Free tour: Art and legends in Alicante
Since I was a child, I've wandered the streets of my city with delight. Now I want to share that devotion with visitors so they'll fall as in love with Alicante as I do. I studied art history and would like to promote this city.
Pickup
I'll be standing next to the Casa Carbonell building on the Explanada promenade, looking toward the fountain, wearing a red GuruWalk t-shirt.
Description
On this tour, we'll discover the most wonderful corners of Alicante's historic center, secret places that go unnoticed at first glance, with many details and stories to tell. As we walk through Alicante, we'll uncover its history, its curiosities, and its most fascinating and dark myths and legends that will make you shiver when you hear them (when you get home, you'll remember princesses, heroes, and tragedies... you'll love it).
During our trip, we'll visit the city's most iconic sites, starting with the Esplanade, stopping to observe the wonderful Carbonell House, where I'll tell you about the interesting facts about its construction. At the Town Hall, we'll talk about the origins of Alicante and all its inhabitants, and then we'll visit the city's most important churches: the Basilica of Santa María and the Co-Cathedral of San Nicolás. After seeing these three buildings, I'll challenge your visual acuity to see if you can tell me what elements they have in common (I'm sure you can do it without my help). At the foot of Santa Bárbara Castle, the flowery Santa Cruz neighborhood will capture your attention. There are also two squares with typical elements of 19th-century modernism where you can rest and sit. The Witches' House will leave you breathless. We'll learn stories that shaped the Spanish Civil War in places like the Central Market and the port, where our visit will conclude.
Reserve your spot, you won't regret it...