Spain · ALICANTE TOURS

The 15 Alicante Tours That Keep Filling Up

32 tours  ·  from $14

The alicante tours on this page are the ones that keep filling up. All 15 are priced and timed here, with the detail that decides between them.

From Alicante: Roundtrip to Tabarca Island - Finding your way around Tabarca
Alicante Tours, Tour Reviews

From Alicante: Roundtrip to Tabarca Island

1.Roundtrip to Tabarca Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,992 reviews · 6 hours · from $28Our pick

You’ll take the Kontiki ferry from Alicante to Tabarca, with about one hour at sea each way and free time on the island. Choose a seat indoors or on the open deck, watch for fish through the glass-bottom viewing area, then explore the old village, lighthouse, beaches, coves, restaurants, and nature reserve. No guide is included.

“This is not a guided tour but the boat trip was comfortable and enjoyable. Nice walks on the island”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour - Twenty tastings, from orchard produce to handmade sweets
Alicante Tours, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Alicante, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour

2.Secret Flavors Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,514 reviews · 2 - 2.5 hours · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide at Alicante’s Central Market for 20 tastings across about 10 food stops. Try produce, seafood, cheese, meats, sweets, wine, beer, and nonalcoholic drinks while guides such as Fran, Nadia, Isaac, and Paco explain local food traditions.

“Both Frann and Nadia was fabolus. only issue, Natalie must talk more slowly. It was a fantastic tour, and we will be back. thank you”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante: 2-Hour Late Afternoon Catamaran Cruise - Choosing your seat on a boat for up to 65 people
2-Hour Experiences, Alicante Tours, Catamaran Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Alicante: 2-Hour Late Afternoon Catamaran Cruise

3.2-Hour Late Afternoon Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,265 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Spend two relaxed hours sailing from Alicante past Albufereta and Cabo de la Huerta. You get welcome fruit, one beer or glass of wine, Cava, or tinto de verano, plus unlimited soft drinks and water. Swim or snorkel during a 45-minute stop, then return by boat with music and coastal views.

“We loved this trip. The surroundings are beautiful. It was a nice relaxing boat ride with music. The crew were really friendly. There were lots of seating options, you could sit in the shade at the tables or at the front or around the edges of the boat. We had a free drink and there were plenty of free soft drinks and some fruit. There was food and drink that you could purchase on board, we didn’t have any but the pizza looked good and the prices were inexpensive. When we anchored people had the opportunity to swim in the sea, we didn’t but it was just nice to relax…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour - Central Market: Alicante begins with a bite
Alicante Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

4.Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 956 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $34

Start at Alicante’s Central Market with local tastings, then ride a five-minute shuttle to Santa Bárbara Castle and walk downhill through Mount Benacantil and Santa Cruz. English-speaking guides such as Isaac, Fran, Francisco, and Nadia share local stories before a tapa and drink at a neighborhood bar.

“An excellent way of getting to know more about Alicante. Isaac was an enthusiastic and engaging guide who included the whole group. Highly recommend.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise - The 45-minute sail along Costa Blanca
3-Hour Experiences, Alicante Tours, Catamaran Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

5.3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 953 reviews · 3 hours · from $50

Sail from Alicante for 45 minutes, then stop near Cabo de Huertas for about 90 minutes of swimming, snorkeling, fruit, and drinks. You get a modern catamaran, deck nets, music, a restroom, masks and fins, and sailor-lifeguards nearby. Bring your own snorkel tube or buy one onboard for €5.

“Really accommodating, loved being able to jump in the sea, was the perfect day!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island - Meeting the boat at Alicante Port
Alicante Tours, Catamaran Cruises, Cruises & Boat Tours, Sailing, Tour Reviews

Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

6.6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 879 reviews · 6 hours · from $85

Spend six hours aboard a spacious catamaran from Alicante to Tabarca Island. Swim in Spain’s first marine reserve, use the included mask and fins, visit the island by shuttle boat, and eat homemade chicken, fish, or vegetarian paella with drinks included. Multilingual crew, onboard music, sun nets, and a restroom make this an easy full-day outing.

“We had an amazing time on this experience. It was worth every penny. The crew was knowledgeable, fun, and helpful. The atmosphere was fantastic, and the food was excellent. Highly recommend!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante: City and Beach Bike Tour - Starting at Alicante By Bike
Alicante Tours, Beach Trips, City Tours, Cycling Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alicante: City and Beach Bike Tour

7.City and Beach Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 587 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $35

Ride through Alicante with guides such as Anke, Chadi, Chris, and Rose, stopping in Santa Cruz, at Mercado Central, along Postiguet Beach, and by the port. You’ll hear local stories, see Santa Bárbara Castle, sample regional food and drinks, and cover more ground than you could on foot. Electric-bike upgrades may be available.

“Anke was our perfect guide, Lots of history, stories and practical information.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting - Starting at Mercat Central d’Alacant
Alicante Tours, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Alicante, Historical Tours, Tapas Tours, Tapas Tours in Alicante, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting

8.Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting

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

Start at Alicante’s Central Market with local tastings, then ride to Santa Bárbara Castle for city views before walking downhill through Santa Cruz. Guides such as Isaac and Francisco share local history and stories, ending at a tapas bar with one substantial tapa and a drink. Expect steep steps, uneven stone, and about 2 km of walking.

“I needed an activity while my husband was in meetings, so I booked this tour to explore Alicante. Our guide, Isaac, did a great job explaining things in fluent English and Spanish. He gave interesting historical insights about the Moors, Romans, and Christians and their connection to the places we visited. Our group of 8 people met at the Mercato Central and Isaac described the importance of the market and the War Memorial to the city. It was a very hot day and (thankfully) transportation via cab up to the Santa Barbara Castle is included in the tour. Spectacular views of the city and water awaited us at the top…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide - Ten stops, twenty small samples
Alicante Tours, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Alicante, Tapas Tours, Tapas Tours in Alicante, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide

9.Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide

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

Meet Francisco, Nadia, Isaac, or another Alicante Tasting Club guide at the Central Market for two hours of small bites and local drinks. Visit 10 food stalls, taste 16 specialties plus four local wines, and learn how Alicante’s produce, seafood, meats, cheeses, and sweets fit into Mediterranean food culture. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available.

“What a great experience! The guide Isaac, was brilliant and so informative. Would highly recommend for anyone visiting Alicante.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante: Canelobre Caves & Busot Tour including transfer - Entering a cave shaped by water and war
Alicante Tours, Cave Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Alicante: Canelobre Caves & Busot Tour including transfer

10.Canelobre Caves & Busot Tour including transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 404 reviews · 3 hours · from $62

Travel from Alicante with guide Yevgen in a comfortable air-conditioned car to the Canelobre Caves, set 700 meters above sea level. See the 70-meter vault, Civil War history, Busot’s old church, castle ruins, and an unusual music museum. The small group, English or Russian guiding, bottled water, and hotel pickup keep this three-hour outing easy.

“Our guide, Yevgen, was very knowledgeable, friendly & informative. Everything was accomplished at an easy pace. The caves are impressive made especially so by the number of formations and height. Following this we visited a museum of musical instruments, also surprisingly interesting. Thank you, Yevgen.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace - Walking from the stalls to the cooking table
Alicante Tours, Cooking Classes, Paella Cooking Classes, Tapas Tours, Tapas Tours in Alicante, Tour Reviews

Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace

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

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

Meet Cristina, Andrea, Marina, or another English and Spanish-speaking guide at Alicante’s Central Market. Shop for ingredients, then prepare paella with a local chef while enjoying tapas, wine, sangría, and other drinks. Choose meat, seafood, or vegetarian ingredients, eat what you make, and take home the recipe.

“Good fun. Great guide in Andrea. Not quite as much actual shopping as expected but went to several stall in a great market..very clean and organized . Once you get comfortable with your group it was great. I do recommend it and would do it again.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket - Stepping into the ring
Alicante Tours, Bullring Tours, Museums, Tickets, Tour Reviews

Alicante: Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket

12.Bullring and Bullfighting Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 326 reviews · 1 hour · from $14Best value

Visit Alicante’s late 19th-century bullring and Taurino Museum in about an hour. Use the audio guide in English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, or Polish as you see the ring, chapel, bull pens, infirmary, matador suits, art, and videos. The visit is self-guided, wheelchair accessible, and open Monday to Saturday.

“Very interesting without having to see a bullfight. Great cultural experience”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante: Boat Trip and Parasailing Experience with Drink - The boat ride along the Costa Blanca
Alicante Tours, Cruises & Boat Tours, Parasailing, Tour Reviews

Alicante: Boat Trip and Parasailing Experience with Drink

13.Boat Trip and Parasailing Experience with Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 310 reviews · from $74

Meet your Spanish, English, or French-speaking instructor at Marina de Alicante near Casino Mediterraneo. Cruise the Costa Blanca with music, then fly for 15 minutes at about 150 meters above the sea, with up to five people sharing one parasail. The boat holds up to 12 participants. Confirm the drink policy before booking.

“Amazing experience and the photos of the experience are an amazing value highly recommend”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante: Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings - Seeing the tanks, cellar, and wine-making process
Alicante Tours, Food & Drink, Food Tours in Alicante, Tour Reviews, Tours, Wine Tours

Alicante: Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings

14.Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 301 reviews · from $68

Meet guide Alberto or Alonso outside Hotel Melia Alicante for a four-hour trip into the Vinalopo wine region. Travel by air-conditioned minibus, tour a family-run winery, see the cellar and production areas, and taste four local wines with snacks. Groups are limited to seven people, making it easy to ask questions.

“Great day out with Alberto who made us feel very welcome and gave us a lot of information about wine and wine making”

Check availability →Read our full review

Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market - A short walk to a purpose-built kitchen
Alicante Tours, Cooking Classes, Markets, Paella Cooking Classes, Tapas Tours, Tapas Tours in Alicante, Tour Reviews

Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market

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

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

Start at Alicante’s Central Market with guides such as Cristina, Andrea, or Marina, choosing fresh ingredients for class. Then walk about five minutes to a purpose-built kitchen, where you help prepare Alicante rice, tapas, and drinks. Meat, seafood, vegetarian, and vegan choices are available, with recipes to take home.

“Great experience. Christina was a fantastic guide. Great sense of humour, great knowledge of the local area, its history and of Paella and Alicante rice making. Alicante rices turned out beautiful. Would recommend to anyone considering doing the class”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Alicante Tours

★ 4.5Parasailing in AlicanteFrom $78116 reviews
★ 4.5Museum of Illusions Alicante Entrance ticketFrom $22105 reviews
★ 5.0Paella & Sangria Class with Tapas and Market VisitFrom $59122 reviews
★ 5.0Alicante City & Beach Bike TourFrom $36113 reviews
★ 5.0Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas ClubFrom $42126 reviews
★ 4.6Alicante Tuk Tuk Overview Tour131 reviews
★ 4.6Highlights Bike TourFrom $41141 reviews
★ 4.4Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara CastleFrom $21113 reviews
★ 4.8Calas and Beaches E-Bike Tour with SnorkelingFrom $36104 reviews
★ 4.8Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas ClubFrom $41141 reviews
★ 4.7Afternoon Cruise with Appetizer and Live MusicFrom $61128 reviews

Keep browsing

Catamaran Cruises81Food & Drink133Wine Tours127Museums115Walking Tours109
Scroll to Top

Explore Spain

Pick a city, a coast or a table.

Tickets

AlhambraSagrada FamíliaPark GüellAlcázarMosque-Cathedral

On the water

Catamaran DaysWhale WatchingSunset SailsSnorkellingKayaks

Food and wine

Tapas CrawlsPaella ClassesBodega TastingsMarket MorningsPintxos Bars

Out of town

MontserratToledoCaminito del ReyRondaSegovia