Spain · FOOD TOURS IN ALICANTE
Good food tours in Alicante fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Meet Francisco, Fran, Isaac, Paco, Nadia, or another English-speaking local at Alicante’s Central Market. Over 2 to 2.5 hours, visit about 10 food stops and sample 20 regional bites and drinks, from produce and fish to cheese, jamón, wine, beer, and handmade sweets.
“Fantastic tour. Fran was great. Very informative and interesting. Small group of 10 was just perfect for this. Thoroughly recommend the tour.”
Start at Alicante’s Central Market for local tastings, ride up to Santa Bárbara Castle, then walk downhill through Santa Cruz with an English-speaking guide such as Isaac or Francisco. Finish with one tapa and a drink at a local bar. Expect about 2 km of walking, steep steps, and uneven streets.
“Our guide was well versed and we enjoyed her explanations during the tour. Few things to consider, this is about 85% historic tour with a good amount of walking and steps and it ends with 1 tapa and 1 glass of wine/beer. If you are looking for a tapas tour, don’t take this one. If you want a historic tour with a drink at the end. Enjoy!”
Meet guides such as Francisco, Nadia, Isaac, Fran, or Fernando at Alicante’s Central Market for two hours of small-bite tastings. Visit 10 food stalls, sample regional produce, seafood, meats, cheeses, sweets, and four local wines, with vegetarian and pescatarian choices available.
“Great way to spend afternoon with trip to Alicante market discovering all the different foods. Lovely tour guides and good value for money.”
Meet inside Santa Bárbara Castle for a 45-minute tasting of three Alicante wines, local cured meats, olive oil, and bread. Guides such as Carmen and Mario explain the regional wines in English or Spanish. The Torre de Santa Catalina provides a memorable historic setting, though finding it takes care.
“Beautiful location. Wines and guide were good. Was a little tricky to find, so improved directions would help.”
Spend 2.5 hours tasting five Alicante wines and five regional tapas while Paco, Carlos, or Andrea explains local grapes, food pairings, and wine traditions. The cozy club welcomes solo visitors, couples, and groups, with vegetarian and allergy-friendly options available.
“Our guide was entertaining and passionate about his craft. The experience was interesting and warm coupled with great wines and tapas. 5 stars recommendation.”
Meet in central Alicante at 6 pm for five local wines paired with five artisanal tapas. Sommeliers and hosts such as Paco or Carlos explain the city’s wine traditions, food customs, and pairings in a small, relaxed setting. The evening lasts about 2.5 hours and ends where it began.
“Very informative. It was very fun, great food, the host was charismatic, and it was great to try new wines. Overall good experience in Alicante”
Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide at Santa Barbara Castle for four craft beers shared between two people, paired with local Alicante products. The one-hour tasting takes place at Baluarte de la Contramina, reached by the castle elevator from Postiguet Beach. Guide Marco has been praised for his friendly, clear explanations.
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