Alcala World Heritage Tour

4.9
(64 reviews)
Madrid, Spain

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

Welcome to Alcalá de Henares!

With local guides, Natales, and certificates, 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 Alcalá of the "3 Cultures," and, of course, the cradle of Miguel de Cervantes.

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

We will visit: Archbishop's Palace, Cathedral of the Master, Calle Mayor, Birthplace of Cervantes, Plaza de Cervantes, Corral de Comedias, Chapel of the Oidor, University of Alcalá, and more!

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

· 10:00 a.m. - We enter the Birthplace of Cervantes.
· 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - We enter the Chapel of the Oidor.
· 6:00 PM - Due to the closing time of the monuments, we will enjoy the tour from the outside.

See you!

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
    Plaza de las Bernardas

    We will see the Old Quarter of the Almanxara

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 2
    Archbishop Palace

    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
    Casa de la Entrevista

    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
    Calle Mayor

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes

    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
    Hospital de Antezana

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Plaza de Cervantes

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Teatro Corral de Comedias

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

    5 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Capilla del Oidor

    Where we will see the Cervantes Baptism Game!

    5 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Universidad de Alcala

    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
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Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
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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