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1 day · Alicante itinerary

Alicante in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Alicante? See the castle and old town. Here is how to spend one perfect day — with the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Santa Bárbara Castle
  2. 2Old town
  3. 3Explanada
  4. 4Tapas evening

Morning: the castle

Santa Bárbara and the views.

Midday: the old town

The Santa Cruz quarter and Explanada.

Evening: tapas

A food and wine tour.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Alicante — prices per person.

The Ultimate Old Town Tour in Barcelona
Barcelona
The Ultimate Old Town Tour in Barcelona
5.0(107)·2h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
PRIVATE Valencia Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in Chef Jose’s Home
Valencia
PRIVATE Valencia Paella & Tapas Cooking Class in Chef Jose’s Home
5.0(92)·3 hours
from$115/ person
via Viator
Algar Waterfalls from Alicante & Benidorm (small friendly group)
Alicante
Algar Waterfalls from Alicante & Benidorm (small friendly group)
5.0(27)·4 hours
from$60/ person
via Viator
Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience
Alicante
Alicante Tour: Full City, Castle, Market & Tapas Experience
5.0(34)·3–4 hours
from$101/ person
via Viator
Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia
Valencia
Paella Cooking Class, Wine Tasting & Central Market in Valencia
5.0(2,306)·3h 30min
from$80/ person
via Viator
Guadalest and Chocolate Museum from Alicante Small Group Tour
Alicante
Guadalest and Chocolate Museum from Alicante Small Group Tour
4.9(25)·4h 30min
from$90/ person
via Viator
From Valencia: Day trip to Peniscola, (City, Castle & Beach)
Valencia
From Valencia: Day trip to Peniscola, (City, Castle & Beach)
5.0(23)·8h 30min
from$79/ person
via Viator
Seville: Rooftop Paella Cooking Class with Cathedral Views
Seville
Seville: Rooftop Paella Cooking Class with Cathedral Views
5.0(240)·1h 30min
from$201/ person
via Viator

Alicante in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Alicante in one day?
Yes — visit Santa Bárbara Castle, explore the old town and Explanada, and enjoy a tapas tour.
What is the best one-day tour in Alicante?
A city and castle tour combined with a tapas experience captures the best of Alicante in a day.
Is one day enough in Alicante?
One day covers the city; add days for Guadalest, wine tours and Tabarca island.

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