FREE TOUR OF THE HISTORIC CENTRE OF MÁLAGA
The best way to explore Málaga is to start with its squares, its shopping streets and the remains that explain how the city has changed over the centuries. This free tour of Málaga leaves from Plaza de la Marina and continues along Calle Larios, Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza del Obispo, the Cathedral, the surroundings of the Picasso Museum, Plaza de la Merced, the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba. It is a panoramic route of about 2 hours, with no entry to monuments, designed to get your bearings in the historic centre from day one.
DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDED WALK IN MÁLAGA
Duration
The free tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Languages and groups
Available in Spanish and English, in separate groups. Languages are not mixed during the visit.
Available times
Mornings: 09:15, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:30.
Afternoons from May to October: 18:00, 19:30 and 20:00.
Afternoons from October to April: 16:15 and 17:00.
Price and how the free tour works
There is no fixed price when you book. At the end, the free tour works on a pay-what-you-wish basis, with a recommended minimum contribution of €10 per person.
What's included
Includes the guided walk through the historic centre of Málaga and all the explanations during the visit.
No entry to monuments. It is a panoramic outdoor tour.
Meeting point
Plaza de la Marina (Next to Tourism Office)
Confirmation
Accessibility
The route is fully accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs.
Families and pets
Suitable for families.
Large groups
If you have made several bookings and want to go together with the same guide, it can be arranged as a group.
If you are more than 6 people, we recommend considering a private tour.
CANCELLATION POLICY FOR THE FREE BOOKING
You can cancel your booking free of charge up to 24 hours before the start of the free tour. If in the end you cannot come, please let us know as soon as possible so we can free up your place for someone else.
If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice or do not show up, the place remains blocked until the activity starts.
Date changes are subject to availability, so it is best to check before modifying your booking.
REVIEWS FROM THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY WALKED THE CENTRE OF MÁLAGA WITH US
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE MÁLAGA FREE TOUR
How much does the Málaga free tour cost and what is the recommended contribution?
Booking is free and you pay nothing in advance. At the end, the tour works on a pay-what-you-wish basis according to your experience. As a reference, the recommended minimum contribution is €10 per person.
Do I need to book or can I just turn up?
We recommend booking to secure your place. When you complete the booking you receive the confirmation with the tour details and the group is organised before the start.
Where does the route start and end?
The free tour starts in Plaza de la Marina, next to the Tourist Information Office, and ends in Calle Alcazabilla, at the foot of the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba.
What do we see, and do we go inside any monuments?
It is a panoramic outdoor walk. The route passes places such as Calle Larios, Plaza de la Constitución, Plaza del Obispo, the Cathedral, the surroundings of the Picasso Museum, Plaza de la Merced, the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba, but it does not include tickets or indoor access.
Which languages is it in, and what if we are a large group?
There are departures in Spanish and English, always in separate groups. If you are a large group and want to go together with the same guide, it is best to book in advance so it can be organised; if you are looking for something more comfortable, we recommend considering a private tour.
BOOK YOUR PLACE ON THE MÁLAGA FREE TOUR
Book your place for free and receive the confirmation voucher by email with all the details of the route. You pay nothing in advance: at the end of the visit, the free tour works on a pay-what-you-wish basis, with a recommended minimum reference of €10 per person.
Enter the total number of participants, including babies, so the group is properly registered from the start. The route leaves from Plaza de la Marina, lasts about 2 hours and ends in Calle Alcazabilla, next to the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba.