Alcazaba Free Tour
Muslim influence in Malaga spanned for almost 8 centuries, its legacy lives on. Find out about Muslim Malaga walking about the most important fortress of its time, the Alcazaba.
Time to explore the flagship of the medieval Málaga
Located between the historical city center and the sea, this fortress has seen Málaga growing and changing for almost a millennium. A tour where to learn about the muslim legacy in a city they inhabit for 8 centuries, to listen about the unbelievable story of a castle that became a neighbourhood, as well as the christian reconquest and the unendable siege in 1487 surrounded by the breathtaking views of the city and the bay.
Winter (October 1st to May 31st): Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 16:00
Summer (June 1st to September 31st): Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at 18:00
*Tours not running Dec 24th, 25th and 31st , January 1st and Jan 6th, Malaga´s Fair and Holy Week
1hour 30min
Free (You set the price of it). *Alcazaba entrance fee not included. The price is 3,50€ per person or 1,50€ if you have a student or retirement card. More info
English and Spanish. We have groups in both languages.
Alcazabilla Street (Entrance of the Alcazaba) More info
Find the guide with a blue umbrella.
Alcazaba, the muslim fortress, the palaces área, moorish period of Málaga, the fight of the christian conquest, spanish inquisition. More info
Inside the fortress.
This tour is not wheelchairs accesible.Suitable for all ages. We recommend a bottle of water with you and comfortable shoes.
Entrance of the Alcazaba on Alcazabilla street next to the tourist information center:
Alcazabilla is a very centrical Street in Málaga, next to Paseo del Parque and 2 minutes walking away from the catedral Málaga. The street is right next to the roman theatre. The entrance is in the corner, next to a tourist information center.
How to identify our guide?
Our guides will be in the middle of the entrance holding a big blue umbrella and wearing a blue t-shirt and a name tag.
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IMPORTANT INFO
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Reservations for the Free Tour Alcazaba are not strictly necessary but highly advisable. In order to maintain the quality, numbers are limited in all our tours. If you have not booked, we recommend arriving at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time to ensure you get a space on the tour.
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The tour is suitable for all ages, even so, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes, a bottle of water and sunscreen.
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Entrance fee not included for Alcazaba. The standard fee is 3,50€ or 1,50€ if you have a student or retirement card.
This is the title given to tours when clients set the price of the tour. We consider it the fairest system and also ensures that our guides give their best service every tour.
Reservations are not strictly necessary but highly recommended, number of visitors are limited at every tour for quality purposes. If you haven’t booked, we strongly recommend arriving to the meeting point at least 15/10 minutes earlier in case the tour fills in. If you are a large group of 9 or more you will need to book a private tour.
There is no problem, usually there are spaces left and joining the tour later. Our guides will be there waiting on the meeting point until 10/15 minutes after the tour begins.
It’s a little harder than the free walking tour, however we consider it suitable for all ages.
We pass by a restroom we will stop at in case anyone needs it, but do not make a formal break during this tour.
No. We’re very sorry but it is not possible because of the many stairs of the fortress.
Málaga´s climate is marvelous. However during the summer it can get very hot so don’t forget your sunglasses, sun-tan lotion and a bottle of water. As well as comfortable shoes.
Our tours run in all kinds of weather. In Málaga doesn ´t rain very often nevertheless. In the case of heavy rain the tour will run as usual so please bring an umbrella or a suitable rain gear.
There is no problem but please let your guide know so he/she doesn’t wait for you at the next stop.
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