A different way of visit the historic town of Alcalá de Henares, Near Madrid, is to do it in a excursion on a tourist train.
This year you once again have the possibility of taking a getaway to this town with a long university tradition through the so-called Cervantes Train 2023.
It is a touristic offer which is developed in collaboration between Renfe and Alcalá de Henares town hall, which turned 25 last year.
All the information in detail
Dates of the Cervantes Train 2023 in Alcalá de Henares
The dates of the Cervantes Train 2023 with which you can visit Alcalá de Henares it's every saturday from April 15 to December 2, day of the 25th Anniversary of said city as a World Heritage Site.
In summer, the last excursion is on July 1, and these sightseeing train tours resume on September 16.
El Train of Cervantes leaves from the Atocha station to Alcalá de Henares, where the illustrious writer was born, every Saturday at 10,35:10,15 a.m., although the reception for travelers is at XNUMX:XNUMX a.m.
The train arrives in Alcalá at 11,16:XNUMX a.m., and the trip is enlivened by actors who play famous characters from the history of Alcalá de Henaresas Cervantes, Don Quixote o Sancho Panza, who will accompany the participants throughout the day.
What is the visit of Alcalá de Henares with the Cervantes Train like?
Once you reach Alcalá de Henares, and in groups of no more than 30 people, the tour of the city accompanied by the actors who act as tourist guides.
The visit is carried out by historic center of Alcalá de Henares, going through the cervantes square, Calle Mayor, the old Antezana Hospital and Magisterial cathedral, among other corners.
During it you will see the façade of the archiepiscopal palace, Corral de Comedias, chapel of the Oidor, Regional Archaeological Museum and Cervantes Birthplace Museum.
Once this initial part of the visit is finished, with the ticket Train of Cervantes You have access to discounts in numerous restaurants in Alcalá de Henares, where you can taste gastronomic specialtiesas illustrated crumbs y Duels and losses.
After the meal, the visit resumes so that you will be able to see the interior of the Cisnerian UniversityIncluding Auditorium and Chapel of San Ildefonso.
Finally, at 18,35:XNUMX p.m. the train returns to the Atocha station, where it arrives at 19,10:XNUMX p.m.
You also have the possibility of returning on your own at a different time, and even until Sunday night, in case you are interested in spending more time visiting Alcalá de Henares.
Train Cervantes 2023 ticket prices
El Cervantes Train 2023 ticket price It is 22 euros for adults, and 16 euros for children from 7 to 11 years old, being free for children under 7 years old.
Tickets can only be purchased online, and keep in mind that only up to 7 days before the trip.
Once the tickets have been purchased, at the machines self-sale At the station you must enter the locator of the document obtained online to obtain the ticket valid for travel.
I would like to ask a question. The train price of 22 euros includes visits to the monuments, or do you have to pay for tickets for each one, or is everything included except the food, which is on your own?
The price of the tickets is a perfect steal, they are even “beneficial”. They include me outside. Thank you.
A few weeks ago I took a guided tour of the beautiful and culturally impressive city of Alcalá de Henares, with this official guide and I ended up very happy: http://www.tu-guia.es
Greetings.