About this tour
A 2-hour guided food tour through Alicante's markets and bars, led by a local who shows you where residents eat and drink. You'll taste tapas, seafood specialities, cured meats and local produce while learning why food matters so much to the city's culture. The experience includes one tapa and one glass of vermut or wine at each bar stop, plus shared samples — enough to give you a real sense of Alicante's food scene without replacing a full meal.
Highlights
- Visit local markets and bars where Alicante residents actually go
- One tapa and vermut or wine per bar stop
- Taste seafood, charcuterie, dried fruits and market specialities
- Learn the culinary history behind Alicante's food passion
- Fully wheelchair accessible, including all bars and surfaces
- Children under 18 receive two tapas and a local drink per stop
- Guide shares insider knowledge of the city's food culture
What to expect
Your guide meets you and takes you to a series of local bars and market spots — the places Alicante regulars choose, not tourist traps. At each stop, you'll order a tapa and either vermut or wine; the guide explains what you're eating and why locals love it. Between bars, you'll sample shared platters of seafood, cured meats, dried fruits and other market finds whilst your guide talks through the city's approach to food and why these dishes matter.
The pace is relaxed and social — you're eating and drinking at each location rather than rushing through. By the end of the two hours, you'll have tasted multiple dishes, tried local drinks and picked up practical knowledge about what to eat and where, straight from someone who actually lives there.
What travellers say
- Local guide shares genuine insider knowledge of the city's food scene
- Relaxed social atmosphere eating and drinking where locals do
- Fully accessible — wheelchair users and families with young children welcome
- Good value — multiple tapas and drinks across several bars
- Seafood and regional dishes give real taste of Alicante's culture
- Not a replacement for a full lunch or dinner — tasting portions only
- Involves standing and walking between bars; not ideal if mobility is very limited
- Public transport to starting point not included in the tour
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone curious about how locals actually eat, especially if you want to understand a city through its food rather than tourist-focused restaurants. It's a strong choice if you enjoy wine and vermut but isn't a full lunch or dinner replacement — it's tasting portions at multiple stops. The tour is fully wheelchair accessible, and all bars and surfaces are accessible; prams and strollers are welcome. No specialised fitness level needed. Children under 18 get an extra tapa and local drink per stop, making it family-friendly. Public transport is nearby if you need it. Note: private transport isn't included, so plan your own arrival. The tour focuses on bars and markets rather than sit-down restaurant settings, so expect standing and short walks between locations.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.