Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience
Description
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.
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Itinerary
We will stroll along this stunning promenade made with 6.5 million small marble tiles. You will learn about its real history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Enjoy strolling through its narrow, flower-filled streets, admire the views from its various viewpoints while learning about its history
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.
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.
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.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(25)
i didnt know much about Alicante and wasnt expecting all that much. however, Paula’s tour made this one of our favorite shore excursions. she is one of the best tour guides we have had.
Paola was an amazing tour guide. She was so passionate about her city and shared a lot of fascinating historical facts with us. The tapas tasting in the market was a blast, as was the visit to a red for additional tapas and wine.
Absolutely amazing experience! Paola was very knowledgeable guide for Santa Barbara tour and gives a lot of great insight.
Excellently hosted by Paula, very knowledgeable and friendly. Good pace and detailed history. Evening afternoon slot out of the heat of the day.
What a fantastic tour Paola was so enthusiastic, engaging, knowledgeable, friendly, and great to be around. It felt so personalised. We really enjoyed our day and created great memories for my sister and I. ThankYou. I would highly recommend
Our tour guide was wonderful. So informative and kind. It was a wonderful way to see the City and the Castle.
It was a very informative trip with a very nice enthusiastic guide. Discovered many places that would otherwise remain hidden. Also great tips for tapas restaurants. Hellas too much wind to visit the castle but that was well compensated.
We had a very enjoyable experience on this tour. Our guide was incredibly enthusiastic and made the walk through the city and up to the castle feel lively and engaging. We already knew that the central market would be closed on Sunday, so that part was expected — and the alternative tapas arranged for us were truly delicious and a great taste of local flavours. The only thing to keep in mind is that the tour can feel a bit long for small children, but for adults it’s a great way to explore Alicante.
Paola was friendly enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. The castle as evening sun was setting was stunning. We discovered history we would never have found ourselves. Well worth the 3 hours and all the healthy steps!
Great city tour with Paola with lots of stories and legends! The castle and the old town are worth commenting on to understand the history of this town.
