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Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide

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Alicante, Spain
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Come with us and taste the best snacks and tapas from Alicante! A real local experience.

Our proposal is having a gastronomic experience trying many typical products from our region, including fruits and vegetables brought directly from the orchard, meat from local farms, Mediterranean fish, as well as tasting cheeses and handmade sweets, all accompanied by typical drinks, both with alcohol and without alcohol. You will discover delicious aromas and flavors!

We will meet at the central market and visit 10 different food places, which some of them have more than 100 years old. You can get to know the most experienced sellers and talk about the history of each product and the tradition behind each of them. Meanwhile, you will discover the interesting history of the central market and its hidden places.

Booking this experience supports the small businesses, the local producers and the artisans that are still doing their work as it used to be done before.

Vegetarian options available.

What's Included

  • Food: 16 little specialities
  • Drinks: 4 local wines
  • Gratuities
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Avenida Alfonso El Sabio
nº 10, 03004 Alicante (Alacant), Alicante, Spain

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Come with me to try the best snacks and tapas in Alicante! Enjoy an authentic local experience with 20 total tastings. We will sample typical regional products, including orchard fruits, cured meats, Mediterranean fish, artisanal cheeses, and handmade sweets—all paired with local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.You will discover delicious aromas and flavors! Meeting at the Central Market, we will visit 10 historic food stalls, some of which are over a century old. Meet the vendors and learn the history and traditions behind each item. You will quickly see why the Mediterranean diet is famous for being one of the healthiest in the world.By booking this tour, you directly support small family businesses, local producers, and traditional artisans.Pescatarian and vegetarian options are available.
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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alicante Food and Tapas Tour with a Local Guide?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Food: 16 little specialities
  • Drinks: 4 local wines
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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