Alcala World Heritage Tour
Overview
Welcome to Alcalá de Henares!
With local guides, Natales, and certificates, you will get to know a city with more than 2,000 years of history. We will discover the first University City in the world designed by Cardinal Cisneros, the coexistence in the Alcalá of the "3 Cultures," and, of course, the cradle of Miguel de Cervantes.
We will start at Plaza de las Bernardas, a quiet corner, saving the University for the end! Everything with curiosities, funny explanations, and a final game.
We will visit: Archbishop's Palace, Cathedral of the Master, Calle Mayor, Birthplace of Cervantes, Plaza de Cervantes, Corral de Comedias, Chapel of the Oidor, University of Alcalá, and more!
Important! For a better experience, visits of 20 people max. and according to the opening of the monuments:
· 10:00 a.m. - We enter the Birthplace of Cervantes.
· 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM - We enter the Chapel of the Oidor.
· 6:00 PM - Due to the closing time of the monuments, we will enjoy the tour from the outside.
See you!
What's Included
- Guided tour
Meeting Location
Plaza de las Bernardas
28802 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaza de San Diego
28801 Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
What To Expect
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Plaza de las Bernardas
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Archbishop Palace
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Casa de la Entrevista
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Catedral Magistral de los Santos Justo y Pastor de Alcalá de Henares
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Calle Mayor
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Hospital de Antezana
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de Cervantes
10 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Teatro Corral de Comedias
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Capilla del Oidor
5 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Universidad de Alcala
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Guided tour.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Alcala World Heritage Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Alcala World Heritage Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Guided tour
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
