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The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular costa blanca (alicante & benidorm) tours in Spain. What each one is actually like, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.
Round-trip ferry from Alicante to Tabarca Island with sea views, free time ashore, and optional glass-bottom viewing for $28.
“Lovely boat trip. Tabarca is well worth a visit. We caught the 10:45 boat and returned at 4:30 which was plenty of time to explore the island. Staff on board were friendly and helpful. If you want to sit on top deck be prepared to queue early!”
A full day from Alicante to Algar Waterfalls, medieval Guadalest, and sea-gold Altea, with bus transport, tickets, and guided walks.
“We had an excellent day trip out from Alicante. Our guide Karen was perfect. She gave just the right amount of information to enjoy each stop and to feel confident you weren't missing out on anything you should see balanced with a great amount of free time. All three stops were great, and there was…”
Taste 20 Alicante bites at Mercado Central and nearby tapas stops, with wine and Mediterranean diet tips on a 2.5-hour guided tour.
“We really enjoyed Nadia's commentary, she was good fun, considerate, she brought a lot of energy and was also very knowledgeable about the producers and their products. Honestly was excellent value across all 3 floors of this stunning market hall. Thoroughly recommend!”
2-hour late afternoon catamaran from Alicante with fruit, unlimited soft drinks, a swim and snorkel stop, and big coastal views.
“The trip was amazing from start to finish! fruit platters on arrival and a complimentary drink, the sea was so lovely when we stopped for a swim and we all had the best time, thank you!”
Spend a fun day at Benidorm’s Aqualandia with 20+ slides, plus an optional Mundomar combo for dolphins and animals on separate days.
“great place to visit .. the animal park was amazing was a really good day out .”
Mundomar in Benidorm: dolphins, sea lions and parrots, plus views and included shows. Skip the line, free parking, 10:00–18:00.
“me and my teenage son really enjoyed our time here the shows were brilliant and paying to have a picture with the dolphins is well worth the Money.....”
Taste Alicante at the Central Market, ride up to Santa Bárbara, walk the Old Town, then finish with local tapas and a drink.
“We really enjoyed this tour. Our guide, Francisco, was very knowledgeable and had a nice delivery of information about the various sights in Alicante. He was very engaging and kept the pace of the tour just right. The food tastings along the way were quite good and typical of the area. We recommend this tour…”
3-hour catamaran cruise from Alicante to Cabo de las Huertas with drinks, fruit, snorkeling masks and fins, and swimming from the nets.
“Well organised, good value for money and a friendly, helpful crew.”
Castle views and waterfall swims from Alicante or Benidorm, with Guadalest free time and Algar Waterfalls entry included.
“The trip was well organized, you don't have to wait long and waste time, 2 hours for the castle and about 2 hours for the waterfalls, that's enough, thank you, it was beautiful day 💫💜💜💜💫”
Sail from Alicante to Tabarca Island by catamaran for snorkeling, free drinks, and homemade paella, with time to explore the village.
“Very Friendly and great staff had a awsome day. Food is included there is an bar where soft drinks are free. 5 stars all the way!”
Benidorm Palace’s ELEMENTS show is a fast 2.5-hour Vegas-style night with live orchestra, dancers, acrobats, magic, and 8K LED screens.
“could start a bit earlier if bringing children, in saying that once the show started they enjoyed it”
Terra Natura Benidorm is a 1-day wildlife park ticket to see 1,500+ animals, bird-of-prey flights, and elephant moments close up.
“All the animals are the experience,they were excited to see.”
Mountain views in Guadalest, then Algar Waterfalls for swimming. Coach pickup from Albir, Benidorm, Calpe; skip-the-line entry.
“It was an amazing day and my daughter's 18th birthday the water falls were amazing and we loved swimming in them. I advise bring swimming shoes with you. Lisa was amazing. We will definitely go again if we return to Benidorm.”
Alicante flamenco at Tablao Flamenco El Mentidero: up-close singing, guitar and dance. Choose show-only or flamenco with tapas tasting.
“The experience was very good. Good dancers, singers and musician. Highly recommended.”
Algar Waterfalls coach trip from Albir or Benidorm: air-conditioned transfer, 3 hours to explore, swim and cool off on the Costa Blanca.
“Fantastic day out at the falls. Transfer was on time, very organised and had lots of information about the surrounding area. Would definitely recommend!”
