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Alicante Old Town & Highlights Walking Tour

By BlackBuck Travels
Price is S$514 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features

  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

This walking tour of Alicante’s Old Town offers a perfect blend of history, architecture, and Mediterranean atmosphere. From the elegant Baroque Town Hall and the wave-patterned Explanada de España to the Renaissance grandeur of the Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas and the Gothic beauty of the Basilica of Santa María, the route showcases the city’s rich layers of Moorish, medieval, and modern heritage. Strolling through the charming streets of El Barrio, past the lively Central Market and the seafront elegance of Casa Carbonell, visitors experience both Alicante’s historic soul and its vibrant local life — all under the watchful presence of Santa Bárbara Castle overlooking the city.

Activity location

  • Plaza Puerta del Mar
    • Plaza Puerta del Mar
    • 03002, Alicante (Alacant), Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Plaza Puerta del Mar
    • Plaza Puerta del Mar
    • 03002, Alicante (Alacant), Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

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Alicante Old Town & Highlights Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
S$514.41 x 1 TravellerS$514.41
Total
Price is S$514.41

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private guided tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuties and refreshments

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Plaza Puerta del Mar

  • 10m
Begin your tour at Puerta del Mar, one of Alicante’s most central meeting points, perfectly positioned between the marina, the Explanada, and the historic centre. From here, enjoy views towards the harbour and the impressive silhouette of Santa Bárbara Castle rising above the city on Mount Benacantil.

Alicante City Hall

  • 10m
Continue to Alicante Town Hall (Ayuntamiento de Alicante), an elegant 18th-century Baroque building and one of the city’s most recognisable landmarks. Its beautifully symmetrical façade, twin towers, and ornate details reflect Alicante’s prosperous past. Inside, the famous “Cota Cero” reference point marks Spain’s official sea-level measurement.

Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya

  • 10m
Just a short walk away lies the charming Explanada de España, the city’s iconic promenade paved with more than six million colourful marble tiles forming a wave pattern. Lined with palm trees and cafés, it perfectly captures Alicante’s Mediterranean atmosphere.

Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau

  • 10m
Next, visit the impressive Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari, built between 1613 and 1662 on the site of a former mosque. Its sober Renaissance exterior contrasts with its striking Baroque interior. Look up to admire the magnificent blue-domed roof rising approximately 45 metres above the city, an iconic feature of Alicante’s skyline.

El barrio

  • 10m
From here, wander through the atmospheric streets of El Barrio, Alicante’s Old Town quarter. Along the way, stop at the Basilica of Santa María, the city’s oldest church, dating from the 14th to 16th centuries and built in Valencian Gothic style over the remains of a mosque. Its richly decorated Baroque façade and impressive altarpiece make it one of the city’s artistic treasures.

Calle Mayor

  • 10m
Nearby, explore the picturesque Calle Mayor and surrounding lanes, filled with colourful façades, balconies, and small squares that reveal the city’s Moorish and medieval heritage.

Casa Carbonell

  • 10m
Continue past the elegant Casa Carbonell, an early 20th-century modernist building facing the sea near Postiguet Beach. Its ornate white façade adds a touch of Belle Époque glamour to Alicante’s waterfront.

Rambla Mendez Nunez

  • 10m
Walk along the lively Rambla de Méndez Núñez, one of the city’s main avenues and a focal point during Alicante’s famous Hogueras de San Juan festival.

Mercat Central d'Alacant

  • 10m
Your tour then leads to the Central Market (Mercado Central), a beautiful early 20th-century Modernist building completed in 1922. Inside, discover a vibrant and authentic atmosphere where locals shop for fresh seafood, meats, fruits, and regional specialities.

Castell de Santa Bàrbera

  • 15m
If time allows, you may also pass by the exterior access route towards Santa Bárbara Castle, learning about its strategic importance in defending the city throughout history. The tour concludes back in the heart of the Old Town, where you can relax at a local café or continue exploring Alicante’s vibrant streets at your leisure.

Location

Activity location

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    Plaza Puerta del Mar
    • Plaza Puerta del Mar
    • 03002, Alicante (Alacant), Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Plaza Puerta del Mar
    • Plaza Puerta del Mar
    • 03002, Alicante (Alacant), Comunidad Valenciana, Spain

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