Alicante Old Town Walking Tour, Tapas and Wine Tasting

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Unforgettable Alicante walking tour with aperitivo at Santa Barbara Castle
6 stops
1
Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya
Take a stroll along the Explanada de España and be dazzled by more than 6 million ceramic tiles on the promenade floor. Allow yourself to be amazed by this Spanish boulevard on the seafront. Admire the Baroque facade of the town hall and the Modernist Casa Carbonell, one of the city's most striking buildings.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
2
Castillo de Santa Barbara
Take the elevator up to the fortifications of the Castle of Santa Bárbara, located on the strategic Mount Benacantil. Get panoramic views of the city and its bay while sipping a glass of Alicante wine.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
3
Concatedral Sant Nicolau de Bari d'Alacant
Next, walk to the picturesque old town of the Barrio de Santa Cruz and discover its quiet streets lined with colorful buildings. Experience a typical Mediterranean lifestyle before heading to the 17th-century Co-Cathedral of Saint Nicholas of Bari, built on the remains of a mosque.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
4
Barri Vell Santa Creu
Along the way, see some of the city's most iconic historic buildings and areas, and experience the authentic atmosphere of Alicante and its locals.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Alicante City Hall
We will visit the Town Hall Square and learn about its history and construction details, as well as the town hall building itself and its facade.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
6
Mercat Central d'Alacant
The Alicante Central Market is a feast for the senses—a blend of sights, smells, flavors, and sounds that is hard to forget. This visit is well worth it, even if only to admire the building's architecture and get a glimpse of the daily life of Alicante's locals.
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Day 2
Wine tasting and tapas for foodies
5 stops
7
Plaza Portal de Elche
We begin our gastronomic experience in the well-known Plaza Portal de Elche. Learn about its history and delight in the first local tasting we have prepared for you.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
8
Placa De Gabriel Miro
Gabriel Miró Square is also popularly known as Post Office Square (Plaza de Correos), in memory of the main offices of the State Post and Telegraph Society that used to be located here. You will find beautiful, centuries-old trees and a wide variety of tapas restaurants surrounding it. Here, we will make our first stop to enjoy a glass of Alicante wine.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
9
Mercat Central d'Alacant
The Alicante Central Market is a feast for the senses—a blend of movement, smells, flavors, and sounds that is hard to forget. This visit is well worth it, even if only to admire the building's architecture and get a glimpse of the daily life of Alicante's locals. Our second gastronomic stop takes place in a traditional market bar. Soaking in the local atmosphere and savoring delicious tapas is ideal for anyone who appreciates authentic, local culture.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
10
Plaza de Toros Alicante
Very close to the bullring, we will enjoy a wine tasting with a selection of special cheeses that pair perfectly with our selection. Our guide will introduce you to the history of wine in Alicante.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
11
Barri Vell Santa Creu
Here, we will enjoy our final tasting of an Alicante-style tapa, featuring our award-winning specialty recognized by culinary experts in Europe. We will also experience and understand the Alicantino "tardeo"—a widely used local term that you need to learn to feel like a true local.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to operate

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