Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the meeting point?
The old town and hidden Alicante tours start from the Explanada de España 1, next to Peret kiosk and in front of Alicante’s harbour.
The Castle tour starts at the coutyard of the Castle.
The Paella and Sangría Cooking Workshop start behind the Central Market, at Plaza 25 de Mayo.
How long is the tour?
The Old Town Free Tour, at 11 am, lasts for around 2 hours.
The Paella & Sangria cooking Experience takes around 3,5 hours and the Castle Tour takes 2 hours.
Bear in mind that the duration of the tour is just a mere approximation, sometimes there are questions and it takes a bit longer.
Where does the tour finish?
The Old Town Free Tour ends behind the Central Market, in 25 de Mayo Square.
The Santa Bárbara Castle tour ends in the castle itself, so if you like you can stay there to take some pictures or you can also follow the guide and go back to the city.
The Paella & Sangria ends at the venue Bollitori, 5 min on foot from the Market.
The pub crawl finishes at the nightclub, which changes depending on the days. Anyway, 2-5 min on foot from La Rambla.
How long in advance should we book?
Reservations for the Old Town Free Tour and the Gastronomic Tour of Alicante, are closed on our website 12 hours before starting, that is, at 11:00 p.m. the day before.
However, we also accept last minute reservations, for this, you can contact us via whatsapp at this phone number (+34) 616 750 608 and we will be happy to receive you.
Are the pets welcome?
Absolutely, Free Tours Alicante love pets, as long as they are not aggressive and noisy.
Can the guided tours and free tours of Alicante be carried out with children?
Of course! In addition, the guides have a very good hand with children, we love discovering Alicante to both, adults and children.
And what if I’m running late?
Each tour has a starting time so it is important to arrive on time, but before leaving we phone call the people who have booked the tour with us, to confirm their attendance. If you are a bit late, or you cannot find the meeting point, we can send you the location in real time from WhatsApp, so you can find us easily.
How can I recognize the guide?
The guides hold a purple umbrella where is written Free Walking Tours Alicante. If you are joining the Pub Crawl the guide wears a pink T-shirt saying Alicante Pub Crawl. And, last, but not least, if you are joining the Paella & Sangría cooking workshop, the guide wears a black t-shirt saying Alicante cooking workshops.
How does a Free Tour work?
The Free Tours do not have a fixed price, it is the client who pays at the end depending on how much the tour was worth for him/her. This “pay after show” modality is widespread throughout the world. Everybody wins! Both, the client who travels with a limited budget, but also everybody else, since the guide will have to make an effort every day, to run the best tour of your life. This also means that we are not going to bore you with many dates and historical details, although some are always necessary. But we will talk about legends, curious and entertaining facts to make the guided tour of Alicante an informative and fun experience.
If it rains, does the free tour take place?
The Free Tours run even if it rains or shine! In case of rain, we usually contact the clients to confirm their attendance, if you want a tour in the rain, we will provide you a tour in the rain 😊
Can I do the tour if I am pregnant?
Of course! Guided tours of Alicante do not require physical effort, although it must be taken into account that they are about two hours on foot.
Can I do the Free Tour of Alicante in a wheelchair?
During The Old Town Free Tour, we only find one flight of stairs, that can be easily avoided by modifying the route a bit, which the guide will be delighted to make.
On the Paella&Sangría you my find some problems in the Market and to reach the stove, but it is possible. We will make our best to accomodate you.
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