Best tour in Marbella! Are you looking for an authentic Marbella Walking Tour that will take you off the beaten path? Then look no further! Join us on an exclusive walk through the old town of Marbella. Explore the narrow streets of the 8th century Arab medina, visit a magnificent palace dating back to 1502, and uncover the secrets of the city's development after the Christian reconquest of 1485. During this tour of Marbella's old town, you will have the opportunity to taste one of the region's most famous product, such as extra virgin olive oil in a unique olive oil tasting. This activity is free of charge and subject to availability. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover Marbella's hidden treasures while walking through the old town of Marbella in a small group. Book now and experience the real Marbella!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
This is the place where the locals gather for different events or just to enjoy the shade
Once we have walked through Avenida del Mar, where some of Salvador Dali's sculptures can be seen, we will reach the bustling promenade of Marbella. An area surrounded by bars, restaurants and... Chiringuitos?
Lovely chapel dating from XVI century where the ceiling woodwork still remains.
Old Bazan Hospital is a historic gem nestled within the enchanting Marbella Old Town. This architectural marvel dates back to a bygone era and serves as the home to the National Engraving Museum. Entrance to the Museum is complimentary, we tend to enter always if the tour happens during opening times.
Charming square home of the 16th century palace of the former commander of the city
Remains of the city's medieval walls
The narrow winding streets from the moorish times were demolish to create this XVI century typical Castilian style square
To put and end to very pleasant walk through Marbella, you would enjoy a tasting of 3 - 6 extra virgin olive oils of the highest quality. This is an activity we are proud to include in this tour, because... what could be more Andalusian than olive oil? Always subject to availability depending on the opening hours of the D'Oliva shop.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Marbella Old Town group tour with a True Local lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $29 per person for this Marbella experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, starting at 12:15 PM, 4:00 PM, and 5:00 PM.
Children aged 0–12 pay nothing, adults from $29.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is You will be able to meet your tour guide standing next to the fountain Virgen del Rocio right on the middle of the Alameda park. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
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This was an excellent tour and our guide, Javier, was exceptional! This was a great way to start our trip in Marabella!
Thank you so much! It great to hear that you found the tour exceptional. Starting your trip with a local guide is a great way to get your bearings and make the most of your time in Marbella!
We really enjoyed the Old Town tour of Marbella which provided the perfect mix of history and geography along side the shopping and dining available in the area. Ending with the olive oil tasting capped a nice jaunt through a beautiful part of Marbella. The guide was effervescent and knowledgeable and provided nice suggestions for other things to do in the area.
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad the tour helped you understand the Old Town while also giving you ideas for the rest of your stay. It sounds like the olive oil tasting was the perfect finish to your walk through Marbella!
Interesting tour with a super guide
Thank you very much for your review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and had a great experience with your guide. We hope to welcome you back to Marbella again in the future!
The tour guide was great, very knowledgeable, amazing views, and the end was a nice treat.
Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the stunning views, and the insights shared along the way. It's especially nice to know that the ending was a memorable part of the experience. We truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future! 😊
Excellent tour with our wonderful guide, Javier! He was so knowledgeable with the history of Marbella, the sights, and places of interest both inside and outside the Old Town. We ended the tour with an olive tasting at a specialty shop and it did not disappoint! Highly recommend this tour!
Thank you, Wendy. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour and found the historical background useful. Marbella has much more to offer than many visitors initially expect, so it's always rewarding to share some of the stories behind the town and its landmarks. I'm also pleased that you enjoyed the olive oil tasting. Extra virgin olive oil is one of Spain's most important culinary products, and it's a great way to finish the experience. Thanks again for joining me and for taking the time to leave a review. Enjoy the rest of your travels in Spain!
Excellent tour. Brilliant tour guide. Good value for money. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for your review. I'm pleased to hear you enjoyed the tour and felt it offered good value. It was a pleasure showing you around Marbella and sharing some of the town's history, culture, and local stories. Thank you as well for your recommendation—it is greatly appreciated.
We had a wonderful tour of Old Town and the surrounding area south of Old Town. Javier was an excellent guide and a true local with lots of recommendations of places to visit and restaurants to try. We enjoyed our time with him quite a bit.
Thank you so much for your kind words. It was a real pleasure spending time with you and showing you around Marbella’s Old Town and the surrounding areas. I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour, the local stories and the recommendations — for me, that’s one of the most important parts of the experience, helping visitors discover the authentic side of Marbella beyond the typical tourist spots. I hope you continue enjoying the rest of your stay in Andalucía, and hopefully our paths cross again in the future.
Great tour filled with history and culture
Ey! Thank you so much for the 5 stars. It's always valuable for us that visitors to Marbella and the region appreciate our history and culture. Happy to see you in the future in one of our tours for Malaga, Ronda, Mijas and beyond!
Excellent tour with Javier - very knowledgeable and engaging throughout the tour. Lots of variety and olive oil tasting at the end was a delight. Highly recommend
Thank you so much for your kind words! It truly means a lot to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it both engaging and informative 😊 I’m really glad the variety throughout the experience stood out for you—that’s something I always aim for so every moment feels unique and memorable. And of course, I’m happy you loved the olive oil tasting… it’s definitely one of my favorite parts to share! Your recommendation is greatly appreciated, and it was a pleasure having you along. If you ever find yourself back in the area, we ’d love to show you more—perhaps in Ronda, Málaga, or even Mijas next time 😉 All the best,
A very nice guide from Marbella with great inside information. A great experience and would recommend this to any Marbella visitor. The only criticism: The wrong meeting place was linked to Tripadvisor.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re really happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and that our guide helped make it special with those insider insights — that’s exactly what we aim for 😊 We also truly appreciate you pointing out the issue with the meeting point. Thank you very much for letting us know and especially for taking the time to share all the details with us after the tour. This really helps us follow up with Tripadvisor and make sure they have our information correctly updated. We’re sorry for any confusion this may have caused and are already looking into it to prevent it from happening again. It would be a pleasure to welcome you again in the future! If you feel like exploring more, our tours to Ronda, Málaga, or Mijas are also fantastic options 😉
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marbella Old Town group tour with a True Local | 1h 30min | 4.9 (148) | $29 | |
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 Marbella Old Town: Authentic Tapas Food Tour With Local Guide | 3 hours | 4.8 (76) | $97 | View |
 Marbella Old Town Walking Tour with Olive Oil Tasting | 2 hours | 5.0 (59) | $262 | View |
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