Malaga Free Tour
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Experience Highlights
Discover the charms of Malaga with local experts on this free tour of the city's most emblematic monuments. Immerse yourself in the history, culture and architecture of Malaga as you walk through its streets.
- Join this guided tour of Malaga's most outstanding monuments.
- Local experts will share stories and curiosities.
- Get to know the essentials of Malaga in 2 hours and pay what you consider at the end of the tour.
What’s included
- Free tour of Malaga
- Expert guide
- Entrance fees to the places visited
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Step by Step
Explore the essence and charm of Malaga on this free tour of its highlights. From the grandiose Malaga Cathedral to the spectacular Alcazaba, as you are guided around the city's most iconic sites.
With expert and enthusiastic local guides, you'll learn about the mysteries and stories that Malaga has preserved over the centuries, fully immersing you in its vibrant history and culture.
The first destination will be the emblematic Calle Larios, a splendid example of 19th century bourgeois architecture designed by the architect Strachan. This street, the commercial heart of Malaga, is vibrant all year round.
The route continues to the city's main squares, where you will discover the history behind the peculiar nickname of the cathedral, known for its unfinished construction. In these squares you will also learn more about Malaga's most significant customs and festivities, such as Easter and the August fair, where Calle Larios and the Plaza de la Constitución dress up.
Not least is a visit to the Plaza del Obispo, where you'll see the unique features of the cathedral up close, including its famous gargoyles. In addition, you will learn about the history behind the original Great Mosque visible from the Puerta de las Cadenas.
The tour includes a walk through the Picasso Museum, where you'll delve into the life and work of Malaga's most celebrated painter, especially in the Plaza de la Merced, witness to his personal and artistic growth.
Finally, you'll head to Calle Granada, known for its bustling culinary life and historic church. Here you'll learn about local traditions, including the peculiar way of ordering coffee in Malaga.
Free tours, such as this one of Malaga, operate on a 'pay what you think is fair' model. At the start of the tour, no fixed fee is charged; instead, at the end of the tour, each participant is free to offer the guide an amount of money that reflects their satisfaction and appreciation for the experience provided.