Marbella Old Town: Authentic Tapas Food Tour With Local Guide
Overview
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.
What's Included
- Dinner 8+ different pre-selected types of tapas (full meal)
- Alcoholic beverages 3 glasses of wine or another drink of choice
- PDF with more restaurant tips and things to do in Marbella
- Walking tour through the historic centre
- Passionate English-speaking local guide
- Snacks Dessert
Meeting Location
Avenida Ramón y Cajal
s/n, 29602 Marbella, Málaga, Spain
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
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Parque de la Alameda
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Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación
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Plaza de Los Naranjos
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for vegans and vegetarians
- Not suitable for travelers who eat gluten-free
- Not suitable for travelers adhering to a halal diet
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Dinner. 8+ different pre-selected types of tapas (full meal).
- Alcoholic beverages. 3 glasses of wine or another drink of choice.
- PDF with more restaurant tips and things to do in Marbella.
- Walking tour through the historic centre.
- Passionate English-speaking local guide.
- Snacks. Dessert.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 16..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Marbella Old Town: Authentic Tapas Food Tour With Local Guide is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for vegans and vegetarians
- Not suitable for travelers who eat gluten-free
- Not suitable for travelers adhering to a halal diet
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Marbella Old Town: Authentic Tapas Food Tour With Local Guide will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Dinner8+ different pre-selected types of tapas (full meal)
- Alcoholic beverages3 glasses of wine or another drink of choice
- PDF with more restaurant tips and things to do in Marbella
- Walking tour through the historic centre
- Passionate English-speaking local guide
- SnacksDessert
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not suitable for vegans and vegetarians
- Not suitable for travelers who eat gluten-free
- Not suitable for travelers adhering to a halal diet
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
