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.
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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.
Price
The free tours do not have a fixed price, but at the end each person gives the guide the amount they consider based on their satisfaction. The average that is usually paid is 15€ per person.
*Alcazaba entrance fee not included, the price is 3,50€ per person. It is necessary to buy the tickets prior to the tour date HERE.
Details
When
Winter (October 1st to May 31st): Tuesdays and Saturdays at 16:00
Summer (June 1st to September 31st): Tuesdays and Saturdays at 17:30
* Tours not running Dec 24th, 25th and 31st , January 1st and Jan 6th, Malaga´s Fair and Holy Week
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Languages
English and Spanish. We have groups in both languages.
How to identify our guide?
Find the guide with a blue umbrella.
Tour highlights
Alcazaba, the muslim fortress, the palaces área, moorish period of Málaga, the fight of the christian conquest, spanish inquisition. More info.
End points
Inside the fortress
Accessibility
This tour is not wheelchairs accesible.Suitable for all ages. We recommend a bottle of water with you and comfortable shoes.
Cancellations
If you are not going to be able to attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Tour not available in summer due to high temperatures.
See you in autumn!
Meeting point:
Entrance of the Alacazaba, in Alcazabilla street, next to the tourist information point.
Alcazabilla is a very central street in Malaga, a two-minute walk from Malaga Cathedral. You can easily recognize it because on this street there is also the Roman theater and the glass pyramid of the Roman Garum factories. We are waiting for you at the entrance of the citadel next to the tourist information post.
How to identify our guide?
We will be at the entrance, easy to recognize us because we carry a blue umbrella with our brand and a hanging ID.
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Important info
- 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.
- If you are a group of more than 8 people you have to book a private tour. Please contact us for further information and rates.
- The tour is suitable for all ages, even so, we recommend wearing comfortable shoes, a bottle of water and sunscreen.
- Alcazaba entrance fee not included, the price is 3,50€ per person. It is necessary to buy the tickets prior to the tour date.
Faqs
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.
There is no problem but please let your guide know so he/she doesn’t wait for you at the next stop.
There is no problem but please let your guide know so he/she doesn’t wait for you at the next stop.