About this tour
Walk through Alicante's backstreets sampling regional tapas, wines and local drinks across three hours. Your guide unpacks the food and the city's afternoon drinking culture—tardeo—introducing you to how locals actually eat here. You'll taste horchata and almond cake, seafood and cured meat, and knock back a couple of glasses of wine, beer or sangria. It's a working knowledge of Alicante's palate, not a museum tour.
Highlights
- Horchata tasting and almond cake starter
- Shared seafood, pork, and vegetable tapas
- Two glasses of local wine per person
- Charcuterie and dried fruits pairing
- Learn tardeo—Alicante's afternoon eating ritual
- Guide reveals dish origins and local stories
- Beer, sangria or soft drink finale
What to expect
Expect to move at a leisurely pace through Alicante's quieter neighbourhoods, stopping at small bars and eateries rather than formal restaurants. Your guide will order for the group, setting down small plates as you stand or perch at counters. You'll taste things in sequence—starting with something sweet, moving through wines and charcuterie, finishing with beer or another drink. The pace is social and conversational; this is how locals eat in the late afternoon. Portions are small and meant for sharing, so pace yourself and ask questions.
Good to know
Minimum two people required. Vegetarian and dietary restrictions accommodated with advance notice. Infants welcome in prams or on laps. No breakfast needed beforehand—this tour is substantial. Public transport nearby; private pickup not included. Wear comfortable shoes for street walking.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.