Explore the old city center of Alicante private walking tour

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About this activity

We are thinking that the best way to discover the old part of Alicante is on foot - with our great, knowledgeable, and funny local guide! You will explore all the corners and hidden gems in a friendly and cosy manner, taking your time, having coffee breaks and taking the best recommendations from your guide.

Your guide will meet you at the seaport or your hotel if you are staying in the city.

First, your guide will take you to Saint Barbara’s Castle, located on the strategic Benacantil mountain with the inside guided visit.

You will continue with the walking tour of the old city.

The tour ends in the city, but your guide will assist you in calling the taxi back or leave you in the place to have lunch.

Half-day Tours Private and Luxury Private Sightseeing Tours Cultural Tours Walking Tours City Tours Shore Excursions DSA non-compliant

At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Uopera tours

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All fees and taxes
Included: Pick-up
Included: Entrance tickets
Included: Professional licensed guide

Not included

Not included: Drop-off
Not included: Elevator to the castle
Not included: Food and drinks

Itinerary

Castillo de Santa Barbara

45 min Admission included

Santa Bárbara Castle is a fortification in the center of Alicante, Spain. It stands on Mount Benacantil.
Concatedral Sant Nicolau de Bari d'Alacant

30 min Admission included

The Co-cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari is a Roman Catholic co-cathedral located in Alacant, in the Valencian Community of Spain. The church, part of the Diocese of Orihuela-Alicante is dedicated to Saint Nicholas and was elevated to the title of the cathedral on 9 March 1959 by Pope John XXIII.
Casa Carbonell

30 min Admission not included

Known as “Casa Carbonell” or “Carbonell House” and standing at Number 1 on the Explanada de España, this is one of the most striking buildings in Alicante. Built by J. Vidal Ramos between 1922 and 1925, Casa Carbonell is said to have been constructed upon the orders of a textiles manufacturer from the nearby town of Alcoy, Enrique Carbonell. The building bears testimony to the wealth of Alcoy textiles manufacturers during World War One.
Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya

30 min

One of Alicante's most beautiful attractions is its esplanade which is officially called the Esplanada de Espana. This attractive pedestrian walkway is paved with 6.5 million marble floor tiles, all arranged in a wave-like pattern. The pathway is lined with beautiful palm trees and is considered to be one of the most attractive walkways in all of Spain.
Alicante City Hall

30 min Admission included

This baroque work of civil architectonics was designed by architect Lorenzo Chápuli and built on the site of the former city hall in the 18th century. Visitors can admire its ornamental elements such as the barley-sugar columns on the facade or its two towers.