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Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide
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 to expect
Stop 1 · 2h
Come with me to try the best snacks and tapas in Alicante! Enjoy an authentic local experience with 20 total tastings. We will sample typical regional products, including orchard fruits, cured meats, Mediterranean fish, artisanal cheeses, and handmade sweets—all paired with local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. You will discover delicious aromas and flavors! Meeting at the Central Market, we will visit 10 historic food stalls, some of which are over a century old. Meet the vendors and learn the history and traditions behind each item. You will quickly see why the Mediterranean diet is famous for being one of the healthiest in the world. By booking this tour, you directly support small family businesses, local producers, and traditional artisans. Pescatarian and vegetarian options are available.
What’s included
- Food: 16 little specialities
- Drinks: 4 local wines
Not included
- Gratuities
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
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.
Tapas Tour - Lunch Time
Duration: 2 hours 16 food tasting and 4 wines Stalls inside of the market
Meeting & pickup
- 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.
End point
- 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.
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
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.