Malaga City Center's Architecture: A Self Guided Walking Tour

2 hours – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

If walls could talk, Malaga’s historical city centre would tell an epic tale of transformation. On this walking tour, you’ll decode the buildings in one of Spain’s oldest cities, learning about its origins as a Phoenician trading post, an Islamic stronghold and, finally, a modern Mediterranean destination.

This self-guided walking tour starts in front of Monumento al Marqués de Larios, the statue commemorating the industrialist who contributed to the city’s development in the 1800s. From there, you’ll stroll along Muelle Uno (the revitalised waterfront promenade) before making your way into the historical centre. As you walk, Manuel, an architect specialising in Andalusian historical architecture and urbanism, will share the stories behind the landmarks.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Muelle Uno

Passing by

Passing under the shade of Muelle Uno, will allow you to have a fantastic perspective of the piers of Málaga and the ships arriving and leaving from the city.
Centre Pompidou Malaga

Passing by

Pompidou Museum is the main modern art museum in the city. The entry is not included in the tour but if you have time take a look to the exhibitions!
Museo de Malaga

Passing by

Museo de Málaga is the old customs house from the city and the main archaeological and pictorial museum in the city. We will see its exterior.
Alcazaba

Passing by

The Alcazaba is the medieval jewel of Malaga. Discover its history, construction and secrets. The entry to the Alcazaba is not included, but if you have time and want to discover it is highly recommended!
Teatro Romano de Malaga

Passing by

The roman theater of Malaga gives the visitor a glimpse of the history of this city. We will discover the Roman theater from outside, however the admission is free, so you can have a look inside!
Museo Picasso Malaga

Passing by

The best well known artist born in this city has a spot where you can discover part of his work. The entrance is not included but we will discover it from the exterior
Malaga Cathedral

Passing by

The Cathedral of Málaga is one of the best religious buildings in Andalucia. By surrounding it without entering we will discover its history, development and why it only has one tower!
La Calle Larios

Passing by

The main street in Malaga deserves a moment to be seen! We will discover how it started, who paid for it and how it became an actual icon.
Museo Carmen Thyssen Malaga

Passing by

Museo Carmen Thyssen hosts part of the private collection of the Baroness Thyssen and fantastic temporary exhibitions in a 16th century palace. The entrance ticket is not included in the visit.
Mercado de Atarazanas

Passing by

The main market of Málaga is a fantastic example of neo-Nasrid architecture from the 14th century. The market is open so I encourage you to enter inside when using this audioguide!
Ayuntamiento de Malaga

Passing by

We will pass in front of Malaga City Hall, without entering inside as it continues being a governmental building under use.
Puerto de Malaga

Passing by

We will visit one of the sections inside Puerto de Málaga called Muelle 1.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts at the Marqués de Larios Statue", Alameda Principal, 3, Distrito Centro, 29001 Málaga. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

The tour ends at the Antigua Casa de Guardia.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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