Spain · FOOD TOURS IN ALICANTE
Prices, durations and what the last few hundred travellers actually thought, for 9 food tours in Alicante. Enough to choose in five minutes and get back to planning the rest.
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”
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…”
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.”
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”
Meet at Santa Bárbara Castle for a 45-minute tasting in the Torre de Santa Catalina. Guides such as Carmen and Mario explain three Alicante wines, paired with cured sausage, olive oil, and bread. Plan carefully: the meeting point can be hard to find, and the castle entrance closes at 20:00.
“The somelier has been nice, a bit too serious, I would appreciate to involve us as clients as well. I was expecting a better space for the tasting, seaview, etc., but we coundn't see the sea at all. I understand there is a better space for this but used in the summer (we went in may). P.S. Nice activity, good wine, good tasting.”
Travel 30 to 45 minutes from Alicante to the Vinalopó wine region for a guided visit to a family winery. Alberto leads the trip, explains local wine and agriculture, and returns you to the port meeting point after tastings, snacks, and time among the vines. Groups are limited to seven.
“Bit short. Was not 4 hours like it is stated in the description. The trip was only two hours and 30 minutes. But the experience was decent.”
Spend 2.5 hours tasting five Alicante wines with artisanal tapas while Paco, Carlos, or another local host explains the region, grapes, pairings, and customs. The relaxed club setting suits solo visitors and groups, with vegetarian options, English and Spanish guidance, and attention to dietary needs.
“Really good fun, interesting at the same time, loved it👌🏼”
Meet at 6 pm on C. Santo Tomás for a 2.5-hour tasting led by a local sommelier. You’ll try five Alicante wines with five artisanal tapas while learning about the area’s long wine tradition. Paco and Carlos have both hosted warmly praised evenings, with music, aromas, and a relaxed social setting.
“Fantastic wine and home made tapas pairing - great experience - very informative and enjoyable - Paco was fantastic”
Meet at Santa Bárbara Castle for a one-hour guided tasting of four handcrafted Alicante beers, shared between two people and paired with local products. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide, possibly Marco, explains how each beer is made at the Baluarte de la Contramina, high above Postiguet Beach.
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