Marbella Old Town: Authentic Tapas Food Tour With Local Guide
Description
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.
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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.
Highlights
What's included
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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 tours is 16 years old. The minimum age for travelers that are allowed to drink is 18.
- Not suitable for vegans
- Not suitable for travelers who eat gluten-free
- Not suitable for travelers adhering to a halal diet
Reviews(66)
What an incredible tapas tour! Rafa was so kind and funny we are so happy we got to meet him and experience tapas in Marbella. The food was amazing and we also enjoyed the drinks very much. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so happy you enjoyed the food, drinks, and the overall experience. Thanks for the recommendation!
We got to the meeting place and no one was there- I called the telephone number on the ticket and they couldn’t find our reservation - they did find it on Viator but it had not shown up in their system - so there was no tour- they say they will refund our money. It was very disappointing that
Hello Carolyn! We are truly sorry that your experience with us was not the one we strive to provide. Unfortunately, due to a rare human error, your reservation was not received in our booking system. We completely understand how disappointing and frustrating this must have been, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. As soon as we became aware of the issue, we arranged a full refund immediately and sent you a comprehensive PDF guide with recommendations to help you make the most of your day in Marbella. While we know this could not replace the experience you had planned, we wanted to do everything we could to make things right. This was an isolated incident and not representative of the level of service we have proudly provided to our guests over the years. We genuinely regret that we didn't have the opportunity to show you the experience we're known for, and we wish you all the best for your future travels.
Rafa was amazing and just the right amount of history with the right amount of food and wine. The tapas was good and the festival was on this time of year so there was a lot happening .
Thanks for your review! Great to hear you enjoyed the tour, food, and festival.
Great easy fun tour. The tapas restaurants are chosen carefully for great authentic cuisine. The tour guide is very entertaining. We had a great time.
Thank you! We're glad you enjoyed the tour, the tapas, and had a great time with us.
This was such a lot of fun with lovely food and drink and really interesting facts and history of the area Great company too
Thank you! We’re so glad you enjoyed the food, drinks, and local stories. Great company always makes it even better!
Great intro to old town and tapas. Guide was knowledgeable and spent extra time with us. Would highly recommend
Thank you for your review! Great to hear you enjoyed the introduction to the old town and tapas. We’re glad you had a great experience!
Our guide Rafa was amazing. He was fun, engaging and shared insights and history about Marbella. The three restaurants we visited were delicious. Thank you for a wonderful tour.
Thank you so much for the compliments. We are happy you enjoyed the tour with Rafa!
Michael was our tour guide and we had a fantastic time. He was very knowledgeable, and we learned lots of interesting facts about the local history, art and culture while we walked through the charming town. Would definitely recommend this tour in Marbella.
Thank you so much for the kind words! We're really glad you enjoyed the tour and your time exploring Marbella.
Our experience on this tour was absolutely wonderful! The food was wonderful, the people that we met were wonderful and our guide was wonderful.. All of that, the time we spent together, the many local dishes and fascinating sights that we were informed about, were only possible because we fortunately had the most amazing guide. Michael was very very knowledgeable with a personality that enabled us all to follow along with a sense that the tour, while a group, was personal to each of us. I would highly recommend this tour and above all Michael our tour guide. - Thank you!!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience on our tapas tour. It is heartwarming to read your kind words about the food, the group dynamic, and especially about our guide. We take great pride in his ability to make every guest feel that the tour is personal to them, even within a group setting, and it is clear that his extensive knowledge and personality truly made your evening special. We will be sure to share your glowing recommendation with him! Thank you again for joining us and for recommending our tour so highly. We hope to see you again for another adventure in Marbella!
Michael was a wealth of knowledge. The places he took us for our meals were very good and served local fare. I would strongly recommend this tour.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tapas tour and that our guide was able to share his local knowledge with you. It is great to know you appreciated the local fare at the restaurants we visited. We appreciate your strong recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
