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Free Tour Elche: From the Iberians to the Reconquest
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Free Tour Elche: From the Iberians to the Reconquest

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Run by a local guide · Free Tour Elche

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Discover in this tour the secrets of an ancient city! From the Dama de Elche to the Palmeral, travel through the legacy of Iberians, Romans, Arabs and Christians. A journey through the memory of one of the oldest towns in the Peninsula, I'll be waiting for you!

Duration
2 h
Destination
Elche
Meeting Point
Plaza Glorieta, Elche
Provider
Free Tour Elche

Description

Join a fascinating journey through the history of Elche, a melting pot of civilizations where every corner holds a millenary memory. From Iberian art to treasures recognized by UNESCO, this route will allow you to understand the true essence of the city.

Our itinerary:

- Millenary Origins: we will start in front of the Lady of Elche in the Glorieta, analyzing the Iberian art and the birth of the city.

- Medieval Elche: In the City Hall and the squares of Baix and Dalt, we will discover the urban evolution and the secrets that keeps the town hall.

- The Inheritance of Al-Andalus: We will cross the old wall to immerse ourselves in the Muslim Elche, supported by the archaeological sites that still tell us about that past.

- Baroque Splendor: We will visit the Basilica of Santa Maria, a key piece to understand the modern era and the place where the famous Misteri d'Elx comes to life.

- Historical Oasis: We will finish in the surroundings of the Parque de los Patos to explain the cultural importance of the Palmeral, the largest palm forest in Europe.

Includes

  • Restaurant El Raval
  • Torre de la Calaforra
  • Palau dels Altamira
  • Basílica de Santa Maria

Meeting Point

Plaza Glorieta, Elche

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Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

Suggested in this destination: €10 to €15 per person (€20+ if it was exceptional)

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

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