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Top 15 Tours in Alicante

27 tours  ·  from $21 a head

Good tours in Alicante fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

From Alicante: Roundtrip to Tabarca Island - At Alicante port, find Kontiki Alacant-Tabarca
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From Alicante: Roundtrip to Tabarca Island

1.Roundtrip to Tabarca Island

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

Travel from Alicante to Tabarca Island on a one-hour ferry with indoor and open-deck seating. You get free time to walk the village, visit the lighthouse, swim from rocky coves, or eat at a local restaurant. This is independent transport, not a guided tour. Only two of the three boats have glass-bottom viewing areas.

“Great inexpensive trip. Well organised. The island was extremely busy. The beaches were ok, but mainly shingle. Lots of little shops, bars and cafes. Snorkelling looked amazing, so many fish and clear sea. Pleased we went but won’t do it again. We should have checked as thought the boat was constantly running to and from the island. Had to wait until 4 o’clock for the first pick up (from Tabarca). It was very busy and I believe many had to wait for the later boat. Completely our faults for not researching more.”

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Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour - Twenty tastings, from orchard produce to jamón
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Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour

2.Secret Flavors Food Tour

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

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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Alicante: 2-Hour Late Afternoon Catamaran Cruise - Leaving the port and heading past Albufereta
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Alicante: 2-Hour Late Afternoon Catamaran Cruise

3.2-Hour Late Afternoon Catamaran Cruise

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

Sail Alicante Bay on a comfortable catamaran past Albufereta and Cabo de la Huerta. You get welcome fruit, unlimited soft drinks, one alcoholic drink, music, and a 45-minute swim stop with masks and fins. The boat can feel lively and fairly full, so choose the front nets for quieter views.

“Very chilling and interesting activity. Staff is very friendly and nice, they all speak english”

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From Alicante: Guadalest, Altea & ticket in Algar Waterfalls - Starting in Alicante, with a short Benidorm pause
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From Alicante: Guadalest, Altea & ticket in Algar Waterfalls

4.Guadalest, Altea & ticket in Algar Waterfalls

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,027 reviews · from $44

Spend 11 hours visiting Altea, Guadalest, and the Fuentes del Algar from Alicante. Guides such as Danny and Isaac lead the walking tours, share local stories, and keep the day moving. You get guided introductions plus free time for food, museums, photos, shopping, and a swim. Bring water shoes and a towel.

“🇮🇪 Danny (looks Irish but is Spanish) 😉was a fantastic Guide - a wealth of knowledge 😊 Very informative, personable and switches between soeaking Spanish and English seamlessly. Guadalest and Altea are beautiful little places. The views are stunning especially from Guadalest Castle €4 entry to assist with the upkeep. 🏰 Altea is like a little Santorini and we had lunch there. You can stay with Danny for the first half hour of your stop off or do your own thing. We stayed and then had a look around and had lunch in the square 🍷🇪🇸 The waterfall is beautiful - up to you if you want to go for…”

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Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour - Starting at the Central Market
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Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

5.Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

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

Start at Alicante’s Central Market with local snacks, then ride a five-minute shuttle toward Santa Bárbara Castle and walk downhill through Mount Benacantil, Santa Cruz, and the old town. Guides such as Isaac, Fran, Francisco, and Nadia share local stories before a tapa and drink at a traditional bar.

“Fran was amazing. Couldn’t ask for anything more. What a legend.”

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Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise - The 45-minute cruise along the Costa Blanca
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Alicante: 3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

6.3-Hour Coastal Catamaran Cruise

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

Sail from Alicante for 45 minutes along the Costa Blanca, then stop near Cabo de Huertas for about 90 minutes of swimming, snorkeling, and sunbathing. Your catamaran includes masks, fins, water, soft drinks, juice, fruit, and one beer, wine, or tinto de verano. Sailor-lifeguards supervise the water activity, but snorkeling is unguided.

“I am not a strong swimmer so the pool noodles on board were a great idea, it doesn't mention parking but there are parking garages very close on the Marina.”

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Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island - The 90-minute sail from Alicante
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Alicante: 6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

7.6-Hour Catamaran Cruise to Tabarca Island

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

Sail from Alicante to Tabarca Island aboard a spacious catamaran with unlimited water, soft drinks, and juice, plus one beer, wine, or tinto de verano. You’ll have three hours for paella, swimming, snorkeling, and a visit to the village. The multilingual crew includes friendly sailors and lifeguards, with snorkeling gear provided.

“amazing, the best what you can choose in Alicante. The experience in the catamaran is amazing, as the island of Tabarca too”

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Alicante: City and Beach Bike Tour - Starting at Alicante by Bike
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Alicante: City and Beach Bike Tour

8.City and Beach Bike Tour

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

See Alicante by bicycle in 2.5 hours, from Santa Cruz and Mercado Central to Postiguet Beach, the port, Explanada, and Santa Bárbara Castle. English-speaking guides such as Anke, Chadi, Chris, and Rose lead relaxed small-group or private rides, with water and surprise tastings of local food and drinks included.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our introductory bike tour to Alicante this week. Our guide was a lovely young lady who was so conscientious ,engaging and helpful -she took her time to explain everything to us and always with a smile.It was the best part of our visit to Alicante.Thank you so much.”

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Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting - The walk down through Santa Cruz
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Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting

9.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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Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide - The guides are part of the value
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Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide

10.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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Alicante: Canelobre Caves & Busot Tour including transfer - Entering Canelobre’s 145-million-year-old limestone
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Alicante: Canelobre Caves & Busot Tour including transfer

11.Canelobre Caves & Busot Tour including transfer

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

Join guide Yevgen for a three-hour small-group trip from Alicante to the Canelobre Caves and Busot. Walk beneath a 70-meter limestone vault, learn how the caves formed and how they were used during the Spanish Civil War, then visit Busot’s Ethnic Music Museum, Old Church, and castle ruins. Transport, entries, water, and cave guiding are included.

“informative, interesting, professional. perhaps a little more time in Busot.”

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Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace - Preparing paella instead of watching a demonstration
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Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Marketplace

12.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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Alicante: Boat Trip and Parasailing Experience with Drink - Cruising the coast before takeoff
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Alicante: Boat Trip and Parasailing Experience with Drink

13.Boat Trip and Parasailing Experience with Drink

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

Meet the team at Alicante Marina near Casino Mediterraneo for a one-hour boat and parasailing outing. You will cruise with music, receive a safety briefing, and fly for 15 minutes at up to 150 meters, sharing the parasail with as many as four companions. Ruben is one of the friendly team members you may meet. Check the drink details before booking.

“The parasailing was a great experience. All the guys on the boat were very professional. Ruben was very friendly”

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Alicante: Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings - Walking through a working family winery
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Alicante: Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings

14.Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings

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

Travel 30 minutes from Alicante with a local guide such as Alberto or Alonso to a family-run winery in the Vinalopó wine region. Walk the vines, see the cellar and production areas, and taste four local wines with snacks. The English-language tour lasts four hours, holds up to seven people, and returns to Hotel Meliá Alicante.

“I recommend taking this tour as soon as you get to Alicante as the guide, Alberto, is a local full of information and tips on the best things to do/places to eat etc. On the way to the vineyard we got to make use of his knowledge as we travelled in a comfortable, clean, air conditioned minibus. The tour itself was wonderful, Alberto is a very engaging tour guide who took us through the whole process of how they make the wines, which were delicious and came with some nibbles. It's a small group of 7-8 people so plenty of time to ask your own questions. The setting is beautiful,…”

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Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks and Market - The short walk to the purpose-built kitchen
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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

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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