Marbella Undiscovered: History, Charm & Art Museum

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(56 reviews)
Marbella, Spain

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This private experience combines the historical layers of Marbella’s Old Town with an intimate exploration of the Contemporary Spanish Engraving Museum, housed in the 16th-century Palacio Bazán.

Part I - The Old Town: Layers of History

Your experience begins in Marbella’s charming casco antiguo, where narrow streets still follow the footprint of its Islamic medina.
Beyond dates and monuments, you will gain context — understanding how geography, trade and culture shaped the town’s identity.

Part II – The Contemporary Engraving Museum

The second part of the experience takes place inside the Palacio Bazán, a remarkable Renaissance building that now hosts one of Spain’s most specialised collections dedicated to contemporary engraving.

HIGHLIGHTS:

The remains of the Moorish fortifications
Plaza de los Naranjos and its Renaissance civic buildings
The tradition and technique of Spanish engraving
Selected works by prominent modern artists incl. Picasso and Miró

What's Included

Optional Upgrade * Olive Oil tasting 25 min (please request at booking confirmation)
Local licensed tour guide
Headsets for groups of 8 or more people
Museum admission tickets
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
G457+GM Marbella

As you get to the Alameda Park you will find the fountain Virgen del Rocio right at its center. Your tour guide will be standing next to the fountain.

End point
Plaza de los Naranjos

The tour will finish in the most famous square of Marbella's old town or its surroundings

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Parque de Alameda

    We will meet by the fountain Virgen del Rocio right in the center of this beautiful park

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Avenida del Mar

    Charming avenue leading to Marbella's promenade decorated with 10 sculptures by the famous surrealist artist Salvador Dalí

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Paseo Maritimo (Pass by)

    20 kilometres length bustling promenade

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Capilla de San Juan de Dios.

    Cozy XVI century chapel in the heart of Marbella's old ton

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Plaza Altamirano

    This charming square was the site of the 16th century palace of the former Comendador of the city

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Museo del Grabado Espanol Contemporaneo

    The second part of the experience takes place inside the Palacio Bazán, a remarkable Renaissance building that now hosts one of Spain’s most specialised collections dedicated to contemporary engraving incl art from Picasso & Miró.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6
    Torre de la Polvora

    Remains of the city's medieval walls

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Plaza de los Naranjos

    The narrow winding streets from the moorish times were demolish to create this XVI century typical Castilian style square

    10 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Tour Marbella
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Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Art Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Excellent Quality
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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