Guided tour of the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre
A guided route covering the Malaga Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre in one single tour, with commentary throughout the itinerary.
Tickets included
Duration
1h 30min
From
€20
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Malaga Alcazaba Tickets
Book your Malaga Alcazaba tickets and choose the option that best fits your visit, whether you prefer to explore the monument on your own or join a guided tour. Here you can check the ticket types, access times and available tours to plan ahead one of the most recognisable stops in Malaga's historic centre.
General admission to Malaga's Alcazaba starts from €7, the combined Alcazaba and Gibralfaro ticket from €10, and you can also book the guided tour of the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre from €20. This way you can compare prices and access options before choosing how you want to do the visit.
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Ways to visit Malaga's Alcazaba
Full Malaga tour with tickets included
A broader tour of Malaga with tickets included, designed for those who want to round off the experience with other key spots in the city beyond the Alcazaba area.
Tickets included
Duration
3h
From
€48
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Compare all the ways to visit the Alcazaba
| Option | Price from | Duration | What is included | Group | Languages | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official general ticket (self-guided) | €7 | At your own pace | Alcazaba admission, no guide | Individual | — | Visitors who prefer to explore on their own |
| Combined Alcazaba and Gibralfaro ticket (self-guided) | €10 | At your own pace | Admission to the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle, no guide | Individual | — | Visitors who want to see both sites |
| Reduced ticket (self-guided) | €3 | At your own pace | Alcazaba admission at the reduced rate, no guide | Individual | — | Visitors who meet the reduced-rate conditions |
| Free Sunday admission (self-guided) | Free | At your own pace | Free admission from 14:00, no guide | Individual | — | Visitors who can go on a Sunday afternoon |
| Guided tour of the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre | 20 € | 1h 30min | Official guide and tickets included | Group | Spanish and English | First-time visitors who want context |
| Complete tour of Málaga with tickets | 48 € | 3 h | Official guide and admission to the Alcazaba, Roman Theatre and Cathedral | Group | Spanish and English | Visitors with a morning to see the essentials of monumental Málaga |
Official opening hours: 9:00 to 18:00 from 1 November to 31 March and 9:00 to 20:00 from 1 April to 31 October; last entry is one hour before closing. Admission is free every Sunday from 14:00 and children under 6 never pay admission to the monument.
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The types of tickets for the Alcazaba of Málaga
Choose the option that best fits your visit to the Alcazaba of Málaga according to the type of access you need. You can opt for the general ticket, the combined ticket with Gibralfaro Castle or a guided visit with tickets included.
General ticket Alcazaba Málaga
Entry to the Alcazaba of Málaga to explore the monument on your own within public visiting hours. From €7.00 per person.
Combined ticket Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle
Combined ticket to visit the Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle in a single purchase, a useful option if you want to complete the visit to both sites. From €10.00 per person.
What to see at Malaga's Alcazaba with these tickets
With these tickets, your visit to Malaga's Alcazaba starts with one of the parts that best explain the defensive character of the complex: the entrance fortifications. Before entering the inner enclosures, the route passes through a system of walls, towers and staggered gates designed to make access from the city difficult. This first section features landmarks such as the Torre Albarrana, the Vaulted Dome Gate, the Gate of the Columns and Christ's Gate, which help you understand how the enclosure's defence was organised.
The visit then continues through the lower enclosure, where remains of the so-called residential quarter are preserved. This area shows that the Alcazaba worked not only as a fortress, but also as an inhabited space, with houses, a bathhouse and a cistern within the complex. Further up is the palace area, where the route passes through the Taifa Palace and the Nasrid Palace, two key spaces for understanding the Alcazaba as a fortress-palace and not just a system of walls.
In the upper part of the monument, the visit is completed with spaces such as the Keep Tower and the Parade Ground, from where you get a better sense of how the upper enclosure was laid out and its connection to Gibralfaro. The visit also gains extra context through its direct link to the Roman Theatre, located at the foot of the Alcazaba, since both form part of the same historical thread running through the centre of Malaga.
Opening hours and access to Malaga's Alcazaba
For your visit to Malaga's Alcazaba, it's worth planning around the time of year. Opening hours are 9:00 am to 6:00 pm from 1 November to 31 March and 9:00 am to 8:00 pm from 1 April to 31 October. In both cases, the last admission is one hour before closing.
Admission is free every Sunday from 14:00, the reduced rate is €3 and children under 6 never pay admission to the monument.
Cancellation policy and changes to tickets
Once you have purchased your ticket to Malaga's Alcazaba or the combined Alcazaba + Gibralfaro option, no changes or refunds are allowed. The only exception is if the visit cannot take place due to a reason attributable to Malaga City Council, in which case a refund of the amount paid can be requested through the corresponding procedure.
Should that be the case, the refund is processed as a refund of public price income for Alcazaba-Gibralfaro. For this reason, it's worth carefully reviewing the option you choose before completing your ticket purchase.
Book your ticket for the Alcazaba of Málaga now
Book your ticket for the Alcazaba of Málaga by choosing the option that best fits your visit, and have the access organised before you arrive.
By closing the booking in advance, you can choose the option that best suits your plan with more margin and avoid depending on availability on the day of the visit.
Frequently asked questions about tickets to Malaga's Alcazaba
Where can I buy tickets for Malaga's Alcazaba?
The most practical option is to book your tickets for Malaga's Alcazaba online, choosing the option you need and having your visit organised before you arrive. As a reference, general admission starts from €7, the combined Alcazaba and Gibralfaro ticket from €10, and if you'd rather do the tour with commentary, the guided tour of the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre starts from €20.
What types of tickets are there for visiting Malaga's Alcazaba?
- General admission: free access to the Alcazaba, from €7.
- Combined Alcazaba and Gibralfaro ticket: access to both sites in a single purchase, from €10.
- Guided tour of the Alcazaba and Roman Theatre: a guided route with commentary during the visit, from €20.
Is it worth visiting the Alcazaba on your own or with a guide?
It depends on how you want to do the visit. If you'd rather enter the monument and explore it at your own pace, general admission is a good fit. If you'd rather understand the visit better and combine the Alcazaba with the Roman Theatre, the guided tour is worth it because your visit is already organised and you follow the route with commentary throughout.
What does the combined Alcazaba and Gibralfaro ticket include?
It includes access to Malaga's Alcazaba and Gibralfaro Castle within the same ticket. It's the most useful option if you want to make the most of your visit by touring both sites and not just the Alcazaba.
Can tickets be changed or cancelled?
No. Once purchased, tickets for Malaga's Alcazaba do not allow changes or refunds, except in the cases where the visit cannot take place for reasons attributable to the management of the monument.
Is Malaga's Alcazaba accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Malaga's Alcazaba has an adapted route, although some areas have limitations due to the monument's own structure. If you're looking for a more comfortable visit with a better organised route, it's worth checking beforehand which option best fits your needs.