Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience

4.9
(16 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Explore Alicante’s most iconic landmarks and hidden gems on an unforgettable semi-private walking tour. Enjoy breathtaking views from the majestic Santa Bárbara Castle and uncover its most fascinating corners.

On the morning tour, wander through the Central Market, sample local delicacies, and enjoy the city’s delicious tapas.

On the afternoon tour, visit some of Alicante’s most authentic bars, savor their specialties, and immerse yourself in the true local atmosphere.

All of this takes place in a small, semi-private group, ensuring a more personal, relaxed, and 100% authentic experience.

What's Included

Tastings of Alicante products, plus a snack
Transport to the Castle
The admission fees to the castle
Certified tourist guide.
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting point for our tour: We will meet at the beginning of the Explanada de España promenade, where the press kiosk is located. The guide will be wearing a green polo shirt and carrying a green folder

End point

This tour ends at the market, where we will make a stop to explore some of Alicante's most authentic flavors.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    At City Hall, you'll meet your guide, who will warmly welcome you and provide a brief introduction to our city's fascinating history.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We will walk to the elevator that will take us to Santa Bárbara Castle, one of the best-preserved Renaissance fortresses in Spain, offering incredible views of the city.

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    At this point, after admiring its architecture and learning some of the secrets behind its construction, you will discover one of the most astonishing miracles that has occurred in this Basilica.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    You will admire this Modernist building, a reflection of the bourgeois aspirations of old Alicante. You'll also learn about some of its most famous figures.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    We will stroll along this stunning promenade made with 6.5 million small marble tiles. You will learn about its real history.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We will take in its enormous trees and uncover its dark past.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    You will discover the history and intriguing stories behind the walls of the Co-cathedral of San Nicolás.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    On our way to the market, we’ll pass through this square to admire the Principal Theatre of Alicante, a magnificent example of neoclassical architecture, with its imposing columns that stand out in the urban landscape.

    Admission ticket free
  • 8

    On the morning tour, traveling is also about enjoying the local cuisine—we will visit the Central Market, where you'll experience Alicante's culture firsthand and taste samples of the most traditional products from the region. On the afternoon tour, this stop is replaced by a visit to local bars and shops, where you can taste some of Alicante’s most typical products and experience the city like a local.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 9

    Your will enjoy a stop to taste a small tapa accompanied by a drink at a local bar. You can do this halfway through the tour or at the end.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Local Tours Alicante

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