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Alicante Private Tour
2 h
Private
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mercado Central, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Central market of Alicante, with its modernist-inspired elements was built under the supervision of J. Vidal Ramos between 1911 and 1912, on top of the 18th century walls that surrounded Alicante.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Teatro Principal de Alicante, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Principal Theatre ( Teatro Principal de Alicante) was opened in 1847, and it is an excellent venue. The main façade is neoclassical. Its interior, built according to Italian style at the time, is divided into three clearly different areas: lobby, the horseshoe-shaped cavea and stage.
Pass By: Rambla de Mendez Nunez, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The former gateway to Alicante, once known as “Hanging Square” as it was here that justice used to be imparted until 1810. Fortunately, today’s visitors will “only” find a pleasant sqaure with centenary ficus trees .
Pass By: Parque de Canalejas, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Canalejas Park is situated very close to the sea and the Explanada de España, this is one of Alicante’s most well-known and most visited parks, famous for its centenary ficus trees that cover the whole length of the park with shade.
Pass By: Museo de Belenes (Nativity Scene Museum), Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Nativity Scene Museum is located in a traditional house typical of the city’s Old Quarter. It is home to a permanent exhibition of nativity scenes in homage to the great nativity scene tradition of Spain and various other countries around the world, and its collection includes several international pieces.
Pass By: Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Alicante (MACA), Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Contemporary art museum of Alicante- MACA is housed in the city’s oldest surviving civil building. In the baroque style, it dates back to 1685 and is located next to the Santa María basilica in the old town of Alicante City. It was originally designed as a cereals warehouse but was also used as a business school before finally becoming a museum.
The MACA Museum houses an important collection of 20th century art mostly comprised of works donated by Eusebio Sempere. There are also works by Chillida, Picasso, Dalí and Miró, among others.
Pass By: El Museo del Agua, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Although there are still question marks over the origins of these wells, it is believed that at least one of them dates from the times of Moorish rule while the others are from the 16th century. However, they were given their current layout in the 19th century, in an attempt to lessen the effects of the prolonged droughts suffered by the city.
Stop At: Alicante Town Hall, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Visitors can admire its ornamental elements such as the barley-sugar columns on the facade or its two towers. Inside there are several remarkable rooms such as the Salón Azul styled from the period of Spain’s Queen Isabel, the Salón de Plenos meeting hall and a chapel in which mass is held.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Casa Carbonell, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Known as “Casa Carbonell” or “Carbonell House” and standing at Number 1 on the Explanada de España esplanade, this is one of the most striking buildings in Alicante. Built by J. Vidal Ramos between 1922 and 1925, Casa Carbonell is said to have been constructed upon the orders of a textiles manufacturer from the nearby town of Alcoy, Enrique Carbonell. The building bears testimony to the wealth of Alcoy textiles manufacturers during World War One.
Stop At: Museo The Ocean Race, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
In the heart of Alicante, the Ocean Race Museum is a modern exhibition venue where visitors can enjoy an interactive installation that gives them a close-up look at the world of the sea, learning about the most intrepid sailors and experiencing the hidden delights of the Ocean.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Basilica Santa Maria, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Santa Maria Basilica is the oldest church in the city, dating back to the 14th century. It was built upon the ruins of Alicante’s biggest mosque and has a single, non-cruciform nave with side chapels between the buttresses.
Stop At: San Nicolas de Bari Procathedral, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Construction began on the San Nicolás Co-Cathedral in the year 1600, replacing a building that had stood their previously. It is built in the Herrerian renaissance style and is located in the heart of the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Museo de Hogueras, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Fogueres Festival Museum explores the evolution of Alicante’s most representative festival, the Fogueres de Sant Joan Bonfires celebration held in June, which has been officially declared as of Interest to International Tourism.
Here visitors can see collections of “ninots indultados” (the effigies that managed to escape the flames), mock bonfires, typical costumes, etc. The museum also boasts an audiovisual hall showing clips of this festival from years ago.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Plaza de la Santisima Faz, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
This 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.
Pass By: Plaza de Gabriel Miro, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
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.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Mercado Central, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Central market of Alicante, with its modernist-inspired elements was built under the supervision of J. Vidal Ramos between 1911 and 1912, on top of the 18th century walls that surrounded Alicante.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Teatro Principal de Alicante, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Principal Theatre ( Teatro Principal de Alicante) was opened in 1847, and it is an excellent venue. The main façade is neoclassical. Its interior, built according to Italian style at the time, is divided into three clearly different areas: lobby, the horseshoe-shaped cavea and stage.
Pass By: Rambla de Mendez Nunez, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The former gateway to Alicante, once known as “Hanging Square” as it was here that justice used to be imparted until 1810. Fortunately, today’s visitors will “only” find a pleasant sqaure with centenary ficus trees .
Pass By: Parque de Canalejas, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Canalejas Park is situated very close to the sea and the Explanada de España, this is one of Alicante’s most well-known and most visited parks, famous for its centenary ficus trees that cover the whole length of the park with shade.
Pass By: Museo de Belenes (Nativity Scene Museum), Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Nativity Scene Museum is located in a traditional house typical of the city’s Old Quarter. It is home to a permanent exhibition of nativity scenes in homage to the great nativity scene tradition of Spain and various other countries around the world, and its collection includes several international pieces.
Pass By: Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Alicante (MACA), Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Contemporary art museum of Alicante- MACA is housed in the city’s oldest surviving civil building. In the baroque style, it dates back to 1685 and is located next to the Santa María basilica in the old town of Alicante City. It was originally designed as a cereals warehouse but was also used as a business school before finally becoming a museum.
The MACA Museum houses an important collection of 20th century art mostly comprised of works donated by Eusebio Sempere. There are also works by Chillida, Picasso, Dalí and Miró, among others.
Pass By: El Museo del Agua, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Although there are still question marks over the origins of these wells, it is believed that at least one of them dates from the times of Moorish rule while the others are from the 16th century. However, they were given their current layout in the 19th century, in an attempt to lessen the effects of the prolonged droughts suffered by the city.
Stop At: Alicante Town Hall, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Visitors can admire its ornamental elements such as the barley-sugar columns on the facade or its two towers. Inside there are several remarkable rooms such as the Salón Azul styled from the period of Spain’s Queen Isabel, the Salón de Plenos meeting hall and a chapel in which mass is held.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Casa Carbonell, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Known as “Casa Carbonell” or “Carbonell House” and standing at Number 1 on the Explanada de España esplanade, this is one of the most striking buildings in Alicante. Built by J. Vidal Ramos between 1922 and 1925, Casa Carbonell is said to have been constructed upon the orders of a textiles manufacturer from the nearby town of Alcoy, Enrique Carbonell. The building bears testimony to the wealth of Alcoy textiles manufacturers during World War One.
Stop At: Museo The Ocean Race, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
In the heart of Alicante, the Ocean Race Museum is a modern exhibition venue where visitors can enjoy an interactive installation that gives them a close-up look at the world of the sea, learning about the most intrepid sailors and experiencing the hidden delights of the Ocean.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Basilica Santa Maria, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Santa Maria Basilica is the oldest church in the city, dating back to the 14th century. It was built upon the ruins of Alicante’s biggest mosque and has a single, non-cruciform nave with side chapels between the buttresses.
Stop At: San Nicolas de Bari Procathedral, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
Construction began on the San Nicolás Co-Cathedral in the year 1600, replacing a building that had stood their previously. It is built in the Herrerian renaissance style and is located in the heart of the city.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Museo de Hogueras, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
The Fogueres Festival Museum explores the evolution of Alicante’s most representative festival, the Fogueres de Sant Joan Bonfires celebration held in June, which has been officially declared as of Interest to International Tourism.
Here visitors can see collections of “ninots indultados” (the effigies that managed to escape the flames), mock bonfires, typical costumes, etc. The museum also boasts an audiovisual hall showing clips of this festival from years ago.
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Plaza de la Santisima Faz, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
This 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.
Pass By: Plaza de Gabriel Miro, Alicante, Costa Blanca, Province of Alicante, Valencian Country
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.
Included
- Entry/Admission - Museo The Ocean Race
- Entry/Admission - Museo de Hogueras
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
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Cultural
75%
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