Private Alicante Shore Excursion with Castle Tour

When your cruise ship docks in Alicante, you have just a few hours to get a real taste of the city. Thatโ€™s why we created our Private Shore Excursion โ€” a tailor-made walking tour designed around your interests and your schedule, so you can enjoy Alicante without stress and be back on board with time to spare.ย 

Description

From the Castle to the Old Townย 

Weโ€™ll start with the landmark that defines Alicanteโ€™s skyline: Santa Bรกrbara Castle. Perched high above the city, it offers panoramic views of the sea, the port and the mountains beyond. Your ticket includes the elevator ride up, so all you have to do is enjoy the scenery while your guide brings the fortressโ€™ medieval stories to life.ย 

From there, weโ€™ll make our way down into the city. Depending on your interests, you might explore the Concatedral de San Nicolรกs, a fine example of baroque architecture, or stroll along the Esplanada dโ€™Espanya, Alicanteโ€™s iconic palm-lined promenade.ย 

Hidden Gems Along the Wayย 

Because this is a private tour, we wonโ€™t just stop at the main monuments. Weโ€™ll step into quieter streets, visit corners most visitors miss, and share the local stories that connect Alicanteโ€™s past with its present. Whether itโ€™s a small square filled with orange trees or a market stall thatโ€™s been run by the same family for decades, these are the details that make the city unforgettable.ย 

Tailor-Made for Youย 

Are you passionate about history? Curious about wine and tapas? Do you prefer to focus on photography, architecture or simply soaking up the Mediterranean atmosphere? Weโ€™ll adapt the pace and the stops to make sure this short visit reflects what you love most.ย 

And donโ€™t worry about timing โ€” our guides know how to plan the day so youโ€™ll always return to your ship comfortably ahead of schedule.ย 

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Practical Detailsย 

  • Price: โ‚ฌ180 (for up to 10 people)ย 
  • Duration: 3 hoursย 
  • Start times: 8:30 / 9:30 / 10:00 / 11:00 am (daily)ย 
  • Meeting point: Ocean Race Museum, main entrance โ€“ Mlle. Levante, 10, 03001 Alicanteย 
  • Group type: Private, minimum 2 / maximum 10 travellersย 
  • Tour mode: Walkingย 
  • Languages: English / Spanishย 

Whatโ€™s Includedย 

  • Licensed local tour guideย 
  • Entrance ticket for Santa Bรกrbara Castle elevatorย 
  • 1 drink per person (beer, wine, or soft drink)ย 

Not Includedย 

  • Private transportationย 

Accessibilityย 

  • Wheelchair accessibleย 
  • Service animals allowedย 

Why choose this excursion?ย 

Because a few hours in port donโ€™t have to mean a rushed, generic visit. With our Private Shore Excursion, youโ€™ll explore Alicante at your own pace, guided by someone who knows its history, its flavours and its secrets.ย 

Itโ€™s the perfect way to turn a short stop into an authentic memory.ย