Elche Walking Tour UNESCO Palm Grove and Misteri d’Elx

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| Alicante, Spain

Features

Free Cancellation

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

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

2 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Tasting of dates and typical sweets
Entrance tickets to the Botanical Garden are Calahora tower included in the price.

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Elche is a city where history, tradition, and nature are inseparably connected. On this walking tour, an official local guide leads you through the historic center and the palm groves, explaining how Elche develops around Europe’s largest palm oasis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The carefully designed route combines key...

Duration from 2 Hours to 3 Hours
Private Tour

1
Parque Municipal
Stroll through Europe’s largest palm grove. Learn about its traditional irrigation system and why UNESCO recognized this landscape.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
2
Mosaico De La Dama De Elche
Learn the fascinating story of the Lady of Elche while viewing several high quality replicas. The guide shares cultural context and history, giving travelers a deeper understanding of this iconic sculpture.
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

Basilica de Santa Maria

Discover Elche’s religious heritage and the Misteri d’Elx, UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage. Optional bell tower climb offers panoramic views of the town and palm grove.

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Torre de la Calaforra

Explore elegant 19th century interiors hidden behind the tower’s austere exterior. Climb to the terrace for striking views of the historic center.

Duration 25 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Carrer de la Diagonal del Palau

Pass by the Altamira Palace, a fortress that reveals layers of Elche’s history, from the Arab Alcazaba to later transformations.

No Admission Ticket Required•
Drive-By Only

Placa Glorieta

Plaza de la Glorieta is a lively square where locals gather throughout the day. You pause here to experience the local rhythm of the city. Travelers may choose to enjoy a coffee at a nearby café at their own expense.

Duration 15 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Jardin Artistico Nacional Huerto Del Cura

Walk through Elche’s most iconic garden. a lush oasis of date palms, exotic plants, ponds, and peacocks. Travelers can taste fresh local dates, a traditional product of the region.