--- title: "Alicante City Bike Tour: Beach & Central Market" lang: en type: tour city: Alicante country: Spain price: 30 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.86 reviews: 129 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 8 of 10 (Food & Tapas Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-02 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/alicante-city-bike-tour-beach-central-market/ --- # Alicante City Bike Tour: Beach & Central Market **Guidekin's take:** Cycle through the Old Town, past Central Market and along the beach and marina, with views of Santa Barbara castle. Bicycle or e-bike rental and water are included; the ride is not recommended during pregnancy or for travelers with spinal injuries. 4.86 from 129 reviews at €30 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #8 of 10 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Alicante City & Beach Tour is your introduction to the city’s history. You’ll see how Alicante has been shaped through the years. Route includes the colorful Old Town, city center, beach and marina. Join us as we pedal past dazzling Central Market, Gothic Church’s, seafront, admired Theatre, impressive Santa Barbara castle views, amazing ancient trees and much more.... ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our shop at C/Cienfuegos, - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:15: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €30 per person for the Standard Bike option; other options up to €37 - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.86/5 from 129 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Alicante by Bike - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English - Start times: 10:15 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02 ## Reviews 4.86 from 129 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 125 of 129. - 5 stars: 118 (91%) - 4 stars: 7 (5%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Standard Bike | €30 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Private Tour | €30 / person | English | Tour por la ciudad y la playa Tour por la ciudad y la playa | | E-Bike | €37 / person (for 2+ people) | English | City and beach tour | ## What's included - Bottled Water - Bicycle or E-Bike Rental - Professional Guide ## Not included - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **Barri Vell Santa Creu** (pass by, no stop) - This area is located somewhat higher up, next to the wallgoing down from Santa Bárbara Castle. Santa Cruz Hermitage stands on the slopes of Mount 2. **Concatedral Sant Nicolau de Bari d'Alacant** (pass by, no stop) - The construction of the Co-cathedral began in the 17th Century in a Herrerian style, characterized by its sobriety and scarce decorative items. 3. **Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar** (pass by, no stop) - This Basilica was originally a Muslim Mosque, which became a Christian church after the Christians conquered the city. This is another building that was undamaged by thebombardment.The current church is Gothic 4. **Playa el Postiguet** (pass by, no stop) - This is the only urban beach you can visit in the city. From this beach, you can contemplate the Santa Bárbara Castle with its characteristic Moor Face profile. 5. **The first seafront was built using rubble from the demolition of the historic...** (pass by, no stop) - The first seafront was built using rubble from the demolition of the historic walls. Originally called “El Malecón”. The current esplanade was built in the 60s. Altogether, the mosaic is made up of 6,600,000 pieces in three different colors; one of them is called “Alicante... 6. **Placa De Gabriel Miro** (pass by, no stop) - This Square used to be called “Correos”; it reflects the bourgeois city and ideas of urban aesthetics proper to the new dominant class. 7. **Parque de Canalejas** (pass by, no stop) - you will find several 100-year-old Ficus trees It is very pleasant to find shade and walk in this park on hot days. 8. **Paseo del Puerto Viejo** (pass by, no stop) - We are now going back to our along the marina instead of the Explanada. 9. **It was built in 2008 for the Volvo Ocean Race that departed from Alicante** (pass by, no stop) - You will enjoy the sea under your feet. 10. **This marked the beginning of the town’s expansion** (pass by, no stop) - During this route, we will visit the area where the new city emerged in the second half of the 19th Century. 11. **Alicante City Hall** (pass by, no stop) - First Town Hall was destroyed by bombardments in 1691. This building was very close to the sea and, consequently, this area was one of the most damaged of the city. he Town Hall that we can visit today was built at the beginning of the 18th Century. 12. **Rambla Mendez Nunez** (pass by, no stop) - This avenue marks the limit between the old quarter (left) and the historic centre that was about to emerge (right).It used to be a ditch at the foot of the wall, where rain water ran through. 13. **Teatro Principal de Alicante** (pass by, no stop) - This theatre was built in the middle of the 19th Century. 14. **Mercados de Alicante** (pass by, no stop) - Was built at the beginning of the 20th Century and it was later bombed during the civil war. Parts of this market had to be reconstructed. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:15 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-02 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our shop at C/Cienfuegos, 1. 03002 Alicante. Old Town. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJm8co-LE3Yg0RegQiJQmmmNM Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 10** | €30 | 2h 30m | 4.86 (129) | shared | | [Alicante Paella Cooking Class, Tapas, Drinks & Central Market](/spain/alicante/tours/alicante-paella-cooking-class-tapas-drinks-central-market/?format=md) | €49 | 3h 30m | 4.99 (803) | shared | | [Savor Alicante: Premium Wine Tasting and Tapas for Foodies](/spain/alicante/tours/savor-alicante-premium-wine-tasting-and-tapas-for-foodies/?format=md) | €135 | 3h | 4.99 (78) | shared | | [Alicante Wine Tasting and Tapas Club](/spain/alicante/tours/alicante-wine-tasting-and-tapas-club/?format=md) | €35 | 2h 30m | 4.96 (166) | shared | Ranked #8 of 10 in Food & Tapas Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €29 to €135, median €49; typical length 2h 30m. 0 of 10 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/food-tapas-alicante/?format=md ## More in Alicante - All Alicante tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/alicante-city-bike-tour-beach-central-market/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/?format=md