Shore Excursion: Alicante Guided Tour with Castle, Wine & Tapas

5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover the best of Alicante on an excursion designed for cruise passengers. Pick-up is at the terminal and ascends to the emblematic Castle of Santa Barbara, from where you will enjoy panoramic views of the city and the port. Continue with a tour of the historic center, visiting the Basilica of Santa Maria and the most emblematic streets of the old center.

The experience continues in the Central Market of Alicante, where you can enjoy a careful tasting of local wines accompanied by traditional tapas. A perfect opportunity to discover the most authentic flavors of Mediterranean cuisine in a local and lively atmosphere.

Alicante has PDO wines and a careful proposal of local cuisine, we have selected two of the best restaurants for a tasting of products. We guarantee a smooth, well-organized experience with a punctual return to port, so you can enjoy without worry.

What's Included

Collection Port of Alicante
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance Basilica of Santa Maria, Alicante
Professional Guide
2 wines and 3 tapas in Alicante Market
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 5 hours (approximately)
  • Plaza de Toros Alicante (Pass by)

    Panoramic tour of the main sights. We leave from the port and go to Avenida de Maisonave, then Plaza de Luceros, and continue to the Plaza de Toros. The tour ends at Santa Barbara Castle.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Castillo de Santa Barbara

    We will tour the most interesting and striking spaces of the castle. From the Muslim parts to the modern strongholds, they serve to narrate the main episodes that the city has experienced and its fortress. The city views are unbeatable and serve to understand and value the natural environment.

    1 hour 10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Basilica of St Mary of Alicante

    Entrance to the main church of the city, from which we will tour the city center.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Calle Mayor

    Tour of the historic center that passes and explains the town hall, the festivals, customs and serves to see the local gastronomy.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Mercat Central d'Alacant

    At the market we will taste two wines and two servings of tapas. Alicante PDO wine is highly recognized and valued, while tapa is 2nd grade Spanish culture. Ham, cheese, prawns or a small portion of rice will delight our visitors as we talk about wine, gastronomy and Alicante culture

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Coolest Tours

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Food & Drink
Spring Break
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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