7 Tapas Tours in Alicante That Hold Up in Person

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 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…”

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2.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.”

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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 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.”

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4.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”

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5.Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas Club

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

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👌🏼”

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6.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 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”

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7.Paella & Sangria Class with Tapas and Market Visit

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

Meet Federico, also called Fred or Freddy, at Alicante’s Mercado Central. Shop for local ingredients, then walk to a working kitchen to prepare sangria, tapas, and your choice of seafood, meat, or vegetarian paella. The 3.5-hour class includes market stories, hands-on cooking, and a shared meal.

“We had a great time. Walking round the market to buy the ingredients and then learning how to make paella and sangria.”

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