Elche, UNESCO Heritage Sites Small Group Tour

5.0 (4 reviews) 2 h 15 min Free cancellation Private tour

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Relaxing corner in a UNESCO World Heritage Site — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Garden of the Cura garden (UNESCO World Heritage) — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover the fascinating city of Elche, with more than 2000 years of history, on a guided tour designed for lovers of culture and history. We will start at the Archaeological Museum, where we will delve into the origins and evolution of the city. Then we will visit the majestic Basilica of Santa Maria, an emblematic place linked to the Misteri d'Elx, declared an Intangible World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Our tour continues at the Cure Garden, part of the Elche Palm Tree, also recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you can admire the beauty and uniqueness of this urban oasis.

In addition to exploring these historical monuments, you will learn about the rich local cuisine and the most relevant aspects of social and economic current affairs in Elche. This visit is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the cultural heritage and vibrant present of this incredible city.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 15 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Coolest Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–10 years) · Youth (13–17 years) · Adults (18–65 years) · Seniors (66–96 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Admission to the Basilia of Santa Maria
Included: Admission to the Archaeological Museum
Included: Entrance Huerto del Cura (Palmeral)
Included: Local Guide

Not included

Not included: Private transportation

Itinerary

Basilica de Santa Maria

30 min

We will visit the Basilica where the medieval theater of El Misteri is represented every year.
Jardin Artistico Nacional Huerto Del Cura

45 min Admission included

We will discover the most charming place in the city and use it to talk about History and Culture.
Palmeral of Elche

20 min

Visitors will discover the secrets of water use, palm groves, agriculture and their historical relationship to urban development through the UNESCO World Heritage-listed gardens.
Torre de la Calaforra

Passing by

Almoravid tower of the 13th century that marks the urban contours of the Muslim city of Elche.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Gateway to the Archeology Museum

End point

Historic-artistic Garden "Huerto del Cura"

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.