Alcalá de Henares Private Tour from Madrid
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the birthplace of Cervantes
- Visit the University of Alcalá
- Discover the historic city center
- See the Cervantes Birthplace Museum
- Enjoy a private, personalized experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Private transportation from Madrid to Alcalá de Henares
- Guided tour of Alcalá de Henares
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Madrid
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Discover the city that saw the bith of the greatest writer of Hispanic literature, Muiguel de Cervantes. This town, a World Heritage site, not only holds the secrets of this famous writer, but its streets are also home to the various cultures that have passed through Spain. The city's rich historical and artistic heritage is reflected in its imposing monuments, such as the Cathedral of Los Santos Niños, the Laredo Palace, the picturesque Calle Mayor, and the hundred-year-old University of Alcalá. This trip is without a doubt the perfect option, just 20 minutes from Madrid.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; only your group will participate
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included in Madrid
- Meals and beverages are not included in the tour price
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the city
- Bring a camera to capture the historic sites
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
- Infant Seats Available
Traveler reviews
Naturanda cancelled twice and refused all reasonable alternatives — avoid this company
We booked a Naturanda tour through the GoCity Madrid pass and unfortunately had a terrible experience that completely disrupted our travel plans. First, Naturanda cancelled our tour on the day of the activity when we where already at their office, apparently their tour operator was not available anymore. They offered to reschedule, but after accepting a new date, Naturanda cancelled that one as well, the day before due, apparently because there where too few people who booked the tour. Their final “solution” was to move the tour one week later, long after we had left Madrid — an option that is impossible for any traveler and clearly not a real alternative. What makes this worse is that Naturanda flat‑out refused to offer any other options, even though we proactively suggested several alternatives that were: - Available on their website - Similar in price - Operated by Naturanda themselves We asked for: - The wine tour on two different dates shown as available online → refused without explanation. - Their daily tapas tour (€100 vs. our original €90) → refused because “they can fill the spots with other people”. - Their self‑guided tapas tour, still advertised for €50 → refused with the claim that the website is “outdated”, even though it is still publicly displayed. In short: Naturanda cancelled twice, provided no feasible solution, rejected all alternative proposals, and left us without any activity or compensation. We have traveled a lot and rarely encountered such inflexible and unhelpful service. For anyone visiting Madrid, I strongly recommend avoiding Naturanda and choosing a more reliable tour operator.
Madrid May 2025
Our tour guide David was wonderful. Could not have asked for a better experience. Knowledge of the area was excellent. Thank you David
Extraordinary tour
This is an exceptional half day tour to Alcala de Henares Our guide Javier went beyond our expectations. I can say one of best guides EVER His assistant Annabelle was super Very knowledgable I recommend this tour