Marbella’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
- 0.7–1 hour
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Marbella’s old town is a captivating maze where Moorish influences blend seamlessly with Andalusian charm. On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore whitewashed buildings adorned with vibrant flowers and discover hidden plazas brimming with orange trees. As you walk, you’ll hear about this Mediterranean jewel’s fascinating history, from its Moorish castle to its transformation into a playground for the international jet set. You’ll also learn about Marbella’s unique microclimate and sealife. You’ll weave through narrow streets lined with ceramic tiles depicting typical Spanish scenes, and make your way to the city’s main square, Plaza de los Naranjos, where orange trees have provided shade since the 1400s. You’ll find out how mosques were transformed into churches after the Christian reconquest, learn why fountains were always built next to religious buildings, and hear other intriguing local legends.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- App for Android and iOS
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not
- Smartphone and headphones
- Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
- Food and drink
- Transportation
Itinerary
You’ll pass through Plaza de los Naranjos, a historic square lined with orange trees and surrounded by notable civic and religious buildings. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación, an important religious landmark known for its imposing architecture and central role in the town’s history. Please note that entry to the church is not included in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Museo del Grabado Español Contemporáneo, dedicated to modern Spanish printmaking and housed in a historic building. Please note that admission to the museum is not included in this tour.
You’ll stroll along Avenida del Mar, a seaside promenade known for its open-air sculptures and views across the Mediterranean. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass through Parque de la Constitución, a central green space popular with locals and shaded by mature trees. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass through Parque de la Alameda, a leafy public park known for its tall trees and peaceful walking paths. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Castillo de Marbella, the remains of a Moorish fortress that once formed part of the town’s defensive walls. Please note that entry to the site is not included in this tour.
You’ll pass by the Dalí sculptures along the seafront, a series of striking outdoor artworks inspired by the surrealist artist. Any costs related to visiting the area are not covered in this tour.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This tour starts at Parque de la Alameda. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- VoiceMap Audio Tours
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Marbella
- Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 334 experiences we list in Marbella.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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