The 5 Tapas and Wine Tours in Alicante That Earn Their Price

1.Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 342 reviews · 45 min · from $30Our pick

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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2.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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3.Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club

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

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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4.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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5.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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