When someone messages me for the first time, they almost always ask the same thing: «how is a private tour different from a normal one?».
And it’s a fair question. Hiring a private tour guide in Alicante isn’t just paying to walk around with company: it’s having a local who shapes the entire day around you, your pace, your interests, and your language.
After three years doing exactly this, let me tell you honestly what you can expect, who it’s really worth it for, and how it works, so you can decide for yourself.
What is a private tour
A private tour is, quite simply, an experience just for you and whoever comes with you. You don’t share the group with strangers, you don’t follow a rigid script or a fixed timetable. It’s me and your group, and that’s it.
That changes a lot of things. We can start at whatever time suits you best, stop wherever you fancy, skip what doesn’t interest you, and spend more time on what does.
If you fall in love with a little alley in Barrio de Santa Cruz, we stay. If you prefer history over food, we adjust. The tour is shaped as we go, because it’s built around you and not the other way round.
Private tour vs. group tour: the differences
Group tours have their place: they’re affordable and fine for a first taste of a city. But they also come with limits worth knowing about.
In a large group, the pace is set by the majority, the stops are fixed, and often you can barely even hear the guide. Personal questions go unanswered, and the route is always the same for everyone.
With a private guided experience, on the other hand, you’re the one who matters: you ask anything you like, we go at your pace, and the content adapts to what you actually want to see. The difference, more than price, is experience: one is a mass-produced product; the other, a tailored suit.
How booking with Bell Tours works
I like to keep this easy and free of surprises. The process is as simple as this:
- You message me. Via WhatsApp or through the contact page, you tell me what you fancy, how many of you there are, and which days you’re in Alicante.
- We design it together. I suggest ideas, answer your questions, and we shape the plan: places, duration, language, and pace. If you want something fully bespoke, we start from a tailor-made route.
- We confirm. I make all the conditions clear (duration, price, meeting point) before you commit to anything. No small print.
- We enjoy. On the day of the tour, all you have to do is show up in good spirits; I take care of the rest.
My tip: message me with a little notice, especially in high season. Three to five days ahead usually means more flexibility, though for last-minute plans you can always just ask.
Who a private tour guide in Alicante is ideal for
This, for me, is the key. A private tour shines especially when the group has needs of its own:
- Families with kids. I adapt the pace, the stops, and the stories so the little ones enjoy it too (and the parents can breathe). No endless walks or never-ending explanations.
- Couples. Perfect for a special getaway, an anniversary, or simply experiencing the city calmly and in your own way.
- Groups of friends. Birthdays, celebrations, reunions… We put together a plan that’s worth your while and genuinely fun.
- Travellers with reduced mobility. I design the route with access, distances, and rest stops in mind, so nobody is left out. This is where a tailored tour makes an enormous difference.
- Cruise passengers. With only a few hours in port, a private tour squeezes every minute and takes you straight to the best, without wasting time.
If you recognise yourself in any of these, a private guide isn’t a luxury: it’s what makes the day come together beautifully.
Languages available
This point matters more than it seems. Experiencing a city in your own language changes everything: you catch the nuances, you laugh at the anecdotes, and you feel comfortable asking questions.
I’m an official guide and I work in English, French, and Italian, as well as Spanish. So whether you’re after an English speaking guide in Alicante, or a tour in French or Italian, I can be with you in the language you truly feel at ease in. You can get to know a little more about me and the way I guide on my about me page.
So, is it worth it?
I’ll be honest, because that’s how I like to work: if you’re after the cheapest option and you don’t mind the pace or the personalisation, a group tour will do. But if you want to experience Alicante your way, unhurried, with a local who tells you the why behind every corner and adapts the day to you, then yes, a private tour makes all the difference.
In the end, I’m not selling a walk: I’m selling a day made to measure for you, with stories, with calm, and with all my love for this land. If that’s what you’re looking for, message me and we’ll put it together 🙂