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Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour

1. Alicante: Secret Flavors Food Tour

Join this secret flavors food and tapas tour to taste the best cuisine in Alicante. Sample many products typical of the region, including fruits and vegetables directly from the orchard, meat from local farms, Mediterranean fish, as well as local cheese, and handmade sweets. Pair all these tasty treats with traditional Spanish drinks, both with and without alcohol. Meet at the Central Market and visit 10 different food locations, some of which have been around for more than 100 years. Discover all the town's most delicious aromas and flavors.  Get to know the most experienced sellers and chat about the history of each product and the traditions behind them. Along the way, discover the interesting history of the Central Market and its hidden corners. This tour aims to support small businesses, local producers, and artisans who are still practicing their craft as they always have.

Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

2. Alicante: Seven Secrets of Alicante Discovery Tour

Are you ready for an adventure? Starting at Central Market, sample various snacks typical of the area. Conquer more than 1,000 years of history as you tour one of the most beautiful castles in Spain, which looks out onto the sea. Descend to the center to discover the most important monuments and Alicante's seven secrets. Prepare to be surprised by the beauty of Alicante and the countless anecdotes, history, legends, and intrigue responsible for the town's current character. Finally, visit a tapas bar, run by your guide's childhood friend and known to serve the best tapas in Alicante. Taste one of the award-winning tapas paired with a typical, alcoholic or non-alcoholic Spanish drink.

Alicante: Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars

3. Alicante: Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars

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.

Alicante: Food Walking Tour with Tastings

4. Alicante: Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Join us for the ultimate foodie adventure in Alicante. A local guide who can show you the best spots for some of the city’s best loved dishes. This experience will leave you filled with delicious local foods as well as some insider knowledge into the city’s culinary history and culture. Discover why locals have so much passion for their seefood and veggies as well as citrics at the main and local food market. Explore the food market and stop in different local bars and stores and try the best tapas and wines. This experience ends at the food market square where the local tour guide will recommend the best foodies sites and awesome itinerary to continue exploring the city.

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What people are saying about Alicante

This is the very best tour I have done. Carlos is very helpful, proactive and nothing is too much trouble. He knows personally many of the vendors in the market hall and this makes the whole experience feel very special. I cannot fault this tour. Top marks to Carlos.

An interesting and fun trip. I was afraid I wouldn’t manage the whole tour, since I have some illnesses, but the pace was perfect for me. The guide told us some personal experiences and made it worth all the steps

Thank you Carlos we are so satisfied, a very nice afternoon, very nice and tasty, and you are an exceptionally good guide, we will be back, kind regards Gunilla & Robert, Wictoria & David & Caisa from Sweden

Brilliant food tour round the market in Alicante with Carlos. Very good value for over 2 hours of tasting delicious food and wine Carlos is great fun and very knowledgeable.

Very nice tour to visit various sights of the city and get to know about the history and customs of Alicante