About the Experience
About the Tour
Until the 19th century, Alicante was a military city. Although due to its strategic position it has been attacked on numerous occasions. However, the city of Alicante was never considered conquered until the Castle of Santa Bárbara had been taken. Learn about the history, legends and curiosities that this fortress brings with it with our "Free Tour of Castillo Santa Bárbara".
During this essential Free Tour in Alicante, we will surprise you with stories, legends and secrets from the time of the Muslims, when it was built, until today. Since the Castle has witnessed invasions, uprisings, betrayals, explosions and imprisonments during its more than a thousand years of history.
This tour includes:
- We will visit the main buildings of the Castle: Patio de Armas , Bastion of the Queen , Hall of Felipe II , Hermitage of Sant
About the Guide
Our mission is to respect our neighbors, and the local companies of Alicante, promoting good practices among our traveling friends. Alicante is much more than sun, beach and party. And while we love these things, the city also has rich gastronomy, intriguing culture, and fascinating history. We not only offer the highest quality private tours, but we also believe in inclusive tourism. That is why we offer the Free Tour! The Free Tour means that anyone, no matter what their budget is, can come, know and enjoy the city to the fullest, and at the end of the tour, they are free to decide the value of the Tour. This is a local project, carried out by official guides born and raised in Alicante. We only operate in Alicante and we understand that a city is constantly changing and developing, and we want to be part of a positive change in the tourism industry, and in the great city of Alicante offering a different type of tourism, we want to take care of the city that takes care of us! That is
How to Find Guide
Patio de Armas del Castillo, is the Plaza that is next to the access building to the Castle, once there, you cannot miss it. We will be carrying a purple umbrella!
Meeting point to start a Tour
Castillo de Santa Bárbara, 03002 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain
