Discover the Caminito del Rey on a guided tour. See the King's Little Path, a unique walkway pinned along the steep walls of a narrow gorge in the province of Málaga.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
- Reserve now & pay later
- Keep your travel plans flexible — book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 2 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide
- English, Spanish
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Meeting point
Arrive at the Visitor Center parking lot at least 1 hour before your visit start. Park and take the shuttle bus to the entrance, which costs €2.50—not included in your ticket. Note: The bus is not operated by Caminito del Rey. The Visitor Center parking is indicated on the map as meeting point. Ticket validation and your visit occurs at the shuttle bus's final stop. If arriving by public transport, you must also take this shuttle bus and proceed to the last stop for entry.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Food
- Snacks
- Hiking shoes
- Water
- Passport or ID card for children
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Daypack
- Closed-toe shoes
- Trekking gear
Not allowed
- High-heeled shoes
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
- Selfie sticks
- Walking sticks
- Open-toed shoes
Know before you go
- The total length of the trail is 7.7 km (4.8 miles)
- Children under 8 years old are not allowed
- Kids 8 years or older must bring their original ID or Family Book to check their age
- A shuttle bus back to the starting point is not included and must be paid in cash (€2.50 per person)
- Caminito del Rey is a one-way walkway. Your tour starts at the north entrance (Ardales) and ends at the south entrance, in El Chorro town. A shuttle bus will take you to the starting point, the Visitors´reception center.
- You can take a small backpack with hiking food with you.
- There are a few rest areas along the way where you can have a picnic.