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Central Market, Alicante

Central Market, Alicante: Our most recommended tours and activities

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: City and Beach Bike Tour

3. Alicante: City and Beach Bike Tour

Explore the historic city of Alicante in a tour that passes through the colorful neighbourhood "Santa Cruz", city center, Postiguet beach and the port of Alicante. Join us while we pedal by stunning Mercado Central, Basilica of Saint Mary, Luceros square, seafront promenade and Explanada. Enjoy impressive sights of Santa Barbara castle and the shadow of hundred years old trees. Our local tour guide will make sure you fall in love with the city, showing hidden spots and explaining Alicante's rich history.

Alicante: Paella and Sangría Cooking Workshop

4. Alicante: Paella and Sangría Cooking Workshop

Eating Paella and drinking Sangría is a must when visiting Spain. But if on top of that you learn how to cook them, the experience will be superb! The Paella and Sangría Cooking Workshop is divided in 4 steps: Step 1: Shopping! We meet at the Central Market where we will spend an hour approx. Along with a guide you will buy all the best quality ingridients needed to cook the Paella, the Sangría, but also a few aperitives. Step 2: 5 minutes walk to the restaurant. Step 3: Let´s cook! The chef and your guide will explain how to cook the best Paella and Sangria. We will make an Alicante version of Paella with red shrimps and cuttlefish. Be ready to cut, grate, peel, etc. This is a workshop, so be ready to cook. Step 4: Eat and drink, salud! We will have lunch all together the Paella, Sangria and the aperitifs we have cooked. Other than the Paella and the Sangría, you will also have traditional high quality apetitifs which are: Alicante tomato salad (with traditional salted fish), cold meets from Pinoso (a region in Alicante province) and Iberian ham (jamón ibérico). We will also provide you with the paella and sangría recepies, so you can cook them at home. This is the best gourmet experience to know firsthand the gastronomy and culture of Alicante! Local guide, local chef, local comerce, and local products, a perfect match.

Alicante: City Highlights Walking Tour with Drinks

5. Alicante: City Highlights Walking Tour with Drinks

Be prepared to fall in love with Alicante in 3 hours. This is the best of the all in one day! Learn about the Casa Carbonel building history Visit the Santa Maria oldest church from Alicante Walk along the Villa Calle vieja the entrance to the ol medieval city of Alicante Surprised at the Santa Cruz neighbourhood with the colourfull facades and local vibes Mingle with locals at a bustling food market Marvel with the Santa Barbara castle view point and history where you will enjoy a glass of wine or beer from alicante. Soak up awe-inspiring scenery and explore the city like a local. This Alicante walking tour is a great orientation for first-time visitor.

Alicante: Central Market Guided Food Tour with Tapas Bars

6. 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.

From Valencia: Private Day Trip to Alicante with Local Guide

7. From Valencia: Private Day Trip to Alicante with Local Guide

Experience a private guided tour of Alicante, a historic Mediterranean port city and one of the most important tourist destinations in Spain. See the city’s main sites – including a castle, a cathedral, churches, and plazas – accompanied by a private local guide and with private transportation. Begin your day by getting picked up at a location of your choice in Valencia. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the views as you head off to Alicante in your own private air-conditioned vehicle. Take the stress out of the trip knowing the vehicle is at your disposal for the entire day. Get to know historic Alicante with the help of a private tour guide and learn all about a city that has been inhabited for over 7,000 years. Start your tour by visiting Santa Barbara Castle. Located at the top of Mount Benacantil, from here you can take in breathtaking views of the city. Next, descend to the historic city center and pay a visit to the Town Hall, one of the most recognizable buildings in Alicante. Continue to soak in the atmosphere of the city by checking out the other famous squares: the Plaza de Los Luceros, the Gabriel Miró Square, and the Plaza de Correosand. Head to the Co-cathedral of San Nicolás and marvel at this Renaissance building with its iconic 45-meter high blue dome. After that stroll over to the oldest church in the city, the Basilica of Santa Maria, which mixes Gothic and Baroque styles and was built on the remains of an Islamic mosque. Especially if you’re a food lover, don’t miss the opportunity to swing by Alicante’s Central Market. Savor the sights and smells of this authentic popular market spread out over two floors, and grab a snack along the way (price not included in the tour). Stop off at Alicante’s bullring, one of the oldest in Spain. Listen as your guide tells you all about the history of this building, which was built in 1847 by local architect Emilio Jover. The bullring is still in use today, not only for bullfighting festivals but also for various cultural events. Pay a visit to a local Alicante restaurant whenever you feel peckish (price not included) and sample some of the local traditional rice-based dishes. Finish your tour with a relaxing drive back to your accommodation in Valencia and enjoy an evening of rest after a day of history and culture.

Alicante: Food Walking Tour with Tastings

8. 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 Central Market, Alicante

Overall rating

4.8 / 5

based on 394 reviews

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