The 15 Best Alicante Tapas Tours

1.Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 559 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Start at Alicante’s Central Market for local bites, ride by private transport to Santa Barbara Castle, then walk downhill through Santa Cruz and finish with one tapa and a drink. Guides such as Isaac and Francisco lead the 2.5-hour English tour for up to 11 people.

“A great journey through time seeing Alicante from top to bottom with culinary delicacies included and a post-walk visit to a tapas bar with bocadios and tinto de verrano”

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2.Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 485 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Meet at Alicante’s Central Market for a two-hour tasting walk with guides such as Francisco, Nadia, Isaac, or Fran. Visit 10 long-running stalls, sample 16 small regional dishes, taste four local wines, and hear the stories behind the food. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available.

“We sampled a lot of different booths and types of food in the central market. The tour guide Isaac was great and we had an amazing time with delicious food.”

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3.Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 349 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Meet Cristina, Andrea, Marina, or Sandra at Alicante’s Central Market, shop for fresh ingredients, then cook paella with a local chef. You’ll enjoy tapas, wine, sangría, and meat, seafood, or vegetarian rice dishes in a group of up to 16.

“The tour was informative as well as interactive. We enjoyed preparing our own meal. Our hostess was eager to please by providing us different tastes of wine and a special mixture of Fanta lemon lime and red wine. Our dinner was amazing!”

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4.Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 342 reviews · 45 min · from $30Best value

Meet at Santa Catalina Tower, then head to Baluarte de la Contramina for a 45-minute tasting led in English or Spanish by guides such as Carmen and Mario. Choose three DO Alicante wines with tapas, or three premium reds rated above 92 Parker points, in a remarkable hilltop castle setting.

“We loved the experience, our guide Mario was so lovely and made the experience very enjoyable. The wines were really nice and it was fun to pair the wines with the foods for the tasting. Would definitely recommend.”

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5.Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 301 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $58

Spend 3.5 hours with Alicante Tasting Club, visiting the Central Market before cooking Alicante-style rice with guides such as Cristina, Andrea, or Marina. Prepare meat, seafood, or vegetarian dishes, share tapas and local drinks, then take home the recipes.

“Great activity for couples or solo travelers. The group size was ideal and the vibe very friendly.”

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6.Paella & Sangria Class with Tapas and Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 243 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $58

Spend 3.5 hours with Federico and his team exploring Alicante Central Market, choosing ingredients, making sangria, and cooking seafood, meat, or vegetarian paella in a working local restaurant. Tapas, drinks, and a take-home recipe are included.

“We had a fantastic time. Fred was an expert guide who made the trip enjoyable and educational. Delicious food and we met some really interesting people too.”

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7.Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 141 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $41

Join Paco, Carlos, or another Alicante Tasting Club host for five regional wines paired with five artisanal tapas. You’ll learn about local grapes, food pairings, and wine traditions in English or Spanish, with vegetarian and allergy-friendly options available.

“Paco was a fabulous host, keeping us entertained whilst also being very knowledgeable and answering our questions. The evening went so quickly as we enjoyed it so much.”

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8.Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 126 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $42

Meet at 6 pm on C. Santo Tomás for a 2.5-hour Alicante wine and tapas session. A local sommelier, including hosts such as Paco or Carlos, leads you through five wines and five handmade tapas, with stories, music, aromas, and practical tips for exploring the city.

“We joined Paco’s Wine & Tapas Tour with high hopes… and left wondering if he does weddings, christenings, or birthday parties too. From the moment we met Paco, we knew we were in for a good evening. His passion for wine, food, and making people feel at ease is unmatched. He somehow manages to teach you something without it ever feeling like a lesson — more like an old friend letting you in on a few well-kept secrets. The wine? Excellent. Varied, generous pours, and not a dud in the bunch. Even the one I couldn’t pronounce properly was a delight. The tapas? Let’s just say I’d happily eat my…”

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9.Paella & Sangria Class with Tapas and Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 122 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Meet Federico or Fred at Alicante’s Central Market, shop for local ingredients, then walk to a working restaurant kitchen. Prepare tapas, sangria, and your choice of seafood, meat, or vegetarian paella in a hands-on English-language class lasting about three and a half hours.

“We really enjoyed this experience and highly recommend it. Our tour leader, Federico, was great !!! He was fun and seemed to really enjoy sharing interesting details at the Mercado and about cooking. The final dishes that we made were excellent !”

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10.Guided Tapas Tour by Bike with Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Spend three hours cycling Alicante with an English-speaking guide such as Chadi, Fernando, or Shaggy. Visit the Old Town, Gothic Church, promenade, and castle viewpoints, then stop at two local tapas bars for food, wine, and a surprise tasting.

“Loved this tour. Shaggy our guide was great fun and showed us places of interest around Alicante. He had lots of tales to tell too and made sure we were all confident on the bikes. The tapas were very nice and couldn’t complain about quantity or quality. Would definitely recommend.”

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11.Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 72 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $162

Meet Silvina at Casa Carbonell for a three-hour food walk through Alicante. Expect local wines from Vinalopó and La Marina, four tapas, cured tuna, salted cod, sausages, cheeses, and award-winning bites. The small group format keeps the focus on conversation, culture, and regional flavors.

“The tour ended up being much more than expected. She had a great deal of local knowledge, passion for food and wine and many connections with the local vendors. Focused on local food and wine. Many stops both food and cultural. All around fabulous time with Silvina! Wish we would have done the tour earlier in our trip to Spain”

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12.Evening Tapas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 47 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $90

Join Rebecca or another Ali-Oli Tours guide for a 2.5-hour evening walk through Alicante’s center. Visit three local tapas bars, try eight dishes, enjoy three drinks, and hear stories about the city’s food, wine, buildings, and daily life. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“We were a party of 4 and were linked with a party of 9 other people. All from other countries and it was lovely. The Guide Alberto was fantastic, pleasant, informative and generally nice to be with. We visited 3 Tapas places that we would never have gone to on our own as they were very Spanish- and it was wonderful. Ate and drunk very well. Not sure how they do it for the price would heartily recommend anyone going on this tour. We have been to Alicante loads of times but would never have found these places.”

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13.Food Walking Tour with Wine Tasting and Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 30 reviews · 3 hours · from $118

Spend three hours walking Alicante with a local guide such as Silvina or Maria, stopping for wine, beer, seafood tapas, salads, cheese, a montadito, and local liquor. You visit the Central Market Tuesday through Saturday, with bar or restaurant alternatives on Sunday and Monday.

“It was amazing! Definitely a must do for your first day. All the wines were delicious and we got to learn more about them with our incredibly knowledgable guide. For sure a special experience.”

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14.Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $82

Meet Rebecca or another English-speaking local guide at Alicante’s Central Market for market tastings, then walk to two tapas bars. Expect cured ham, olives, seasonal produce, drinks, and enough individual and shared tapas to replace lunch.

“Veldig fin tur med god guide. Hun tok oss til fine steder, og hadde mye kunnskap om lokale produkter.”

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15.All of Alicante with the Castle, Market, and Tapas. Small group, max 6 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $102

Spend 3.5 hours with official guide Paola exploring Santa Bárbara Castle, Alicante’s old town, churches, squares, and local food stops. Morning tours include Central Market tastings, while afternoon tours visit neighborhood shops and bars for tapas and a drink.

“Tour with Puala was fantastic, she was funny and easy going and her knowledge of Alicante is fantastic. We had a great day learning all about the history, food, drink and local neighbourhoods of the city. We highly recommend this tour with Puala, she’s a gem! Thank you for a great day!”

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