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Hannibal, Bonfires and Cannonballs Tour of Alicante

4.9

(22 reviews)

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Explore Alicante on a short self-guided walk through sunlit promenades, historic fortresses, and a Mediterranean city where beachside charm meets centuries of history.

Highlights


  • Trace the four ancient names hidden inside the modern word Alicante, from Greek silver miners to Andalusi caliphs.

  • Find the single bronze nail that secretly anchors every elevation marker across mainland Spain.

  • Stand in the market where a clock froze at the moment Italian bombers struck, in three of the Civil War's deadliest minutes.

  • Walk over the fortress where Hannibal spent part of his childhood, before he crossed the Alps with elephants.

  • Decode the love legend behind the human face erosion carved into the cliff above Alicante.

About this activity 



Free Cancellation 

  • Cancel up to 2 hours in advance for a full refund 

Valid 365 days 

  • Tour is valid for 1 year and can be used multiple times 

Language Options  

  • English | French | German | Spanish | Italian | Dutch | Polish | Russian | Portuguese

Duration  

  • 1 hour and 30 minutes

Starting point


El Adivinador and the Port -   Google Maps

Full Description
A single bronze nail inside Alicante's city hall defines the height of every mountain in Spain. You'll learn why on this self guided audio walking tour of Alicante, narrated through the Tourific app. No guide, no group, just you and the city at your pace. Over two and a half hours, you'll trace 2,200 years of history layered into one hill, from Hannibal's childhood fortress to the medieval Andalusi walls. Stand in the market where 300 people died in three minutes during the Civil War. Decode the legend behind the face carved into the cliff above the castle. Visit the basilica that was once a great mosque. The audio works offline, you can pause anytime, and you start whenever you like. Over 20,000 travelers have used our self guided tours, and the tour comes with a full refund guarantee.
Important Information 


  • Instructions with link to app and how to access the tour will be sent to your email post checkout  

  • You can gain instant access to the tour by downloading the app and buying the tour on the app

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