Private Alicante Shore Excursion with Castle Tour
Description
Dive into the origin of Alicante as you see the city’s main landmarks like Santa Barbara castle, Concatedral de Sant Nicolas, and Esplanada d'Espanya. And how about the hidden gems? Oh, you’re in for a surprise! This private tour is tailor-made for you. Our specialty is crafting private tours tailored to your interests and, most importantly, your cruise ship's schedule. Whether you're a history buff, a devoted foodie, or a wine lover, I'll take you beyond the typical tourist path to discover the hidden gems and local secrets that make Alicante so special. Let me take care of the logistics and show you an unforgettable day in port. You'll get a true taste of our history, culture, and cuisine with the absolute peace of mind that you will be back at your ship with plenty of time to spare. Explore the city with a licensed tour guide Enjoy the panoramic views from the medieval castle Discover the Alicante hidden gems
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Atop the 166 metres of Mount Benacantil sits the Castillo de Santa Bárbara. This castle was designed as one of the largest medieval fortresses in Spain, from which visitors can enjoy 360º views of the city of Alicante. The Castillo de Santa Bárbara has been considered a Cultural-Interest Site since 1961.
Main Catholic religious building in the heart of Alicante.
This baroque work of civil architectonics was designed by architect Lorenzo Chápuli and built on the site of the former city hall in the 18th century. Visitors can admire its ornamental elements such as the barley-sugar columns on the facade or its two towers.
The Carbonell House Known as “Casa Carbonell” or “Carbonell House” and standing at Number 1 on the Explanada de España, this is one of the most striking buildings in Alicante. Built by J. Vidal Ramos between 1922 and 1925.
The postcard of Alicante, Explanada de España iis one of the city’s emblems. It runs parallel to one of the port wharfs and is lined on both sides with rows of palm trees. The floor is decorated with 6.600.000 tricolour marble tiles.
Also known as “Post Office Square”, as the Postal Service Headquarters is located here in a magnificent building that has recently been restored to its former glory. This square is situated in a strategic central location, very close to the main business district and the old town. Its leafy centenary ficus trees make this a particularly special place to enjoy a local glass of wine or beer in a bar facing the it.
La Santísima Faz square The Santísima Faz square is one of the city’s most picturesque squares. Located just behind the Town Hall, it is one of the points of access to the old town. The square is flanked by tall palm trees. Lets learn about the Santa Faz miracle in Alicante.
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The Ocean race museum is located at the corner of the shuttle bus stop
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Important Information
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- To go up to the castle of Santa Barbara you must keep in mind that there is an elevator available but there is a section that you must walk up to reach the highest part
Reviews(3)
My wife has severe plantar fasciitis. We thought that this was an automobile tour. When the tour guide walked up to us, we said where is the car? Needless to say, we did not take the tour even though they charged us for it anyway. There's no way she could've walked for three hours much less than 1 mile back to the cruise ship, which she had to...
Allen, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are truly sorry to hear about your wife’s condition; we understand how painful plantar fasciitis can be and we certainly wouldn't have wanted her to be in any discomfort. However, we would like to clarify the situation from our side. In the tour description on the booking platform, it is explicitly stated that this is a walking tour and that transportation is not included. When the misunderstanding arose, our guide remained fully available to assist you. In an effort to help, he even offered to use the taxi service (which is included in our logistics for the climb to the Castle) to minimize walking as much as possible. Unfortunately, your decision was to cancel the experience entirely on the spot. Regarding the charge, our guides reserve their time exclusively for your booking, meaning they cannot accept other tours once you have reserved. Since the mistake regarding the tour type was not on our end, and the guide was present and ready to work, the cancellation policy applies. We strive to provide clear descriptions to avoid these situations and we regret that the information was overlooked in this instance. We wish your wife a speedy recovery
We had a wonderful half-day tour of the city with our guide, who was both very knowledgeable and quite passionate about every place we visited. We definitely appreciated taking the elevator up to the castle rather than walking the path, which would’ve been quite difficult for one member of our group. We saw both the old city and the new and felt this was a great way to get a taste of the city.
Her command of english was great. The personal insight about life in Alicante added greatly to the walking tour. Without her pointing out sights we would have overlooked them.
Barrie thanks for your kind review I appreciate your coment and feedback.
