Málaga: Alcazaba and Roman Theatre guided tour with tickets
1.5-hour guided visit to Málaga's Roman Theatre and Alcazaba with entry and fast access, legends and free time inside the fortress for photos. Rated 4.7/5 from 7,412 reviews.
4.77,412 reviews
Photo credits
- Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Américo Toledano, CC BY-SA 3.0 es, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
- Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0, vía Wikimedia Commons · source
Practical details
- Duration
- 1 h 30 min
- Guide languages
- English · Spanish · Italian
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Roman Theatre and Alcazaba in one visit
- Entry included with fast access
- Guide with history and legends
- Free time inside the Alcazaba at the end
- Views over the port and the city
Our take
This is the best way to see the Alcazaba: with someone explaining what you're walking through, no queue and a very fair price. Over 7,000 reviews averaging 4.7. If you have energy left, walk up to Gibralfaro afterwards.
What's included
- Guided tour
- Alcazaba entry
Not included
- Gibralfaro Castle
- Food and drinks
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Not suitable for
- People with reduced mobility
- Wheelchair users
Things to keep in mind
- The Alcazaba has slopes and steps
- In summer, go early
- Gibralfaro Castle is not included
Meeting point
Glass Pyramid, Calle Alcazabilla, 4, Málaga.
The meeting point is by the Roman Theatre at the Alcazaba entrance, in the centre.
The experience
What you will see
- The 1st-century Roman Theatre.
- The Alcazaba's courtyards and palaces.
- Views over the port and the city.
How it works
You meet the guide by the Roman Theatre, enter with fast access and at the end stay in the Alcazaba as long as you like.
Who I recommend it for
- First-time visitors to Málaga.
- Families: it's short and outdoors.
Who I don't recommend it for
- People with reduced mobility: there are slopes and steps.
Accessibility
Not suitable for wheelchairs: the Alcazaba has cobbled ramps and stairs.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, with a full refund.
Frequently asked questions
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