Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Are you ready for the adventure?
Starting at Central Market, where we will try various typical snacks, we are going to conquer one of the most beautiful castles in Spain in front of the sea which has more than 1000 years of history. (Transportation to the castle is incluided).
We will descend to the historic center enjoying the most important monuments and discovering the seven secrets.
Let me surprise you with the beauty of my hometown and with countless anecdotes, history, legends and intrigue.
Finally we will visit the tapas bar run by my childhood friend, he has been awarded with the best tapas in Alicante, and you will be able to taste one of the winner tapas as well as a typical Spanish drink.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We will walk around 2 km. The majority of our trip is plain or downhill. There are some steps. Not recomended for people with reduced mobility or strong vertigo.
Not recomended for people with reduced mobility or strong vertigo.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Mercat Central d'Alacant
To start, we will introduce you our amazing Central Market and we will taste some of the best snacks of our gastronomy.
Castillo de Santa Barbara
We will go by private transportation to the top of the castle. We will discover its secret areas and we'll go all the way up to the old town, exploring a lot of hidden spots that you can not find on a map.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Snacks at the Central Market and a big tapa, which was voted the best in the city
Sangria, Local wine, beer or soft drink
Gratuities
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Friday the 3th of May at 14:30
Friday the 3th of May at 14:30
Half-Day Guided Historic Tour of Alicante with Tapas Tasting
Reviews
554 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Do this tour!
D697ERamandam,,Jan 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Isaac was a wonderful guide - knowledgeable, interested and enthusiastic. The content and pace was just right. We saw wonderful places and things and learned a lot about the city
Excellent Walking Tour
Rita D,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful time with Francisco! He was very knowledgeable about the city and its rich history, and also provided engaging facts about famous landmarks and the city's environment. This was a great informative introduction to the beautiful city of Alicante. Would definitely recommend!
Excellent tour of the main sites in the core area of Alicante.
PeterfromIreland,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An excellent tour to familiarise yourself with Alicante, especially the old town and the Santa Cruz village. While sunny weather isn’t guaranteed in January, the rain on the morning of our tour was uncharacteristic of Alicante. Our guide Fran ploughed on and brought our small group through the Central Market and the memorial to the local victims of the Civil War up to Santa Bàrbara Castle, the impressive fortress about the old town. We then wended our way down, through the picturesque, quaint and colourful Santa Cruz district to a lovely tapas bar near the Cathedral.
Highly Recommend for Kids and Family!
Juan R,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Frank was an amazing tour guide. He showed us all the hidden gems of Alicante and its rich history! Our kids learned a lot during this tour.
Engaging tour!
L8604LMkathleenr,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Isaac was great! He provided a wonderful tour with lots of information about Alicante and its history. He paced our tour perfectly and even squeezed in a visit to the water museum.
Great way to learn more about Alicante
John D,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really interesting walking tour. Our guide Fran was excellent. Very knowledgeable and extremely polite. There were just the 5 of us in the group which was great. I highly recommend this trip.
Outstanding tour with excellent guide
Susan Y,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour - well organized by the company, Isaac our guide was great. The company sent several preparatory emails describing in detail the meeting place and what to expect from the tour They even sent photos of the meeting place so we had no question that we were in the right place. The group was a small size, 8 people. The itinerary was great. First, we learned about the history of the market and had several tastings. Then we took cabs ( included in the tour price) up to the castle when Isaac showed us the best view and briefly explained the history of the fortress. We then walked downhill through the old town and finished at a small tapas bar. Isaac knew the town’s history, had excellent English and was proud to tell us about this beautiful city. At the tapas bar we were served a small sandwich and a drink. I enjoyed the sangria. This was an outstanding tour and guide. If we are here in the future we will use this company again for sure. Very highly recommend!
Excellent tour- highly recommend
2trvlers,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This two and a half hour tour was well organized and presented in excellent English by a fabulous guide, Isaac. The tour company sent several emails beforehand carefully explaining the exact meeting place location, even attached photos so we had no worries about finding it. The group was 8 people. The itinerary is arranged so you are driven up to the castle/fort from the market and then you walk down through the old town. The walking was pleasant and easy, you do go down a number of stairs. Our guide, Isaac, was great. He explained everything we tasted, at the market and the local tapas bar. He knows the history and is proud to share it with you. The tour description in the Viator/TripAdvisor website is accurate. The sangria was very good and the tapas small and tasty. We loved the several tasting we had in the market as well. Highly recommend this company, this tour and, especially, Isaac as the tour guide.
Very informative, fun tour
E2441VVdonnap,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was Francisco and he was outstanding! He was extremely informative and had the right personality for being a guide. We learned a lot in the food market about ham. He did a great job promoting Alicante as a destination. The tour ended at a small restaurant with a small sandwich tapas and a drink. We stayed and ordered more. He left us after the food came, in total I think it was about 3 hours.
Excellent
Deirdre S,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Met 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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