MALAGA TAPAS TOURS
by Fiona Flores Watson
Andalucia is justifiably famous for its excellent gastronomic scene. Using first-class ingredients grown throughout the region's lands and caught along its extensive coastline, cutting-edge dishes are prepared and presented with the flair and innovation for which Spain's chefs are so famous - although the simple, traditional tapas of cheese, prawns and of course jamon are just as recommendable.
But when you come to visit Malaga, how do you know which of the many, many tapas bars in the city to go to? If you want to choose produce yourself to cook in your holiday apartment, how do you find the best market stalls? Which guidebooks, apps, or blogs should you scour for recommendations?
Why go on a tapas tour?
If you'd prefer to let friendly local city experts take the lead, and accompany you to the best spots, suggesting the unmissable tapas and must-try wines - so you can sit back and enjoy the Andalucian tapeo, without worrying about following maps, navigating windy streets to out-of-the-way restaurants and getting lost in the process, then a tapas tour is for you. These people know the places, the owners and the food. They know exactly what to order.
How does a tapas tour work?
Normally your tapas host (always an English speaker) will collect you from your hotel or apartment, or if you're staying outside the city centre, you will meet at a central, easy-to-find location. He or she will take you to two or three bars, ordering a selection of small dishes at each stop, explaining the dishes and their history and cultural importance, as well as suggesting wines to match - in the case of Malaga, sweet muscatel wine would be on the menu, as well as grilled sardines, two unmissable specialities of the city's cuisine. You may also meet chefs, restaurant owners, stallholders and shopkeepers, and get to see them preparing the day's dishes or produce.
How long does a tapas tour last? Do we just visit tapas bars?
The tour will typically last between two and four hours, with small groups of up to 10 people. Some tours also include visits to Malaga's gourmet market, Mercado de la Merced, with stalls offering food that's either ready to eat, or can be freshly cooked. The fresh food market, Atarazanas, housed in a beautiful former shipyard, also has superb fresh fish and seafood stalls; you can enjoy tastings in both, such as hand-carved jamon iberico. Other companies offer specific market tours, as well as tours themed around tapas and art, or tapas and flamenco.
This is a most enjoyable way to spend an evening, with a chatty host who will offer an invaluable insider's insight into the city, its residents, its history and what's hot on today's menu. You will learn more than you ever expected, and taste some delicious tapas - maybe even a dish or ingredient you've never tried before - in some of the city's best bars and restaurants. Many tours offer a list of recommended restaurants to take away with you, and sometimes a glossy of Spanish food terms too.
Book Tapas and Wine Tours in Malaga city
347
EUR
This is the ideal tour for first-time visitors and for those with limited time to explore Malaga. You will visit the main attractions and learn about the history of this ancient city. And of course, there's no better way to delve into a new culture than by tasting the local cuisine - world-famous tapas, traditionally served with beer or wine.
110
EUR
Anne takes you out for a four and a half hour tapas tour. (In English, German or Dutch)
This exclusive and extensive tour has been specially developed for lovers of Andalusian cuisine and the laid back lifestyle of the inhabitants of the South of Spain.
88
EUR
Get a taste of Malaga at this evening food tour where you'll discover the most authentic bars and neighborhoods and enjoy the best tapas, just like the locals!
• There are 5 stops with 10-12 tapas where you'll taste some of the most authentic food
• 4-5 local drinks are included
49
EUR
Discover the tradition of tapas with a local guide on a funny tour and learn curiosities about the town and local's customs.
68
EUR
Discover the tradition of tapas with a local guide on a funny tour and learn curiosities about the town and local's customs.
92
EUR
Join me on this vibrant and colorful 3 hours long food tour, to experience the best of Spanish cuisine just like a local.
49
EUR
Discover the tradition of tapas with a local guide in a funny tour and learn curiosities about the town and local's customs.
65
EUR
Enjoy as a Malaga from our typical gastronomy and the historic Atarazanas Market, considered one of the best in the world. Thanks to this guided experience, in small groups, through the main traditional venues in the historic center of Malaga, you will taste an excellent selection of wines and tapas.
64
EUR
Discover the hidden gems of Malaga's gastronomy with a local! Eat, drink and enjoy like a local! We'll make an amazing tour visiting three wineries and taverns. I'll explain you the differences between each wine and how to cook the tapas we'll taste.
75
EUR
Enjoy a relaxed route where you can experience the most unusual and traditional places, all located in the historic center of Malaga. Enjoy its people and Tapas culture, while savoring an excellent selection of local traditional dishes. All dishes will be interpreted by your food enthusiast tour guide.
75
EUR
Stroll through the beautiful streets of Malaga and try some of the best local wines. The friendly waiters and managers of bars, taverns and restaurants will make you feel right at home as they serve their finest products. Enjoy the people of Malaga and the traditional culture of tapas, while savoring an excellent selection of local dishes!
73
EUR
Taste your way through Malaga on this 3.5-hour guided evening wine and tapas tour. See why Malaga has become one of Spain’s top dining destinations. Stroll the beautiful streets of Malaga, tasting some of the best local wines available.
Book private Tapas and Wine Tours in Malaga city
347
EUR
This is the ideal tour for first-time visitors and for those with limited time to explore Malaga. You will visit the main attractions and learn about the history of this ancient city. And of course, there's no better way to delve into a new culture than by tasting the local cuisine - world-famous tapas, traditionally served with beer or wine.
110
EUR
Anne takes you out for a four and a half hour tapas tour. (In English, German or Dutch)
This exclusive and extensive tour has been specially developed for lovers of Andalusian cuisine and the laid back lifestyle of the inhabitants of the South of Spain.
68
EUR
Discover the tradition of tapas with a local guide on a funny tour and learn curiosities about the town and local's customs.
Book day courses in Malaga city
59
EUR
Enjoy a guided visit to Pedregalejo - El Palo fishing neighborhood, including historical and anthropological explanations. You will be shown the last remaining traditional shipyard in Málaga and its private museum. Then you'll move towards your Cooking Master Class & Workshop: Espetos, the traditional sardines barbecue in Málaga.
