Journey back in time to the days of the Romans and Moors on a guided tour of 2 of the most important monuments in Málaga. Explore the palatial Alcazaba and the ruins of the adjacent Roman Theater with an official guide.

About this activity

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Duration 1.5 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Skip the line through a separate entrance
Live tour guide: Spanish, English

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Hillary – Spain

Fabulous guide and another man that was training,very informative

Anand – United States

Great tour with detailed explanations of the history of the town and the ruins. Guide came prepared with pictures to show us how things looked like in the past and gave plenty of opportunities to clarify details and ask questions.

Highlights

Learn the history of the Roman Republic in Málaga at the ruins of the Roman Theater
Explore the best-preserved alcazaba in Spain
Climb the ramparts of the citadel and get panoramic views from the hill

Full description

Journey through time on a guided tour of the Roman Theater (Teatro Romano) and Alcazaba in Málaga. Travel back to the days of Augustus, considered the 1st emperor of the Roman Empire from 27 BC until his death in AD 14.
Situated in the cultural heart of Málaga, the ruins lie at the foot of the Alcazaba and are the oldest monument in the city.
Learn the history of the theater before moving on to the best-preserved Alcazaba in Spain. Enter the historic citadel to climb the walls and cross the former chapel of the Puerta del Arco de Cristo. Discover the beautiful Patio de Armas and get amazing views of the city from the top of the hill.
Hear what the building was used for and how it evolved over time, following the 15th-century Siege of Málaga during the Reconquista and beyond. Marvel at the vistas of the Fortaleza de Gibralfaro, built in the 14th century to house the troops and protect the Alcazaba from attack.

Includes

Guided walking tour
Entrance to the Alcazaba and the Roman Theater

Not suitable for

People with back problems
People with mobility impairments
Wheelchair users

Meeting point

Calle Alcazabilla, in the glass pyramid

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 1074 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.5/5

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Danny was fantastic. Very funny and enthusiastic. He kept the group together well and ensured we were not a nuisance to others. We liked how he covered the ‘signs’ (e.g. silo) to ask us what stuff was. I also appreciated how passionate he was about not touching original artefacts to preserve them.

Málaga: Roman Theatre and Alcazaba Guided Tour