Sites & Bites: Malaga city tour, tapas and caramelised nuts
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Sites & Bites: Malaga city tour, tapas and caramelised nuts

4.1/5
Great
Based on 26 reviews
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£37.00
Free cancellation
Language: English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll check out Malaga's top sights and get a flavour for its food scene on this walking tour
  • The views over the city from the Alcazaba of Malaga's viewpoint are unmissable
  • You'll step back in time as you wander around the ruins of the Roman Theatre
  • There are some tasty treats on the menu, like typical a typical tapa and some caramelised nuts
  • Your guide knows all about Malaga's deep-rooted history and can tell you all about it during the tour
What to expect

Malaga's old town takes centre stage on this Sites & Bites half-day walking tour. You'll stop by the city's main sights, hear about their history from your guide and get a taste for this place's culinary scene. First up is Gibralfaro Castle, a historic fortress once a key part of the city's defence strategy. Once you're up here, you'll see why it was such a major player – the view up here packs in the whole city, its port, and the Mediterranean Sea.

Then, you'll hop on a bus into the city centre for a guided tour of Malaga's main sights. Stop by the Alcazaba of Malaga, an 11th-century Moorish fortress, as well as the ruins of the Roman Theatre dating all the way back to the 1st century BC. Next, stroll towards Malaga Cathedral, known affectionately as La Manquita in Spanish. This nickname, which translates to The One-Armed Lady, refers to the cathedral's unfinished south tower – it's become a symbolic part of the cathedral.

Head over to Bodegas El Pimpi, a tavern known for its cosy atmosphere and classic Andalusian fare, for your first bite of the day. It's pure tradition on the menu here, with a typical Malaguena tapa served in the classic way – with a drink. Then, wind your way to Sabor a Espana – the sweet scent of caramel filling the street will lead you straight to this tasty spot – to see how caramelised nuts are made and, of course, you'll get to sample some. Finally, wrap the tour up with some free time to wander through the city at your own pace.

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What's included
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What to remember
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.1/5

Based on 26 reviews from verified customers

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  • Laurie Forward

    From United States of America - July 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Bit disappointed with the Tapas experience, bread roll and cold potatoes and a drink. Not really a Tapas.

  • Lisa

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    De gids kon goed nederlands, kwam heel sympathiek over, leuk dat je in Malaga wel wat vrije momenten kreeg, echt een aan rader.

  • Welsh lady

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The guide was very knowledgable and gave lots of facts about Malaga. However the storm drains were very smelly as we walked near them, the worst plac ...

  • Yorkshire Lass

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    I enjoyed the tour and thought that it was very good value for money. I thought that the walking tour was good and informative but considering the hea ...

  • han van kuik

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Average

    Overall rated

    3/5

    De groep was veel te groot, waardoor de reisleiding het overzicht kwijt was, plus mensen die slecht ter been zijn. De aangeboden lunch was schandalig ...

  • Maria

    From United States of America - June 2025

    Travelled as a couple

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Guide was informative but (bites) was disappointing. A small handful of sticky nuts and then 1 drink and a bowl of potato salad!

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