Malaga · FOOD
The good food experiences fill up first in spring and again in September. Here are 15 of them, with prices, durations and the detail that decides between two that look alike.
Malaga’s Alegría Flamenco pairs a chef-led tapas or dinner with a 1-hour intimate flamenco show in an AC venue.
“Wonderful tapas selection. All the flamenco performers were first class - particular mention must go to the 'moody and magnificent' guitarist who set the tone with a brilliant opening solo.”
A 3-hour Málaga tapas crawl with 10 local bites and 4 drinks at four bars, guided in English for a small group.
“We had such a lovely time with Betsy and the other members of the group. We were brought to really cool tapas bars and experienced beautiful food that we definitely wouldn’t have tried if we were by ourselves. The conversation and wine flowed all night! Would highly recommend!”
Malaga tapas tour with local guide: 4 stops, wine and pinchos, producer stories, and a classic Locas de Málaga finish. 3.5 hours.
“Jose was very informative, we skipped queues and tasted delicious food. Everything was within the flavour of Málaga and I thoroughly appreciated the stories that came with the bars.”
Taste Malaga like a local on a small-group tapas and drink tour, including Mercado de Atarazanas bites and Locas de Málaga or summer ice cream.
“We had never been to Malaga before and knew virtually nothing about the city, but after a few hours we had an understanding of the city’s history and its relationship with food.”
A 3.5-hour walking Malaga tapas tour with a local guide, 4+ tastings, and drinks. Expect boquerones, pescadito frito, and sweets.
“Terrific tour and we LOVED our tour guide Maria! We had a nice group and Maria brought us around, told us a lot of interesting info, and got us GREAT FOOD. All around, very happy with the tour - highly recommend.”
Malaga Taste-of-Spain walking food tour: 7 tapas, drinks, and landmark stops at Calle Larios, Atarazanas Market, Picasso and Alcazaba.
“We loved everything! My husband is a picky eater, and Ayman was truly meant for us—he enjoyed every restaurant selection. Ayman felt more like our nephew than just a guide. As a flight attendant, I understand the importance of connecting with people in a specialized industry, and Ayman excelled at this. He provided us with both amazing food and fascinating history. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”
A 3-hour Marbella Old Town tapas tour with three local bars, 8+ tapas, paired wine, and a small-group walk led by guides Luis or Mike.
“Mike was a great guide with tons of information. The tapas and drinks were wonderful and based on the tour we went back a few more times visiting other restaurants and shops!”
Marbella Old Town evening tapas tour with a local guide, 8+ tastings, wine, and walks past Dalí sculptures, city walls, and Plaza de los Naranjos.
“Michael was our tour guide and we had a fantastic time. He was very knowledgeable, and we learned lots of interesting facts about the local history, art and culture while we walked through the charming town. Would definitely recommend this tour in Marbella.”
Private 4-hour sail from Estepona with wind-powered sailing, dolphin spotting, snorkels, paddleboard time, and drinks plus snacks for up to 11.
“Robert and his partner were the most gracious hosts with lots of knowledges about the area. We had a choice of cold drinks and snacks. Sailing at sunset was the highlight of our trip to Estepona. We absolutely recommend it!”
Taste Marbella Old Town and the municipal market on a small group food tour with all tastings included, sampling ham, cheese, and olives.
“Our guide, Michelle, was such a wealth of knowledge and did a great job taking us to the best spots with the most unique food experiences! He was very informative and we thoroughly enjoyed experiencing the Spanish food and wine culture!”
Eat your way through Málaga with 16 tastings and 4 drinks, plus an Atarazanas Market visit, in a small English-guided walking tour.
“Great intro to the city! I'm blanking our guide's name at the moment, but he was a lot of fun, very knowledgeable, and very flexible when one of the planned stops wasn't open when we arrived. He simply pivoted And we went elsewhere.”
A 3.5-hour Marbella tapas walk with 5 local stops, drinks at each, and a guide who explains the food and local culture.
“Fantastic Tour to discover the life and culture of the City Marbella Rosarillo is a great tour guide and host of the city. She took us to the best places for Tapas and vine, told us much about the history and culture, shared some good stories and gave us an unforgettable evening. As well I had a perfect opportunity to practice my Spanish.👍”
Hands-on paella, gazpacho, and Spanish tortilla at Chef Pepe’s Benalmádena villa. Cook, taste with drinks, take recipes. 2.5 hours.
“To be invited into Chef Pepe’s school and home to learn both culinary skills, and the steps to create traditional Gazpacho, Tortilla, and Paella, is a treat. This is a relaxed and fun cooking and dining experience, with great conversation about Málaga and its history. This was one of our favorite evenings in our time in Málaga, and we highly recommend booking this class. Note on logistics: we took a cab to and from Chef Pepe’s, about a 20 minute ride from central Málaga. This is totally worth it to spend time with Chef in his lovely kitchen.”
3-hour Malaga city center walk with local tapas tastings and historic sights, led by a private guide. Meet at Plaza de Merced.
“The tour was most enjoyable. We sampled some delicious local foods while our guide shared fascinating stories about the city's history and its culture. A great way to get to know the city!”
Marbella tapas tour with a local guide: fried fish, jamón, anchovies, croquettes, and homemade ice cream plus drinks for adults in 3.5 hours.
“The options of food and wine were exceptional! Even better, Jose was simply delightful!! He was knowledgeable and just fun to be with! We had a fantastic evening!”
Every kind of day out on this coast, and the best of each.
