6 Food Tours in Málaga Worth a Slot This Trip

1.Show and Food at Alegría Flamenco and Restaurant

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 740 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $67Our pick

At Alegría Flamenco y Gastronomía in Malaga, you’ll enjoy a chef-prepared dinner or six-course tapas menu, dessert, and attentive table service before taking your seat for a one-hour flamenco performance. Expect guitar, singing, and dance in an intimate theater, with views of Malaga Cathedral and the Pompidou Centre from the lounge or terrace.

“Experiencing the flamenco lunch show at Alergia was absolutely unforgettable. The afternoon began with a beautifully paced lunch, about an hour of enjoying course after course of what I can only describe as some of the best food I’ve ever had. Every dish was perfectly prepared, bursting with flavor, and served with impeccable timing. The wait staff was just as lovely—warm, attentive, and made the entire dining experience feel seamless. After lunch, we were invited inside for the flamenco show, and that’s when the magic truly unfolded. The performance featured one brilliant guitarist, two soulful singers, and two extraordinary dancers—a male and a female who completely captivated the audience...”

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2.Authentic flamenco show. Alegria and gastronomy Malaga

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $33Best value

Spend an hour in Alegría’s small theatre watching two dancers, two singers, and a guitarist perform flamenco with force and feeling. The show is near Malaga’s Muelle Uno, Centre Pompidou, and Malagueta Beach. Dinner is optional and must be arranged separately by calling the venue.

“Would definitely recommend! Great performance, wonderful staff and delicious food! All around excellent experience!”

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3.Málaga Evening Tapas Crawl Tour by Food Lover Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 258 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $88

Join Food Lover Tour Málaga for a three-hour evening walk through four local tapas bars. Expect 10 tapas and four drinks, including seafood, cheese, stews, croquetas, and local wines or beer. Guides such as Betsy, Gael, Andrea, and Milady add food and city stories. The English tour welcomes up to 10 people.

“We were shown a good selection of local venues, in different areas of Malaga. We enjoyed the food and drink at each venue. The guide was also friendly and knowledgeable.”

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4.Wine and Tapas Tour with Tastings and Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 217 reviews · 3 hours · from $86

Join an English-speaking guide such as Miriam, Paulina, Alana, or Sofia for three hours of Malaga tapas, local wines, beer, and a rooftop drink. You’ll visit three food stops plus a wine canteen, taste at least five or six dishes, and walk between authentic city-center venues.

“Our guide, Miriam was very knowledgeable and friendly which made this a really enjoyable tour. The bars/restaurants we visited offered a good variety of food and drinks and it took in some nice sights on the walk which Miriam pointed out to us. We thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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5.Guided tour and olive oil tasting in Alhaurin el Grande (Málaga)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35

Meet at Aceites Molisur near Alhaurín el Grande for a 90-minute English tour with guides such as Ana and Lucia. See working machinery from the old mill, visit the modern production factory and stainless steel winery, then taste three olive oils and learn to spot their aromas and flavors.

“Intéressant à voir le musée pour la méthode traditionnelle et ensuite la méthode de traitement actuelle”

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6.Tapas Tasting Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 133 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $81

Spend 3.5 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Fernando, Javi, Felipe, or Elise, visiting Atarazanas Market and four Old Town stops. Taste up to seven tapas, Iberian ham, local produce, and four drinks while learning how Malaga’s food, culture, and recent history fit together.

“Super good guide Filippe .I can strongly recommend this company.2 years ago l went with this company and did Caminito del Rey.lt was also amazing and a good guide but Filippe he was super ! Funny and made this trip full of history about the city as well as the food!”

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