Malaga Food Walking Tour with Atarazanas Market Visit

5.0
(20 reviews) Malaga, Spain

2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

It is a cultural and gastronomic tour where participants discover family-run bars and taverns, including iconic places such as the Atarazanas Market and the city’s oldest tavern (dating back to 1840), accompanied by a licensed local guide.

What the tour includes:
• Visits to five establishments, both traditional and modern.
• Sixteen tastings equivalent to a full meal (breakfast + lunch).
• Sampling of typical specialties such as classic tapas, Malaga sweet wine, Iberian ham, chocolate with churros, and other local products.
• Stories and traditions behind Malaga’s gastronomy and the people who make it possible.
• A walk through Malaga’s historical center, exploring its most authentic and hidden corners.

In summary:

Tour organizes cultural food tours in Malaga that combine history, traditional cuisine, and genuine interaction with local producers and restaurateurs, offering a complete immersion into Malaga’s culinary culture.

Example Menu

Starter

Chocolate & Churros

Chocolate and churros: crispy fried dough sticks served with thick, rich hot chocolate for dipping. A classic Spanish treat, perfect for breakfast

Starter

Banderilla de boqueron

Spanish skewer-style tapa featuring a vinegar-marinated anchovy paired with pickles like olives, peppers, and onions. Served on a toothpick

Main

Pinchitos de gambas

Shrimp skewers, typically marinated in garlic, olive oil, lemon, and spices before being grilled. They are juicy, flavorful, and served as a tapa

Main

Jamon Iberico

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is a top Spanish ham from acorn-fed Ibérico pigs, aged to perfection. Rich, nutty, and marbled, it melts in your mouth.

Main

Queso Manchego

Spanish cheese made from sheep’s milk in the La Mancha region. It has a firm texture, buttery flavor, and a slightly nutty, tangy taste.

Starter

Olives

Olives are oval fruits, cured in brine or salt for a savory, slightly bitter taste. They come in green variety and is key in Mediterranean cuisine.

Main

Solomillo al moscatel

Solomillo al Moscatel is a tender pork tenderloin dish cooked with sweet Moscatel wine, creating a flavorful sauce that complements the savory meat.

Main

Berenjenas con miel

Berenjenas con miel is a traditional Spanish dish made of crispy, fried eggplant slices drizzled with honey.

Main

Pimientos del padron

They are small, green peppers from Spain, typically sautéed in olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt. Most are mild, but occasionally one is spicy.

Main

Chorizo

Flavorful Spanish sausage made from ground pork, seasoned with paprika, garlic, and other spices. Either raw (cured) or cooked, often grilled or fried

What's Included

Small Group Tour, 2 to 14 people - average of 8
Try Famous Local Tapas
Local English-speaking & licensed guide
4 drinks including Malaga Sweet Wine, Vermouth, Tinto de Verano and Red or White Wine
16 food tastings including 4 drinks across 5 amazing, family-run establishments
Hotel - Cruise Port pick up and drop-off
Gratuities
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet outside McDonalds located in Plaza de la Marina

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the best family-run eateries, including Atarazanas Food Market in Malaga and the oldest tavern in town from 1840, in the historical center, with insights from your local and licensed guide.

Try classic Spanish tapas, world-famous Malaga sweet wine, tasty chocolate and churros, Iberian ham, and more as you visit both historical and modern-style eateries in this historic quarter, including the famous Atarazanas Market.

Learn about the stories behind Spanish foods and the people who live and work in Malaga. Taste your way through the charming historical center of Malaga, discovering delicious hidden gems and pausing for classic Spanish treats along the way.

Expect 16 tastings from five dining establishments, with enough samples to make a full meal—breakfast and lunch combined.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Supplied by Welovemalaga - Walking & Tapas Tours

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Dining Experiences
Wine Tastings
Walking Tours
Restaurants
Breakfast
Lunch
Small Group
Food & Drink
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Cancellation Policy

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

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