Alicante: 2-hour historic centre walking tour with a local guide
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2-hour guided walk through Alicante's old town with a licensed local guide in English, French or Italian, from the Explanada to Plaza Gabriel Miró via Santa Cruz and Mushroom Street. Rated 4.9/5 from 84 reviews.
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- English, Italian, French
- Mobile ticket
Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Guide languages
- English · Italian · French
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- 4+
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Licensed local guide
- Tours in English, French or Italian
- Santa Cruz quarter and Ereta Park viewpoint
- Basilica of Santa María and St Nicholas Co-Cathedral
- Mushroom Street
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Our take
It's a highly rated, affordable introduction, ideal for your first day in Alicante. Its strong point is that there are few guided tours in French and Italian in the city, which makes it a good pick for those travellers.
What's included
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- Local guide in English, French or Italian
Not included
- Entry to monuments (not required)
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Not suitable for
- Children under 4
- People with mobility impairments
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- Mostly flat route, with some slopes and steps up to the viewpoint
- Groups of up to 20 people
- No tours in Spanish
Meeting point
Alicante Tourist Office, Marina Deportiva, Muelle de Levante 6, 03001 Alicante.
The tour starts next to the Explanada and finishes in Plaza Gabriel Miró.
The experience
What you will see
- The Explanada and City Hall square.
- The Basilica of Santa María and the Moor's Face on Mount Benacantil.
- The Ereta Park viewpoint and the Santa Cruz quarter.
- St Nicholas Co-Cathedral, Mushroom Street and Plaza Gabriel Miró.
How it works
You meet at the tourist office by the Explanada and walk through the old town with a local guide for two hours, with stops for stories and photos, finishing in Plaza Gabriel Miró.
Who I recommend it for
- Travellers who speak English, French or Italian.
- Anyone just arrived who wants to get their bearings.
Who I don't recommend it for
- Anyone who wants the tour in Spanish.
- People with reduced mobility.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchair users or people with reduced mobility because of slopes and steps.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
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