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Caminito del Rey from Granada — Day Trip

Full-day trip to the Caminito del Rey from Granada. A vertiginous walkway 100 metres above the Gaitanes Gorge. Includes private transport, ticket, guide and lunch.

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Practical details

Duration
8 hours
Guide languages
Spanish · English
Mobile ticket
No need to print
Instant confirmation
Right after booking
Minimum age
8+
Cancellation
Free up to 24h before

Highlights

  • The Caminito del Rey walkway: 100 metres above the gorge
  • 5 kilometres of trail through mountains and suspension bridges
  • Guaranteed entry included (tickets usually sell out weeks in advance)
  • Private return transport from Granada + lunch included
  • Ideal for hiking and nature lovers

Our take

The Caminito del Rey is one of the most spectacular outdoor experiences in Spain: a walkway built in 1905, 100 metres above the Gaitanes Gorge, refurbished and reopened in 2015 with all the modern safety measures. The 5 km route through mountains and suspension bridges offers unique views — one of those places that looks great on Instagram and even more impressive in person. For visitors based in Granada, the organised tour is clearly the best option: the Caminito is 150 km away in Málaga, public transport is awkward and tickets sell out weeks in advance. For €135 you get private return transport (4 hours of driving in total), guaranteed entry (€22 on its own), an official guide and lunch included — a reasonable ratio. What NOT to do if: you have a fear of heights, vertigo, are travelling with children under 8 or have mobility problems. The walkway is well built, but the 100 m is real and you feel it. For everyone else, it's one of the most memorable day trips you can do from Granada — outside the Arab-Christian cultural axis of the city and inside the natural axis of southern Spain.

What's included

  • Private return transport Granada — Caminito del Rey
  • Caminito del Rey entry (guaranteed)
  • Official guide in Spanish or English
  • Lunch included

Not included

  • Extra drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Travel insurance

Good to know

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable closed shoes (mandatory, NO sandals or heels)
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothing

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8
  • People with mobility problems
  • Wheelchair users
  • People with a fear of heights
  • People with vertigo

Things to keep in mind

  • NOT allowed: sandals, heels, pets, drones, selfie sticks, bikes, umbrellas, walking poles, babies in pushchairs or bare feet
  • Confirmation requires a minimum number of participants — book a few days in advance
  • Caminito del Rey tickets sell out weeks in advance in season — this tour guarantees them
  • Minimum age 8 for safety reasons

Meeting point

Discovering Spain office, Plaza de las Descalzas 3, Granada

Departure is from central Granada by private transport. About 1h 45min to the Caminito (Málaga). Book WEEKS in advance: Caminito tickets sell out fast and this tour guarantees them. The operator (Discovering Spain) requires a minimum number of participants to confirm the tour.

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The experience

Caminito del Rey from Granada — Day Trip

The vertiginous walkway 100 metres above the Gaitanes Gorge. Includes private transport from Granada, guaranteed entry (usually sold out weeks ahead), official guide and lunch. One of the most memorable outdoor day trips in southern Spain.

Accessibility

NOT suitable for people with mobility problems, vertigo or fear of heights. The walkway is 100 metres above the gorge. Pushchairs, electric wheelchairs and walking frames are not allowed.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The operator may cancel if a minimum number of participants is not reached.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Caminito del Rey safe?
Yes, completely. The current walkway (opened in 2015) is entirely new, with handrails, reinforced planks and non-slip flooring. The victims who gave the Caminito its dangerous reputation were on the original walkway, abandoned decades ago. The new one has an excellent safety record. That said, the 100 m of height is real — if you have a fear of heights, better to skip it.
Why book this tour instead of going on my own?
Caminito tickets sell out weeks in advance. If you arrive in Granada and decide the day before, you won't get a ticket. This tour guarantees them (the operator buys them in advance). There's also no direct public transport from Granada — you'd need car, train+taxi or bus with changes. And the route is linear (not circular): you have to get back to the start, which the tour solves with private transport.
How much walking is there?
Roughly 5 kilometres, mostly downhill along walkways and trails. The route takes about 3-4 hours at a relaxed pace, with photo stops. It's manageable for anyone in reasonable shape (3 hours of walking with moderate elevation change), but it's not "a stroll" — closed shoes and water are essential.
Is it worth the €135 price?
For the Caminito experience (a 100 m-high suspension walkway, spectacular views of the Gaitanes), €135 is a fair price when you include private transport from Granada (~150 km), guaranteed entry (€22 if bought separately), guide and lunch. Compared to going on your own: you save time and the uncertainty of the ticket. It's one of the most memorable experiences in southern Spain.

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