Marbella Old Town: Authentic Tapas Food Tour With Local Guide
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Join us on the best food tour of Marbella, where you’ll dive into Spanish culture, explore the city centre, and enjoy a variety of classic tapas dishes. This 3-hour tour is led by a local English-speaking guide who will take your small group through the historic centre, also known as Marbella Old Town. Along the way, you’ll stop at three long-standing bars, each loved by locals. Here, you’ll enjoy a variety of pre-selected tapas dishes in shared dining style, just like a true local. Several dishes will be served, and together they’ll make up a full and varied meal. Between stops, we'll pass by all the city’s highlights, including charming alleys, cultural sites, and the popular Plaza de los Naranjos square. Your guide will share stories about Marbella’s rich history and offer insider tips to help you make the most of your time in the area. By the end of the tour, you’ll have a good feel for the layout of the city, along with a deeper understanding of Spanish culture and local history.
Inclusions
What's included
- PDF with more restaurant tips and things to do in Marbella
- Walking tour through the historic centre
- Passionate English-speaking local guide
- 3 glasses of wine or another drink of choice
- 8+ different pre-selected types of tapas (full meal)
What's not
- Dessert
Itinerary
We meet at the big fountain in Alameda Park, in the centre of Marbella.
Our guided tour takes you through the charming alleyways of Marbella's Old Town, passing by many different points of interest. During the tour we will stop at three different tapas bars where you will taste different local dishes paired with a drink of choice.
We will stop by this beautiful church to have a look at its 16th-century architecture and the site of the former mosque.
We will visit the colorful 'Plaza de los Naranjos', the heart of Marbella Old Town, which is surrounded by beautiful orange trees.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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3Underwhelmed
The website promised no more than 9 people on any tour. Image our surprise when 13 and a new born baby turned up. Rafa is probably a good guide, the only issue was we couldn’t hear him as he was so far down the other end of the table. This was his third tour of the day and by his admission, he was tired and couldn’t recall if he had imparted salient points during his monologues. The food was interesting in the first venue with plenty to eat. The same could not be said for the second as some dishes presented at one end of the table never reached us. The third venue was just plain boring. Uninspiring food and a strange seating arrangement. Our experience was disappointing.
5Marbella Tapas and Wine
We had such a good time on our tour and our guide Rafa was amazing. We were the only ones on the tour so it felt like a private tour. The food and drinks were delicious and the local and historical talks Rafa talked about, tied up the experience into a nice bow. Thank you so much!
5Wonderful experience
As a solo traveller this was a wonderful experience, the group size was exactly right a great way to experience the local culture & make new friends. The guide was knowledgable, friendly, funny & welcoming
5Marbella tapas and wine tour
Christian.....Thank you for a wonderful local food tour! I loved discovering delicious tapas while learning so many fascinating historical facts about Marbella. Our guide took us to 3 local bars and the last spot was amazing ! He was knowledgeable, friendly, funny and made the experience so enjoyable. I truly loved the experience and would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to experience the local food and history!
5Old town tour
Rafa was a great tour guide and what a wonderful way to see Old Town Marbella between the history, tapas and nice company would recommend to all
5Don't miss this wine and tapas tour!
Rafa did a great job with this tour! You can tell how passionate he is about the history and culture of Marbella! The three stops we made were very unique and special, all with wonderful wine and tapas! Highly recommend especially if Rafa is your tour guide!
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- The meeting time is 15 minutes before the start time at the big fountain in Alameda Park, in the centre of Marbella. There is an underground parking near the meeting point named Indigo - Avda del Mar. Keep into account there can be a lot of traffic, so plan your arrival well.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 12 travellers
- Operated by
- Marbella Adventures
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The recommended minimum age to participate in the tours is 16 years old. The minimum age for travelers that are allowed to drink is 18.
- Not suitable for vegans and vegetarians
- Not suitable for travelers who eat gluten-free
- Not suitable for travelers adhering to a halal diet
How it compares in Marbella
- Its from-price is 36% below the median of the 334 experiences we list in Marbella.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 32 of 334.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Marbella
Marbella is a resort on Spain's Costa del Sol, a whitewashed old town and seafront promenade backed by the Sierra Blanca, with a yacht marina.
Marbella lies on the Costa del Sol in Andalusia, with the limestone peaks of the Sierra Blanca rising straight behind the town and sheltering it from the cold north. The old town is a compact grid of whitewashed lanes, flower pots and plazas, centred on the Plaza de los Naranjos, a square of orange trees, with the remains of a Moorish castle nearby.
Top-ranked sights in Marbella: Marbella Old Town, Paseo Maritimo.
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