Malaga Market Food Tour: Tapas, Drinks, and Local Flavors

Meeting point

Where

Please, meet your Local Expert for the Do Eat Better Experience Malaga Food Tour in front of the Entrance of the Atarazanas Boutique Hotel · Open in Google Maps

Departure

11:30, daily except Sun; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)

Return

Please, bear in mind that the end point may slightly change according to the availability of our partners.

Pickup

No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

Operator

Do Eat Better Experience; booking and payment are completed on Viator

1. 1
   Your local expert will be waiting for you at the meeting point

   Get ready to begin your food adventure through the streets of Malaga! Please, bear in mind that the tastings here described may change according to the season and the availabilities of our partners.

   15 min
2. 2
   Your culinary adventure begins at Mercado Atarazanas, the city market built in XIX century on the basis of an Arabic-influenced building, and part of Spanish cultural heritage from 1979

   Here you’ll enjoy a choice of delicacies: either a tender pinchito de pulpo (grilled octopus skewer) or a flavorful pinchito de atún (grilled tuna skewer), paired with a refreshing small beer to set the tone for your journey (lunch only).

   45 min
3. 3
   Next, head to a vibrant local spot near the Picasso Museum, a XVI century palace that hosts more than 200 works of Picasso

   Nearby, you’ll be served a glass of wine or a small beer, along with a selection of savory tapas. You can choose between carrillada (tender pork cheeks) or atún (tuna), or opt for the rich flavors of chivo malagueño (goat stew), crispy chicharrones, or the succulent atún encebollado (tuna in onion sauce). To share, you’ll also taste half a portion of albóndigas (meatballs) that perfectly complement the tapas.

   1h
4. 4
   Plaza de la Merced

   Plaza de la Merced is one of the most important and most ancient squares in town, existing since Roman times. It truly embodies Andalusian soul and hear you can see some surroundings monument such as the Monument to Torrijos or the house where Pablo Picasso was born. Nearby, at the next destination, dive into the essence of Andalusian cuisine with a selction of tapas, such as berenjenas al miel (fried aubergines with a delicious honey sauce) or anchovies! To accompany your dishes, enjoy a drink of your choice, rounding out the flavors of this authentic Spanish experience.

   1h
5. 5
   At the final stop, you'll savor the famous Locas de Málaga, a delightful local specialty that captures the unique flavors of Málaga in every bite

   Alternatively, in Summer, you may enjoy a refreshing home made ice cream flavoured with local ingredients.

   30 min

About this tour, from the operator