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Top 10 food & drink things to do in Alicante

Alicante on a fork. Walking food tours through the markets, cooking classes with local chefs, tasting flights at the bars worth your time, and a couple of long lunches that double as the day's plan.

  1. Tuk Tuk Through the City Alicante Tour, Alicante1

    1. Tuk Tuk Through the City Alicante Tour

    · 2 hours

    Explore the vibrant city of Alicante in a 120-minute tuk-tuk tour, designed to give you your first taste of this stunning destination. Glide through historic streets and visit iconic landmarks like Santa Bárbara Castle and the Central Market. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking a unique way to see the city while enjoying informative insights from local guides. Whether you're capturing beautiful photographs or immersing yourself in Alicante's rich culture, this tuk-tuk adventure offers a delightful overview of everything the city has to offer. - 120-minute guided tuk-tuk tour through Alicante's highlights - Discover key attractions like Santa Bárbara Castle and the Archaeological Museum - Perfect for small groups, accommodating up to four people - Start your journey from the central Plaza Puerto del Mar, a lively gathering spot

  2. Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience, Alicante2

    2. Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience

    5.0· 25 reviews

    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.

  3. Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market, Alicante3

    3. Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market

    5.0· 551 reviews· 3.5 hours

    Authentic Local Engagement Unlike typical cooking classes, this experience starts with a visit of the local market. This not only offers a chance to see and select the freshest local ingredients but also provides an immersive look into the vibrant culture and daily life of Alicante for a cultural immersion. Hands-On Learning with a Local Chef Being taught by a local chef means participants receive authentic insights and tips that they wouldn't get from a generic cooking class. The combination of market visit, hands-on cooking, wine pairing, and communal dining creates a multi-faceted experience that is both educational and entertaining. This is more than just a cooking class; it is a culinary journey that participants will remember and cherish. Perfect for All Skill Levels. Tapas, paella and your favorite drinks are included. (soft drinks, wine, sangría, beer) This experience allows for social interaction, making it ideal for both solo travelers and group.

  1. Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies, Alicante4

    4. Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies

    5.0· 75 reviews· 3 hours

    Hungry for Alicante? Get a taste for local life and local cuisine with this private Alicante food tour that takes you out of the touristy restaurants. Food and sightseeing combine for a fun afternoon of exploring the city. Join an expert guide for a scenic walk around the city while tasting local delicacies along the way - what could be better? Stroll around the narrow streets of Alicante Sample a variety of local dishes as you walk around exploring the city. We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests.

  2. Alicante Evening Tapas tour, Alicante5

    5. Alicante Evening Tapas tour

    5.0· 34 reviews· 2 hours

    Get off the usual tourist trail and experience night life in Alicante on a food tasting tour of 3 of the most authentic tapas bars in the city. Sample authentic cuisine loved by the locals, and benefit from the expert knowledge of your experienced tour guide.

  3. Alicante: Small-Group Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings, Alicante6

    6. Alicante: Small-Group Countryside Wine Tour with 4 Tastings

    4.9· 173 reviews

    Discover Alicante through the eyes of a local wine expert on this exclusive small-group tour. Travel in comfort from Alicante through scenic countryside to a boutique, family-run winery in the Vinalopó region. Enjoy a guided visit through the vineyards and wine cellar while learning how Alicante’s Mediterranean climate shapes its distinctive wines. Savor a relaxed tasting of four regional wines, with plenty of time for conversation and photos. Operated by Ali-Oli Tours Alicante, a family-run company with over 12 years of experience and members of the Official Wine Route of Alicante, this tour guarantees personal attention, authentic local insight, and professional wine expertise. With a maximum of seven guests per group, enjoy a relaxed pace, comfortable transportation, and warm hospitality. Choose between morning or afternoon departures and take in the authentic charm of Alicante’s wine country at its most inviting.

  4. Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide, Alicante7

    7. Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide

    4.9· 537 reviews· 2 hours

    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.

  5. Paella & Sangria Class with Tapas and Market Visit, Alicante8

    8. Paella & Sangria Class with Tapas and Market Visit

    4.8· 128 reviews· 3.5 hours

    This is the first cooking workshop ever created in Alicante, founded in 2022 by local hospitality professionals. Unlike other classes, we make the Central Market a key part of the experience. You’ll explore its colourful stalls, meet local vendors, and learn about the flavours and traditions that shape Spanish cuisine. Then, step into our real working kitchen inside a local restaurant — not a tourist set-up, but a place where locals actually eat. Guided by our professional chef and host, you’ll prepare your paella from scratch, including the broth and salmorreta, the traditional sofrito base. Choose your flavour — seafood, meat, or vegetarian — and enjoy your homemade paella, sangria, and local appetisers in a relaxed atmosphere shared with travellers and locals alike. This is Alicante’s most authentic gourmet experience, created by locals who truly love their city, its markets, and its food. Real professionals, real products, real local flavour.

  6. Vibrant Flamenco Show and Tapas Menu in Alicante, Alicante9

    9. Vibrant Flamenco Show and Tapas Menu in Alicante

    4.8· 50 reviews· 2 hours

    The Tablao Flamenco El Mentidero offers an authentic and exclusive experience in the heart of the Port of Alicante. It is not a massive tourist show, but an elegant and intimate space that recreates the essence of a true Andalusian tablao, where each traveler feels the strength and emotion of traditional flamenco very closely. Every night, dancers, singers and guitarists of renowned national prestige transmit the passion of this art Cultural Heritage of Humanity, guaranteeing an unforgettable evening. The experience is completed with a tasting menu of carefully selected Mediterranean tapas, with options adapted to different food needs on request. All this in a unique setting by the sea, a short walk from the center of Alicante and the cruise area. Booking this product means living the soul of Spain through a quality show, authentic cuisine and a close and inspiring atmosphere.

  7. Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting, Alicante10

    10. Alicante Historic Small Group Tour with Tapas Tasting

    4.8· 574 reviews· 2.5 hours

    Are you ready for the adventure? Starting at Central Market, where we will try various typical snacks, we are going to conquer one of the most beautiful castles in Spain in front of the sea which has more than 1000 years of history. (Transportation to the castle is incluided). We will descend to the historic center enjoying the most important monuments and discovering the seven secrets. Let me surprise you with the beauty of my hometown and with countless anecdotes, history, legends and intrigue. Finally we will visit the tapas bar run by my childhood friend, he has been awarded with the best tapas in Alicante, and you will be able to taste one of the winner tapas as well as a typical Spanish drink.

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