The 6 Tapas and Food Tours in Alicante That Earn Their Price

1.Secret Flavors Food Tour

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

Meet Francisco, Fran, Nadia, Isaac, Paco, or another Alicante Tasting Club guide at the Central Market. Over 2 to 2.5 hours, visit about 10 food stops and sample 20 regional foods and drinks, from market produce and fish to cheese, jamón, wine, beer, and handmade sweets.

“Enjoyed the variety of dishes and trying foods we would not have otherwise. Liked how our guide would tell us if a food was specific to Alicante or how it might be different in other regions.”

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2.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 for local snacks, ride to Santa Bárbara Castle for sweeping city views, then walk downhill through Santa Cruz and the old town. Guides such as Isaac and Francisco explain Alicante’s past in English before a drink and one substantial tapa at a local bar. Expect steps, uneven surfaces, heat, and a small group capped at 11.

“Met Isaac at the central market along with two other guests. He was instantly likeable and really knows his stuff. This was a great tour giving the highlights of Alicante so you can pinpoint the best places to visit.”

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3.Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide

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

Meet guide Francisco, Nadia, Isaac, Fran, or Fernando at Alicante’s Central Market for a two-hour tasting walk. You’ll visit 10 stalls, try 16 small regional specialties plus four local wines, and learn how generations of sellers keep Alicante’s food traditions alive. Vegetarian and pescatarian options are available.

“This experience was so worth the money 100% recommend! Our tour guide Isaac was fantastic! Gave us so much interesting information and made learning fun!”

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

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

Meet your English and Spanish-speaking guide at Alicante’s Central Market, choose ingredients, then walk to a cooking venue for hands-on paella, tapas, wine, sangría, and soft drinks. Guides including Andrea, Christina, Marina, and Sandra lead the class. Meat, seafood, and vegetarian paella options are available, with recipes to take home.

“Local guide Cristina had interesting Alicante insights which she shared while we visited the market place and during cooking. Very entertaining. Ingredients were fresh and tasty, food was delicious! Highly recommended.”

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

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

Meet guides such as Cristina, Andrea, or Marina for a Central Market visit, then walk to a purpose-built kitchen to prepare Alicante rice, tapas, and salad. You can choose meat, seafood, or vegetarian options, share local wine and sangría, and leave with recipes. English and Spanish are available.

“An absolutely fabulous experience. Our guide was very informative and very patient (I’m not the best cook!!) and made us all feel at home. It was 100% worth every penny and I’d recommend everyone to go!”

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6.Alicante Best Wine Tasting & Tapas Club

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

Spend 2.5 hours with Alicante Tasting Club guides such as Paco, Carlos, or Andrea, sampling five regional wines with five artisanal tapas. Expect clear explanations, local food traditions, dietary accommodations, and a social setting that works for solo visitors, couples, and groups. English and Spanish are offered.

“Our guide was entertaining and passionate about his craft. The experience was interesting and warm coupled with great wines and tapas. 5 stars recommendation.”

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