Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs
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Malaga, Spain
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Get a taste of Malaga’s delicious food culture during a walking tour of the city’s numerous tapas bars and artisan culinary creators. Experience the gastronomic culture of the city, told through chefs and shopkeepers. Savor hand-crafted local specialties, such as marinated olives, fried fish, and regional wine. Best of all: tastings are included, with over 14 tapas bites and drinks to try. Plus, a small group ensures personalized attention throughout.
- Visit tapas bars and artisanal food shops you might not find alone
- Overcome the language barrier as your guide translates menus
- Come hungry as ample food samples add up to a whole meal
- Ask questions and hear your guide clearly on a small-group tour
What's Included
- 7 Foodie Hotspots
- 14+ tapas, bites & drinks (Full Lunch)
- Iberian Ham Tasting
- Atarazanas Central Market Tour
- Pass by the most emblematic cultural venues of Malaga
- Passionate English speaking Guide
- Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- C. Marqués de Larios, 18, Distrito Centro, 29015 Málaga, Spain
Outside the Women´s Secret Store ( don’t mistake it for Victoria Secret)
End point
- Plaza de la MercedPl. de la Merced, Distrito Centro, 29012 Málaga, Spain
Itinerary
1
La Calle Larios
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Mercado Central de Atarazanas
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Iglesia de San Juan Bautista (Pass By)
3
Plaza Enrique Garcia Herrera 8
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Plaza de la Constitucion (Pass By)
4
Old Town Malaga
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Malaga Cathedral (Pass By)
5
Old Town Malaga
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Alcazaba (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Near public transportation
- Dress code is smart casual
- Infants must sit on laps
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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4.9
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James_D, Jun 2026
A fantastic experience with Emilio. We were a group of eight and, for several of the group, this was their first food tour. Emilio’s energy, engaging style and knowledge made the tour a real highlight of the trip. You see some places you would have never found on your own and the quality of food and drink is awesome. Highly, highly recommended.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Emilio's energy, knowledge, and engaging style made such a lasting impression, especially for those experiencing their first food tour. It means the world to us that the experience was a highlight of your trip, and we hope to welcome your group back to explore more of Spain's incredible food scene!
Laura_P, Jun 2026
Javi was the best!! He was very informative and delightful! Food and drinks were yummy!! Highly recommend!
PatriciaL_H, Jun 2026
Wonderful way to venture around the city, soak up a bit of culture, visit some local establishments, and sample amazing traditional dishes.
Sally_Y, May 2026
Our guide was incredible! She walked us through the town, explaining the history of Malaga as we ventured out to taste traditional food at various places. The market and restaurants provided a wide variety of food and wine. Our group stayed together after the tour ended to enjoy another bottle of wine. We cannot say enough about our guide. She was wonderful!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear she made your experience incredible. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her!
Monica_E, May 2026
Great experience. Good food experience- fantastic guide! 🫶✨☀️
Can fully recommend this food tour. Do it at the beginning of your trip as you get a lot of perfect tips.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation! We're thrilled you had such a great food experience and that our guide made it fantastic for you. Starting the trip with our food tour is indeed a perfect way to discover the local cuisine and culture!
Ruth_H, May 2026
Felipe was our guide - he’s fantastic! Super- knowledgable and an excellent communicator, very inclusive, ensuring the whole group was engaged at all times.
Make sure you are hungry, as there are lots of food and drink stops!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback about Felipe - we're thrilled he made your food tour so engaging and memorable! We're delighted you enjoyed all the delicious stops along the way. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Felipe!
Pamela_F, Apr 2026
Our guide, Emilio, was incredible! His enthusiasm and passion for the local food/tapas scene was contagious and made eating even more fun than it already is! His love of quality food is apparent, as he brought us to excellent establishments (4 in total) that locals go to. Servings were quite generous and a drink (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) was included at each stop.
He gave us recommendations of where to go for even more great food in Málaga as well he provided my friends and I with additional recommendations for our upcoming excursions to Córdoba and Seville.
5 stars out of 5!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback about Emilio! We're thrilled to hear that his enthusiasm and passion for local food made your tapas experience so memorable. It's fantastic that you enjoyed all four establishments he selected for you - we'll be sure to share your kind words with him!
theresegranfelt, Apr 2026
Good experience. We spent a lot of time in the market where our guide knew some of the vendors which gave it a local feel
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for sharing your positive feedback about the market experience! We're delighted that our guide's local connections with the vendors enhanced your tour and provided that authentic local atmosphere we strive for. We appreciate you choosing Spain Food Sherpas!
Sharon_M, Apr 2026
If you're in Malaga and want to explore the City and try all the local favorite foods I would highly recommend the tour. Javi was an amazing tour guide and did a great job of navigating us through the market to taste so many different local Delicacies.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We're thrilled that Javi provided you with such an amazing experience navigating through the market and introducing you to our local delicacies. Your recommendation means the world to us!
Jeremy_L, Apr 2026
A really fun way to explore a little and sample a wide variety of treats that are special to the area.
I attended the tour solo - always a gamble - but Javi was instantly welcoming and amazing and the entire group was increasingly interactive and nice as we made our stops. By the end we were laughing and joking and taking photos together.
The samples at each stop were plentiful and there was plenty of alcohol. All around a really great experience - our whole group seemed to enjoy it.
Special note. A member of our group had a food allergy and our guide bent over backwards to accommodate. He had special dishes made and took extra steps to avoid cross contamination. Truly above and beyond.
Stephen_T, Apr 2026
Felipe was amazing! He took his time walking us through the center and always made sure we stopped and really were able to soak up the history of the different places we went and saw!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for highlighting Felipe's wonderful approach to the tour! We're delighted he took the time to help you truly appreciate the history of each location you visited. It's fantastic to hear you had such a meaningful experience exploring the center with him.
ANGELA_V, Apr 2026
We loved our food tour with Elise. She communicated in English very well. The tour moved at a great pace and we had several different foods and an alcoholic drunk at each of our 5 stops. All of the food was local items that I had not tried before. The wines, cocktail and vermouth were all wonderful. We ate enough to completely fill us up for a whole meal. We would highly recommend this tour when you are in the beautiful city of Malaga.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted that you enjoyed the food tour with Elise and appreciated her excellent English communication and the well-paced itinerary. It's great to hear you loved discovering new local foods and drinks at all five stops.
Michele_C, Apr 2026
Javi was wonderful. He was knowledgeable and engaging. We enjoyed learning about the city, culture and food! We were welcomed to each venue and treated well.
William_B, Mar 2026
The tapas tour was a wonderful adventure. Elise was an exceptional guide who did a fantastic job pointing out local landmarks and explaining the influence of Muslim culture on the city’s architecture. Her knowledge of the city’s history added great depth to the experience. The tour also introduced us to a variety of local foods that I likely would never have tried on my own. It was a delightful way to explore both the culture and cuisine of the city.
Mecca_S, Mar 2026
Our food tour in Málaga with Alejandro was an absolute highlight of our trip! The food was incredible, every stop offered something unique, authentic, and delicious. Alejandro’s knowledge of the local cuisine, culture, and history truly elevated the experience. He didn’t just guide us; he told stories, shared insights, and made each tasting meaningful.
If you want to experience Málaga through its food, this tour is a must. Come hungry, you won’t be disappointed!
chad_s, Mar 2026
Elise was a great tour guide. Learned much about Malaga and the Tapas was very good. The market was very interesting.
Pamela_K, Feb 2026
You can do this tour with family, friends or solo. It was a delight! Javier was very knowledgeable and personable guide. He made it very interesting and fun. I enjoyed the whole experience.
Miriam_K, Feb 2026
Don't eat before you start the tour. For that matter, you might want to forego dinner the night before.
Javier was knowledgeable and fun and obviously well-liked by our various hosts. The food, wine, and beer were delicious and varied. The map and background he provided also made it easy to find our way back to all the locations we visited and helped guide us at restaurants for the rest of our vacation.
Una_M, Jan 2026
It was an amazing experience Fernando sorry I mean Felipe 😜was a brilliant host he brought us around the old town to the markets where we got to experience the highest quality meats and olives Malaga has to offer . We were then brought to lovely restaurants where we got to experience the tastiest of tapas while learning about the culture along the way . The wine was not bad either 🥰
Graham_G, Jan 2026
A good local food tour with a knowledgeable guide. We found some new places even as a repeat visitor.
Michael_D, Dec 2025
Javier did an excellent job showing us all of the non-tourst places to eat and drink. Walking through the markets was also enjoyable.
Mary_W, Dec 2025
Elise showed us just a grand time. She is a lovely, intelligent and interesting guide. Loved trying the local flavors and wine and meeting Malaga locals.
Loved learning history and culture of Malaga.
Chad_N, Dec 2025
So much fun and learned so much too. Best part was the market tour and all the food and drinks. We got to do 5 different spots while also learning about the city.
Steven_M, Dec 2025
I would tell them to try and get Elise as your guide as she did a wonderful job telling us about the historical aspects of Malaga and Spain while at the same time enjoying the many varieties of Tapas which she also explained very well. I would tell other travelers that you have to take the tour as you’ll get a great appreciation for the food and drink of Spain while learning at the same time about its history, its architecture, and important events in their long history. We’ll worth it the money!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re thrilled that Elise helped you appreciate Málaga’s history, architecture and culinary traditions in such an engaging way. It’s wonderful to know the experience felt meaningful and worthwhile. We truly appreciate your recommendation.
Bobby_H, Nov 2025
The history of Malaga as shared by Felipe was amazing. The tour of the city including the market was amazing. Felipe made my daughter and I feel like family. He was cordial and courteous throughout the day and made us feel like we need to come back again. The samples of the food throughout the day was tremendous. Come hungry because the tapas samples are very filling and delicious. I will definitely do this again. Great way to learn about Malaga and it's history
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted that Felipe made you and your daughter feel so welcome while showing you the city’s food culture. It’s great to hear the tastings and market visit left such a positive impression. We’d be very happy to guide you again on a future visit.
Susan_M, Nov 2025
Javi was outstanding as a city and food guide. We learned a lot, met nice people and shared a terrific sampling of local foods and beverages
Shari_B, Oct 2025
What a delughtful afternoon spent with Fernando. He was informative and picked out great places for us to sample local dishes.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for joining our Taste of Málaga tour. We’re delighted that Fernando helped create such an enjoyable afternoon and that you liked the selection of local stops. We hope to welcome you back on your next visit.
Nicola_R, Oct 2025
This is a great way to not only see Malaga but also hear about the history and taste some of the traditional food. The guide was excellent she was very knowledgeable very friendly very easy to talk to when asked random questions.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re glad to hear the tour helped you discover Málaga’s history and traditional flavors in such a relaxed way. It’s wonderful to know your guide made the experience so enjoyable. We hope to see you again soon.
Anonymous, Oct 2025
small group
variance testing with wine and vermote
local history explanations
lovely sweet guide
we ove it!.
Rebecca_A, Oct 2025
Javi was a wonderful tour guide. All of the food was fantastic. Especially loved the market. Highly recommend!
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