Alcala de Henares and Cervantes Guided Tour from Madrid

Overview

Available languages

Spanish

5 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour will take you to several places in Alcala de Henares related to the life and work of Miguel de Cervantes , the house where he was born in 1547, now a museum (Museo Casa Natal Miguel de Cervantes), the church where he was baptized on October 9th 1547. Sites related with his family and those associated with the publishing of his works. A route that takes us to the heart of the Golden Age of the spanish literature.

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Wheelchair accessible

May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

The use of facemasks during the tour is mandatory. Should you forget, we offer the possibility of adquiring one at the price of 1€

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Cervantes Museum and Library Admission Ticket

Trip by luxury bus with air conditioned

College of San Ildefonso Admission Ticket (University of Alcalá de Henares)

Official Guide and Walking tour

Food & Drinks

What To Expect

Plaza de Cervantes

This square has had several denominations throughout its history. Initially it was the "Market Square", then the "Constitution Square" and, since 1879, it is the "Plaza de Cervantes" in memory of his favorite son Miguel de Cervantes. However, popularly it is also called "main square", as it is the main and largest of Alcala de Henares.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Colegio de San Ildefonso

The set of the Colegio Mayor de San Ildefonso and Rector of the University of Alcalá was established as center of the university structure designed by Cardinal Cisneros from 1499. Its facade was built from 1537 by Rodrigo Gil de Hontañón, architect of cathedrals of Salamanca and Segovia, was finished in 1553 rigger being the same Pedro de la Cotera. In its elegant decor they worked the most qualified of the time and forged their teachers bars admirable Cathedral of Toledo Francisco de Villalpando and Ruiz Diaz of the Corral carvers. Retains the Patio de Santo Tomas de Villanueva, the Philosopher and the trilingual. The Auditorium and the University Chapel are the only two buildings of the College built in the days of its founder. Escolástico the auditorium or theater, Located in the western bay of the Trilingual Patio, it was destined to the imposition of degrees and where solemn academic events took place.

45 minutes • Admission Included

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Alcala de Henares and Cervantes Guided Tour from Madrid

Reviews

4.85

149 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

135

Traveling through history
144candelariab,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good experience very good explanation. Place with a lot of history from which you should learn and value. How people often say that they don't know their history........
An exceptional guide!!
virginiaaV4088HX,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very good tour, with Daniel guide, professional, punctual and very well documented, an interesting place that invites you to return.
A great experience full of culture
Getaway15603661727,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice place, with lots of history. Spectacular. Place I would return and recommend visiting....very nice. The guide was excellent
Our Tour of Alcalá
Ada T,
Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Everything went very smoothly. Both the driver and the guide (David) were very professional, knowledgeable, pleasant and on time. The guide was an expert on Alcalá and Cervantes. It was a very educational and enjoyable experience.
Great guide
972paulaf,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Beautiful city c a great guide, very friendly and instructive with very interesting data. Unfortunately I don't remember your number
Unsurpassed experience
José N,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This excursion is one of the wonders that any tourist should not miss. The depth, the history of the city, the details make this experience one that I will always remember.
Discovering Alcala!
diegodanielg10,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Surprise Alcalá, its history and the university, highly recommended!, and excellent David as guide, native and great defender of Alcalá, thank you very much!
Excellent Excursion
fabiocG6665DS,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Completely satisfied with this visit and the mastery of the subject by guide David, very good attention from the driver as well.
Excellent
Teto T,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
David in 10 in guide. Especially the dedication, clarity and certainty in the explanations. We take an excellent memory and stories of Alcalá de Henares. Thanks also to Pablo our driver who has given us a trip full of explanations and references of the places.
Highly recommended
martinabQ7413JB,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Excellent guide David, very good tour of the different historical areas of the city. Highly recommended walk and enjoyed much more with a great guide.