Explore Alicante Market and Tasting Gourmet Ham

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 8 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Explore Alicante's vibrant market and savor gourmet ham on this cultural tour. Wander iconic streets, visit Casa Carbonell, and taste local delicacies. Limited slots available, join us now!

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover the best of Alicante on a semi-private tour with a local guide, designed to show you the essence of the city. Walk through its most iconic streets, see the majestic Casa Carbonell and enter the charming Santa Cruz neighborhood with its narrow alleys, flowers and unique views. Try nougat in a traditional shop, enjoy a vermouth artisan in the central market and finish with a delicious tasting of ham, where you will learn to differentiate between serrano ham, bait and the exquisite Jabugo.

A cultural and gastronomic experience to taste Alicante as a real local.


Limited places. Book now!

What You Get

Snacks
Tastings of typical products.
Tasting of ham and cheese
Certified Official Guide
Tips

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Casa Carbonell

You will admire the design and architecture of this beautiful modernist building, while our guide tells you the fascinating history and legend that surround it.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya

Discover why this 600-metre mosaic is a symbol of the city’s identity. Stroll along as you learn about its palm trees and characteristic marble tiles.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Plaça de l'Ajuntament

Be amazed by this neoclassical palace from the 18th century, learn some of its secrets and discover why Alicante is known as the best land in the world.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Basilica of St Mary of Alicante

Discover the oldest church in Alicante, discover its Muslim past and some of its best kept secrets.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Barrio Santa Cruz

Get lost in its labyrinthine streets and enjoy its colorful houses, while the guide reveals its origin and traditions.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Cocatedral de Sant Nicolau de Bari d'Alacant

Get to know the main church of Alicante as the guide tells you about the historical events he has witnessed, such as bombings and wars.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Placa De Gabriel Miro

Relax by listening to the sound of water under the shade of centuries-old trees, as our guide reveals the history of its source.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Carrer San Francisco

The guide will tell you the how and when of the characters you will find in this street
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
9

Plaza 25 de Mayo

Immerse yourself in the life of Alicante among the colorful flower stands, as our guide reveals the hard facts that marked this place and the history of its people.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
10

Mercat Central d'Alacant

Stroll among the traditional stalls, discover the unique flavors of Alicante and enjoy a ham tasting, learning to distinguish between jabugo, serrano and bait.
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Casa Carbonell, Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya, Alicante Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, ES, 03002

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We will be at the beginning of the Esplanade of Spain next to the newsstand. The guide wears a green T-shirt
End Point

Mercat Central d'Alacant, Avenida Alfonso El Sabio, Alicante Comunidad Valenciana, Spain, ES, 03004

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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from  $103.77 
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Please note that the time is in Central European Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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Earliest available date: July 5, 2025
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