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Malaga Cathedral: Our most recommended tours and activities

Malaga: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Experience Card Options

1. Malaga: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Experience Card Options

Malaga boasts pretty streets, leafy boulevards, and lush gardens. See the major attractions of this lovely city with a 24-hour Malaga Essential Experience ticket for a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour or the Malaga Iconic Ticket which also includes entry to the MIMMA and Carmen Thyseen Museum. With the aid of the tour’s onboard multilingual audio commentary, learn why the Malaga Cathedral is called La Manquita – the one-armed lady! Also, hear all about the old palace fortress and its 2 rings of walls. On the open-top double-decker bus, enjoy panoramic views of the city as well. You can visit the Alcazaba (entry not included), where you’ll find a museum and pleasant gardens along with breathtaking views. While in the vicinity, stop by Castillo de Gibralfaro for a look at the ramparts and more spectacular views. You may want to see the ancient Teatro Romano and the reconstruction work that’s underway. Don’t forget the Picasso Museum, another important attraction in the city of his birth. Also enjoy free access to the Interactive Museum of Music, when an appropriate ticket is selected, where you can tap into your musical prowess, and try your hand at a variety of instruments. Blue Route Blue Line:1.Vialia - Renfe2.Russian and Automobile Museums3.Puerto4.Centre Pompidou5.Calle Larios Green Line: 1.Estación de Autobuses2.Vialia - Renfe3.Callejones del Perchel4.Pasillo Santa Isabel5.Cruz Roja6.San José Parque7.Camino de Casa Bermeja8.Jardín Botánico9.Camino de Casa Bermeja10. Estadio de Futbol11.Martiricos12.Guimbarda13.Cercanías Red Line: 1. Renfe / Vialia Train Station 2. Centro de Arte 3. Puerto Alborania Museum 4. Plaza de la Marina Main street 5. Paseo del Parque Auditorio 6. Centro Pompidou Málaga 7. Paseo de la Farola La Lighthouse 8. Playa de la Malagueta Beach la Malagueta 9. Plaza de Toros Bull Ring 10. Castillo de Gibralfaro Castle (closed until further notice) 11. Basílica de Sta. María de la Victoria Church 12. Plaza de la Merced 13. Museo Carmen Thyssen 14. Avenida Andalucía If you opt for the Malaga Experience Card, then there's a whole host of other treats you'll receive on your Malaga adventure, including entry to some of the city's best attractions, such as the Picasso Museum, and many more. Malaga Experience 24-Hour Ticket Inclusions: 24hr Hop on Hop off Bus tourBoat TripEntry to any of the following:Casa Natal Picasso y Fundación PicassoMuseo Carmen ThyssenMuseo Picasso MálagaMuseo RusoMuseo PompidouMuseo Revello de ToroCuevas del Tesoro The boat trip is included on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, instead of a boat trip, a flamenco show is included.Guided Walking Tour 24-Hour Hop on Hop off Iconic Malaga Ticket inclusions: 24-hour Hop on Hop off bus tour with entry to the MiMMA (Interactive Music Museum) and Carmen Thyseen Museum

Málaga: 3-Hour Complete Walking Tour with Tickets

2. Málaga: 3-Hour Complete Walking Tour with Tickets

Enjoy a guided 3-hour walk around Málaga, beginning at Plaza de la Merced, one of the city’s most important squares. You’ll see the statue of Picasso, and hear about the origins of the city. Continue your walk to the most emblematic sites, including Plaza de la Constitución, Calle Lario, and La Plaza del Obispo. Enter the Cathedral, also known as La Manquita. Your guide will show you a number of picturesque locations, and you’ll stop to enjoy one of Málaga’s typical wines. The last stop is a visit to the Teatro Romano and the Alcazaba, where you'll have panoramic views from inside the monument.

Málaga: Cathedral, Alcazaba, Roman Theater Walking Tour

3. Málaga: Cathedral, Alcazaba, Roman Theater Walking Tour

See the highlights in Málaga with this group walking tour. Follow your guide to the Cathedral, Alcazaba, Roman Theater, and Picasso's streets. Listen as your guide tells you more about these sites. Start your tour at the Plaza de La Marina. Stroll to the Renaissance Cathedral of Malaga where your guide will point out details of the cathedral and provide fascinating context for what you see. On the days of mass in the cathedral, the explanations will take place outside the building. Head to the Alcazaba which is built into the sides of Gibralfaro Mountain. Take the elevator to the highest point where you can admire the views of Malaga. Walk to the ancient Roman Theater before heading to the streets where Picasso lived. Marvel at the statue of Picasso and explore Plaza de la Merced, Plaza del Obispo, and Calle Larios with your knowledgeable guide.

2-Hour Electric Bike Tour in Malaga

4. 2-Hour Electric Bike Tour in Malaga

Enjoy a 2-hour city tour by e-bike to see all the important sites in Málaga. Follow your group leader in Malaga and ride through the Gibralfaro forest up to the hill.  From the top of the hill, enjoy a little break to admire the amazing views over the Baie. Continue down along the walls of the Alcazaba to the promenade that takes you past the best beaches in Málaga. At Mítico Balneario, stop to enjoy something to eat and drink (at your own expense). Ride back to the port’s lighthouse and the shopping district of Muelle Uno and Palmeral de las Sorpresas. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to stop to take photos along the way.

Málaga: 2-Hour Historical Center & Cathedral Tour

5. Málaga: 2-Hour Historical Center & Cathedral Tour

On this guided tour around the historical center and the Cathedral of Málaga, you will meet at Plaza de la Merced, a square with different uses during its history and connected to liberal policy. In this square, you will see the famous Picasso statue near the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation. During the walking tour, discover the city and the historic origins of Málaga. Walk around the most important places such as Calle Granada and Iglesia de Santiago, Plaza de la Constitución, Pasaje de Chinitas, Calle Larios and Plaza del Obispo. There, you will discover the majesty of the Cathedral of Málaga, the most emblematic monument in the city. The real name of this monument is Catedral de la Encarnación, also known as La Manquita.

Costa del Sol: Full-Day Cordoba Tour

6. Costa del Sol: Full-Day Cordoba Tour

Discover the mix of cultures in Cordoba with a panoramic tour through town. See some of the city's most important landmarks, such as its synagogue and mosque, on this guided tour. Start your journey with pickup in an air-conditioned bus from Costa del Sol. Explore Cordoba's narrow streets in its Jewish Quarter and Old Town. Visit the mosque, built during the Arab occupation period and later converted into a Catholic Church. Admire the building's colorful mosaics and vibrant stained-glass windows and learn all about the site from your guide. Enjoy free time to enjoy lunch on your own after your guided tour. Meet your guide back at the Alcázar of Cordoba to return to Costa del Sol.

Malaga: 1-Hour Segway Tour of Gibralfaro Castle

7. Malaga: 1-Hour Segway Tour of Gibralfaro Castle

Glide through Gibralfaro Castle and discover its history, starting from its initial construction during the Hammudid Dynasty in the early 11th-century, from your guide. Explore the castle and its walled enclosures, learn about how the structure was connected to the city ramparts to form a third defensive wall. Meet your guide at the Calle reding 1 of Malaga and start your tour with a quick 15-minute training session so you can be confident driving your Segway. Afterward, cruise through the park to head off and see why Alcabaza Castle is the best-preserved citadel in Spain. Built on a hill in the center of the city, the palatial fortification overlooks Malaga's port, boasting scenic views of the city. Take three to four stops to take pictures and admire the view from the castle while learning more about Malaga and its international seaport.

Malaga: City Exploration Game and Tour

8. Malaga: City Exploration Game and Tour

Combine the excitement of a sightseeing city tour with a game on this self-guided smartphone walking tour in Malaga. Find attractions easily with the app's navigation function. Download the app and start the game by going to the first location. Use observation, logic, imagination, and teamwork to solve the riddle at each location. Pause the app at any point if you want to take a break, stop for coffee, or spend some more time visiting one of the sights. Play the game at your own pace. Start your tour at Plaza de la Merced. Visit the world-famous Teatro Romano with its unique acoustics. Photograph the unique Picasso Museum and admire the fairytale Cathedral of the Encarnación. Malaga University will leave you speechless as it is considered a small but innovative university. Learn about City Hall, a Baroque Revival building with modernist elements. The unique Malaga Park is worth the time and space in your mobile memory. Busy and cool La Malagueta will be your next step, do nothing, leave mobiles and things and dive in. The Center Pompidou Malaga, an unrivaled art gallery is waiting to enchant you, while the icing on the cake of this unique tour will be the Palmeral de Las Sorpresas with its captivating landscape architecture, in the historic center of Malaga.

Picasso birthplace museum ticket + Malaga mobile-app tour

9. Picasso birthplace museum ticket + Malaga mobile-app tour

Explore the history of Malaga with a mobile-app audio tour. Download the Vox City mobile-app when you arrive in Malaga and start exploring at your own leisure. Our fascinating audio will lead you to iconic landmarks related to renown artist Pablo Picasso, including Church of Santiago where he was baptised and San Agustín, his former school. Using your voucher, gain entry to Museo Casa Natal de Picasso (Picasso Birthplace Museum). This building was the birth place of Picasso and today is home to some of his masterpieces that he created with his father, Jose Ruiz Blasco. You will also see personal memorabilia and artefacts from Picasso's life, including some of his baby clothes, portraits and sketchbooks. After you have visited the museum, you can continue to enjoy your mobile-app tour as you head to other tourist hotspots in Malaga city.

Malaga: Private Bike Rental

10. Malaga: Private Bike Rental

Rent a private bike in Malaga and cycle around the city to see the sights that you want to. Get a brief induction from your host before you head off to explore the city. Get to know Malaga at your own pace on our new bikes! We will give you a map and all the best recommendations for your trip We are at a key point for your experience! You can get to know the center of Malaga about 5 minutes from our office and another option, another 10 minutes, the oldest city of Pedregalejo, the fishermen's area and the best restaurants to savor true Malaga food! explore the port of Malaga in a comfortable way! You will know the different types of restaurants, clothing stores and other things! Delve into the city and get to know the Roman theater, the Alcazaba of Malaga, the Picasso museum and do not miss the typical tapas of the city.

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What people are saying about Malaga Cathedral

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based on 1,540 reviews

Really enjoyed the ride. E bikes were easy to ride after quick demonstration. So wasy going uphill!!! Only 4 of us in tour. Tour guide was lovely, very friendly and told great stories of Malaga. Would do this again and highly recommend!

Carmen was our guide. She took time to briefly get to know us & from there picked up on what interests us most. She was knowledgeable & engaging as well. A real asset to your company

so much fun! even with just my husband and I. wished more places had this type of offer. ✨

We had a private tour with Ester. She was very well informed and good fun

A great overview of the major historical attractions in Malaga.