
Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide
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4.9/5
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Is Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide worth booking?
Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide is a 2-hour experience in Alicante, Spain, from $25 per person. It scores 93 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “90+ Club”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 557 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing. It sits in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
- Outty Ranking
- 93 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (557)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $25 per person
Come with us and taste the best snacks and tapas from Alicante! A real local experience. Our proposal is having a gastronomic experience trying many typical products from our region, including fruits and vegetables brou
What you get
- Food: 16 little specialities
- Drinks: 4 local wines
About this experience
Come with us and taste the best snacks and tapas from Alicante! A real local experience. Our proposal is having a gastronomic experience trying many typical products from our region, including fruits and vegetables brought directly from the orchard, meat from local farms, Mediterranean fish, as well as tasting cheeses and handmade sweets, all accompanied by typical drinks, both with alcohol and without alcohol. You will discover delicious aromas and flavors! We will meet at the central market and visit 10 different food places, which some of them have more than 100 years old. You can get to know the most experienced sellers and talk about the history of each product and the tradition behind each of them. Meanwhile, you will discover the interesting history of the central market and its hidden places. Booking this experience supports the small businesses, the local producers and the artisans that are still doing their work as it used to be done before. Vegetarian options available.
What's included
Included
- Food: 16 little specialities
- Drinks: 4 local wines
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Come with me to try the best Alicante snacks and tapas! A real local experience with 20 samples total. We'll taste typical regional products, including orchard fruits, local meats, Mediterranean fish, cheeses, and handmade sweets, all with local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You will discover delicious aromas and flavors! Meeting at the central market, we'll visit 10 food stalls, some over a century old. Meet the sellers and learn the history and traditions behind each product. You'll see why the Mediterranean diet is the best in the world for your health. Booking supports small businesses, local producers, and traditional artisans. Pescatarian and vegetarian options available.
120 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Alicante
We will meet on the stairs of the Central Market of Alicante: Av. Alfonso el Sabio Nº10. The stairs are located on the main facade of the market, just in front of the avenue.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We will meet on the stairs of the Central Market of Alicante: Av. Alfonso el Sabio Nº10. The stairs are located on the main facade of the market, just in front of the avenue.
Options you can book
Tapas Tour - Lunch Time
Duration: 2 hours 16 food tasting and 4 wines Stalls inside of the market
Tapas Tour - Dinner Time
Duration: 3 hours 8 tapas and 4 wines/beer. Evening time: On tours starting at 18:00 the indoor market is shut so we will visit the stalls outside, and some authentic tapas bars.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Alicante Tasting Club
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 2+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Price range
- $25 to $39
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 195
- Verdict
- 90+ Club
Why this scores 93
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Alicante.
How much does Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide cost?
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Prices start at $25 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Alicante usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Alicante is not rushed.
Is Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, which we label "90+ Club". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 557 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most highly reviewed in Alicante, and how flexible the cancellation terms are. Scoring 90 or above puts it in the Outty 90+ Club, the top tier of everything we rank.
Can I cancel or reschedule Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 2. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 2-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide?
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Around 195 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Alicante can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Alicante and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Alicante within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Alicante?
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On Outty we rank every Alicante experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market, Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting, Canelobre Caves and Busot Tour from Alicante. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Alicante?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Alicante?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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