Essential Free Tour Alicante

Lose yourself amongst the myriad of flowerpots and colorful houses in the Santa Cruz Old Town.
Witness how Iberian, Greek, Roman, and Muslim communities shaped Alicante.
Explore the ruins of the Castle of Santa Barbara and learn of the role it played during the Spanish Civil War.

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Packed with historical landmarks and plenty of charm, Alicante is a fun and compact city that has plenty for visitors to explore. The Essential Free Tour Alicante has been designed to accommodate all types of visitors, from first-timers who want to see all the main landmarks to those who wish to delve a little deeper into its history and uncover its best-kept secrets. Most tours will start along the Esplanade of Spain, the main promenade and one of the favorite places for locals to take a stroll. As you make your way down the Esplanade, your guide will give you a brief introduction to the origins of the city. Discover how Alicante's history spans 1,000 years and has been inhabited by Iberian tribes, then Greeks, Romans, and Muslims.

Following on from this fascinating introduction, guests on the Essential Free Tour Alicante will be taken on a journey through the winding streets of the enchanting Santa Cruz Old Town. Here they will have the chance to admire the colorful houses and blooming flowerpots. One of the landmarks they will come across is the Basilica of Santa Maria, built on top of the remains of a mosque. This Gothic-style church is one of the city’s oldest intact churches. Alicante is a city with plenty of curiosities. One of the quirkiest streets that guests will visit is San Francisco Street, also known as Mushroom Street for its curious mushroom statues. This is a popular photo stop, and guests will be able to take plenty of photos before moving on.

The Essential Free Tour will lead guests out of the old town and up to Ereta Park, where they can admire the incredible views over the city and the Mediterranean. From here, their attention will be turned to the ruins of the Castle of Santa Barbara, a fortification of Arab origin that also played an important role during the Spanish Civil War. Here, guests will be able to explore the area and improve their knowledge of Alicante's past. During the tour, do not hesitate to ask your guide as many questions as you wish; they will be happy to answer them. And, of course, guests on the tour will come away with a host of recommendations and tips for where to eat and where to enjoy some of Alicante's amazing nightlife!