2 hour(s)
English
Included
€ 29
€ 26.68
Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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Join us for a delightful gastronomic experience in Alicante, where you’ll savor the best snacks and tapas the region has to offer. This journey will introduce you to the finest local produce, including fresh fruits and vegetables directly from the orchard, meats from nearby farms, Mediterranean fish, and artisanal cheeses and handmade sweets. All these delectable treats will be accompanied by traditional drinks, both alcoholic and non-alcoholic, allowing you to discover a symphony of aromas and flavors unique to the region.
Our adventure begins at the central market, a hub of local culture, where we will visit 10 different food spots, some of which have been serving customers for over 100 years. As we explore, you’ll meet the most experienced sellers and hear fascinating stories about the history of each product, as well as the traditions behind them. The tour offers a deep dive into the market’s history, where you’ll uncover hidden corners and learn about the evolution of this vibrant community space.
By booking this tour, you're not only indulging in a culinary journey but also supporting small local businesses, producers, and artisans who have been perfecting their craft for generations. This is a chance to connect with the heart of Alicante’s food scene and appreciate the dedication of those who still honor the traditional methods of production that have been passed down through the years.
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Wine tasting with tapas evening was excellent. Paco was extremely knowledgeable. We learned a great deal. There were 5 very different wines and we had tapas to go along with each. Paco was able to cater for myself being gluten free. This was well worth the money.
Very much enjoyed the wine tasting. Paco was our host. You got a nice amount of wine to taste and the tapas that accompanied it was tasty. Cost me €35 which I thought was a good price. Definitely recommend.
For those not in the mood to read my entire booklet of a review, here is a little spoiler: I am leaving a long but absolutely positive review about my experience with Alicante Tasting Club and their Wine Tasting and Tapas Club. I 100% recommend booking with them. I visited Alicante together with family and friends to celebrate my special birthday. One of my wishes was to spend my birthday doing a wine tasting. During my search, I came across Alicante Tasting Club, which offered their Wine Tasting and Tapas Club. Since we were quite a specific group (vegetarians, non-pork eaters, and non-drinkers), I reached out to ask whether this would cause any issues. I also noticed that they did not have any activity planned on my actual birthday, so I asked if they happened to have anything planned or were thinking about arranging something that day. Quite quickly, I received a message saying that they would be happy to accommodate everyone in our group. To my surprise, they graciously offered to organise a private tasting for us for my special occasion, despite it being their family day off, and without any extra cost. I felt absolutely honoured and happily accepted the offer. The team gave us a truly wonderful experience. Paco, our sommelier, organised a lovely evening filled with laughter and even a few happy tears. We tasted fantastic wines and learned so much about wine tasting, wine making, and wine pairing that we still talk about it weeks later. Paco shared his knowledge with such joy and humour that it was impossible not to be drawn in. They also took everyone’s special wishes into account, which was and still is deeply appreciated. The food matched the wine beautifully, and each dish even had its own story. The cherry on top came when Carlos joined us near the end of the evening to say hello, and he and Paco surprised me with a treat and a candle to celebrate my birthday. It was such a touching gesture and an absolute tear-jerker. These two helped make my birthday one of the best I have ever had. I highly recommend booking your wine tasting with Alicante Tasting Club. You will have a wonderful experience. I wish the team at Alicante Tasting Club nothing but love and success, and I hope they continue doing what they do because it truly works. And Paco, good luck with your tour guide exam. Future travellers will be lucky to have you as their guide. If you made it this far, thank you for reading my review. I know it is long, but I had to share my experience in detail for anyone interested in knowing more about Alicante Tasting Club.
My husband and I came to Spain for our honeymoon this past week. We were not quite sure what to do but were interested in learning more about the local cuisine. We found out about the Alicante Tasting Club online and decided to give the cooking class a try. We are so glad we did!! Marina, who has been with the company almost 2 years now, was the perfect guide and hostess. She first took us to the local market, where we were able to see the local produce and meet the sweet people of Alicante. (She had pre-purchased the ingredients for the paella so as to not waste time.) From the market we walked 5 minutes to the kitchen & dining room the company rents for the lessons & wine tasting. It was very nice, and clean. Marina guided my husband, me, and another gal on the tour in making chicken paella, step by step. It was great we all got hands-on experience, from chopping vegetables & chicken, to stirring the mix. We ate together afterwards & enjoyed it very much! The complimentary wine/ beverage was a very nice addition to the meal. Would definitely recommend this cooking class/ tour! 😊
I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Carlos the owner. We were treated to some delightful tastings and wine Mercado Central. When you wanted more, you just had to say "Carlitos, uno mas!" Carlos was insightful and often funny and kept us entertained for the 2 hours of the tour. It's the locals like him that makes Alicante very special. I recommend this tour for anyone wanting to discover the Mercado Central. Viva España!
