The 4 Alicante Castle Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Alicante: Santa Bárbara Castle Wine Tasting & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 342 reviews · 45 min · from $30Our pick

Meet at Santa Catalina Tower, then head to Baluarte de la Contramina for a 45-minute wine and tapas session. Choose three DO Alicante wines, including a sweet wine, or three premium reds rated above 92 Parker points. Guides such as Carmen and Mario explain the wines in English or Spanish.

“The experience was excellent ! Carmen was so lovely and informative, she made the overall experience very special.”

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2.Alicante: Craft Beer Tasting at Santa Barbara Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 113 reviews · 1 hour · from $21Best value

Meet your English- or Spanish-speaking guide at Santa Barbara Castle for four handcrafted beers shared between two people, plus local Alicante products. The tasting takes place at Baluarte de la Contramina, reached by the castle elevator’s second stop, with city and sea views. Guide Marco has earned special praise, though guide assignments may vary.

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3.Alicante Highlights Private Tour with Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Spend about three hours with a private English-speaking guide exploring Alicante’s Santa Bárbara Castle, City Hall, Basilica of St Mary, and Casa Carbonell. Guides such as Javier and Enrique focus on local history, city views, questions, and a flexible pace. A taxi to the castle is included.

“The guide Javier was very good and interressing. It was nice to be explained of the history. The downtown was clean and fun.”

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4.Alicante:Winery Tour+ Wine Tasting + Old castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Travel by minivan from selected Alicante pickup points to a Costa Blanca winery. Walk through the vineyard, production rooms, and museum, then taste three wines with tapas. If time and energy allow, continue to the 12th-century Castle of Mola. Tours run in English, Spanish, or Russian.

“Bardzo ładna winiarnia. Porównując inną wycieczkę zabrakło mi zwiedzania piwniczek z winem.”

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