Alicante City Tours & Local Experiences

Skip the tourist traps. Our Alicante guided tours take you inside the real city — its hidden streets, local flavours, and stories you won’t find in any guidebook. 

Top Alicante walking tours

The best way to truly know Alicante is on foot. Our walking tours in Alicante are led by expert local guides who bring the city to life,, from sun-baked cobblestone alleys to sweeping castle views. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveller, our tours in Alicante are designed to gobeyond the surface. 

Alicante highlights & hidden gems

Wander through centuries-old cobblestone streets and climb up to the iconic Santa Bárbara Castle for panoramic views over the Mediterranean. This walking tour in Alicante blends the city's most beloved landmarks with secret corners even locals forget to visit. Perfect for those who want it all — history, views, and a few surprises along the way.

Heart of Alicante: Central market & old town tour

Dive into the pulse of the city at Alicante's bustling Central Market, then lose yourself in the charming lanes of the Old Town. On this tour in Alicante, your guide will introduce you to local vendors, seasonal produce, and the authentic flavours that define everyday life here. A must for food lovers and curious travellers alike.

Alicante like a local: Private castle, market & tapas trail

This is the ultimate Alicante tour for those who want a deeply personal experience. Visit the castle, explore the market, and end the day hopping between hand-picked tapas bars with a guide who knows every corner of the city. Private, flexible, and completely tailored to you.
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Food & wine tours in Alicante

Alicante’s food scene is one of the best-kept secrets of the Spanish Mediterranean. Our Alicante tours put flavour first — from bustling local markets and sun-soaked tapas bars to intimate wine cellars guided by expert sommeliers. This is how you taste Alicante the way locals do. 

Taste Alicante

The perfect blend of tapas, local wine, and good company. This tour takes you through the city's most authentic bars and hidden corners during the classic Spanish tardeo — that golden late-afternoon window when Alicante truly comes alive. Your guide curates every stop so you eat and drink like a local, not a tourist.

Alicante traditions & tasting at the market

Start your morning at Alicante's vibrant Central Market, where colour, noise, and incredible produce fill every stall. On this Alicante tour, your guide walks you through the vendors, explains the seasonal specialities, and sits you down for a proper tapas tasting — the kind you'd only find if you knew exactly where to look.

Alicante wine tasting with sommelier

The Alicante DO is one of Spain's most exciting wine regions — and most visitors never discover it. In this guided Alicante wine tasting, a certified sommelier introduces you to bold local reds, crisp whites, and the region's signature Monastrell grape. Paired with carefully selected tapas, it's a masterclass in Mediterranean flavour.

Day trips & shore excursions from Alicante

Alicante is the perfect gateway to one of Spain’s most diverse provinces. Whether you’re arriving by cruise ship or simply want to explore beyond the city, our day trips from Alicante take you to world-class wineries, ancient palm forests, and iconic coastal towns, all with a local expert by your side.  

We operate throughout the entire Comunidad Valenciana, so whether your curiosity takes you inland or up the coast, we know the way. The best shore excursions in Alicante start here. 

Visit a winery in Alicante

Just a short drive from the city, the vineyards of the Alicante DO produce some of Spain's most underrated wines. On this day tour from Alicante, you'll visit a working winery, walk the vines, and sit down for a guided tasting of the region's finest bottles — from the bold Monastrell to crisp local whites. A perfect half-day escape for wine lovers arriving by cruise or staying in the city.

Elche hidden gems

Just 20 minutes from Alicante lies Elche — a UNESCO World Heritage city unlike anywhere else in Europe. Its legendary palm forest, ancient mysteries, and vibrant local market make it one of the most rewarding day trips in Alicante province. Your guide will take you off the main path and into the corners of Elche that most visitors completely miss.

Highlights Benidorm

Forget everything you think you know about Benidorm. Beyond the famous skyline lies a charming old town, hidden coves, and a breathtaking coastal panorama that surprises even seasoned travellers. This Alicante shore excursion is ideal for cruise passengers with a few hours to explore — or anyone curious to see the real side of Spain's most iconic resort town.

Private & custom tours in Alicante

Not every traveller wants to share their experience with a group. Our private Alicante tours are designed for those who want the city on their own terms — your pace, your interests, your schedule. Every tour can be fully adapted, and every guide is a certified local expert who genuinely lovesshowing people the real Alicante. 

Your guide, your agenda

With a private tour guide in Alicante, there's no rushing to keep up with a group and no compromising on what you want to see. Whether you have three hours or a full day, we shape the experience around you — not the other way around. All our private tours are available in wheelchair-accessible formats and fully adaptable for families with young children, because great travel should be accessible to everyone.

Local knowledge you can't Google

Our guides are more than tour leaders — they're locals who know which market stall has the best produce, which viewpoint the crowds never find, and which bar has been pouring the same house wine since 1974. Booking a private tour in Alicante with a local means getting the kind of insight no guidebook can offer.

Perfect for special occasions & shore visits

Whether you're celebrating something special, travelling with family, or arriving on a cruise with limited time, a private experience adapts to every situation. Our Alicante private guides are used to making every hour count — and making every trip memorable.

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Why choose Within Experience?

Alicante has no shortage of tours. What it lacks — until now — is guides who actually live here, know every corner, and care about giving you a genuinely local experience. Here’s what makes our local tours in Alicante different.  

Based in Alicante and operating across the entire Comunidad Valenciana, from the Costa Blanca to the interior, we bring certified local expertise to every corner of the region. 

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Certified Local Guides

Every guide on our team is officially certified and, more importantly, a genuine Alicante local. When you book a local tour in Alicante with us, you're not getting a script — you're getting a conversation with someone who loves this city and wants you to love it too.

Small Groups, Real Attention

We keep our groups intentionally small so that every guest gets real attention, real answers, and a real experience. No crowds. No rushing. Just the kind of relaxed, personal exploration that makes a trip worth remembering.

Secret Alicante, Unlocked

Our secret tours in Alicante take you into neighbourhoods most visitors never reach — local tapas bars with no English menus, viewpoints that don't appear on Google Maps, and stories that only an insider can tell. This is Alicante without the filters.

Transparent Pricing, No Surprises

What you see is what you pay. Our Alicante tour costs are clearly listed upfront — no hidden fees, no confusing add-ons. Just honest pricing for an experience that genuinely delivers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alicante Tours

Alicante punches well above its weight for a mid-sized Spanish city. The absolute must-sees are Santa Bárbara Castle — perched above the city with sweeping Mediterranean views — the iconic Explanada de España with its mosaic promenade, the atmospheric Santa Cruz neighbourhoodwith its whitewashed lanes and flower-filled balconies, and the Central Market, one of the most vibrant covered markets on the Costa Blanca. The best way to experience all of them in one go is our Alicante Highlights & Hidden Gems tour, or read our guide 10 Must-Do Activities in Alicante for Your First Trip for a full overview. 

It depends on what you’re after. Alicante Highlights & Hidden Gems (€85) is the best introduction to the city — castle, old town, and hidden corners. Taste Alicante (€115) is perfect for food lovers who want tapas and wine during the golden tardeo. Alicante Like a Local (€75) is our mostpersonal private experience, combining castle, market, and tapas. And Alicante Wine Tasting with Sommelier (€125) is the go-to for anyone curious about the Alicante DO wine region. Not sure which fits you best? Compare all our experiences. 

The province around Alicante is packed with incredible destinations. Head to the vineyards on our Visit a Winery in Alicante tour (€25), discover the UNESCO palm forest and ancient mysteries of Elche Hidden Gems (€105), or explore the surprising old town and hidden coves of Highlights Benidorm (€90). For something truly unique, the island of Tabarca — Spain’s smallest inhabited island — is also worth the trip. Find it featured in our post 10 Must-Do Activities in Alicante. 

Absolutely. Several of our experiences are designed to work beautifully with children. Alicante Highlights & Hidden Gems welcomes up to 30 people and offers child pricing. Visit a Winery in Alicante includes a children’s menu so the little ones are never left out. Heart of Alicante: Central Market & Old Town Tour  is a great sensory adventure for curious kids, and many of our food tours include adapted tastings for younger travellers. All our private and custom tours are available in wheelchair-accessible formats, just let us know your needs when booking and we’ll take care of the rest. We’re also working on a full guide — What to Do in Alicante with Kids, coming soon. 

Rainy days in Alicante are actually a great excuse to go deeper into local culture. Our Alicante Wine Tasting with Sommelier is the perfect indoor escape — a relaxed, intimate cata with tapas pairing. Beyond that, the Museo Arqueológico Provincial (MARQ) and the Ocean Race Museum are both world-class and fully covered. The Central Market is a sensory delight rain or shine, and a cooking class with a private chef makes for an unforgettable afternoon indoors. For market inspiration, check out our post First Time? Try This in the Alicante Gourmet Markets. 

Our experiences range from €25 for a winery visit up to €180 for a private shore excursion, with plenty of great options in between. Alicante Highlights & Hidden Gems is €85, Taste Alicante is €115, and Alicante Wine Tasting with Sommelier is €125. All prices are listed clearly on each tour page — no hidden fees, no surprises. If you’re wondering whether a private or group experience is right for you, our post Private Tour vs Large Group: Which Is Worth It? breaks down the difference in detail. 

Yes — Alicante is one of the most walkable cities on the Spanish Mediterranean. The castle, the old town, the Explanada, the Central Market, and the Santa Cruz neighbourhood are all within comfortable walking distance of each other. Our walking tours in Alicante are specifically designed tomake the most of that compactness, taking you through streets you’d never find on your own. For destinations outside the city — wineries, Tabarca, or Elche — we arrange comfortable transfers so you never have to worry about logistics. Read more in our guide Alicante Walking Tour: Everything You Need to Know. 

Travel Tips & Local Insights

Not sure where to start? Our guides are written by the same locals who lead our tours — honest, practical, and full of the kind of detail you won’t find in a generic travel blog. 

10 Must-Do Activities in Alicante for Your First Trip

From Santa Bárbara Castle to the island of Tabarca — a practical guide to the best of Alicante written by locals who know every corner. The perfect starting point before you book your tour.

Private Tour or Large Group? How to Choose the Experience You'll Truly Remember

The real differences in cost, flexibility, and experience quality — so you can book with confidence.

First Time? Try This in the Alicante Gourmet Markets

A route through 5 local markets with the best bites, hidden stalls, and producers worth knowing.

Cruise Expeditions in Alicante: Exclusive Routes to Make the Most of Your Stopover

Over 240,000 cruise passengers visited Alicante in 2024. Here's exactly how to make every hour in port count.

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