Malaga

Top Malaga landmarks

Malaga trip ideas

Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs

Recommended by 99% of travelersBadge of ExcellenceMalaga, Spain

3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Explore our promoted experiences

Málaga Picasso Museum Private Guided Tour

Malaga, Andalucia

4.7

(21)

Málaga Picasso Museum Private Guided Tour

from $182

Price varies by group size

Malaga, Andalucia

Self Guided Walking Tour of Ronda Old Town

Ronda Private Day Trip from Malaga

from $382

Price varies by group size

Viator earns higher commissions on experiences featured here

Overview

Get a taste of the delicious food culture of Malaga during this walking tour of the city’s numerous tapas bars and artisan culinary creators. Come hungry as you experience the gastronomic culture of the city, told through chefs and shopkeepers, savoring 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.

Explore the gastronomic culture of Malaga on a food-themed walking tour
Tour showcases tapas bars and artisanal food shops
Great way to discover authentic food spots that locals love
Hassle-free experience with tastings included

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, 29005 Málaga, Spain
Outside the Women´s Secret Store ( don’t mistake it for Victoria Secret)

End points

This activity ends in a different location. See details below:

Type to search

What To Expect

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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Traveler Photos

Reviews

4.9

604 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

We perform checks on reviews

Showing 1-10 of 604 reviews

Taste of Malaga

Menard_B, Dec 2024

Javi was a wonderful guide. We had so much fun visiting the market and restaurants. He was a wealth of information and a lot of fun.

This is a must do

peimama, Dec 2024

This was a great introduction to Malaga’s people, food and culture. Javi was the best guide, so warm, knowledgeable and friendly. The value is phenomenal, you get SO MUCH FOOD!! Please book this tour, you’ll be glad you did.

Great food tour!!

Stella_S, Nov 2024

Tour guide excellent. Food fabulous!! Would go to the restaurants visited when I visit Malaga again! Interesting city information..

Very understanding tour company.

Gary_S, Nov 2024

Unfortunately we were unable to make our tour as our cruise ship cancelled our stop at the last minute due to torrential rains and flooding. The tour company agreed to refund our money. We very much appreciate this and can speak highly of their business ethics!

Response from Host, Nov 2024

Hello Gary, Thank you so much for writing this review even though you weren't able to make it to the tour. We really appreciate it! Hopefully you will be back soon on your next trip to Spain! All the best,

Great tour

Edwina_L, Nov 2024

The food was delicious and Javi was an enthusiastic and informative guide. Make sure you eat a very light breakfast, and don’t expect to need much dinner either.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hi Edwina, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with Javi on this tour! We agree, there's plenty of food and you don't need to eat beforehand! Thank you for the review. See you on your next visit to Malaga!

WOW!!

Susann_A, Nov 2024

My husband and I go on many food tours as we travel. This was the best one we have ever been on. Our guide was fantastic. !!! The food choices were so unique to Naples, but also something a newcomer could enjoy.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hi Susanne, Thank you so much for the review! We hope to see you again on your next trip! All the best,

Great food, drinks, company and history.

Aisling_D, Oct 2024

Great fun, Elise was welcoming and knowledgeable. Learned alot and got to experience food dishes and drinks I hadn't tried before.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We hope to see you again soon on your next trip in Málaga!

A very enjoyable, informative and stimulating experience

Brenda_G, Oct 2024

Great mix of history, culture, food and drinks. Only thing missing was something sweet to round off the day as everything we ate was savoury

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hi Brenda! we're so glad to read you enjoyed the tour! We hope to see you again soon on your next trip to Málaga! Gracias!

A fun way to eat and drink like a local

Andrea_S, Oct 2024

Felipe was great. Not just a fun time but he supplied lots of information about Malaga's food and drink Scene. The day was a great way to try new foods and sip new drinks while walking the streets of the city.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hi Andrea, We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour with Felipe! Thanks for the review, we truly appreciate it. All the best!

Don’t miss this tour

Michelle_R, Oct 2024

This is better than any food tour we have ever been on. Javi gave so many tips and was interactive and sat down at the meals with you always had a smile on his face the best guide I’ve ever had. We’ve been on other food tours where you just get a little bite, but this is truly food to cover an entire lunch and then some. The diversity and the explanation of history was as great as any city Tour would be. We sat outside at restaurants, went into their markets where we ate fresh seafood and if you are into it, wine and beer is served up pretty much every stop and if they offer red wine and do you prefer white they will accommodate. If you want a beer over wine. They will accommodate. I just can’t say enough about how great this tour was.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hello, and thank you so much for taking the time to write this thorough and kind review! We do our best to provide our guests with a unique experience, and it's so wonderful to see you enjoyed it! Hopefully we'll see you again on your next trip to Spain! ¡Hasta luego!

YUMMY

Beth_M, Oct 2024

We had a super day with a few other couples (none of whom we knew prior) sampling food around the city center. Our tour guide, Elsie, was wonderful, yet soft spoken. Those mics would be helpful to use as the city can be loud. We loved all the locations and sampling all the food. The market was amazing. (Note that when the tour is done the shops you went by may be closed during the afternoon hours, just an FYI. They all close from around 2-430.) Well worth the money to do this tour!!!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hi Beth, Thank you for sharing your experience! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the day exploring the city center and sampling delicious food with Elise. She’ll be happy to hear your kind words! Thanks for the feedback about the mics – it’s always helpful to know how we can improve. We’re so glad you found the tour worth it and hope to see you again on another foodie adventure! All the best!

Delicious and memorable tour of wonderful Malaga

Joce_R, Oct 2024

We had an excellent and memorable tour with Elise. She was very knowledgeable and the food and wine were all delicious. Great value for money and we highly recommend the tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Thank you for the lovely review! We’re so happy to hear you had an excellent experience with Elise and enjoyed the delicious food and wine. We appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon! Cheers!

Learn about food and culture in Malaga

Ghislaine_L, Oct 2024

Hi, Fernando was great. His way of introducing us to different food and culture was very interesting. We had a great group.... a few of us from Canada. He even recommended store for nice shoes 👞 and not that expensive. I bought a pair... thanks Fernando 😅 Have a wonderful day! Ghislaine

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hello Ghislaine, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Fernando made the tour enjoyable and even helped you find a great pair of shoes—what a bonus! Hope to see you again on another adventure. Best wishes!

Terrific Introduction to Malaga's Cusine & History

Marie_K, Oct 2024

Elise was delightful, engaging, and knowledgeable of local history and cuisine. Highly recommend this excursion! Food was fabulous and the whole experience was wonderful. We were introduced to combinations that we've never tried before. Can't say enough good things about the whole day. Don't recommend making dinner reservations for later. Lots of food!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

Hello Marie, Thank you for your glowing review! It’s fantastic to hear how much you enjoyed the day with Elise, exploring unique flavors and learning about Malaga’s history and cuisine. We’re thrilled the experience exceeded expectations, and we completely agree—no need for dinner plans after such a feast! Thanks for the recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon for another wonderful adventure. Cheers!

Great foodie tour

Robert_S, Sep 2024

Great experience and plenty of food, excellent. Would be willing to repeat. Guide was great and informative.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for your review! We're happy to hear you had a great experience and enjoyed the food. It’s wonderful to know you’d be willing to join us again!

Tasty food tour in Malaga

Lindsey_W, Sep 2024

Elise took us on a nice good tour and added in a lot of interesting history to the day. We were absolutely stuffed by the end of the tour!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Lindsey, Thank you for your review! It’s great to hear you enjoyed the tour with Elise and the added history along the way. Sounds like you had a delicious time! Best regards!

Great time in Malaga Foodie Tour

Grace_N, Aug 2024

The tour guide was fantastic! The tapas, etc., were amazing! It was a small group of 8 people total and I was very surprised at the quality and quantity of the tapas and drinks offered. Our guide was very knowledgeable and shared so much information of the city. He was fun to be with!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Grace We're glad to read you enjoyed the tour! We agree, better not eat too much before the tour starts -there's plenty of food! Thanks for the review. Cheers

Brilliant experience

Helen_C, Aug 2024

What a fantastic way to explore Malaga’s food scene & soak up a little culture on the way. Javi was so good - we couldn’t recommend him highly enough. He is such a brilliant guide & so knowledgeable about the city & everything that’s going on. He had really amazing insights & tips about hidden gems all over Malaga & we thoroughly enjoyed our tour. If you are looking for something to do this is it. Thanks Javi, great company & such a fantastic experience.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Helen,Thank you for joining our Wine and Tapas Tour in Malaga. Javi is indeed a great guide and we are so lucky to have him! We appreciate your review. Thank you!

Fantasia with Felipe

Stevan_V, Aug 2024

Beautiful city, awesome and intimate exploring with Felipe. Great pace, good food. Learned alot about local tapas.

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thanks for the kind words. We appreciate your review. Gracias!

Learning AND fun? Wow.

Casey_M, Jul 2024

Overall this was a great tour. Felipe was super knowledgeable about Malaga history, the food, the origins of it all. It was a fun tour. You do get to sample a lot of food throughout the tour. Good value for what we paid!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Hi Casey, Thank you for your great review! We're happy to hear you had a fun time with Felipe and appreciated his knowledge about Malaga and its food. It’s wonderful to know you found the tour to be good value. Best regards!

...