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Seven Secrets of Alicante Free Tour - Art, Culture & Gastronomy
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Provided by:
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Duration
2 hours
Languages
Spanish
Meeting point
Peret Terrace, Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya, Alicante, Spain
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Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Did you know that for centuries, water determined who ruled and who survived in Alicante? This tour follows that invisible thread to uncover a side of the city that most visitors never get to know.
As we walk through the historic district, I’ll tell you the story of the Basilica of Santa María, built on the ruins of an ancient mosque—a trace of centuries of coexistence and conquest that remains there, even if it isn’t visible at first glance.
We’ll then make our way up through the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, one of Alicante’s most photogenic and least-talked-about corners, where the urban layout still exudes medieval history.
And we’ll end at a place steeped in memory: the Central Market, the site of one of the most devastating bombings of the Spanish Civil War in 1938. A wound that has left its mark on the city—and one that few tourists ever learn about.
What you’ll discover:
How water shaped power and survival in Alicante for centuries
The hidden history of the Basilica of Santa María and the mosque that preceded it
The hidden charm of the Santa Cruz neighborhood
The silenced memory of the 1938 bombing of the Central Market
As we walk through the historic district, I’ll tell you the story of the Basilica of Santa María, built on the ruins of an ancient mosque—a trace of centuries of coexistence and conquest that remains there, even if it isn’t visible at first glance.
We’ll then make our way up through the narrow streets of the Santa Cruz neighborhood, one of Alicante’s most photogenic and least-talked-about corners, where the urban layout still exudes medieval history.
And we’ll end at a place steeped in memory: the Central Market, the site of one of the most devastating bombings of the Spanish Civil War in 1938. A wound that has left its mark on the city—and one that few tourists ever learn about.
What you’ll discover:
How water shaped power and survival in Alicante for centuries
The hidden history of the Basilica of Santa María and the mosque that preceded it
The hidden charm of the Santa Cruz neighborhood
The silenced memory of the 1938 bombing of the Central Market
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 4 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Basilica of St Mary of Alicante
- Teatre Principal d'Alacant
- Mercat Central d'Alacant
- Casa Barrio Santa Cruz
- Casa Carbonell
- Alicante City Hall
On arrival
I'll be standing with a black umbrella at the beginning of the Esplanade, right between the Peret kiosk and the Carbonell House.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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