10:30, 12:30, 16:00 (winter time) /10:30, 12:30, 17:00 (summer time)
*Winter time: November to March
*Summer time: April to October
Alcazaba and Roman Theatre Tour: The Living History of Málaga
Discover the heart of Málaga with our guided tour of the Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre, two gems of Andalusian splendor. Enjoy priority access with no waiting in line and immerse yourself in this unique experience, full of history and fascinating stories.
Meeting time
10:30, 12:30, 16:00 (winter time) / 17:00 (summer time)
Meeting point
Glass Pyramid (in front of the Roman theatre)
Duration
1 h 30 mins
Languages
En
Why take a guided tour of the Alcazaba of Málaga?
The Alcazaba of Málaga is much more than a fortress: it is one of the great symbols of Al-Andalus and one of the best-preserved palatial and defensive complexes in Spain.
Built in the 11th century on earlier Phoenician remains, it served as the residence of Muslim governors and played a key role in the defence of the city. Located on the slopes of Mount Gibralfaro, it offers spectacular views over the harbour and the historic city centre.
During the visit, you will explore its walls, towers, palaces and gardens, as well as discover the history of Gibralfaro Castle.
Roman Theatre: the origins of Málaga
The tour begins at the Roman Theatre, located at the foot of the Alcazaba. Dating back to the 1st century BC, it is the oldest surviving monument from Roman Málaga and helps explain the city’s historical evolution over the centuries.
What’s included?
🎟️ Skip-the-line entrance to the Alcazaba
🗣️ Official licensed guide, expert in local history
🏛️ Full guided visit to the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba
🕰️ History, curiosities, anecdotes and legends
A must-see experience in Málaga
An enjoyable and informative cultural tour, ideal for families, couples and solo travellers, combining Roman and Muslim Málaga in an engaging and enriching way.
👉 Book your guided tour of the Alcazaba of Málaga now and discover the city’s history in a truly captivating way.
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Meeting point
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Short Info
When?
Duration
1h 30 mins
Price
From Monday to Saturday and Sundays (before 14:00)
Adults: 15€ with entrance ticket of the Alcazaba included
Students / Retired : 10€ with entrance ticket of the Alcazaba included
Children (from 6 to 15): 6€ with entrance ticket of the Alcazaba included
Sundays (after 14:00)
Adults: 8€
Students: 6€
Children (from 6 to 15): 5€
Cancellation policy
If the company cancels:
An alternative date/time will be offered at no extra cost. If none is suitable, a full refund will be issued.
If the client cancels:
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15+ days in advance: 100% refund (minus processing fees).
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8–14 days in advance: 70% refund.
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7 days in advance: 50% refund.
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Less than 7 days: no refund, but rescheduling is possible if availability allows.
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No refund for late arrivals or no-shows.
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No refunds after the tour’s scheduled start time.
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Same-day cancellation requests depend on the tour date, following the rules above.
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If you reschedule and then cancel, no refund will be issued.
How to recognize our tour guides?
The guide will be waiting for you at the meeting point and they will be with a red umbrella. They will be very easy to recognise!
Accessibility
The tour is suitable for all ages, however it is NOT SUITABLE FOR WHEELCHAIR since the Alcazaba boasts many stairs and the terrain is very uneven.
Additionally, is complicated to visit the Alcazaba with a stroller.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Every day we offer the Alcazaba Tour at 4 pm.
As a general rule, when there are less than 4 people in the group, the tour may be cancelled. But no worries, this rarely happens!
We ask you to always book the Alcazaba tour beforehand for 2 reasons:
The first one is that the Alcazaba tour is not like the free tour, if there are no bookings that day, the guide won’t go to the meeting point.
The second reason is that if you are late or don’t find the meeting point, you can always contact the guide!
You will find a guide with a red t-shirt and umbrella of Málaga Adventures at the Glass Pyramid in front of the Roman Theatre. We recommend you to arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the tour starts!
The visit ends at the viewpoint of the Alcazaba. You can ask your guide all the questions you want to be able to enjoy your vacation.
Don’t worry, everyone has been late at least once!
If it is possible, try to send us a message on WhatsApp to let the guide know that you are late.
If that is not possible, the guide will be buying tickets at the entrance of the Alcazaba. You will find them close to the entrance where they will be explaining the first point of the tour.
If you still cannot find the guide, you can contact us and we will make a new reservation for you.
The Alcazaba has many narrow stairs, and the ground is very uneven. For this reason we do not recommend of coming with a stroller.
This tour is not suitable for weelchairs.
Dog are not permitted during the tour.
Even if you don’t require a good fitness level, we do not recommend this tour to people with serious mobility impairments.
Rain in Málaga comes in 2 intensity levels:
The first one is a little rain, during which our visits can continue without any inconvenience. The other one is the Great Flood during which it seems the sky is falling down.
If we expect the latter, we will contact you and postpone the visit to another time when the weather is better.
Of course you can! We understand that your schedule might be packed very full in order to enjoy this city in the best way possible! Just let the tour guide know you will leave before the end so they don’t think you are lost! The important thing for us is that you enjoy yourself and discover Málaga!
