Alicante Old Town Food Tour & Premium Wine Tasting
Taste alicante’s tapas scene with wine strolls and old town stories
You’ll wander Alicante’s Old Town with a local guide, tasting regional wines and sharing classic tapas in lively bars and markets. Expect laughter over spicy olives, stories behind each dish, and time to ask anything you want, plus flexible options for vegetarians or special diets if you let them know early. You might leave thinking differently about Spanish food, or at least craving more cheese.
Step-by-step itinerary
Alicante food tour and Old Town walk
- Start with tapas and local drink
- Explore Old Town streets and landmarks
- Enjoy local specialties with regional beverage
- Visit vibrant market and meet vendors
- Sample more local specialties and drink
- Leisurely stroll with local tips
- Casa Carbonell 40m
- Calle Mayor 35m
- Plaza Portal de Elche 35m
- Mercados de Alicante 45m
- Alicante 10m
- Alicante 15m
What’s included
- Your day includes guided walks through Alicante’s Old Town with stops for traditional tapas (think fresh seafood, seasonal vegetables, cured meats, artisan cheeses), and three glasses of regional wine per person as part of your tasting. Each bar or restaurant serves one drink (beer, sangria or wine) alongside shared plates. Vegetarian or vegan diets can be accommodated if you let them know ahead of time.
- just meet your guide near Casa Carbonell to start exploring together.
- Every day 12:00 18:00
Information
Savor Alicante’s Old Town on a private food tour with premium wine tasting, local tapas, and market visits. Includes regional wines, lunch, and flexible dietary options.
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The experience
I’d never really thought much about Alicante beyond the beach, but this food tour changed that fast. We met our guide, Marta, right outside Casa Carbonell. She waved at us like we were old friends, which helped because I was already hungry (and a little nervous about my Spanish). First stop: a tiny bar where the owner handed us plates of salty jamón and these little toasts with tomato. The air smelled like grilled peppers and something sweet I couldn’t place. Marta poured us our first glass of local wine, fruity but not too heavy, and started sharing stories about how Alicante’s food scene is all about mixing sea and mountain flavors. I just nodded along, chewing slowly so I wouldn’t miss anything.
Walking through the Old Town was like flipping through someone’s family album. At one point we ducked into a market. If it’s closed you go somewhere else but today it buzzed with voices and the slap of fish on ice. One vendor sliced off a bit of cheese for us to try. It was sharp and crumbly and honestly better than any Manchego I’ve had back home. Marta introduced us to a man selling olives who insisted we try “the spicy ones” (they really were), then laughed when my friend coughed from the heat. It felt less like a tour and more like tagging along with someone who knew every shortcut.
Later we wandered down Mushroom Street (Calle de Las Setas), which is even quirkier than it sounds: giant mushrooms painted everywhere, kids running around them while their parents sipped coffee nearby. Our last round of tapas came with another glass of regional wine. This one tasted almost floral, which surprised me in a good way. By then I’d stopped worrying about my Spanish. Everyone just seemed happy we were there. We ended up chatting about where locals actually eat on weekends (not in the guidebooks) before saying goodbye under those cartoon mushrooms. Still think about that cheese sometimes.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years); Child (7 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 6 years): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
Is this Alicante food tour suitable for vegetarians?
Yes, vegetarian options are available if you notify them at least 48 hours before your tour date.
How many stops are included in the Alicante wine & tapas tour?
The tour includes several stops: bars for tapas and drinks, a visit to the market (if open), plus strolls through key Old Town spots like Casa Carbonell and Mushroom Street.
Are drinks included in the Alicante food tour?
Yes, each stop includes one beer, sangria or glass of wine per person. The wine tasting features three glasses per person.
Can vegans join this Alicante tapas & wine experience?
Yes, but you must inform them 48 hours in advance so they can adapt the menu for you.
Is pickup included in this Alicante Old Town food tour?
No hotel pickup is included. You meet your guide at the designated meeting point near Casa Carbonell.
What happens if the market is closed during our day trip?
If the market is closed, that stop will be replaced by another traditional local bar instead.
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Alicante Old Town Food Tour & Premium Wine Tasting
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