Marbella Old Town group tour with a True Local
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Marbella, Spain
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover Marbella beyond the beaches with a city walking tour. Meet your guide for a stroll through the Marbella Old Town that includes history, culture, and fun facts. Walk through the narrow streets of the old Arabic medina and hear stories of different civilizations throughout the centuries. Go off the beaten path and gain a fresh perspective of Marbella during this guided tour. You also have the opportunity to try the region's famous products, including an olive oil tasting.
- Explore the history and culture of Marbella
- Join a walking tour through Marbella’s Old Town
- Learn about different civilizations in Marbella
- See Marbella beyond the sand and surf
What's Included
- Local Licensed Tour Guide
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- G457+GM MarbellaG457+GM6 Marbella, Spain
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.
End point
- Plaza de los NaranjosPl. de los Naranjos, 29601 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Stunning square, hut of Marbella Old town. Surrounded by cafes and restaurants and sheltered by a small orange grove, flowerbeds and XVI century buildings it is definitely best place to finish our tour
Itinerary
Parque de Alameda (Pass By)
1
Paseo Maritimo
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Capilla de San Juan de Dios.
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Hospital Bazán
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Plaza Altamirano
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Torre de la Polvora
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Plaza de los Naranjos
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
7
D.OLIVA
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 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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Reviews
4.9
based on 141 reviews
joanna_o, Sep 2025
A lovely walk with Eva who was very engaging and fun.
Enjoyed the olive oil tasting. Learnt a huge amount about the history of Marbella.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re delighted to hear you had such a great time with Eva—she really does have a wonderful way of bringing Marbella’s history to life. We’re also glad you enjoyed the olive oil tasting; it’s always a highlight for many of our guests.
If you’re ever back in the area, we’d love to welcome you on one of our other experiences in places like Ronda, Málaga, or Mijas—each has its own special charm and stories to discover.
We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to see you again on another adventure!
Leah_G, May 2025
We had an incredible experience touring Old Town Marbella with our local guide, Javier. His passion and deep knowledge of the area’s history, culture, and hidden gems brought the charming streets and plazas to life. From fascinating stories to local tips and warm hospitality, this tour was the highlight of our visit. Highly recommended for anyone wanting an authentic and enriching experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hi Leah, your review is amazing, thank you for taking your time to writing it. I am very happy you enjoyed this walking tour and that you found it authentic, it doesn't show but there's a really hard work behind the scenes to make sure this experience keeps improving. Thank you so much once again
Isabella_H, Apr 2025
Loved the walking tour. Gave us an insight into the history of Marbella. The olive oil tasting was a real bonus. Tasted about 15!! Thank you :)
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for taking your time to leave such a wonderful review. It was great to meet you and spend some time with you. I hope our tips helped to make the most of the area.
Ivonne_S, Mar 2025
This local tour is very worth it! My husband and I gained a lot of information and saw great sights in Old Town Marbella. Our tour guide, Javier was very effective in sharing information about this beautiful place and he was very friendly too. His tour guide trainee, Juan was very helpful and warm as well. We liked that Javier pointed out and took us to local taverns and restaurants so we were able to pick a place to dine in after the tour. He also took us to an olive store shop where we sampled the best olive oil in the world. Such a great ending to our tour!
Thank you Javier and Juan!!!
The Santos from California, USA (March 20, 2025)
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Hola Santos Family!
Thank you so much for the kind words—what a pleasure it was to share Old Town Marbella with you both! I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience, from the historic sights to the olive oil tasting (isn’t that store amazing?). It’s always a goal of mine to make sure my guests not only learn about the area but also get a real taste of the local life!
Juan will be thrilled to hear your feedback too—he’s doing great and it's wonderful to know you felt his warmth and helpfulness throughout the tour.
If you ever find yourselves back in Spain, I’d love to show you around Ronda, Málaga, or Mijas too—each place has its own charm and stories to tell.
Un abrazo grande from Marbella,
Anita_C, Feb 2025
It was a wonderful experience, our tour guide was well informed he was very friendly and kind, I like that we had ear phones that made hearing him much more better.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We're so happy to hear that you had a wonderful experience and that your guide's knowledge and friendliness made the tour even more enjoyable.
Our goal with this tour is to offer the best value for money so it's great to know that the earphones helped enhance your experience, this is our latest addition to the tour!
We’d love to have you join us again for another adventure, maybe in Ronda, Málaga, or Mijas next time! 😊 Safe travels and thanks again for your lovely review! 🚶♂️🎧🇪🇸
Scott_S, Feb 2025
Great tour of a wonderful place. Javier was a wonderful guide. Marbella is beautiful, and this is the way to see it.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful review Scott, it was great to meet you.
Lee_M, Feb 2025
Fabulous walking tour, didn’t realise Marbella had so much history.
Amazing guide with a wealth of knowledge, took us all around the narrow streets and even into some tapas restaurants to educate us on real tapas.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you very much your kind words, it was lovely to show you around. I appreciate your comments about my knowledge and I am really happy that you enjoyed the narrow streets and that you appreciated the information about the food.
Joanne_I, Feb 2025
Highly recommend. Javier was kind, patient, professional. Knowledgable regarding the rich history of beautiful Marbella.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much for your review Joanne, it was great to meet your group.
leekathyalex, Nov 2024
Perfect location directions,points of interest, suggestions, English speaking guide. Javier was very knowledgeable about the area. Gave us so much information & was very eager to give us suggestions on places to see & where to eat. Marbella tour was the perfect length & have a great overview of this beautiful old town. Very comfortable to spend the rest of the day on our own.
Response from Host, Nov 2024
Thank you for your fantastic review! I’m so glad you found the tour to be the perfect introduction to Marbella and that the directions, points of interest, and suggestions were helpful. It’s always my pleasure to share my knowledge and ensure my guests have a great experience exploring this beautiful old town.
I’m happy to hear you felt comfortable continuing your day on your own after the tour—that’s exactly what I aim for, to give you the confidence to explore even more!
If you ever need further recommendations for places to visit or restaurants to try, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. I’d be delighted to help you make the most of your time here. Enjoy! 😊
Christine_G, Mar 2024
Javier made a connection with everyone on the tour and was very personable. His enthusiasm for the area and history of Marbella as well as Andalusia was evident. We learned a lot. The final stop at the olive oil shop was a special treat.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Gracias! Thank you for highlighting my enthusiasm. As a local I'm very proud you enjoyed our history and surroundings.
Marie_K, Feb 2024
Excellent Guide who was very pleasant and gave lots of information based on his own knowledge and experience.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Hola Marie! it was nice to meet you. We are really happy you enjoyed the tour. Hope to see you again in any of our other tours in Ronda, Malaga or Mijas.
Ornella_M, Dec 2023
The tour was so fun you learn a lot and your guide Javier was so good at telling us the stories of Marbella and made great recommendations of places to go. The walking tour felt like nothing everything was beautiful.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
We're thrilled to hear you had a fun and informative experience on our Marbella tour with me! It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed learning about Marbella's stories and received great recommendations. Exploring the beautiful sights of Marbella with us is always a pleasure, and we can't wait to assist you in creating more memorable moments in the future. Thank you for your kind words!
Sophia_T, Nov 2023
The historic streets and educational tour was wonderful. The ending olive oil tasting was delicious.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hola Sophia! I’m very happy you enjoyed our history and the olive oil tasting and the end, I agree surroundings are beautiful and the tasting is quite a unique experience
Tamika_A, Nov 2023
Amazing experience - even with a few sprinkles of rain! Javier was fantastic, friendly, knowledgeable and fun. We learned a lot about Marbella, and ended our time with a fun olive oil tasting! I walked out with a couple of containers for my return home to the USA!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hola Tamika! Wow, you made my day. Thank you so much for taking your time to write this review. It was my pleasure to meet you as well.
Manon_J, Sep 2023
This tour was the best! I have learn so much from this guide (forgot his name he's on the left in the picture). He knew everything about the history of Marbella and so much more. The way he shared his knowledge was so interesting and a perfect gentleman. You have to book this tour or you will be missing a lot on the culture.
Manon (Canada)
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Hola Manon! I was me you guide, Javier :) Thank you very much for your amazing comments, it was great to meet you as well. I'm very proud you enjoyed this tour, we put a lot of love on it!
Niclas_A, Sep 2023
My girlfriend and I thought the tour was fantastic! Javier is very kind and extremely knowledgeable about the history of Andalusia. The olive oil tasting at the end was the icing on the cake.
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Ey Niclas, thank you very much for taking some time to write this wonderful words, you made my day saying this was the highlight of your vacation. Amazing comments that I really appreciate. It was very nice to meet you as well
neil_z, Aug 2023
Understanding the history of the area.
Seeing the Moor architecture.
Olive oil tasting.
Viewing the churches and shrines.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you for your kind words! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the Secrets of Marbella Tour and found its blend of history, architecture, and cultural experiences captivating. Your appreciation means a lot, and I hope that you enjoyed the wedding you were here for. Hopefully we will welcome you back for more discoveries in the future!
tonia, Jun 2023
We learned so much from this tour - we went to all the restaurants he recommended. The olive tasting at the end was wonderful too. Would highly recommend.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Hola Tonia, I'm really glad you enjoyed, thank you so much for your wonderful review!
vera_r, Jun 2023
It was very informative and great tour. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We loved oil tasting.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Thank you very much for your kind words!
Veronica_P, Apr 2023
We took this tour on our first day in Marbella. Very pleasant and knowledgeable guide and fantastic with our young child.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Hola Veronica. Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to meet you all. Happy you enjoyed!
Mary_N, Dec 2022
Javier met us with a smile on his face and made us feel very welcome! His family has lived in this area for generations, and he is very knowledgable about historical facts. Javier is very personable and it is evident that many of the vendors knew him and had a positive relationship with him. The olive oil tasting at the end was also a highlight. If you are thinking about this tour - just add it to your agenda as it will enhance your trip! We are so glad we did!
Response from Host, Dec 2022
Wow, thank you very much for this great comments. You can't imagine how helpful this reviews are not only for me to keep promoting the area I love but also for other people to understand better what happens during the tour. Once again, gracias!
Samuel_T, Sep 2022
Our tour guide Javier emailed us day before with meeting location and how to get there. Also gave us tips about the car parking. Bering a local Javier was very knowledgeable and passionate about Marbella. Tour went about 2 hours and we learned a lot about local traditions and culture. Excellent values for money. This tour is a must if you are in Marbella.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Ey Samuel, muchas gracias for your wonderful review. I enjoyed meeting you and your wife. I'm very happy you enjoyed your Marbella walking tour. Remember I also do private tours in Ronda, Málaga or Mijas in case you are coming back in the future. All the best!
Jason_S, Jul 2022
We had such a great 2 hours. Wonderful knowledgeable host that introduced us to some hidden gems and concluded with olive tasting. Thank you so much x
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Thank you so much Jason, it was great to meet you, I appreciate your wonderful review
James_B, Jun 2022
Awesome tour through malaga old town! Getting to ecperiance the city in a different perspective. Also our first olive oil tasting was a great surprise
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Muchas gracias James! It was a pleasure to meet you. I'm really happy you liked the area.
Linda_G, Mar 2022
Xavier did a wonderful job of introducing me to the old town of Marbella. His family has been in this area for four generations so he knows all the ins and outs of the city and is well known in the old town district. He took me to many hidden and unknown tapas bars and other restaurants that future us know about. It was a very pleasant and fun experience and I would highly recommend Xavier for the magic of Marbella tour
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Muchas gracias Linda, I see you paid attention to my comments which I appreciate a lot. I hope you make the most of the area. Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any queries
simon_j, Mar 2022
It was really great hearing Javier tells us about the history of Marbella and putting it into context and making it come alive for us.
The olive oil tasting was also more interesting than we thought it would be and something that we will not forget.
Javier's English was fluent and easy to understand. He was a very knowledgeable guide who did not need to refer to notes.
He also had a good rapport with the local people and shopkeepers. We would wholeheartedly recommend this tour and guide if you are staying in or visiting Marbella.
Javier was delightful and thank you to him for a wonderful tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Wow Simon, thank you so much for this wonderful review, you made my day! I'm really happy you had fun, it means a lot to me. Muchas gracias!
Charmaine_W, Mar 2022
We enjoyed Javier's tour with his local perspective. We had the added bonus of being in Marbella during Carnival and enjoyed seeing some performers in the old town. It as great that Javier pointed out restaurants that are family owned and that he recommends as a local. Would recommend him as a tour guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Muchas gracias Charmaine! it great to meet you both, I'm really glad that you enjoyed my recommendations. I would only recommend places where I go myself with my family and friends. Thanks again for the wonderful review
Odette_S, Mar 2022
It was great that Javier showed me hidden gems in Old Marbella Town, away from the usual tourist sights.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Gracias Odette for you kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed as much as I did!
Lee_M, Mar 2022
My tour was fabulous and prompt! I could not have had a better tour guide. Javier was well informed and gracious. He knew the history of Old Town and pointed out all the interesting sites. He gave me a list of places that I could travel to to make my solo trip so much more enjoyable. It is well worth it to take the tour.
Response from Host, Mar 2022
Hola Lee, thank you so much for the lovely review! you made my day. It was a pleasure to meet you, I hope you enjoyed the rest of the area
Kari_V, Feb 2022
Enthusiastic guide knowing well the city of Marbella and its history.
He was a nice and courteous guide!
Thanks for this ‘private’ tour 😉
Response from Host, Feb 2022
Hola Kari, thank you very much for your kind words, I hope you make the most of the area and remember you have my number if you need any more tips during this days :)
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