Marbella: City Highlights Tour
Description
Join us for a relaxed and informative 1.5-hour walking tour through the historic centre of Marbella. This tour is led by a local English-speaking guide who will take your group through the charming streets of Marbella Old Town. We will pass by Marbella’s most interesting locations, including multiple old churches and chapels, photo-worthy alleys, and much more. Your guide will share stories about the city's rich history, Spanish traditions, and offer helpful tips to make the most of your stay in the area. Along the way, you'll get a real feel for the layout and character of the town. We’ll spend some time at the famous Plaza de los Naranjos (Orange Square) and end the walk at a local olive oil shop in the heart of Marbella Old Town. Here, you can taste their oils, continue exploring on your own, or relax with a drink at a nearby terrace. The tasting at the olive oil shop is only possible for groups of 4+ persons and subject to its opening hours.
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will meet at the big fountain in Alameda Park, in the centre of Marbella.
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 walk through the remains of the old city walls of Marbella, and pass by the fortress that was once used to protect the city.
We will visit the colorful 'Plaza de los Naranjos', the heart of Marbella Old Town, which is surrounded by beautiful orange trees. We end the walk at a local olive oil shop (subject to its opening hours). Here, you can taste their oils, continue exploring on your own, or relax with a drink at a nearby terrace.
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The recommended minimum age to participate in the tour is 12 years old.
Reviews(18)
Our guide Rafa was very knowledgeable and enthusiastically told us about the history of the old town. Very beautiful and unchanged for hundreds of years. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy you enjoyed the tour and really appreciate the recommendation.
This was a great tour with interesting info and sites and eating recommendations in the heat of. Marbella summer! Rahfa was so good and kind! We were a private tour and our can was Kate but he was waiting for us at the fountain as promised. Awesome person and so very helpful. He sent us to a dinner place that was so fresh and delicious.
Thanks for your review! Great to hear you enjoyed the tour, the recommendations, and the experience overall.
Excellent tour with great overview of history and lots of local information and very knowledgeable guide. Highly recommend!!
Thank you for your kind review! We’re glad you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again!
super good motivated guide with knowledge of the facts (and also of anecdotes); really enjoyed this hour and a half strolling through the old town with attention to details; highly recommended!
Dankjewel voor jullie review! Superleuk dat jullie zo'n goede ervaring hadden met onze gids.
Javier enthusiastically showed us the seaside and old town and explained the rich history! The most interesting tour!!
Thank you for your review! Nice to hear you enjoyed the tour.
Perfect way to learn about the history of Marbella and your way around Old Town! Michael was a great guide and went at a good pace.
Thank you for your review!
Michael was very knowledgeable and a fun guide. We learned so much about the city. Our group was great and it was a pleasant experience all the way around! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much, Traci!
Highly recommended to explore Marbella and nearby, with various tour options and a professional operator. Guides are friendly, experienced and knowledgeable. Makes your expeirence so much better. I got to see the best of Marbella with ease.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you loved your experience, and that our guides could show you the best of Marbella with ease.
Michael was amazing! He was friendly and so knowledgeable. He was super easy to talk to and listen to! He was full of passion for Marbella! Highly recommend this tour on the first day of your trip!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that our guide made a positive impact on your tour. Also thank you for your high recommendation, we hope to see you again soon.
Very nice tour of Marbella with Mike. A competent and interesting guide, he gave us an excellent overview of the city and great advice, including an excellent lunch recommendation. We really enjoyed it!
Thank you for your fantastic review. It’s wonderful to know that his competence and engaging insights gave you an excellent overview of the city, along with great advice. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable adventure in Marbella!
