Welcome to the World Heritage Site of Alcalá Tour!
This tour will give you the perfect introduction to understanding a city with more than 2,000 years of history. We'll discover the ins and outs of the world's first university city designed by Cardinal Cisneros, the coexistence in Alcalá of the “3 Cultures”, and, of course, the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes, the genius behind Don Quixote.
We'll start at Plaza de las Bernardas, a quiet spot that will allow us to gradually explore the Historic Quarter from the basics to the more complex. We save the highlight, the University, for last… like the climax of a good novel! All spiced up with fun facts, entertaining explanations, and a final game.
What will we visit?
We'll visit the most iconic spots and, depending on the chosen schedule, enjoy access to some monuments:
· Plaza de las Bernardas (Start)
· Archbishop's Palace
· Casa de la Entrevista
· Catedral Magistral de los Santos Niños
· Calle Mayor
· Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes
· Old Hospital of Antezana
· Plaza de Cervantes
· Corral de Comedias
· Capilla del Oidor (where Cervantes' Baptismal Certificate is kept)
· Old University of Alcalá
Important Information
To make your experience complete, we have adapted the visits to groups of 20 people maximum and according to the opening hours of the monuments:
· 10:00 Tour - Includes entrance to the Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes.
· 12:00 PM tour - Includes access to the Oidor Chapel.
· 5:00 PM tour - Includes access to the Oidor Chapel.
· 19:00 Tour - Outdoor Route. Due to the closing times of the monuments, we will enjoy all the heritage from the main squares and streets.
I look forward to discovering Alcalá with you! I assure you that you'll fall in love with it.
