Things to do in Alicante
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Alicante: Paella Cooking Class, Tapas & Market Tour★ 4.99 (750) · 3h 30m
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Alicante: Food & Tapas Tour with Local Market Guide★ 4.91 (561) · 2h
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Alicante: Castle Tour, Central Market Tapas & Santa Cruz Walk★ 4.77 (587) · 2h 30m
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Guadalest & Algar Waterfalls Tour: Village and Pools★ 4.60 (238) · 6h–8h€ 45View ›
Alicante Wine Tasting Small Group Tour: 4 Wines, No Crowds★ 4.95 (196) · 3h–4h€ 65View ›
Alicante: Wine Tasting & Tapas Club with Local Sommelier★ 4.96 (164) · 2h 30m€ 35View ›
Alicante: Canelobre Caves & Busot Castle with Ethnic Music Museum★ 4.99 (149) · 3h€ 54View ›
Alicante: Guadalest, Altea & Algar Waterfalls Day Trip★ 4.60 (147) · 11h€ 47View ›
Alicante: Paella & Sangria Cooking Class with Market Tour★ 4.86 (139) · 3h 30m€ 49View ›
Museum of Illusions Alicante: Interactive Exhibits & Photo Moments★ 4.68 (138) · 1h 30m€ 16View ›Lowest price (10)
Alicante Bullring Tour with Audio Guide: Museum & ArenaA self-guided tour of the Alicante Bullring and Bullfighting Museum with a multilingual audio guide in Spanish, English, French, German, Polish and Italian. You walk the arena's Puerta Grande, the stands, the ring floor, the bullpens and corrals, then move through the museum to see costumes and accessories worn by Alicante's most celebrated bullfighters. The tour runs about an hour and suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?Go solo or with a small group if you want to move through the arena and museum at your own speed without waiting for a guide or a tour schedule—the audio guide gives you the context, and you decide how long to linger at each stop.
Alicante Bullring Private Tour: History and Bullfighting ArtsA private guided tour of the Alicante bullring, a monument declared a Site of Cultural Interest, where you visit the chapel, bullpens, arena and museum with a guide fluent in English, Spanish, Italian, Polish or Russian. The tour runs about 90 minutes and includes virtual games and videos that teach bullfighting history and art. You'll also learn hands-on techniques: how to hold a cape, the poses of a bullfighter, how fighting costumes are made, and how the fighting bull lives in the field.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want the bullring's hidden spaces and one-on-one instruction—the chapel and bullpens only open this way, and a guide walking beside you teaches the techniques and history instead of leaving you to piece it together alone.
Alicante: Flamenco Show & Tapas Dinner by the PortYou arrive at the Marina Deportiva venue in Alicante, order from a tapas tasting menu with dietary flexibility, and watch national-level flamenco dancers and guitarists perform live in an intimate tablao setting. The evening includes the meal, the show, and no separate ticketing or transport arrangements — everything happens in one room by the water, and you're back at your hotel or ship by late evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see real flamenco in a room small enough that the performance reaches you directly, with dinner included and no separate transport or ticket logistics to manage — the intimate venue is what makes the connection between artist and audience possible.
Alicante: Spanish Tapas Cooking Class & Live GuitarYou cook five traditional Spanish tapas and a dessert in a real Alicante restaurant kitchen with a local chef guiding you through each technique and tradition. After cooking, you sit down to eat everything you've made, with one drink included and live Spanish guitar to close the evening. The whole thing takes place in an actual working kitchen, not a staged space, so it feels like you're cooking where locals eat.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to cook real Spanish food in an actual Alicante kitchen and eat it the same night, without needing to arrange a separate dinner reservation or figure out where to go after the class ends.
Alicante: Tapas & Wine Bike Tour with Gourmet TastingsYou cycle through Alicante's Old Town, parks, and coastal promenade on modern bikes at a flat, easy pace. Two stops include tapas tastings and wine or drinks at local bars. The guide covers history, culture, and Mediterranean food while you move through the city without arranging transport or navigating traffic yourself. Tours run 2.5 to 3 hours and begin and end at the shop on Cienfuegos Street in the Old Town.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Alicante beyond the main promenade without arranging your own transport or deciding where to eat — the bike pace and the two fixed stops handle both, and the flat route means you spend energy noticing the city, not fighting the terrain.
Vinalopó Castles and Wine Tasting tour from AlicanteA guided tour of Vinalopó Castles and a winery in Alicante covering five medieval fortresses across the valley, with wine tasting and transport included. The tour runs 3 to 5 hours from central Alicante and includes entry to each castle, a guided service in English, Spanish or French, and a coffee or soft drink stop along the route. All physical fitness levels suit this tour.Is it for me?The tour covers ground at a moderate pace with stops at each castle for walking and viewing, so it suits anyone comfortable with a few hours of movement and standing. The 3-to-5-hour window means you can fit it into a morning or afternoon without reshaping your whole day.
Alicante Evening Tapas & Wine Tour with Local GuideYou meet a local guide in central Alicante and walk to three authentic tapas bars across different neighborhoods, including the colorful Mushroom Street. You taste 7 to 8 tapas and enjoy three local drinks while learning about the city's food culture and culinary traditions. The tour ends in the lively Calle Castaños area, and non-alcoholic options are available if you prefer.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to eat where locals eat without spending the evening researching bars or worrying about which places are actually good — the guide handles the route, the timing, and the introductions, leaving you to focus on the food and the neighborhood.
Guadalest Castle & Chocolate Museum Small-Group TourA half-day small-group tour from Alicante visits the Valor Chocolate Museum in Villajoyosa for a guided factory tour and chocolate tasting, then travels to Guadalest Castle to explore the rock-carved tunnel entrance, the Fortress of San José and the Casa Orduña Museum. A local guide leads the group, hotel or port pickup is included, and bottled water and all entrance fees are covered.Is it for me?A small-group format suits couples and families who want a guide handling the route and the details, rather than navigating two sites independently. If you prefer to move at your own pace or skip either stop, a self-guided option would suit you better; this tour locks you into the group schedule and both destinations.
Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle, Market & Tapas Walking TourYou walk Alicante's main landmarks in a small group with a certified guide, climb to Santa Bárbara Castle by elevator, and taste local products at the Central Market (morning) or in authentic bars (afternoon). Castle entry, transport, tastings, and a tapa with drink are included, so you arrive knowing what's covered and leave knowing the city through its food and stories.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want Alicante's landmarks, castle views, and local food in one outing without arranging separate tickets or figuring out transport—the small group and fixed itinerary mean you move at a pace that lets you actually absorb each stop instead of rushing through.
Alicante: Central Market & Tapas Bars Food TourYou walk through Alicante's Central Market tasting ham, olives, pastries and seasonal fruit straight from the stall owners, then move through the city's historic streets to two local tapas bars where you sample shared dishes with two drinks included. The food adds up to a full meal, and your guide handles the ordering and translation so you just eat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat like a local without arranging the market visit, choosing the bars or figuring out what to order — the guide does all three, which is what makes three hours feel like a full meal instead of a rushed tasting.
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Torrevieja Salt Lakes and Costa Blanca Wine Tasting TourThis five-hour guided tour from Alicante combines the Torrevieja Salt Lakes Natural Park—famous for its pink-hued waters and flamingo population—with a coastal walk and wine tasting in La Mata Natural Park. You travel by private transport, ride a scenic train through the salt flats, explore the 14th-century Torre del Moro watchtower overlooking the Mediterranean, and finish with regional wines paired with local tapas. The guide speaks English, Spanish or Italian, and pickup from your accommodation is included.Is it for me?The private transport and hotel pickup mean you don't need a car or worry about timing connections to group departures—the day is built around your location and schedule. If you're staying in Alicante without a rental, this removes the logistics of reaching the salt lakes and the wine region on your own.
Drag Queen Cabaret Show in Alicante: Magic & HumorA drag queen cabaret show in Alicante featuring live performances by experienced artists, two drinks per person, and entrance to La Casa delle Follie. The venue is the only drag-themed cabaret room in the city and welcomes international audiences of all types. You can add Italian tapas to your booking at checkout.Is it for me?Book the show alone if you want an evening of live performance and drinks, or add tapas at checkout to turn it into a full night with food. The two-hour format fits an evening out without taking over your whole day.
Beer Spa Alicante: Immerse in Craft Beer & Barley BedsA three-hour beer spa and tasting in Alicante where you immerse yourself in a two-person beer barrel with bubbles and hops, relax in a beer sauna and barley beds, then move to a brewery for a guided tasting of four beers paired with cheeses and Iberian sausages. The experience is led by a guide in English, Spanish or French, and is open to ages 18 and up.Is it for me?This is a shared experience in a group setting, so it works best if you're comfortable soaking and tasting alongside other couples and friends rather than in a private setup. The three-hour pace gives you time to move through each part of the spa without rushing, then settle into the brewery tasting — book it if you want a full sensory sequence rather than a quick stop.
Alicante Shore Excursion: Castle, Wine & TapasA guided shore excursion from Alicante's cruise port that takes you to Santa Barbara Castle, through the historic center including the Basilica of Santa Maria and Mushroom Street, and into the Central Market for wine and tapas tastings. The tour runs five hours with a professional English or Spanish-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, and guaranteed return to port. Pickup at the terminal is included; minimum age is 18.Is it for me?Book this if you're docking in Alicante with limited time ashore—pickup at the terminal and fixed return timing let you explore the castle, old town, and market without coordinating your own transport.
