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Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

1. Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

Are you ready for an adventure? Starting at Central Market, sample various snacks typical of the area. Conquer more than 1,000 years of history as you tour one of the most beautiful castles in Spain, which looks out onto the sea. Descend to the center to discover the most important monuments and Alicante's seven secrets. Prepare to be surprised by the beauty of Alicante and the countless anecdotes, history, legends, and intrigue responsible for the town's current character. Finally, visit a tapas bar, run by your guide's childhood friend and known to serve the best tapas in Alicante. Taste one of the award-winning tapas paired with a typical, alcoholic or non-alcoholic Spanish drink.

Alicante: Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour

2. Alicante: Highlights Bike or E-Bike Tour

Explore the city on 2 wheels during a unique bike tour through Alicante. A local guide will show you the best spots in town and tell you about the history and culture of Alicante. This is an easy ride, which is suitable for all participants. Choose from either a standard bike or an E-bike. Discover the beaches, the old town, the port, beautiful parks and squares, alongside a variety of secrets spots that you wouldn't find on your own. As you peddle, learn stories about the city and receive tips about where to eat and get the best drinks. Cycle for about 2 hours with stops included.

Alicante: Tasting of DO Alicante wines + 3 Alicante products

3. Alicante: Tasting of DO Alicante wines + 3 Alicante products

This delicious gastronomic experience at Santa Bárbara Castle will take place at 13:00 in the Santa Catalina tower. First of all, we will discover the origins of different wines with Alicante denomination of origin and we will learn about their evolution throughout history. After this theoretical explanation, we will move on to practice. While we contemplate an extraordinary panoramic view of the city from the castle of Santa Bárbara, in the tower of Santa Catalina, we will enjoy a tasting of 3 different types of wine from the DO Alicante, accompanied by 3 tapas of products from Alicante.

Alicante: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas

4. Alicante: Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas

Hungry for Alicante? Stroll around the narrow streets of Alicante and sample a variety of local dishes as you explore the city. Food and sightseeing combine for a fun afternoon of exploring the city. Join an expert guide for a scenic walk around the city while tasting local delicacies along the way – what could be better? First stop at the local bar where you will enjoy a local gastronomy introduction traditions, customs and local words. Taste the first glass of white wine paired with tapas. Second stop at the main food market marvel at the local atmosphere and learn about the local products fresh seafood, almonds, fresh fruits, and vegetables included. Stop at a local tapas bar within the food market. Feel like a local drinking your caña (draft beer) or a Monastrell red wine from Alicante paired with delicious and fresh seafood tapas and local salads. Third stop at a local bar to continue with the local traditions taste the best Montadito from Alicante and make a final toast with local liquor. *Food market will be available from Tuesday to Saturday up to 2:30 pm. The market will be replaced by local bars or restaurants on Sunday and Monday.

Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

5. Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

Savor the taste of Alicante by sampling 4 beers crafted in this province. Enjoy your beer with some Spanish olives and mixed nuts while you hear about the brewing process. The tasting takes place at the Santa Barbara Castle, where you will enjoy views of Alicante from the Baluarte de la Mina viewpoint. See where the city meets the sea and snap photos of the views all around you. At the end of the tasting, your guide will recommend the best way back to your accommodation.

Alicante: City Highlights Walking Tour with Drinks

6. Alicante: City Highlights Walking Tour with Drinks

Be prepared to fall in love with Alicante in 3 hours. This is the best of the all in one day! Learn about the Casa Carbonel building history Visit the Santa Maria oldest church from Alicante Walk along the Villa Calle vieja the entrance to the ol medieval city of Alicante Surprised at the Santa Cruz neighbourhood with the colourfull facades and local vibes Mingle with locals at a bustling food market Marvel with the Santa Barbara castle view point and history where you will enjoy a glass of wine or beer from alicante. Soak up awe-inspiring scenery and explore the city like a local. This Alicante walking tour is a great orientation for first-time visitor.

From Alicante: Xativa and Anna Guided Tour

7. From Alicante: Xativa and Anna Guided Tour

Discover the interior of the Valencian Community, its mountainous landscape and its lesser-known and well-preserved historic cities that will surprise you. Xàtiva was one of the most important historical cities, full of palaces and heritage, the place where the famous Borgia family was born. We will go up by car to its castle, which was a state prison and has landscapes and views of more than 80km. Finally, we will visit Anna, where there is a palace restored by artisans brought from Morocco, making carvings, art and gardens that have given it fame as 'the Valencian Alhambra’

From Valencia: Private Day Trip to Alicante with Local Guide

8. From Valencia: Private Day Trip to Alicante with Local Guide

Experience a private guided tour of Alicante, a historic Mediterranean port city and one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain. See the city’s main sites – including a castle, a cathedral, churches, and plazas – accompanied by a private local guide and with private transportation. Begin your day by getting picked up at a location of your choice in Valencia. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views as you head off to Alicante in your own private air-conditioned vehicle. Take the stress out of the trip knowing the vehicle is at your disposal for the entire day. Get to know historic Alicante with the help of a private tour guide and learn all about a city that has been inhabited for over 7,000 years. Start your tour by visiting Santa Barbara Castle. Located at the top of Mount Benacantil, from here you can take in breathtaking views of the city. Next, descend to the historic city center and pay a visit to the Town Hall, one of the most recognizable buildings in Alicante. Continue to soak in the atmosphere of the city by checking out the other famous squares: the Plaza de Los Luceros, the Gabriel Miró Square, and the Plaza de Correosand. Head to the Co-cathedral of San Nicolás and marvel at this Renaissance building with its iconic 45-meter high blue dome. After that stroll over to the oldest church in the city, the Basilica of Santa Maria, which mixes Gothic and Baroque styles and was built on the remains of an Islamic mosque. Especially if you’re a food lover, don’t miss the opportunity to swing by Alicante’s Central Market. Savor the sights and smells of this authentic popular market spread out over two floors, and grab a snack along the way (price not included in the tour). Stop off at Alicante’s bullring, one of the oldest in Spain. Listen as your guide tells you all about the history of this building, which was built in 1847 by local architect Emilio Jover. The bullring is still in use today, not only for bullfighting festivals but also for various cultural events. Pay a visit to a local Alicante restaurant whenever you feel peckish (price not included) and sample some of the local traditional rice-based dishes. Finish your tour with a relaxing drive back to your accommodation in Valencia and enjoy an evening of rest after a day of history and culture.

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What people are saying about Alicante

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 47 reviews

What a great evening. We had the chance to try a couple of things (meatball with almond sauce, if I remember correctly and the bull's tail). Also, I appreciate the Silvina shared a lot about Alicante's history and culture as we walked our way to the next restaurant. One thing I was not prepared for was the amount of wine tasting during the course of the evening, and I couldn't walk straight on the way home at the end of the evening haha. I'm happy to have taste the bull's tail, the fio gras that was paste like, and I discovered a particular liking to Vermut thanks to Silvina. Recommended!

A great tour expertly led by Manu. He was very knowledgeable and informative and showed us parts of Alicante we would never have found. He also explained a lot about the history of the City. Would definitely recommend

An interesting and fun trip. I was afraid I wouldn’t manage the whole tour, since I have some illnesses, but the pace was perfect for me. The guide told us some personal experiences and made it worth all the steps

Carlos is really relaxed and friendly, and by the time you say goodbye you're almost sad to see him go! The arroz was delicious and the whole of the tour was quite fantastic.

Very nice tour to visit various sights of the city and get to know about the history and customs of Alicante