Alicante’s History and Highlights: Self-Guided Walking Tour
What do a large catch of sardines, a princess, and a brave Welsh sailor have in common You’ll soon find out on this self-guided walking tour of Alicante, where the history and culture of this enchanting Mediterranean city come alive. Our adventure begins at the striking El Adivinador sculpture, something of an icon in the city, symbolising Alicante’s hopeful spirit. From there, you’ll walk through the picturesque Explanada de España, a promenade adorned with majestic palm trees and colourful mosaic tiles. I’ll show you key sites from the medieval era, like Alicante City Hall and Plaza Santa Faz. On the way, you’ll see the dramatic aftermath of the 1691 French Navy attack that left Alicante in ruins. We’ll pass the historic Basilica Santa Maria, and you’ll have a chance to dive into the Central Market’s noise and array of sights and smells. This tour offers an engaging blend of history, culture, and local allure, making Alicante an unforgettable travel destination
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Alicante’s History and Highlights: Self-Guided Walking Tour
What's included in Alicante’s History and Highlights: Self-Guided Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
El Adivinador StatuePass-by Only
Begin your tour at the striking El Adivinador sculpture, an iconic symbol of Alicante’s hopeful spirit that invites curiosity and sets the tone for the city’s enchanting history
Walk along the picturesque Explanada de España, a grand promenade lined with majestic palm trees and colorful mosaic tiles that beautifully showcases Alicante’s Mediterranean charm
Alicante City HallPass-by Only
Pass by Alicante City Hall, a significant historical building where you’ll hear about the city s administrative past and its role in shaping modern Alicante
Inclusions
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata - English
- Please bring your own smartphone and headphones
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The tour starts at the "El Adivinador" sculpture just outside the tourist information office. It's easy to find. If you need to ask directions, then just ask someone to point you towards the beach, and you will find the very distinctive sculpture just before you get to the beach.
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Ticket Redemption
VOICEMAP CODE ─── Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code. DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS ─── 1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps: 2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app 3. Create an account 4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes 5. Enter your code then select Download Now PLEASE NOTE ─── You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point. This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next. When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point. Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]
