Málaga: skip-the-line cathedral ticket with guided tour
90-minute guided tour of Málaga Cathedral, "La Manquita", with skip-the-line entry, the choir, the main chapel and Simonet's painting. 4.8/5 from 240 reviews.
4.8240 reviews
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Skip-the-line entry
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
Photo credits
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Catedral de la Encarnación, Málaga, España, 2023-05-19, DD 16.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Catedral de la Encarnación, Málaga, España, 2023-05-19, DD 18.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Catedral de la Encarnación, Málaga, España, 2023-05-19, DD 37-39 HDR.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Catedral de la Encarnación, Málaga, España, 2023-05-19, DD 52-54 HDR.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Catedral de la Encarnación, Málaga, España, 2023-05-19, DD 40-42 HDR.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Catedral de la Encarnación, Málaga, España, 2023-05-19, DD 46-48 HDR.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Catedral de la Encarnación, Málaga, España, 2023-05-19, DD 43-45 HDR.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikimedia Commons · Diego Delso · File:Catedral de la Encarnación, Málaga, España, 2023-05-20, DD 13.jpg · CC BY-SA 4.0
Practical details
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Yes · flag it when booking
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Why locals call it "La Manquita" (the one-armed lady)
- The Beheading of Saint Paul by Enrique Simonet
- The choir, the main chapel and the Gothic altar of Santa Bárbara
- Skip-the-line entry included
Our take
The highest-rated visit in Málaga, and rightly so: the guide makes sense of a cathedral that on your own is just big. At €24 including entry, a good buy.
What's included
- Guide
- Skip-the-line cathedral entry
Not included
- Rooftop visit
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Water
Things to keep in mind
- No caps or swimwear allowed
- Runs in any weather
- Be on time: late arrivals are not refunded
Meeting point
Málaga Cathedral, old town
The exact spot depends on the option booked: check your voucher. Arrive late and you lose both the tour and the ticket.
The experience
What you'll see
A 90-minute guided tour of Málaga's Renaissance cathedral, which locals call "La Manquita" because its second tower was never finished. The guide explains the styles and building phases, with stories about the Catholic Monarchs and the Civil War.
Inside you'll see the choir, the main chapel, the Gothic altar in the Santa Bárbara chapel and The Beheading of Saint Paul by Enrique Simonet. The walk also takes in Plaza del Obispo and Calle Santa María.
How it works
Skip-the-line entry included. Guide in Spanish or English. Be on time.
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before with full refund.
Frequently asked questions
Why "La Manquita"?
Are the rooftops included?
How long is it?
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