Original Marbella Tapas Adventure
Description
Embrace your inner foodie! Indulge in an eclectic array of traditional Andalusian tapas and wine on this insider’s food adventure in Marbella’s Old quarter. But to avoid the tourist traps (and there are plenty of them!), you’ll need to find a local who can take you to the foodie spots that locals themselves are shouting about. That’s where we come in! On this 3-hour walking food tour, our local expert takes you to some of the city’s best and most traditional tapas bars and taverns. From the oldest tapas bar in Marbella serving an award-winning Ensaladilla Rusa to the freshest catch of the day to a classic “taverna gaditana” so charming, you won’t be able to resist coming back. You’ll stop at traditional and unexpected places that you won’t find in the guidebooks. Plus you’ll learn about the history and culture of Marbella as you walk. We recommend you arrive hungry and curious. And don’t forget to make some space in your phone for all the charming photos you’ll want to take!
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travellers with celiac disease
Reviews(175)
This was a great and informative tour where all the food stops were out of the way local haunts with real food and good wine.
We enjoyed our tour and the amazing food and wine. Michel was a great tour guide. We would recommend it!
Great to hear you had a good time, and that the food, wine, and Michel all hit the mark! Thanks for the recommendation, it means a lot.
The tapas tour with our guide, Michel, was awesome! Every restaurant we stopped at had delicious tapas paired with cava/wine. Along the walking route, Michel told us about some of the history of Marbella and the surrounding region, and also shared some fun urban legends. Would highly recommend this tour!
That sounds like a fantastic night—we’re really glad you connected with Michel and the experience. He has a great way of mixing history with just the right amount of local folklore (and wine), and it means a lot to know it all came together for you. Thanks for the recommendation—hope the memories stick around long after the last glass was emptied.
Oliver was outstanding! Very enthusiastic, great history knowledge. He made excellent recommendations!
So glad to hear Oliver made your experience a memorable one! His enthusiasm and storytelling are a big part of what brings the tour to life. We’ll be sure he sees your feedback; he’ll love knowing his recommendations hit the mark.
Wonderful tour with lots of food! We enjoyed the guide and the information provided as we walked around the town. We stopped at three restaurants and had several different dishes to try at all of them. There was a glass of Cava at the first stop, white wine at the second, and red wine at the third. We were originally scheduled a different night and they contacted us that we were the only ones on that tour and offered to do the tour or allow us to change nights if we preferred to be with a group. We chose to change nights and were happy to be given that opportunity. I asked if I could get the suggested restaurant guide that was mentioned we would get at the end of the tour early, as moving our tour meant it was on our last night in Marbella, but they did not respond to that request. Otherwise all was wonderful and we enjoyed the guide, the food, and our fellow travelers!
Thank you for the kind words. We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour, the food, and your fellow travelers. Great choice to switch nights; it’s always more fun with a lively group. And we’re truly sorry we missed your request about the restaurant guide. That was our oversight, and we appreciate your understanding. Thanks again for sharing your evening with us!
Super fun. There were only two of us and we were offered the tour, by chance, entirely in our own language. Learned everything, discussed, explained and seen a lot. Visited small bars that you normally are would walk past. The food is different tapas than you would expect and or would have been served in the Netherlands, with the necessary explanations. That's what makes it interesting. Friendly tour operator, neat English. I'd say do it! And enjoy your meal.
Thank you for your lovely words! We’re so glad it turned into such a personal tour for just the two of you. It’s always special when we can share the experience in your own language, and it makes us happy to hear you enjoyed discovering those hidden little bars and trying tapas that felt fresh and different. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope you’ll come back to eat and explore with us again sometime!
The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. He shared his experiences and the history of Marbella. The restaurants were all excellent and the food and drink he chose were excellent. We can't wait to go back to the restaurants and try some more of their tapas.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed the tour and that the guide’s stories and local knowledge added to your experience. It’s always our goal to introduce guests to the true flavors of Marbella, and we're so glad you loved the restaurants and the food selections. We hope you get the chance to return soon and dive even deeper into the tapas scene there's always more to taste!
It was fantastic. The guide was really informative and the food ,wine and history was really 👌. I would recommend this to anyone
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad to hear you had a fantastic time and that you enjoyed the mix of food, wine, and local history; it’s exactly what we aim for. If there’s ever anything we could do to turn that 4 into a 5, we’re all ears. Either way, we truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure soon!
Thought I'd try and get a taste for Marbella by joining this tour. What a fab way to see the town and eat some local food. The guide had loads of knowledge and I definitely recommend this to anyone else wanting to see the sites and eat great tapas. Thank you for a great experience
A fabulous, informative tour with Michel. Full of fascinating historical facts, authentic food & drink. Highly recommend
Thanks for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the stories and the local flavours. That’s exactly what we aim to offer, a real taste of Marbella.
