Overview
ItineraryThis is a typical itinerary for this productStop At: Plaza de Cervantes, 28801 Alcala De Henares SpainThis square has had several denominations throughout its history. Initially it was the "Market Square", then the "Constitution Square" and, since 1879, it is the "Plaza de Cervantes" in memory of his favorite son Miguel de Cervantes. However, popularly it is also called "main square", as it is the main and largest of Alcala de Henares.Duration: 30 minutesStop At: Colegio de San Ildefonso, Plaza de San Diego, Alcala De Henares SpainThe set of the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso and Rector of the University of Alcalá was established as center of the university structure designed by Cardinal Cisneros from 1499. Its facade was built from 1537 by Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón, architect of cathedrals of Salamanca and Segovia, was finished in 1553 rigger being the same Pedro de la Cotera. In its elegant decor they worked the most qualified of the time and forged their teachers bars admirable Cathedral of Toledo Francisco de Villalpando and Ruiz Diaz of the Corral carvers. Retains the Patio de Santo Tomas de Villanueva, the Philosopher and the trilingual. The Auditorium and the University Chapel are the only two buildings of the College built in the days of its founder. Escolástico the auditorium or theater, Located in the western bay of the Trilingual Patio, it was destined to the imposition of degrees and where solemn academic events took place. San Ildefonso Chapel is one of the most significant examples of the so-called 'Cisneros style'. Plasterwork of the walls, which are harmonically mixed motives ornamental Gothic, Moorish and Renaissance, and its coffered, with polychrome decoration tracery, endow the set of a sumptuousness and make this building one of the finest examples of our first Renaissance.Duration: 45 minutesStop At: Calle Mayor, Plaza de Cervantes - Plaza de los Santos Ninos, Alcala De Henares SpainIt owes its origin to the old Jewish aljama of the city, around the twelfth century, which was built along the path of the Caesar Augusta Roman road that passed through Complutum. As today, it was the commercial street of Alcalá par excellence during the Middle Ages, so it was supported almost entirely, to place the stores at street level, while the houses were on the upper floor (with a gallery that communicated to the inhabitants of the different homes without having to descend to the public thoroughfare).Duration: 25 minutesStop At: Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes, Calle Mayor 48 Madrid, 28801 Alcala De Henares SpainMiguel de Cervantes’ place of birth has long been debated and questioned, and it wasn’t until 1948 that Luis Astrana Marín, author of The Heroic and Exemplary Life of Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra, proclaimed this very building as such. The property is situated in the historic old city of Alcalá de Henares, next to the ‘Hospital de Antezana’, where the writer’s father, Rodrigo de Cervantes, worked.As a result of this discovery, the Alcalá de Henares City Council bought the property in 1954 to establish a Cervantes museum. That same year, the City Council handed over the building to the National Ministry of Education.The current Museum, inaugurated in 1956 as the ‘Cervantes Museum and Library’, is a product of the reconstruction work done to the original property. The reconstruction involved the creation of a garden and a new entranceway at number 48 Calle Mayor. It had previously been located at number 2 Calle Imagen. By way of Royal Decree 680/1985 of April 19 the Casa Natal de Cervantes was given over to the Community of Madrid, which, between 1997 and 2003, remodelled some of the rooms whilst also preserving the original elements.The rooms are spread over two floors and come off a courtyard with columns. At one end of the courtyard is a well with a stone parapet that supplied water to the family. The rooms devoted to the family’s public and social areas, where guests and patients of Miguel de Cervantes’ f
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking,Infant seats available,Near public transportation,Stroller accessible,Wheelchair accessible,May be operated by a multi-lingual guide,The use of facemasks during the tour is mandatory. Should you forget, we offer the possibility of adquiring one at the price of 1€,Most travelers can participate,This experience 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,This tour/activity will have a maximum of 50 travelers
Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of 1,5 - 2 hour in Alcala de Henares with Official bilingual guide,Entrances to monuments in the itinerary,Trip by luxury bus with air conditioned and Wifi.,Entry/Admission - Colegio de San Ildefonso,Entry/Admission - Museo Casa Natal de Cervantes,Entry/Admission - Catedral de Alcala de Henares
Exclusions:
Anything not specified in the itinerary
Estupendo. Visita encantadora. El guía "Paco" perfecto. Sus explicaciones amenas e interesantes hicieron la visita maravillosa. Totalmente recomendable la visita.
Reviewed by: Salvador G, 12/11/2021 12:00:00 AM
Excellent. Se disfruto y explico cada cosa de cada rincon. Definitivo uno de los mejores.se los recomiendo
Reviewed by: Herbert1147, 12/11/2021 12:00:00 AM
Espectacular experiencia en Alcalá, ciudad histórica muy interesante y con gran guía, lugar infaltable para visitar, gracias a Paco el mejor guía.
Reviewed by: Carlosdiaz96, 12/11/2021 12:00:00 AM
Hemos tenido muy buena experiencia, David nuestro guia en Alcalá de Henares nos ha explicado lo mas importante de la ciudad de manera extraordinaria. Una visita cerca de Madrid muy recomendable.
Reviewed by: La vida es bell... d, 12/05/2021 12:00:00 AM
The most memorable part of my trip was the visit to the house where Cervantes was born. The antiques on view and the atmosphere of the house were wonderful! The guide was very knowledgeable, so it was a good experience overall.
Reviewed by: Heidi_R, 11/19/2021 12:00:00 AM