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title: "Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience"
lang: en
type: tour
city: Alicante
country: Spain
price: 89
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 5
reviews: 33
duration_minutes: 180
duration_max_minutes: 240
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 4 of 10 (Food & Tapas Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-02
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/alicante-tour-full-city-castle-market-tapas-experience/
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# Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience

**Guidekin's take:** Combine Santa Bárbara Castle with Alicante food tastings on a guided city walk. Castle admission, transport to the castle and tastings with a snack are included; the Central Market features in the morning, while afternoon visits use bars. 5 from 33 reviews at €89 per person for 3h–4h.

In our comparison: #4 of 10 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

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.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: You will meet your guide at the entrance…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 10:30, 16:30: 2 departures a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Children from €69: ages 0 to 14

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €89 per person
- Duration: 3h–4h
- Rating: 5.0/5 from 33 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Local Tours Alicante
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 10:30, 16:30
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02

## Reviews

5.0 from 33 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 33 of 33.

- 5 stars: 33 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Tastings of Alicante products, plus a snack
- The admission fees to the castle
- Transport to the Castle
- Certified tourist guide.

## Not included

- Gratuities

## Itinerary

1. **We will stroll along this stunning promenade made with 6** (15m) - 5 million small marble tiles. You will learn about its real history.
2. **Casa Carbonell** (10m) - You will admire this Modernist building, a reflection of the bourgeois aspirations of old Alicante. You'll also learn about some of its most famous figures.
3. **Alicante City Hall** (15m) - After meeting your guide, you’ll head towards the Town Hall, where you’ll discover the fascinating neoclassical architecture of this iconic building and learn about some of the remarkable characters who have passed through its halls over the years.
4. **Basilica Santa Maria** (15m) - At this point, after admiring its architecture and learning some of the secrets behind its construction, you will discover one of the most astonishing miracles that has occurred in this Basilica.
5. **Castillo de Santa Barbara** (40m; admission included) - We will walk to the elevator that will take us to Santa Bárbara Castle, one of the best-preserved Renaissance fortresses in Spain, offering incredible views of the city.
6. **Barrio Santa Cruz** (15m) - Enjoy strolling through its narrow, flower-filled streets, admire the views from its various viewpoints while learning about its history
7. **Plaza de Ruperto Chapi** (pass by, no stop) - On our way to the market, we’ll pass through this square to admire the Principal Theatre of Alicante, a magnificent example of neoclassical architecture, with its imposing columns that stand out in the urban landscape.
8. **Mercados de Alicante** (30m) - On the morning tour, traveling is also about enjoying the local cuisine—we will visit the Central Market, where you'll experience Alicante's culture firsthand and taste samples of the most traditional products from the region. On the afternoon tour, this stop is replaced by a...
9. **Alicante** (15m) - Your will enjoy a stop to taste a small tapa accompanied by a drink at a local bar. You can do this halfway through the tour or at the end.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:30, 16:30
- 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

You will meet your guide at the entrance of the Tourist Office, a grey metallic building located near the port. Your guide will be carrying a green folder to make her easier to recognize.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJSQKiMzc3Yg0R3yhvXp69Vlo

Ends: This tour ends at the market, where we will make a stop to explore some of Alicante's most authentic flavors. On days when the market is closed, the tour will finish at a local bar where we’ll enjoy a tasting of some typical local tapas

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #4 of 10** | €89 | 3h–4h | 5.0 (33) | 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 #4 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.

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