pick up the audio guide and explore the bullring and museum at your own pace. Videos on bullfighting history and culture play along the way.
Who I recommend it for
- Anyone interested in the history and culture around bullfighting.
- Anyone after a short, cheap visit in the centre.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone opposed to bullfighting: the museum presents it from the inside.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
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