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

5 (28) 4h Free cancellation

Overview

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

  • Snacks
  • The admission fees to the castle
  • Transport to the Castle
  • Certified tourist guide.
  • Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meet at the start point

Start point

You will meet your guide at the entrance of the Tourist Office, a grey metallic building located near the port. Your guide will be carrying a green folder to make her easier to recognize.

End point

This tour ends at the market, where we will make a stop to explore some of Alicante's most authentic flavors. On days when the market is closed, the tour will finish at a local bar where we’ll enjoy a tasting of some typical local tapas

What to expect

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

    15 min

  2. 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 min

  3. After meeting your guide, you’ll head towards the Town Hall, where you’ll discover the fascinating neoclassical architecture of this iconic building and learn about some of the remarkable characters who have passed through its halls over the years.

    15 min

  4. 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 min

  5. 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 minAdmission included

  6. Enjoy strolling through its narrow, flower-filled streets, admire the views from its various viewpoints while learning about its history

    15 min

  7. 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.

    Pass by

  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 min

  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 min

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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