Santa Barbara Castle (Castillo de Santa Bárbara) Tours and Activities

Discover Alicante’s historical, culinary, and sightseeing highlights: this half-day, small-group tour offers a perfect introduction to the city’s charms. Meet your guide at the Central Market, where you can greet stallholders and enjoy nibbles as you go. Then, head via private transportation to the Santa Bárbara Castle for views overlooking the Old Town. Finally, finish with a wander through the atmospheric Santa Cruz neighborhood, and stop for award-winning tapas bites.

Discover the historic landmarks and gastronomic highlights of vibrant Alicante on this 3-hour walking tour. Enjoy the undivided attention of your private guide as you explore the mountaintop Santa Bárbara Castle and sip a glass of traditional Sangria (own expense) looking down over the coast. Then, stroll along the scenic Explanada de España, admire architectural gems like Casa Carbonell and visit the striking St. Nicholas of Bari Cathedral.

The professionality and personality of our licensed tourist guides make this tour unique. They will provide you not only with useful information on the city but also with anecdotes, curious data and a sound knowledge of the local history and customs.

In this tour you will see all the highlights of Alicante, with your own guide. It will be just you and your fellow travelers, no other travelers will be joining the group. MINIMUM: 4 travelers

Coastal Alicante is known for its old-world charm—and this small-group walking tour invites you to discover its top sights. Meet your guide at the waterfront Plaza Puerta del Mar. You’ll stroll the tiled Explanada de España, will enjoy panoramic views (and local wine) at the lofty Santa Bárbara Castle, will admire major landmarks like the San Nicolas de Bari Procathedral, will mingle with locals at a bustling market, and more.

Discover by the hands of our tour guides the history and culture of the Alicante city. Our first stop is located at 169 metres above the sea level, where stands the Castle of Santa Barbara that started the city of Al-Laqant, built 1000 years ago. Today from that same spot you can enjoy the best views of the city and it is a great starting point to learn about the fascinating story of Alicante. We offer a private tour, with no rush, just enjoying the moment, the legends and what our guides have to say about this charming city.

Get to know the charming Mediterranean city of Alicante during this private shore excursion. Experience daily life for city residents in the Santa Cruz area, and then check out Alicante highlights like the Santa Barbara Castle, the bullring, the modernist-style Carbonell House, and the ‘Explanada de España,’ promenade.

Discover Alicante on this walking tour with a private guide. Bookable for your own group of up to 15 people, the shore excursion includes stops at all the key sights around the coastal city. Take in sweeping views of Alicante from the mountaintop Castle of Santa Bárbara, then head into Alicante Old Town to learn about the city history. See San Nicolas de Bari Procathedral and the modernist Casa Carbonell among other landmarks, then sample the local sangria, if you wish (own expense).

Together with the professional guide, you will visit the most charming places in the city. You will have a chance to explore the city, while hearing fascinating facts and legends. Alicante is famous for its magnificent palm tree flanked boulevards and shopping streets. The original name of the city “Lucentum” translates as “City of Light”. Alicante is Arabic for the city of lights. Your charming guide will tell you what is special and unique about living in this city. You will be surprised how many stories are hidden in the streets, buildings and corners of Alicante. Perfect for those who are visiting the city for the first time and want to get the most of it!

This is a virtual guided tour where you will meet your local guide through your screen. It´s a unique way to meet your local guide and to havem him/her for 60'min explaining and driving you inside the culture, history, traditions from home. Using new tools and new tecnologies we will introduce you inside Alicante in this virtual guided tour. In this Virtual tour we use Google Earth and other platforms to show and have a great experience. It means that the tour guide is not in the street, so we avoid bad or problems with the connection and restrictions.

Visit Elche and Alicante on a private tour from Benidorm, and get a personal introduction to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a historic Moorish town, and a seaside Spanish city. This guided tour accommodates your group of up to four people, is priced per vehicle, and includes round-trip transport from Benidorm.

Immerse yourself in Spanish culture by exploring Alicante on an itinerary inspired by locals for travelers. Sure, the monuments and history are exciting, but wait until you taste the tapas and sip the famous wines from Alicante. Discover both the traditional and the trendy sides of Alicante Enjoy tapas with locals in the most authentic area Have fun

When your cruise ship docks in the Port of Alicante, spin through the city by private vehicle and take in top attractions with ease on this private 4-hour tour. Travel in comfort through Alicante and discover landmarks including the bullring (Plaza de Toros), the Central Market and Santa Bárbara Castle. Soak up the relaxed atmosphere in sunny Santa Cruz. Admire the iconic Co-cathedral of Saint Nicholas, the 20th-century Modernist Casa Carbonell and the Baroque Town Hall. Then, finish with a stroll along the Spanish Esplanade and enjoy fine seaside views.

See the best of Alicante—and even sample its tasty tapas—on this introductory, private walking tour. Pick between two possible departure times, meet your guide in the city center, and set off on foot. You’ll stroll the seaside Explanada de España, will enjoy aerial views from Santa Bárbara Castle, will stop for snacks in the old Barrio Santa Cruz, will browse the bustling Mercado Central, and much more.

Alicante is the capital of eastern Spain’s Costa Blanca holiday region. Situated in the lovely Costa Blanca coastline, Alicante is one of Spain’s most beautiful cities with amazing beaches, interesting museums, and extraordinary monuments. We invite you to explore the city with our local guide, who will make this day unforgettable. Your guide will pick you up from your cruise ship or from your hotel. First stop will be at the Santa Barbara Castle, you will take an elevator up and have a guided tour of the castle, getting to know the history of Alicante and don’t forget your camera – as views from that place are truly amazing. The next stop will be the city center walking tour: Santa Cruz neighborhood, Co-cathedral, town hall, Carbonell House, Esplanade. You will have time to have a snack or lunch or to drink some coffee. After that, you will have a panoramic city tour and your driver will drop you off at any place you prefer or drive you back.

Enjoy two days in Alicante touring its streets and feeling like a local. You will discover through history and gastronomy the culture of Spain and customs in Alicante. We recommend for travelers who just want to enjoy the authentic city and be their first or second visit ..

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.

Discover the gem of Spain’s Costa Blanca on a private half-day walking tour of Alicante. Stroll among charming streets and squares with an official tour guide, stopping to explore highlights like the Basilica of Santa Maria and the Castle of Santa Bárbara that towers over the port town. A flexible, personalized itinerary makes this an ideal introduction for first-time visitors.

Alicante is one of the most popular cities along Spain’s Costa Blanca, but visiting on a group tour often means limited time for sightseeing. This private tour is tailor-made for you, with private transport, a private guide, and an itinerary tailored to your preferences. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Discover culture and history on the Costa Blanca on this full-day Alicante tour including Elche visit. Visit the historic town of Elche with a guide and take in top attractions including the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Palm Grove of Elche and the Basilica of Saint Mary, where the medieval ‘Mystery Play of Elche’ is performed each year. Explore Alicante’s historic Old Town — home to landmarks such as the Co-cathedral of Saint Nicholas, the Modernist Casa Carbonell and the Baroque Town Hall — and enjoy panoramic bay views from Santa Bárbara Castle.