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MÁLAGA · TOUR REVIEWS

The 15 Best Things to Do in Málaga

320 reviewed

Málaga puts a Moorish fortress, a Picasso collection, a working fishing port and a mountain gorge within an hour of each other, which makes the shortlist harder than it looks. These 15 come out on top across the whole site: what each one costs, how long it takes and who it suits. The full catalogue sits underneath if none of them fits your dates.

Málaga: Caminito del Rey Guided Tour with Transportation

Málaga: Caminito del Rey Guided Tour with Transportation - The smart start: meeting at Aloratur near María Zambrano station

Málaga: Museo Picasso Málaga Entry Ticket

Málaga: Museo Picasso Málaga Entry Ticket - Palacio de Buenavista: A Beautiful Setting That Makes Time Pass Fast

2.Museo Picasso Málaga Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 11,138 reviews · 1 day · from $15

Museo Picasso Málaga entry ticket in the Palacio de Buenavista, with audio guide, archaeological ruins, and major temporary exhibitions from $15.

“It’s nice to be able to move at your own pace and to repeat whatever you missed… The amount and the diversity of the works of Picasso is impressive and the selection of the works in the museum really helps to have some understanding about the artist.”

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From Málaga & Costa del Sol: Caminito del Rey Guided Tour

From Málaga & Costa del Sol: Caminito del Rey Guided Tour - Leaving Málaga the easy way: pickup, bus ride, and Ardales breakfast

El Chorro: Caminito del Rey Guided Tour with Shuttle Bus

El Chorro: Caminito del Rey Guided Tour with Shuttle Bus - Meeting at Hotel La Garganta, getting oriented fast

4.El Chorro: Caminito del Rey Guided Tour with Shuttle Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,091 reviews · from $44

Guided Caminito del Rey hike from El Chorro with shuttle bus, expert narration, safety-first pacing, and dramatic canyon views.

“It was a very well organised activity. And even though there was an issue with the bus we were on, they managed to fix the problem within 5 minutes basically. The guide also was just great! Friendly and knowledgeable!”

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Málaga: Alcazaba and Roman Theatre Guided Tour With Entry

Málaga: Alcazaba and Roman Theatre Guided Tour With Entry - Roman Theatre First, Then the Fortress View

5.Alcazaba and Roman Theatre Guided Tour With Entry

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,792 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $14Best value

Fast-track, 1.5-hour guided tour linking Málaga’s Roman Theatre and Alcazaba, with photo time and panoramic views.

“A very interesting tour explaining the history and culture of the Alcazaba. Suitable for both history lovers and those who are not keen on too much historical content. Highly recommend,”

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Benalmadena: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

Benalmadena: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour - Getting to the boat at Costasol Cruceros, and where to sit

6.Benalmadena: Dolphin Watching Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,786 reviews · 1h 40m · from $22

Dolphin watching from Benalmádena on a shaded catamaran, underwater windows, onboard bar, and an optional summer sea swim.

“This tour was the best any of our group had been on. The boat was in excellent condition, clean with plenty of room for all guests. The bathrooms were spotless throughout the trip and the shop was well stocked and reasonably priced. The crew were second to none, they made everyone feel welcome, even myself who spent most of the trip in the throes of morning sickness induced sea sickness. We spent precious time with a dolphin pod although I personally was very relieved to head back to the marina. If you book any trip on your travels make it this one. We will definitely be returning once the wee…”

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Caminito del Rey: Entry Ticket

Caminito del Rey: Entry Ticket - The walk itself: 7.7 km along a restored “danger walk”

7.Caminito del Rey: Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,710 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Caminito del Rey entry ticket for the 7.7 km one-way cliff walkway above the Guadalhorce River, with shuttle access and helmet.

“Amazing views coupled with a great walk. 7.7km 16500 steps. If you are driving go to the area by the end of the walk, park up and catch the bus to the entrance cave. It’s easier as when you finish the walk your car is there and there are plenty of places to eat / drink before you depart.”

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Malaga: Teatro Flamenco Malaga Live Flamenco Show

Malaga: Teatro Flamenco Malaga Live Flamenco Show - Arrival at Theatro Club Málaga: Entry, Timing, and Seating Reality

From Málaga: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train

From Málaga: Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train - Meeting at Farmacia Sánchez Fernández and Getting Set for the Day

10.Ronda+Setenil de las Bodegas with Little Train

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 4,115 reviews · 10 hours · from $34

Roundtrip day trip from Málaga to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas, with optional guides and a little-train ride in Setenil.

“loved Setenil de las bodegas. not enough time to explore. missed the viewpoint as needing the toilet after long early morning journey but we had to go directly if we were following the guide so therefore missed seeing it. others felt the same so didn't go either. walking guide in Ronda was excellent,so knowledgeable and cared for everyone,s need,waiting while some made toilet breaks before moving on. well worth the trip”

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From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

From Malaga: Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar - The Gibraltar free-time block: how to use it without rushing

11.Full-Day Trip to Gibraltar

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,516 reviews · 9 hours · from $35

One-day Malaga trip to Gibraltar: air-conditioned coach, bilingual guides, free time, optional Rock climb, monkeys, and caves.

“Our guide, Gloria was very helpful and shared all the useful information we needed. Highly recommended.”

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From Malaga: Granada Full-Day Trip with Alhambra

From Malaga: Granada Full-Day Trip with Alhambra - Entering the Alhambra: Nasrid Palaces plus the wider fortress world

12.Granada Full-Day Trip with Alhambra

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,235 reviews · 10 hours · from $128

From Malaga to Granada in 10 hours, with priority Alhambra entry, guided Nasrid Palaces and Generalife, plus free time downtown.

“We were a group of 6 friends experiencing this as our first day of vacation. We returned tired but amased”

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Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip

Málaga: Sunset Catamaran Trip - What You Get Onboard: Bar, Bathrooms, And That Front Net

13.Sunset Catamaran Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,200 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $27

Malaga sunset catamaran for about $27, with chill music, onboard bar, skyline views, and port pickup. 90 minutes.

“The sunset cruise was wonderful, the check in and boarding was very straight forward. Bar and toilet on board which was great. The staff were friendly and let everyone do their own thing. There was plenty of space on the boat for everyone to move about or sit. The duration was longer than what we expected and we were pleasantly surprised at how far we traveled out. The music on the boat added to the relaxed atmosphere. Fantastic experience, a great way to see Malaga from a different view point and would definitely do this again.”

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From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour

From Málaga: Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour - Málaga pickup: quick start, clear meeting point

14.Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,117 reviews · from $74

Málaga day trip to Caminito del Rey with bilingual guides, air-conditioned coach, Ardales break, and cliffside bridges 100m above the Guadalhorce.

“Great day out walking the Caminito. It was a fantastic experience. Nico, our tour leader was very friendly. He met us all at the city hall in Malaga, which was very easy to find. Our guide for the Caminito, Tina, was very informative and delivered the guided tour with humour. All in all a brilliant day out!”

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From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip

From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip - From Malaga pickup to the short ride that starts your Andalusia day