Spain · TAPAS & FOOD TOURS IN ALICANTE
The best tapas & food tours in Alicante fill up weeks out, and the cheap seats go first. Below: the 9 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Alicante Central Market tapas tour with 20 tastings across 10 stops. 2 to 2.5 hours, English guide, small group, $34.
“Fran was a fabulous guide. I thought we would explore further outside the market but that was possibly my mistake with not checking the itinerary properly. Fabulous information shared with a great guide and lovely foods and wines”
Alicante marina flamenco at Tablao Flamenco El Mentidero, with optional tapas tasting menu. Seats see the stage, drinks extra.
“Fantastic show. Great intimate venue with a good atmosphere and brilliant dancers.”
Alicante small-group tour with Central Market snacks, Santa Barbara Castle secret spots, then award-winning tapas and drinks in the old town.
“A great experience with Isaac who told us lots of information about Alicante and its history! We loved every part of it and visited places we have never been to before. The tapas and drinks were an added bonus!”
Alicante Central Market tapas tour with 20 samples, 4 local wine tastings, and 10 stops in about 2 hours with an English guide.
“Really knowledgeable tour of the central market with lots of tastings and wine. Small group so could get involved.”
Taste DO Alicante or premium red wines with tapas inside Santa Bárbara Castle, with sea views from Baluarte de la Contramina in 45 minutes.
“It was great. The views from the castle were awesome and we got to try four different types of wine.”
Alicante paella cooking class with market shopping, hands-on chef coaching, tapas, and local drinks. 3.5 hours, $58 per person.
“Andrea was so nice and friendly, we were a great group, cooking together was fun, they offers you wine during cooking and eating, that was a very pleasant moment. I highly recommend the seafood paella, way more flavory than the chicken one”
3.5-hour Alicante market-to-kitchen class: shop Central Market ingredients, cook your own paella and sangria, plus tapas, recipes to take home.
“The whole experience was great Fred was very informative and knowledgeable. Very friendly and approachable”
Five Alicante wines and five tapas paired in a cozy 2.5-hour session with friendly sommeliers, with help for allergies and vegetarian diets.
“What a night! Carlos and Paco were brilliant — so much knowledge but made it super fun too. The wine and tapas were absolutely delicious, and we couldn’t stop laughing at the classic ‘shake it baby!’ every time we had to swirl the wine. Such a great vibe all evening — would 100% recommend”
Ride through Alicante’s Old Town with a guide, then stop for Spanish tapas and wine on a 3-hour bike tour for about $50.
“Francesco, did a fantastic job to take us around the town. Would certainly recommend to do atleast once !”
Every sort of day out, and the best-rated of each.
