Hop-On Hop-Off Malaga Highlights Tour

Day Trip, Group Tour

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Explore the beauty and history of Malaga, the birthplace of Picasso, at your own pace on this open-top double-decker hop on hop off Malaga bus tour.

Hop on Hop off Malaga Highlights Tour

Tour the city with the convenience and flexibility of a hop on hop off Malaga bus tour. You can sightsee at any of the route's stops or choose to stay on board for the duration of the trip. Your ticket is good for 24 hours, so there's plenty of time to see the best of Malaga. Simply hop off at any stop, explore at your own pace, and resume your bus tour whenever you are ready. From dramatic ancient architecture and beautiful beaches to amazing museums and lovely gardens, this guided hop on hop off Malaga bus tour offers something for everyone. You'll even have the opportunity to check out the Interactive Music Museum and the Automobile and Fashion Museum, as your ticket includes entrance to these popular attractions.

Interested in ancient history? Make a stop at the excavation site of the Teatro Romano, an amphitheater that dates back to the third century. While there, explore the nearby Alcazaba, a fortification built by the Moors in the 11th century. You're sure to enjoy the museum and gardens. The Alcazaba connects to Castillo de Gibralfaro, high atop Mount Gibralfaro. From there you can see dramatic views of the city and the Mediterranean Sea.

Enjoy audio tours of Malaga Cathedral, a Renaissance church located near Alcazaba that features hand-carved choir stalls, beautiful artwork, and a grandiose altar. Just south is Malaga Beach. Sand was imported from the Sahara Desert in the late 1800s to create this beautiful beach. Don't miss Plaza de Toros, Malaga's bull ring, and take some time to enjoy the the city's beautiful gardens and flower markets. La Concepcion - Jardin Botanico-Historico dates back to the 19th century and features Roman statues and many exotic flowers, while Mercado de las Flores is a popular flower market. You can also visit the monuments and tombs of Cementerio Ingles, the first protestant cemetery in Spain.

You may wish to conclude your tour with a night on the town. Enjoy one of the many restaurants, cafes, and clubs that Malaga has to offer. With the flexible on and off system, this bus tour is the ideal way to see the sights of the city at your own pace.

Please Note: There are 3 bus routes with different schedules and durations. The Red Route runs every 30 to 45 minutes and it takes approximately 80 minutes to complete the route without getting off. The Blue Route runs every 30 to 60 minutes and takes approximately 1 hour to complete the route without getting off. The Green Route runs every 75 minutes and takes 1 hour to complete the route without getting off. The tours are narrated in English, Spanish, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Dutch, and Russian. First and last tour times will be detailed in your electronic ticket.

The Red Route (10:00 AM - 7:00 PM) includes the following stops:

  • Vialia / Renfe
  • Centro de Arte Contemporaneo
  • Puerto
  • Plaza de la Marina
  • Paseo del Parque
  • Centre Pompidou Malaga
  • Paseo de la Farola
  • Playa de la Malagueta
  • Plaza de Toros
  • Castillo de Gibralfaro (Temporarily Closed)
  • Basilica de Sta. M. de la Victoria
  • Plaza de la Merced - Casa de Picasso
  • Museo Carmen Thyssen - Catedral
  • Avenida de Andalucia

The Blue Route includes the following stops:

  • Vialia / Renfe
  • Russian and Automobile Museum
  • Puerto
  • Centre Pompidou Malaga
  • Calle Larios

The Green Route includes the following stops:

  • Estacion de Autobuses
  • Vialia - Renfe
  • Callejones del Perchel
  • Pasillo Santa Isabel
  • Cruz Roja
  • San Jose Parque
  • Camino de Casa Bermeja
  • Jardin Botanico
  • Camino de Casa Bermeja
  • Estadio de Futbol
  • Martiricos
  • Guimbarda
  • Cercanias

To see a map of the stops that are included in this tour, please CLICK HERE.

Starting At
 
Tour Type
Group
 
Group Size
Standard
 
Activity Type(s)
Hop-On Hop-Off Bus
 
Tour Duration
3.5 Hours
 
Activity Level
Easy
 
Tour Leaves From
Numerous bus stops throughout Malaga. An approximately 10 minute walk is required to reach the closest stop.
 
Food/Beverage Provided
Not Included
 
Special Instructions
Comfortable lightweight summer clothing and walking shoes is suitable for most of the year, but light sweaters may be needed for the winter months in the evenings. Good quality sunglasses are advised, and photo-chromatic lenses for those who wear spectacles.
 
Restrictions
Guests must be able to get in and out of the bus. This tour is fully wheelchair accessible.
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We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.

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About Shore Excursions Group

About Us
Shore Excursions Group is the market leading and world's largest shore excursion company. Since 2008, we've provided cruise passengers with higher-quality, lower-priced, and smaller group shore excursions from a portfolio of nearly 4,000 tours in over 300 ports. Over the last 16 years, we've delivered more than 4.6M excursions with a 4.7 out of 5 star rating from more than 47k reviews.

Exceptional travel experiences are created by exceptional people. Our incredible team of cruise and travel experts has more than 100 years of combined industry experience, and we work in close collaboration with a network of exceptional tour operator partners dedicated to providing personalized and immersive excursions to cruise passengers in the ports they visit around the world.

Our excursions are higher quality, lower priced, and travel in smaller groups averaging just 12 guests per departure, allowing our guests to truly connect with the local culture and enjoy a more enriching travel experience. Our website provides a personalized shopping experience highlighting the top-rated and most popular excursions in each port of call with authentic photos, videos, and reviews from other guests.

Our proprietary itinerary search technology makes booking easy by displaying the excursions guaranteed to work for your ship's scheduled arrival and departure into each port of call. We also feature hand-curated multi-port packages with the top-rated excursion for each port bundled together at an additional discount.

Our Unique Approach
While the cruise lines and other companies also offer excursions, we are the experts and our experience and approach set us apart. Our exceptional excursions travel in smaller groups and visit more interesting and authentic locations, using more personalized tour guides.

Our team uses a comprehensive approach to select the leading guides and best tour providers around the world. Every excursion is carefully curated and closely monitored through quality control and customer feedback.

In today's fast paced world, vacations are an important way to relax, reconnect with family and friends, and discover new and interesting places - and our portfolio of the highest quality tours was created to provide authentic and rewarding travel experiences on your next trip.

High quality service is very important to travelers and leads to better experiences with higher satisfaction. We encourage you to call us, so our experts can answer your questions and help you select the best excursions for your cruise.

Our Exceptional Tours
Our priority is providing cruise guests with exciting and enriching tours with personalized service and smaller groups.

Our small group tours range from 2-12 people - far less than other tour companies with larger tours up to 50 people. We also offer outstanding private excursions - exclusive experiences for only you and your group with options to fully customize your tour.

Our "Scenic" tours provide up close and personal access to some of the most spectacular natural environments on Earth from majestic glaciers in Alaska to spectacular reefs in the Caribbean.

Our "Cultural" tours allow customers to experience local customs, entertainment and culinary delights ranging from tribal dances in Alaska to an outstanding local meal in Santorini, Greece.

Our "Active" tours offer a multitude of exciting and adventurous ways to experience our destinations. Kayak the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, hike to a spectacular waterfall in Hawaii, or bicycle through quaint villages in France.

Our "City" tours allow travelers to see the highlights of great cities around the world with unique insights provided by our expert tour guides.

Our Guarantee
We stand by our excursions, and we're committed to meeting your expectations. Our team and our guides are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences, which we've achieved consistently over many years and millions of tours. To the extent you are in any way dissatisfied with the experience we deliver, we will work to resolve your concerns - up to and including a full refund of your tour price. For more information visit the Shore Excursions Group website.

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Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.