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Free Tour Elche: History & Tradition with a Taste of Dates
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Free Tour Elche: History & Tradition with a Taste of Dates

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Run by a local guide · Romina

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

Experience Elche on an unforgettable tour. Explore the city of shoes and its monumental treasures. From the sweetness of its dates to its great historical importance, discover why this corner of heritage is a must-see destination in Spain.

Duration
1 h 30 min
Destination
Elche
Meeting Point
Plaça del parc,3
Provider
Romina

Description

We will walk around the Municipal Park and see: the old Archaeological Museum, the Fuente de los Corales, an old flour mill from the 17th century and views of the Vinalopó River, among other places. We will talk about customs and date palms.

Then we will arrive at the historic center, where we will explain the history of the Palacio de Altamira or Alcázar de la Señoría and the remains of the medieval wall, which are part of the Archaeological and History Museum of Elche (MAHE). From there we will also talk, on the outside, about the Misteri Museum. The Misteri is an oral and immaterial work declared a World Heritage Site.

We will pass by an 11th century hammam until we reach the Town Hall. We will also see and talk about the famous replica of the "Lady of Elche". We will pass by the Convent of La Mercé, the watchtower "La Calahorra" and the Basilica of Santa Maria, where we will finish the tour.

Includes

  • Palau dels Altamira
  • Río Vinalopó Elche Alicante
  • Parc Municipal
  • Basílica de Santa Maria

Meeting Point

Plaça del parc,3

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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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