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Málaga from Granada: Private Day Trip with Cathedral and Alcazaba

A private 7-hour trip from Granada to Málaga with a guide: cathedral and Alcazaba with tickets, a walk through the old town and Jewish quarter, and the Picasso Museum. Pickup from your accommodation.

  • 7 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Spanish, English
  • Mobile ticket and instant confirmation

From €392 per person · min. 2 people

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Photo credits
  1. Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Catedral de la Encarnación, Málaga, España, 2023-05-19, DD 16.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
  3. Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
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  5. Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Catedral de la Encarnación, Málaga, España, 2023-05-19, DD 52-54 HDR.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Highlights

  • Private trip with transport and a guide just for your party
  • Tickets to Málaga Cathedral, «La Manquita», and the Alcazaba included
  • Walk through the old town and former Jewish quarter
  • Visit to the Museo Picasso Málaga after lunch
  • Option to finish in Málaga instead of returning to Granada

Our take

Málaga is an hour and a half from Granada and deserves a full day. This private trip uses it well: cathedral and Alcazaba with tickets and a guide in the morning, lunch in the centre and the Picasso Museum in the afternoon. No car, nothing to organise. For two it's €392 each; for four it drops to €208. There's a handy extra: you can finish in Málaga, useful if your trip continues along the Costa del Sol or you're flying out of its airport.

What's included

  • Private transport
  • Private guided tour
  • Tickets to the cathedral and Alcazaba

Not included

  • Lunch

Good to know

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Things to keep in mind

  • Price per person, minimum 2 people per booking (maximum 7)
  • Lunch isn't included
  • If you'd like to finish in Málaga rather than return to Granada, ask when booking

Meeting point

Pickup from your hotel or apartment in Granada

You're picked up from your hotel or apartment in Granada and driven to Málaga. Afterwards you return to Granada (or, if you ask, stay in Málaga).

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The experience

How the day goes

You're picked up from your accommodation in Granada and driven to Málaga, capital of the Costa del Sol, for a full guided tour of its main sights.

First the cathedral, with its 84-metre north tower and the unfinished south tower that earned it the nickname «La Manquita»; you go inside. Then the Alcazaba, the Moorish citadel at the foot of Gibralfaro, beside the Roman Theatre. A walk through the old town and the former Jewish quarter leads to a local restaurant for lunch.

In the afternoon, the Museo Picasso Málaga, with works from every stage of the artist, who was born in the city in 1881.

How it works

Private transport and guide; tickets to the cathedral and Alcazaba included. Bookings are from 2 people (up to 7). Lunch is extra. You can ask to finish in Málaga instead of returning to Granada.

Who it's for

  • Anyone based in Granada who wants to see Málaga in a day.
  • Travellers heading on to the coast or flying out of Málaga.
  • Picasso fans.

Accessibility

The operator doesn't state that it is wheelchair accessible; check before booking.

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before. No refund within 24 hours of the start.

Frequently asked questions

How much is it for two?
From €392 per person, €784 in total for two. For 4 people it's €832 in total (€208 each). The exact price shows in the calendar.
Which tickets are included?
Málaga Cathedral and the Alcazaba. Lunch isn't included.
Can I stay in Málaga at the end?
Yes, the operator offers the option of finishing in Málaga. Mention it when booking.
Can I cancel?
Yes. Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before the start.

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