About this tour
Spend two hours navigating Marbella's winding Old Town before stepping into the Palacio Bazán, a 16th-century Renaissance palace now home to Spain's premier contemporary engraving collection. Your guide traces how Islamic settlement, medieval trade routes and Christian conquest shaped the town's character, then walks you through works by Picasso, Miró and other modern printmakers. An optional olive oil tasting rounds out the experience.
Highlights
- Moorish fortress ruins scattered through narrow medieval streets
- Plaza de los Naranjos: Renaissance town hall and civic heart
- Palacio Bazán Renaissance palace interior and architecture
- Contemporary Spanish engraving techniques and processes explained
- Works by Picasso, Miró and Spain's modern print pioneers
- Optional local olive oil tasting session
What to expect
You'll start in the Old Town's tight lanes, where your guide unpacks the town's layered past—Islamic foundations, Christian reconquest, Renaissance revival. Expect to pause at key corners to understand how geography and trade routes determined what Marbella became. The second hour shifts indoors: the Palacio Bazán's stone rooms hold contemporary prints and engravings, with your guide walking you through technique and notable artists. This isn't a rushed gallery sprint; it's a thoughtful read of how a single art form evolved in modern Spain.
Good to know
Fully wheelchair accessible throughout. Groups of eight or more get headsets. The olive oil tasting is optional and booked separately. Public transport is nearby if you need it. Comfortable walking shoes suit the cobblestones.
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