Alcala de Henares and Cervantes Guided Tour from Madrid
This tour will take you to several places in Alcala de Henares related to the life and work of Miguel de Cervantes , the house where he was born in 1547, now a museum (Museo Casa Natal Miguel de Cervantes), the church where he was baptized on October 9th 1547. Sites related with his family and those associated with the publishing of his works. A route that takes us to the heart of the Golden Age of the spanish literature.
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Alcala de Henares and Cervantes Guided Tour from Madrid
What's included in Alcala de Henares and Cervantes Guided Tour from Madrid
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Plaza de Cervantes
This square has had several denominations throughout its history. Initially it was the "Market Square", then the "Constitution Square" and, since 1879, it is the "Plaza de Cervantes" in memory of his favorite son Miguel de Cervantes. However, popularly it is also called "main square", as it is the main and largest of Alcala de Henares.
Colegio de San Ildefonso
The set of the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso and Rector of the University of Alcalá was established as center of the university structure designed by Cardinal Cisneros from 1499. Its facade was built from 1537 by Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón, architect of cathedrals of Salamanca and Segovia, was finished in 1553 rigger being the same Pedro de la Cotera. In its elegant decor they worked the most qualified of the time and forged their teachers bars admirable Cathedral of Toledo Francisco de Villalpando and Ruiz Diaz of the Corral carvers. Retains the Patio de Santo Tomas de Villanueva, the Philosopher and the trilingual. The Auditorium and the University Chapel are the only two buildings of the College built in the days of its founder. Escolástico the auditorium or theater, Located in the western bay of the Trilingual Patio, it was destined to the imposition of degrees and where solemn academic events took place.
Calle Mayor
It owes its origin to the old Jewish aljama of the city, around the twelfth century, which was built along the path of the Caesar Augusta Roman road that passed through Complutum. As today, it was the commercial street of Alcalá par excellence during the Middle Ages, so it was supported almost entirely, to place the stores at street level, while the houses were on the upper floor (with a gallery that communicated to the inhabitants of the different homes without having to descend to the public thoroughfare).
Inclusions
- Cervantes Museum and Library Admission Ticket
- Trip by luxury bus with air conditioned
- College of San Ildefonso Admission Ticket (University of Alcalá de Henares)
- Official Guide and Walking tour
- Food & Drinks
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- The use of facemasks during the tour is mandatory. Should you forget, we offer the possibility of adquiring one at the price of 1€
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Departure at 09.00 am - Pick up - 08:15 hrs. Departure at 12.00 pm - Pick up - 11:10 hrs.
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Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is smart casual • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended