9 Tapas and Food Tours in Malaga Worth Booking

1.Malaga Wine & Tapas Small Group Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,972 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83Our pick

Join a guide such as Javi, Fernando, Emilio, or Felipe for a three-and-a-half-hour Málaga food walk capped at 13 people. Visit an 1840 wine tavern, taste Iberian ham and vermouth in a traditional ultramarinos, then enjoy classic and modern tapas with Spanish wine. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

“A group of strangers with the same focus quickly get on well together. Delicious food and drink, an excellent guide and teacher in Javi.”

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2.Caminito del Rey/White Village Tour & Tapas

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,361 reviews · from $75

Travel from Málaga with guides such as Daphne, Christian, Ana, or Luis to explore Álora, visit its museum and church, enjoy tapas with two drinks, then walk the Caminito del Rey with an official guide. The 10.5-hour English tour includes transport, tickets, water, and a snack.

“We loved it. Daphne and Louis are wonderful, they made this excursion really easy, fun and enjoyable. We thought the way in Caminito del Ray would be harder, it was very beautiful, great infrastructure on place and very thoughtful organisation from the guides. Delicious lunch, you don’t need to bring any food with you. They also give you a bottle of water and other stuff before the hike. Thank you Daphne!!!”

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3.Wine & Tapas Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,039 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $77

Spend 3.5 hours tasting Málaga wines, vermouth, Iberian ham, cheese, sausages, and tapas at four local bars. Guides such as Fernando, Carmen, Emilio, Javi, and Felipe lead small groups through central Málaga, adding food stories, city history, and practical restaurant tips. Expect a social walking tour with plenty to eat and drink.

“This is a fantastic tour! Javi is a well-experienced guide who not only has a passion for the local wine and food culture, but also took time to personalize the trip with each of us in conversation and education of this beautiful area. We enjoyed the selection of food and wine provided, the local market vendors and the restaurants-all were excellent choices and were very accommodating. Would highly recommend this tour if you want to better understand the wine and food in Malaga!”

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4.Taste of Malaga Tour : Tapas, History and Local Customs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 758 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Spend three and a half hours walking central Málaga with an English-speaking guide such as Felipe, Elise, Javi, Fernando or Emilio. Visit Atarazanas Market, a traditional grocery shop and several tapas restaurants, sampling Iberian ham, vermouth, Andalusian dishes and Spanish wine. The small group has a maximum of 12 people.

“Great tour around Malaga city sampling traditional food and drinks. Fernando was our guide he was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun and informative. He chatted to everyone and we all enjoyed the tour. He gave us information of best places to eat and history of the city. We returned next day to the food market as it was so good!”

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5.Tapas Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 390 reviews · 3 hours · from $86

Meet your guide beneath the sculpture outside CAC Malaga, then walk to four local bars for ten tapas and four drinks. Guides such as Betsy, Gaël, Milady, Heather, and Andrea bring Malaga’s food, customs, and past to life. The three-hour crawl suits adults who want local flavor and an easy way to meet fellow food lovers.

“Heather was great. She was very friendly & made an effort to converse with everyone in the group. Her knowledge of Malaga & the history of the tapas was exceptional. Would recommend this trip.”

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6.Wine and Tapas Tour with Tastings and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 217 reviews · 3 hours · from $86

Meet your English-speaking guide at Plaza de la Constitución for three hours of Malaga food and drink. Visit local bars, the city’s oldest Malaguena wine canteen, and a rooftop terrace while tasting at least five or six tapas and three included drinks, plus a rooftop drink. Guides such as Miriam, Paulina, Alana, and Sofia add local stories and practical tips.

“good fun, interesting people in the tour and Anna is a fun and beautiful hostess!”

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7.Traditional Andalusian Tapas and Wine Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 167 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $73Best value

Walk Málaga’s old town with a Spanish or English-speaking guide, stopping at Antigua Casa de Guardia, a long-running local restaurant, and a traditional tavern. You’ll taste 7 to 8 homemade tapas and three drinks, which may include Málaga wine, beer, vermouth, or soft drinks. Guides such as Alicia, Elisa, and Silvia add food, city, and cultural context along the way.

“A wonderful tour of Malaga with plenty of historical and cultural information. Fabulous to experience great wine and tapas off the beaten track. Our guide was really friendly, very knowledgeable and passionate about Malaga.”

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8.Tapas Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 133 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

Spend 3.5 hours exploring Malaga’s Atarazanas Market and Old Town with an English-speaking guide such as Fernando, Javi, Elise, or Felipe. You’ll taste seven tapas, Iberian ham, regional produce, and four drinks at four stops. Expect a small group of no more than 10 people, plenty of food, and useful advice on ordering in Malaga.

“Elise our guide was awesome! Great choices of food and drink. Learned about the culture and would definitely recommend!”

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9.The Ultimate Tapas Workshop with Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 108 reviews · 3 hours · from $78

Meet your English-speaking Kulinarea guide and chef near Málaga’s Atarazanas Market. Daytime classes include a market visit, followed by hands-on cooking in Soho. Prepare tapas, sangría, and dessert, pair them with local drinks, then take home the recipes and a Kulinarea apron.

“the whole workshop was excellent. from the trip to the market and cooking the food. I am vegetarian and recipe were adapted so I could enjoy cooking an eating the food. Felipe was great as he explained about the different foods in the market whilst the chef (can't remember his name) was great in helping every step of the way. definitely worth doing and an enjoyable way to spend time”

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