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title: Central Market & Hidden Tapas Bars Tour in Alicante
lang: en
type: tour
city: Alicante
country: Spain
price: 130
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 30
duration_minutes: 150
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
guidekin_pick: Market tastings and tapas bars
rank_in_category: 6 of 10 (Food & Tapas Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-02
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/alicante/tours/central-market-hidden-tapas-bars-tour-in-alicante/
---

# Central Market & Hidden Tapas Bars Tour in Alicante

**Guidekin's take:** Start at Alicante's Central Market with tastings such as pastries, olives, fruit and Iberian ham, then continue to tapas bars. Two drinks and tapas are included, but some tapas are shared rather than individually served. 4.9 from 30 reviews at €130 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #6 of 10 in Food & Tapas Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

This is not only a tasting tour but the amount of food that you will consume is equivalent to a full lunch! This gastronomic tour will start at Alicante’s Central Market, which is the perfect place to immerse yourself in the heart of local culture and strolling through the market meeting friendly stall owners and tasting fresh local products is the best way to do it!
The traditional markets are visited by neighborhood residents who still come every morning to pick up ingredients for that day’s lunch. We visit our friends who work here and taste their products, that range from cured ham to olives to seasonal fruit. After we will experience the city like a local by visiting two of Alicante’s great Tapa bars while you sample different drinks and tapas of which are interpreted by our fun and experienced guides.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: Please meet guide directly in front of…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Starts 10:45: one departure a day
- Food included: see what is included
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Children from €60: ages 4 to 12

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €130 per person
- Duration: 2h 30m
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 30 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Ali-Oli Tours
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Start times: 10:45
- Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-02

## Reviews

4.9 from 30 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 30 of 30.

- 5 stars: 27 (90%)
- 4 stars: 3 (10%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Tastings at Central Market (Spanish pastries, olives, fresh fruit, Iberian ham plate, etc)
- 2 Drinks (wine, beer, refreshment or water)
- Individual and shared Tapas

## Itinerary

1. **Mercados de Alicante** (1h) - The Central market is the best place to immerse yourself in the local culture. Our gastronomic guide will guide you through Alicante's Central market meeting local stall owners and tasting our way through the market by trying several local products (pastries, olives, fresh...
2. **Teatro Principal de Alicante** (10m) - Marvel at Alicante's theater and get tips on where to eat around this area.
3. **Calle Mayor** (10m) - Pass through the beautiful street of Calle Mayor with some of Alicante's most beautiful buildings

## Schedule

- Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat
- Departures: 10:45
- 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

Please meet guide directly in front of the main steps of Central Market
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJga68cK03Yg0R9pyPDap5OUA

## Good to know

- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Booking asks for: dates of birth

## Compared with other Food & Tapas Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #6 of 10** | €130 | 2h 30m | 4.9 (30) | 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 #6 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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