Alicante: Walking Tour, Wine & Tapas Tasting

Two Days in Alicante: Castles, Wine & the Streets Locals Know

You walk through Alicante's main landmarks (the Explanada, Santa Barbara Castle, the old town, and the Central Market) over two days, with a guide who knows the history and the shortcuts. You get an aperitif at the castle, then on day two you taste three local wines paired with four gourmet tapas at different stops around the city, finishing with an award-winning regional specialty. The fixed itinerary and included tastings mean you don't have to plan the stops or the timing yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Alicante walking tour and castle visit

• Walk Explanade of Spain
• Admire town hall and Casa Carbonell
• Take elevator to Santa Barbara Castle
• Enjoy panoramic city views and wine
• Walk to Barrio de Santa Cruz
• Explore colorful old town streets
• Visit St. Nicholas of Bari co-cathedral
• See emblematic buildings and historic areas
• Visit town hall square and learn history
• Visit Central Market of Alicante

Day 2: Wine tasting and tapas experience

• Start at Plaza Portal de Elche
• Visit Gabriel Miró (Post Office) Square
• Have glass of Alicante wine
• Visit Central Market bar for tapas
• Wine tasting near bullring with cheese
• Last tasting in Santa Cruz Quarter
• Learn about "late" Alicante culture

The experience

The Explanada de España opens up in front of you first: six million ceramic tiles laid into the promenade, the kind of detail that stops you mid-walk. You're on day one of a two-day Alicante walking tour, and the guide points out the baroque town hall and Casa Carbonell, the modernist building that catches the light differently depending on where you stand. It's the sort of thing you'd miss if you were just passing through, but here you're slowing down enough to notice.

Then comes the elevator up to Santa Barbara Castle, perched on the mountain of Benacantil. The fortifications open onto views of the whole city and the bay, and you're holding a glass of Alicante wine while taking it in. That's the aperitif included in the tour. After that, the old town pulls you in. The Barrio Santa Cruz is narrow streets and colorful buildings stacked close, the kind of quarter where you feel the rhythm of daily life without the performance. The 17th-century Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari sits there built on what used to be a mosque, and the guide walks you through that layering of history. You'll also stop at the town hall square and the Central Market, where the noise and smell and movement of vendors selling produce and fish is exactly what it's supposed to feel like.

Day two is where the wine tasting and tapas come in. You start at Plaza Portal de Elche, then move to Gabriel Miró Square (locals call it the Post Office Square), where you get your first glass of Alicante wine and a tapa. The Central Market appears again, this time as a place to eat, sitting in a typical market bar with the energy of the morning still around you. Near the bullring there's a proper wine tasting with cheese that the guide explains as you go, talking through the history of wine in the region. The last stop is back in Santa Cruz, where you taste an award-winning Alicantina lid (that's a local term you'll learn to use), and understand what "late" Alicante means, the kind of thing that makes you feel less like a tourist by the end.

The whole thing runs across two days, and the minimum is two people. Public transport is nearby if you need it, and the pace suits all fitness levels. You're walking, but not racing. The aperitif, three glasses of wine, four tapas, and a shared plate are all included, so you're not stopping to figure out what to order or how much things cost.

What’s included

• Aperitif at Santa Barbara Castle.
• three glasses of Alicante wine.
• four local and gourmet tapas.
• one shared plate.
• guided walks through the Explanada de España, Santa Barbara Castle, Barrio Santa Cruz, Co-Cathedral of St. Nicholas of Bari, Alicante Town Hall, Central Market, Plaza Portal de Elche, and Gabriel Miró Square.
• wine history commentary from the guide.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 12:00

AgesAdult (18 to 65 years) · Senior (66 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Child (7 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 6 years): free

GroupUp to 9

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Withinexperience

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want the main Alicante landmarks and local food scene without arranging your own stops, timing, or tastings: the two-day structure and included wine and tapas mean you show up and follow along.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

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.

What's included in the wine and tapas?

An aperitif on day one at Santa Barbara Castle. On day two, three glasses of Alicante wine, four local and gourmet tapas, and a shared plate.

Is this tour suitable for first-time visitors to Alicante?

Yes, it's recommended for travelers on their first or second visit who want to experience the city's history, culture, and local food scene.

What's the minimum group size?

A minimum of 2 people is required for the tour to run.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

Is public transport available?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby if needed.