Cervantes in Alcalá de Henares

Day trip to Alcalá de Henares:

Leave Madrid behind for the day to visit nearby Alcalá de Henares, the birthplace of Cervantes. This tour visits the most important and beautiful places in Alcalá.  Meet your guide and driver for the ride to Alcalá.

Alcala may seem a small city, but it has a lot of heritage and history. There are many lovely places to visit. The walk starts at the main college of the University and goes through the historical old town. These two elements have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list. You’ll get to spend time inside the famous Paraninfo and the Chapel of San Ildefonso.

As you walk through the town, hear the story of Cervantes’ childhood here. See his birthplace and the streets he roamed as a child. Finish your day with Lezama Hospital, just recently restored to its 15th Century grandeur.

Book this Cervantes tour!

How it works:

Call us or send us an email with your initial request. Be sure to include dates for your trip, approximate budget per person and information on how you like to travel and what you like to see.

We’ll create a day-by-day trip plan for you to look over. This trip plan can be modified as many times as needed until it’s perfect.

Once you are ready to book, we’ll take a non-refundable 30% booking deposit and start reserving hotels, the best guides, drivers, tickets and activities. You’ll get a specific version of the itinerary with timings, contact information and meeting points. Final payment is 90 days before you arrive.

We’ll have your itinerary, vouchers and tickets waiting at your first hotel as you arrive.  While you’re on tour, our team will be available by phone 24-7 for anything you need.