The best free tour of Alcalá de Henares

Alcalá is a very special city for several reasons: about 2 kilometers from its monumental center are the remains of the ancient Roman Complutum; The first interview between Christopher Columbus and Isabel la Católica took place within the walls of the Archbishop's Palace; It was the location chosen by Cardinal Cisneros to build the first university city, which would serve as a model for many others throughout Christendom; Miguel de Cervantes was baptized in the Church of Santa María la Mayor in 1547, so it is very likely that he was also born there; and the Alcaín Cathedral holds the title of Magistral, a denomination that it only shares with the Leuven Cathedral (Belgium). Do you want to know even more? Would you like to know the legend about the holy children Justos and Pastor, whose devotion gave rise to the Visigothic chapel on which the medieval city was founded? Would you like to walk the Calle Mayor, frequent its bars and shops, and enter the grounds of the old Jewish quarter? Do you want to discover the original Complutense University? Are you interested in the history of intrigues and rivalries between the archbishops of Toledo and the Castilian kings?

Only groups of up to 6 people are allowed in this activity. If you are 7 or more people, you will be asked for a payment per person in advance to join the visit.