{"id":4811,"date":"2013-09-18T12:30:50","date_gmt":"2013-09-18T10:30:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/?p=4811"},"modified":"2013-09-18T12:49:42","modified_gmt":"2013-09-18T10:49:42","slug":"things-to-do-in-malaga-gourmet-tapas-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/eating-drinking\/things-to-do-in-malaga-gourmet-tapas-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Things To Do in Malaga: Gourmet Tapas Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"float: right; margin-left: 10px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/share\" class=\"twitter-share-button\" data-via=\"sunsetbeachclub\" data-count=\"vertical\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/eating-drinking\/things-to-do-in-malaga-gourmet-tapas-tours\/\">Tweet<\/a><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4813\" title=\"Malaga Tapas Tours\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1-bullehdia3.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Tapa in Malaga\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1-bullehdia3.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1-bullehdia3-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>We\u2019re always looking for fun and interesting things for out guests to do whilst on holiday with us and we think we might well have stumbled across a great one here: <strong>Gourmet Tapas Tours in Malaga<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s funny how we came across these unique tapas tours\u2026 they actually mentioned us on Twitter after having taken a group of guests who were staying at our hotel on one of their fabulous gastronomic tapas tours of Malaga. Turns out they\u2019ve actually had over 30 groups of <strong>Sunset Beach Club<\/strong> guests take one of their tours so they must be doing something right \ud83d\ude42<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that <strong>Malaga is quickly becoming a popular cultural destination for travellers from all over the world<\/strong>; the fact that it is a major stop for many of the worlds top cruise lines probably helps. This new found status as a trendy and cool city together with the wonderful gastronomic offering make it a must-visit for anyone visiting the Costa del Sol. TapasinMalaga.com have made the most of this new found popularity to <strong>put together some wonderful gourmet tapas tours which mix delicious tapas with a personalised walking tour of Malaga\u2019s city centre<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Michael and Laura, who run <em>Tapas in Malaga<\/em>, have both lived in Spain for many years and their knowledge of Malaga\u2019s history, culture and above all, its gastronomic delights is second to none. With their knowledge and guidance, you\u2019ll discover the <strong>best tapas Malaga has to offer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>When we say Tapas, we\u2019re not talking about the traditional \u2018pescaito frito\u2019 (fried fish), Jamon Serrano or manchego cheeses one would usually associate with Spanish cuisine (although you can get these too). Many of Malaga\u2019s \u2018new age\u2019 tapas bars now offer more <strong>contemporary, fusion-style tapas combining Asian and Spanish cuisine to provide the ultimate experience for food lovers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>5 Great Tapas Tours to Choose From<\/h3>\n<p>Tapas in Malaga offer <strong>five different tours<\/strong> for you to choose from; we\u2019ve listed each below with a list of what\u2019s included in each:<\/p>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-4817\" title=\"Tapas in Malaga\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1-imgp00851.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of a tapa in Malaga\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1-imgp00851.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1-imgp00851-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>1)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Lunchtime Food Market &amp; Gourmet Tapas Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Available every day except Sundays, this tour lasts approximately three and a half hours and <strong>includes a visit to the \u2018Mercado Central\u2019,<\/strong>Malaga\u2019s famous fresh food market. You\u2019ll get to sample delicious tapas in four of your hosts favourite tapas bars; not the bars you\u2019d find in your typical Lonely Planet Guide, these are hidden gems used by locals. This tour includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit to 4 different tapas bars<\/li>\n<li>2 tapas and a drink (wine, beer, fino, sherry or soft drink) in each bar<\/li>\n<li>Tour of the city\u2019s historic centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>2)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Evening Gourmet Tapas Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This seems to be <strong>one of the most popular tours<\/strong> (from what we\u2019ve read on Tripadvisor) and is available 7 evenings a week. Lasting approximately 3 hours, you\u2019ll get to experience the sites and sounds of Malaga as night falls. Here\u2019s what\u2019s included:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit to 4 different tapas bars<\/li>\n<li>2 tapas and a drink (wine, beer, fino, sherry or soft drink) in each bar<\/li>\n<li>Tour of the city\u2019s historic centre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>3)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Flamenco &amp; Tapas Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This is a true Spanish evening which includes a fabulous and <strong>authentic Flamenco Show.<\/strong> Lasting approximately 4 hours, this tour includes the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Entrance to Flamenco Show plus a drink<\/li>\n<li>Visit to 3 tapas bars (two before the show and one after)<\/li>\n<li>Tapa and drink in each bar<\/li>\n<li>Available Thursday, Friday and Saturday<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>4)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Personal Shopper &amp; Tapas<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Personal Shopper and tapas tours<\/strong> are individually designed to your needs. You\u2019ll be accompanied by a personal shopper who will guide you through the busy city centre streets and show you the best shops in Malaga. All that walking will be tough work but you\u2019ll be rewarded with various \u2018tapas stops\u2019 along the way \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><strong>5)\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <\/strong><strong>Picasso, Art and Gourmet Tapas Tour<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This one&#8217;s ideal for <strong>art and food lovers<\/strong>. Available every day except Monday (museums are closed) you get to choose from two museums to visit: Picasso or the Thyssen. Your visit to the museum will be followed by a two and a half hour Tapas Tour.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re still in doubt as to whether these Tapas Tours are right for you, we recommend you take a look at their <strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.tripadvisor.co.uk\/Attraction_Review-g187438-d3367699-Reviews-Guided_Gourmet_Tapas_Tours-Malaga_Costa_del_Sol_Province_of_Malaga_Andalucia.html#mtreview_177329641\" target=\"_blank\">Tripadvisor page<\/a><\/strong> where they have a highly impressive collection of 4 and 5 star reviews.<\/p>\n<h3>3 Helpful Tips from Tripadvisor Reviewers<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-4815\" title=\"Tapas Tours in Malaga\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1-imagescaamfy3o.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Tapas and Wine\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1-imagescaamfy3o.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/1-imagescaamfy3o-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/>A quick browse through their Tripadvisor reviews reveals some<strong> handy tips<\/strong>\u2026<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take the tour on the first night of your holiday<\/strong> so that you\u2019ve then got a great list of recommended restaurants for the rest of your holiday or future stays.<\/li>\n<li>Give a Gourmet Tapas Tour to friends or family as a <strong>unique and \u2018different\u2019 birthday gift<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>A great way to get <strong>an \u2018insiders\u2019 view of Malaga\u2019s city centre<\/strong>, learn all about its history and get a valuable list of the city\u2019s best tapas bars.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For more information about Tapas in Malaga and to see pricing for each of these amazing tapas tours, you can visit Michael and Laura\u2019s website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tapasinmalaga.com\/\">www.tapasinmalaga.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Have you been on a Gourmet Tapas Tour in M\u00e1laga? What did you think? We\u2019d love to hear about your experience in the comments below \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<p><em>Note: <strong>Sunset Beach Club<\/strong> hotel is conveniently located on the sea front in Benalm\u00e1dena and just 20 minutes from Malagacity centre. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunsetbeachclub.com\/\">www.sunsetbeachclub.com<\/a> to see our fabulous Winter Rates starting from just \u20ac54 per night for an exterior apartment.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tweet We\u2019re always looking for fun and interesting things for out guests to do whilst on holiday with us and we think we might well have stumbled across a great one here: Gourmet Tapas Tours in Malaga. 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