Malaga: City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Costa del Sol, Malaga
Explore Malaga, Picasso's birthplace, in an open-top bus. Hop-on and off at any of the stops and listen to the multilingual audio commentary.
Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Museum Access and Audio Commentary
Explore Malaga’s key attractions with a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus ticket, suitable for all visitors seeking flexible sightseeing and cultural experiences.
Overview
Malaga offers charming streets, leafy boulevards, and historic gardens. Choose between the Malaga Essential Experience ticket or the Iconic Ticket, which adds entry to select museums.
Travel on open-top double-decker buses with multilingual audio commentary explaining Málaga Cathedral, the Alcazaba fortress, and Roman Theatre. While Alcazaba entry is not included, you can explore its gardens and views. Consider visiting Castillo de Gibralfaro nearby for panoramic city views.
With the Iconic Ticket, gain free access to the Interactive Museum of Music (MIMMA) and other cultural sites such as the Carmen Thyssen Museum.
Bus Routes
- Blue Line: Vialia - Renfe, Russian and Automobile Museums, Puerto, Centre Pompidou, Calle Larios
- Green Line: Estación de Autobuses, Vialia - Renfe, Callejones del Perchel, Pasillo Santa Isabel, Cruz Roja, Parque de la Alegria, Camino de Casa Bermeja, Jardín Botánico, Estadio de Futbol, Martiricos, Guimbarda, Cercanías
- Red Line: Renfe / Vialia Train Station, Centro de Arte Contemporaneo, Puerto Alborania Museum, Plaza de la Marina, Paseo del Parque, Centre Pompidou Málaga, Paseo de la Farola, Playa de la Malagueta, Plaza de Toros, Castillo de Gibralfaro, Basílica de Sta. María de la Victoria, Plaza de la Merced – Casa de Picasso, Museo Carmen Thyssen – Catedral, Avenida de Andalucía
Included with Your Ticket
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Multilingual audio guide with headphones (except Green Line)
- Access to MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum)
- Entry to Carmen Thyssen Museum
- Guided walking tour of main city sights and their history
- 10% discount on Alcazaba walking tour including virtual reality experiences
- Exclusive City Sightseeing menu at Hard Rock Cafe Malaga for €19.95
- Boat tour (included with Essential Experience ticket only)
- Entry to Automobile and Fashion Museum (Essential Experience ticket only)
- Access to Picasso Birthplace Museum (Essential Experience ticket only)
- Centre Pompidou Malaga admission (Essential Experience ticket only)
- Jaleo Flamenco Show (Essential Experience ticket only)
- Revello de Toro Museum (Essential Experience ticket only)
- Picasso Virtual Reality Experience (Essential Experience ticket only)
- 20% discount at La Malagueta Bullring (Essential Experience ticket only)
Exclusions
- Audio commentary is not available on the Green Line
Important Information
- Red Route: Runs 10:00am - 6:00pm every 30 minutes. Duration: 80 minutes.
- Blue Route: Runs 11:50am - 2:00pm every 50 minutes. Duration: 60 minutes.
- Green Route: Runs 11:15am - 5:00pm every 75 minutes. Duration: 60 minutes. Not available on Mondays. On weekends and holidays, last departure is 7:10pm.
- Green Route uses a minibus without audio commentary.
- Flamenco show times vary; confirm with staff when booking.
- Picasso Birthplace Museum open daily 9:30am - 8:00pm; last entry 15 minutes before closing.
- Boat tours (Essential Experience only) depart daily at 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 4:00pm, 5:30pm, 7:00pm, and 8:30pm from the ticket office near Muelle 1. Arrive 15 minutes early.
- Note: On Tuesday 23rd June, last boat departure is 7:00pm; 8:30pm departure is cancelled.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Booking Tips
Bring comfortable shoes for walking tours and coastal exploration. Early morning departures avoid midday crowds. Check Flamenco show schedules before your visit. Book Essential Experience tickets for full museum and boat tour access.
