Top Alicante Historical Tours

Looking to be surprised with some stunning scenery? A visit to Guadalest & Algar springs is the excursion to go on!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Are you ready for the adventure? Starting at Central Market, where we will try various typical snacks, we are going to conquer one of the most beautiful castles in Spain in front of the sea which has more than 1000 years of history. (Transportation to the castle is incluided). We will descend to the historic center enjoying the most important monuments and discovering the seven secrets. Let me surprise you with the beauty of my hometown and with countless anecdotes, history, legends and intrigue. Finally we will visit the tapas bar run by my childhood friend, he has been awarded with the best tapas in Alicante, and you will be able to taste one of the winner tapas as well as a typical Spanish drink.

Admire iconic architecture in the province of Alicante on this 3-hour Alcoy walking tour. Explore the historic streets of Alcoy as a guide sheds light on the city’s rich culture and traditions. Learn how the Industrial Revolution shaped the city we see today and gain insight into working conditions through the 19th century. Along the way, take in top landmarks including Casa del Pavo, Placeta de Ferrándiz y Carbonell and Viaducto Bridge, and marvel at the impressive Modernist, Secessionist, and Neoclassical architecture for which the city is famous.

When your cruise ship reaches port in Alicante, discover the delights of the Guadalest Valley on this private 5-hour tour. Travel in comfort to Benidorm — where quaint villages hug the rugged hillsides — and admire fine views over Spain’s Mediterranean coastline with a guide. Follow a private guide through historic Guadalest and gain insight into the region’s Arabic roots. Along the way, admire top landmarks including 11th-century San José Castle, the Town Hall and the old prison. Soak up the sunshine in the bustling main square, then return to port.

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

It is a perfect opportunity to know the culture and heritage of Elche. We will discover El Palmeral and El Misteri, we will talk about history, culture and music. We will walk through the oldest streets among archaeological remains, local shops and terraces full of life.

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 beer) 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 but only the best.

The Canelobre caves are at an altitude of 700m and are in an ideal location to enjoy some of the best panoramic mountain and sea views. On our visit we will explore the inside of the cave, with one of the highest caverns in all Spain. We will observe the various natural forms and shapes that the rocks have taken, and our guide will inform us of many interesting facts while we are inside the cave. After we will enjoy a visit to the town of Busot

We will introduce Alicante from its museums a different way to provide a true essence of its history by a local and official tour guide. Reward yourself for an afternoon well spent with a refreshing aperitivo as we watch the world walk by. • Spend a memorable afternoon exploring Alicante • Gain insight into the rich history of Alicante museums • Sit back and enjoy a glass of an aperitivo as you process all you have learned!

Get a in-depth view of Benidorm and the Guadalest Valley and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide on this private tour from Alicante. Learn about the Arab history of Guadalest while admiring the architecture of the 11th-century San José Castle and visit the old prison inside the Town Hall. Enjoy free time to explore Guadalest main square, and soak up Mediterranean views as you travel between sites.

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.

Day Trip to Cartagena from Javea. There’s much to see and do in Cartagena, famous for it’s Roman History. Lots of museums as well as a Roman Amphitheatre and Castle to see. The town centre itself is mostly pedestrianised and is a pleasure to explore. There is a relaxing harbour boat tour included on this trip.  35€ adults/18€ children (12 years and under).   *price includes 40 minute harbour boat tour

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

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.

Be prepared to fall in love with Alicante in 3 hours. This is the best of the all in one day! Soak up awe-inspiring scenery, eat traditional (tapas) food, and explore the city like a local. This Alicante walking tour is a great orientation for first-time visitor.

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 will travel the Costa Blanca by road until we enter the Alicante mountain. A natural border takes us to a totally different landscape in just a few kilometers. Historical territory that gave rise to the birth of the Arab warrior whose legend is one of the origins of the Moors and Christians festival. Towns such as La Nucía, Polop, Callosa d´en Sarriá, Benimantell or Guadalest itself, are integrated into the landscape sprouting from the mountain itself. Stop at Polop de la Marina, the town where Gabriel Miró spent so many summers, authentic and local, we will drink water from its natural source. Then to Guadalest and visit one of the most visited and most beautiful places in Spain. We finish at the Fuentes del Algar, a series of natural pools and waterfalls that allow you to cool off in a unique setting. After the sources we return and end of visit. recommended comfortable footwear. Swimwear and footwear suitable for rocks (optional for bathing in the fountains).

Come and explore the hidden and turbulent history of Alicante. Admire the riveting medieval architecture of its famous landmarks, while we reveal the secrets and culture of this spanish city. Witness the fascinating story of the Spanish civil war which will give goosebumps. We will take you on an exploration from the palm-lined Explanada de España to the Santa Bárbara Castle. Discover this great destination and experience everything Alicante has to offer!

There are two ways to visit a city, with or without an official guide, and the experience is very different. The buildings and places have to be counted and for that the guide gives voice to the stories, facts and events that give rise to the idiosyncrasy and culture of each city or town. It is a comfortable tour, where short stops are made to get to know the city in a friendly, fun way and taking into account the public we are addressing. This tour can also be done in groups previously closed to make the experience more personalized. Children under 10 years old do not pay. The tour may be bilingual, depending on reservations. I would love to be able to show you my city and tell you everything that identifies us. If you need advice on places to eat, dine or have fun, I will be happy to help you. :)