Free Tour Alcalá Unusual

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on January 20, 2018

CompluTour Guided visits at Alcalá de Henares and Madrid, offers touristic visits in Spanish guided by official guides and historians.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

NO MINORS ALLOWED - THEME AND EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
The participation of groups of more than 6 people is not allowed, if you are a group please contact us through the chat.
TRIPADVISOR "2023 TRAVELERS CHOICE" AWARD FOR OFFERING CONSTANT EXCELLENT SERVICE.


If you already know Alcalá de Henares and you are almost an expert, on this tour we suggest you enter one of the most unknown areas of the city, the Christian quarter. We will begin our route in the Plaza de los Santos Niños, the place where two of our protagonists, the children Justo and Pastor, were beheaded. Next, we will look up to discover the Roman inscriptions hidden in the Cathedral-Magistral, to then walk through the ancient "red light district" of Alcalá, revealing the most unknown ins and outs of the old mancebía.

The War of Independence in the region of the Henares river will also be one of the topics that we will address, from the hand of one of its most popular and beloved heroes in the Cervantes population: El Empecinado.

We will discover several convents full of history, curiosities and traditions that are still alive, while we follow the trail of duels, fights and murders that took place in dark alleys, witchcraft cases, renowned inquisitorial processes and even the origin of the oldest profession in the world.

All this and much more awaits us on the Unusual Alcalá de Henares Free Tour.

What are you going to know about the Unusual Alcalá de Henares:

The intimate life of Ferdinand VII

The Empecinado and the War of Independence

Roman inscriptions of the Magistral Cathedral

The origins of prostitution

Old Hospital of Santa María la Rica

Archiepiscopal Jail

Alcalá's "red light district"

Convent of the Augustinians of Santa María Magdalena

The Inquisition in Alcalá and much more...


Important information:

* NO MINORS ALLOWED
* The participation of groups of more than 6 people in the free tour is not allowed. Minimum group of people to start the tour: 4.
*The tour is done entirely on foot and is fully accessible.
*No type of ticket or entrance is needed, the mentioned monuments are visited externally.
*Reservations from travel agencies or wholesalers are not accepted.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    C. San Juan, 10, 28801 Alcalá de Hena...
    C. San Juan, 10, 28801 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
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    Plaza de los Santos Niños, corner with San Juan street. Don't confuse us with the others! OUR UMBRELLA IS WHITE.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Magistral Cathedral of Saints Just and Pastor of Alcalá de Henares
  • 2
    Outside visit
    ladies street
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Stubborn Square
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Archiepiscopal Jail
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Irish Square
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Street the Image

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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Maria 25 Sep 2023
Alcala de Henares

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Travelled in group - Sep 2023
Una guía estupenda, nos encantó el free tour, nos contó muchas anéctodas de alcalá y la visita se nos hizo muy amena. Volvería a repetir sin duda.
Carlos 09 Sep 2023
San Juan

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Travelled alone - Sep 2023
Excelente tour y guía
mariel 28 Jul 2023
Córdoba

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Travelled in couple - Jul 2023
Lo recomiendo muy buena la guía👍
Silvia 22 Jul 2023
Badalona

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Travelled in group - Jul 2023
Una visita muy bonita y muy entretenida.
Alberto 14 Jun 2023
Alcañiz

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Travelled in couple - Jun 2023
Un tour alternativo muy muy entretenido. La guía un espectáculo!!!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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