Top Alicante Archaeology Tours

Discover Alicante through the meeting point between Muslim, Christian, and Mediterranean history on a small-group walking tour designed to reveal the true identity of the city beyond the typical tourist experience. Together with a certified local guide specialized in Alicante’s history, architecture, and local culture, you will explore places such as the Explanada de España, Santa Cruz, Saint Nicholas Co-Cathedral, the Basilica of Santa María, the City Hall, and the ancient walls hidden beneath the historic center. Along the route, you will uncover how centuries of Muslim and Christian influence shaped Alicante’s architecture, traditions, urban design, and connection to the Mediterranean Sea. The experience also explores key moments of the city’s modern history, including the transformation of local neighborhoods and the story of the Central Market bombing during the Spanish Civil War. - Duration of 2.5 hours - Limited group size for a personalized experience - Available in English

Venture underground to explore the Canelobre Cave, a spectacular cavern just north of Alicante. Enjoy transport directly from Alicante and a guided tour of the cave, one of the largest and most popular in the Valenciana region. Take in dramatic stalactites and stalagmites while learning about the formation of this karst cave over history. Cap off your day with a stop in the pretty village of Busot for a guided stroll through the colorful streets.

Join for an adventure through Alicante's unique culinary world. During this tour, you'll indulge in the sumptuous snacks and tapas of the region. Your guides will be delighted to show you around the local market—over 100 years old—where you can sample everything from freshly picked fruits and veggies to handmade dishes accompanied by traditional beverages. Plus, hear stories about each product’s history so that your experience can truly be one-of-a-kind.

Short on time? This seamless, small-group tour provides the perfect introduction to Alicante’s winegrowing traditions—in just half a day. Following pickup from central Alicante, head beyond city limits to the nearby wine region of Vinalopó. Visit one traditional family-run winery, learn about the winemaking process during an in-depth tour, and enjoy a tasting of four wines paired with local snacks like bread sticks, olives, and crisps.

Get to know the charming Mediterranean city of Alicante, without spending hours researching, during this private shore excursion. Experience daily life for city residents in the Santa Cruz area, and then check out Alicante highlights such as the Santa Barbara Castle, the bullring, the modernist-style Carbonell House, and the ‘Explanada de Espana,’ promenade.

The surroundings of the city of Alicante, the region of l'Alacantí, is a semi arid area at the foot of the mountains that limit this territory. Agriculture in the past and residential tourism today have modified the area, mixing the old and the modern in a unique location. The Canalobre caves are a natural treasure hidden in the heart of the mountain. Not far away, leaving the watchtowers of Xixona and Busot behind, we will find an essential product in our Christmas celebration, the Nougat. Enjoy a private tour led by a certified and perfectly qualified guide. Get to know these places in a different and exclusive way

Discover Alicante’s historical, culinary, and sightseeing highlights: this half-day, small-group tour offers a perfect introduction to the city’s charms. Meet your guide at the Central Market, where you can greet stallholders and enjoy nibbles as you go. Then, head via private transportation to the Santa Bárbara Castle for views overlooking the Old Town. Finally, finish with a wander through the atmospheric Santa Cruz neighborhood, and stop for award-winning tapas bites.

Discover more than two thousand years of history on a unique visit to the archaeological site of La Alcudia, one of the most important archaeological sites in the Iberian peninsula. The experience begins at the Interpretation Center, where we will learn about the historical evolution of the place and the main archaeological finds. Afterwards, we will tour the open-air site visiting outstanding spaces such as the Roman wall, the thermal baths, several domus, the place where the famous Lady of Elche appeared and an impressive paleo-Christian basilica. We will also visit the Monographic Museum of La Alcudia, which preserves an outstanding collection of pieces from the excavations and allows us to understand the historical and cultural relevance of this unique enclave. An ideal experience to discover the secrets of Iberian, Roman and Paleo-Christian cultures in the same space.

See more of the landscape beyond the coastal city of Alicante, and visit the mountain town of Guadalest and the Algar Waterfalls (Fonts de l’Algar) on a day trip. You’ll travel in a small group limited to seven people, along with a driver-guide to learn about the region as you go. Entrance fees to Algar springs are included, and you’ll have ample free time to walk or swim at the falls.