Self-Guided Walk of Marbella: Moorish Medina to Luxury Resort

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About this activity

On this self-guided walking tour, you’ll explore the charming old town of Marbella. Once a humble fishing village, Marbella is now one of the most glamorous destinations on the Spanish coast. As you stroll along the sun-drenched Mediterranean promenade, past Renaissance townhouses, and Moorish remnants, you’ll find out how iron foundries and sugar estates positioned Marbella at the forefront of Spain’s industrialization in the 1800s. You’ll also see the interplay of cultures that left their imprint on Marbella’s architecture, cuisine, and character, from Phoenician traders and Muslim sultans, to Bourbon kings and Franco. The tour ends at the majestic Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Encarnación (Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation), where you’ll discover hidden depth beneath the city’s glamorous surface. By the end of this tour, you’ll have a new appreciation for how centuries of cultural exchange and reinvention have created this jewel of the Costa del Sol.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min – 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Faro de Marbella

Passing by

The tour starts near the Faro de Marbella, the lighthouse that guides ships into the harbour.
Playa Del Faro

Passing by

We'll look out over the Playa del Faro, one of Marbella's many golden beaches. Beyond the beach, we'll be able to pick out Puerto Banús, Gibraltar and even Africa.
Puerto Deportivo de Marbella

Passing by

We'll pass by the Puerto Deportivo de Marbella, the small marina close to Marbella's old town.
Avenida del Mar

Passing by

We'll walk up the Avenida del Mar, which connects the seafront promenade with Marbella's old town. As we go, you'll hear how the area was developed in the 1980s and 1990s.
Dali Sculptures

Passing by

We'll pass ten sculptures attributed to Salvador Dalí, which decorate the Avenida del Mar. As you take a closer look at the sculptures, you'll also find out why they are controversial.
Parque de Alameda

Passing by

We'll stop briefly in the Parque de Alameda, which is home to magnificent trees from all around the world. While enjoying the shade, you'll hear a bit about Marbella's early history.
Fuente de la Virgen del Rocio

Passing by

In the park, we'll pause beside the Fuente de la Virgen del Rocio, a beautiful tiled fountain from the 1700s.
Marbella Old Town

Passing by

We'll explore Marbella's old town, with its atmospheric winding streets. Browse in elegant boutiques and art stores, or stop at a café in a charming square to watch the world go by.
Ermita de Santiago

Passing by

We'll also pass the Ermita de Santiago, the oldest church or chapel in Marbella. If the chapel is open, entry is free of charge.
Ayuntamiento City Hall

Passing by

We'll admire the Marbella's town hall, which was built in the 1500s. You'll also find out why Marbella's sun dial is a few hours out.
Stop 11

Passing by

We'll stop near the Ermita de Santo Cristo, with its pretty blue and white tiled tower. You cannot go into the church, but you can look in through the doors when they are open.
Murallas del Castillo (Las)

Passing by

We'll pass by the walls of the old castle, built by the Caliph Abd-al Rahman III in the 900s. You'll learn how the castle is used today, and why you cannot go inside.
Museo del Grabado Espanol Contemporaneo

Passing by

We'll walk by the Contemporary Engraving Museum, which is housed in a beautiful old hospital from the 1500s. Entry to the museum is free of charge.
Capilla de San Juan de Dios.

Passing by

We'll also pass by the Chapel of St John of God, attached to another former hospital. St John is the patron saint of the ill and dying, and entry to the chapel is free of charge.
Parroquia La Encarnacion de Marbella

Passing by

We'll end our tour at the Church of Our Lady of the Incarnation, the biggest church in Marbella. Entry to the church is free of charge.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour starts near the Faro de Marbella, the lighthouse that guides ships into the harbour. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends outside this seventeenth century church.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]