Malaga Wine & Tapas Shore Excursion

This tour covers Malaga's highlights and ends with a stop for Spanish wine and tapas at two local taverns. Malaga sits on Spain's Costa del Sol and was originally a Phoenician and Roman settlement before centuries of Moorish rule, ending when Catholic forces retook the city in 1487. It later became a major port during Spain's early trade with the New World.

After meeting your private guide, you begin with a panoramic driving tour past Malaga's city park, the Customs building, the Casita del Jardinero, the Bank of Spain, and the City Council. At General Torrijos Square you see the Noble Hospital and the Tres Gracias Fountain, along with the Malagueta bullring, the Justice Palace, and the English Cemetery.

Next you visit Gibralfaro Castle, built by the Nasrid sultan Yusuf I between 1344 and 1354, linked to the 11th century Alcazaba fortress below by La Coracha, a fortified corridor that once let soldiers move between the two strongholds unseen. From the castle you drive into the city center for a walking tour of the Old Town, passing Pablo Picasso's birthplace, Santiago's Church, where he was baptized, and the monument to General Torrijos.

From the Old Town you continue to Calle Larios, Malaga's main shopping street and the heart of the city's tapas culture, lined with traditional taverns. You'll stop at two different taverns to sample Spanish wine and tapas, small plates that range from olives and cured ham to fried fish and seafood, a fitting way to end your time in Malaga before returning to the port.

• This tour is available every day, but Gibralfaro Castle is closed on Mondays.
• Mobility: Due to uneven surfaces, steps, and walking distances, this itinerary is not suitable for guests using wheelchairs. Please contact us for alternative sightseeing options, including private driving tours that may better accommodate your needs.