Alcala World Heritage Tour

4.9
(32 reviews)
Madrid, Spain

1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Welcome to Alcala de Henares!

With Local, Native and Certified Guides, you will get to know a city with more than 2,000 years of history. We will discover the first University City in the world designed by Cardinal Cisneros, the coexistence in the Alcala of the "3 Cultures" and, of course, the birthplace of Miguel de Cervantes.

We will start at Plaza de las Bernardas, a quiet corner, reserving the University for the end! All with curiosities, fun explanations and a final game.

We will visit: Archbishop’s Palace, Magisterial Cathedral, Calle Mayor, Casa Natal de Cervantes, Plaza de Cervantes, Corral de Comedies, Chapel of the Hearer, University of Alcala, and more!

Important! For a better experience, visits of 20 people max. and according to the opening of the monuments:

· 10 : 00h - We enter the Casa Natal de Cervantes.
· 12:00h and 17:00h - We enter the Chapel of the Hearer.
· 19:00h - Due to the closing hours of monuments, we will enjoy the tour from the outside.

See you later!

What's Included

Guided tour

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Plaza de las Bernardas

In the Obelisk of the Plaza de las Bernardas. You'll easily recognize me because I'm wearing a card around my neck with the name Discover with David. See you soon!

End point
Plaza de San Diego

Itinerary

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    We will see the Old Quarter of the Almanxara

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Did you know that Catherine of Aragon, daughter of the Catholic Monarchs, was born here? We told you on the spot.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    This was the first interview between Christopher Columbus and...?

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Unique in the world for its title and history.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Stroll along the longest supported street in Spain and discover the secrets of its columns.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    Learn about the house where the most universal writer in the Spanish language was born. It all started here!

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    St. Ignatius of Loyola passed through here, there I leave him ;)

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 8

    Of particular beauty, where we will see the Statue of Don Miguel de Cervantes himself.

    10 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 9

    Capacity of 165 people, everything you have as a child is beautiful.

    5 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 10

    Where we will see the Cervantes Baptism Game!

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 11

    Cradle of Renaissance knowledge and humanism, with a facade that will leave you breathless.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Tour Alcalá Patrimonio De La Humanidad
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Tags

Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
New Product
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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