A very personal, fascinating tour of Malaga with some good wine and a lot of great observations and conversations. Eye-opening in how the city has evolved and Southern Spain continues to change, and the food was great too!

Our tour guide Javi gave us a very enjoyable and interesting tour. He made us all welcome, looked after us and was very knowledgeable about the foods and wines that we tasted. The tour was well worthwhile and I would happily recommend to others. Javi was excellent!

Highly recommend this tour, we went as a group consisting of 3 couples and were joined by 4 ladies who had booked separately. José was our guide for the evening, and he was fantastic. Very knowledgeable and informative about the local food scene and origins of the food we were eating. Started with an aperitif in the oldest pub in town, a busy little place with all the wines in casks behind the bar. Our second stop was a charming place that specialised in cold cuts of meat and local wine/sherry. We sampled around 6 different meats and had a glass of sherry/port, all very tasty and probably not what I would have picked had I not been guided by José. We then moved on to a beautiful place, a square surrounded with orange trees where we had the main part of the meal. Bread & olives, sliced fried aubergines with a choice of red or white wine, followed by pork loin in a red wine sauce and patatas fritas (chips) the whole thing was delicious. Our final stop was a 10 minute stroll through town to a small restaurant just behind the cathedral. Once again we had the choice of a local red or white wine and a selection of tapas, we had ham croquettes and the gazpacho, washed down with another small glass of wine. The experience overall was excellent, and our guide José was a major contributor. *Please note that the menu was based upon our group’s dietary preferences (not many wanted seafood dishes) so if you make them aware in advance they will cater towards your preferences.

Not only did we all have a great time, but the food we made was delicious. I just finished converting the paella recipe into American measurements and plan on cooking it in the near future. Remember to purchase the Salmorreta because the closest thing we have to it in the States is Sofrito and it's not the same. Javi and Pepo were the best!

What a great way to spend our Thanksgiving day. Anais was our tour guide, and she was awesome. We began the tour by walking thru the central market. Anais gave us great insights into the market and its importance to the community of Malaga. We then took a short walk to the kitchen and started with fantastic olive oil tasting. We made sangria, gazpacho, paella, and our special dessert churros. We made all dishes with fresh ingredients, and the chefs were first rate. The kitchen was clean and we were able to take our leftover paella home. It was a wonderful afternoon of fellowship, cooking and learning. We would highly recommend this tour. Thank you Anais!

Excellent experience all around. The market tour was great and the cooking experience well very well organized And professional.

Everybody who have time in the evenings in Málaga, likes wine degustacions and great athmosphere should attend this tour. I've taken my tour on 23rd November 2024. With Fernando we've met 4 very famous bars and restaurants in Málaga, including famous Antigua Casa de Guardia, where you can drink the sweet red wine straight from the barrel. In addition to the 5 wines which you are testing, you will get soup, 4 tapas and a part of paella to eat. If you are not really into the red wine, you can choose to taste the white wine instead. The guide is a very kind person, explaining everything in english and spanish. The trips worths the money you are paying. When I will be next time in Málaga, I will for sure take this trip once again. Andrew

We booked the tour for our first evening in Malaga. Fernando was great from start to finish. There were 12 of us in total - a mixture of couples, friends and singles, of different nationalities. Fernando managed to properly engage with everyone in the group, and made sure people were happy throughout the experience. We visited four different tapas bars (we had to miss one out due to the flooding) where we were able to sample different tapas and local drinks. Fernando gave us plenty of information about what we were eating and drinking and arranged alternatives for us without any fuss. He also suggested other bars and restaurants we might like to try. It was a great evening, with a perfect host. We would definitely recommend the tour to others.

A great tour (and tasting) of the market, followed by a wonderful hands-on cooking class. Javi and Alba were both fantastic, as was our group. A wonderful way to get to explore a bit of Malaga, learn to make delicious food and meet new people. Highly recommend!

I had a wonderfull time, highly recommended as the best start of the visit. Javi was great host and Alba an excellent chef. Thanks a lot!

we had booked a paella cooking course at Spain Food Sherpas. On the day and time we had to go to an agreed point (secret lingerie 😀) in Malage. Felipe showed up there and after the group introduced each other Felipe took us to a market hall. There he told the history of the market hall and we walked past various market stalls where we were also allowed to taste. This was already a very nice start! Then on to the cooking location. It started with an olive oil tasting. Then Sangria was made which went into the refrigerator to be served with dinner. Then made gazpacho, which also disappeared into the refrigerator. Then make the paella in pairs. We were 8 people, 2 Canadians, 2 Americans, 1 Australian, 1 German and us, 2 Dutch. How nice to cook with strangers who soon no longer feel like strangers to you. Very nice people who received excellent guidance. Delicious paellas were prepared in pairs while enjoying a glass of wine. While the paella was covered for the final cooking, churos were still being made. Then sit at the table and enjoy the food and of course the Sangria! Nice conversations and delicious paella food, time disappeared. Took pictures and showed each other pictures of their own vegetable gardens. Very fun to do this cooking workshop. Highly recommended! You will feel at home at Spain Food Sherpas! You get a big ten from us.

We had a terrific international group, including a nice couple with a small baby. Our guide, Fernando, was excellent. He was able to engage with everyone and led us through the fabulous market (one of the oldest in Europe) to sample the best of Malaga’s delicious gastronomical delights. We also enjoyed tastings at three outstanding restaurants. I highly recommend this adventure!

Elise was a great guide and very knowledgeable. We went to interesting places and the tour was easy and stress free. It was a great introduction to Malaga life.

Great food, fabulous wine choices great of the tour of the area. Wonderful conversations and Fernando had great recommendations for the remaining time in Malaga.

Fabulous wine and tapas tour with Jose as our guide. He was friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. All the bars visited were great and offered delicious, plentiful food and drink. A very special evening which I highly recommend