Explora Malaga, 1h45 Old Town Walk

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Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Language: English and Spanish
Meeting point: Plaza de la Constitucion
Where it walks: Plaza de la Constitucion
Guide: Explora Málaga
What it costs: Free, pay what you want

Overview

This GuruWalk tour is Explora Malaga's introduction to the city, a 1 hour 45 minute walk through the historic centre led by an official local guide. The route runs almost entirely flat and is done on foot from start to finish. It begins at Plaza de la Constitucion, number 13, where you look for the Explora Malaga blue umbrella next to the Spanish flag.

Tight morning frame across Plaza de la Constitucion in Malaga, Spain, sunlit ochre render and wrought-iron balconies filling the middle, café chairs stacked askew

The walk covers close to 3,000 years of the city's story, from its ancient origins to the Malaga of today, and takes in the major sights from the outside: Malaga Cathedral, the Roman Theatre, the Alcazaba, Plaza de la Constitucion and Calle Marques de Larios among them. Picasso's life and art also feature on the route. Alongside the history, the guide shares local stories, legends, curious facts and practical tips on food and day trips for the rest of your stay.

It finishes in the historic centre, close to the Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre, which puts you in a good spot to keep exploring on your own. The walk runs in English and Spanish, it is free to join with pay what you want at the end, and it suits anyone wanting a first overview of the city before digging deeper. Booking is through GuruWalk, and no pickup is involved: everyone meets at the plaza.

Itinerary

Stop	What Happens
Meet at Plaza de la Constitucion	Meet your guide at Constitution Square number 13, next to the Spanish flag, and look for the Explora Malaga blue umbrella. The walk starts here and is entirely on foot.
Plaza de la Constitucion	The first named stop of the route, in the heart of the historic centre, where the introduction to the city begins.
Calle Marques de Larios	The walk continues along Marques de Larios Street, another of the named stops, as the guide fills in the story of modern Malaga.
Escultura Points of View	A stop at the Points of View sculpture, one of the route's named stops among a total of 15 along the way.
Finish near the Alcazaba	The tour ends in the historic centre, close to the Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre, ready for you to carry on exploring.

What To Expect From The Tour

The route has 15 stops in total across 1 hour 45 minutes, and the operator's page shows the first three.

Duration and pace. Plan for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes on foot. The route is almost completely flat, so the walking itself is gentle, but you will be standing and strolling for most of that time.
What to wear. Comfortable shoes are the operator's own recommendation. Bring water too, especially in the summer months, since the walk stays outdoors.
Meeting point. There is no pickup. Everyone meets at Plaza de la Constitucion number 13, next to the Spanish flag, and the marker is the Explora Malaga blue umbrella.
Languages. The walk runs in English and Spanish, as listed on the operator's page for this tour.

“Javier is great because he's very knowledgeable and entertaining. A great tour guide.”

Walt, GuruWalk review of Explora Malaga, 1h45 Old Town Walk

Paying the guide. Booking is free, and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. That is the whole price model, so no money changes hands when you reserve.
After the walk. The tour finishes near the Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre, which leaves you placed to visit that part of the centre afterwards. The guides also share tips on food, day trips and things to do during your stay.

Common issues. There is no pickup: you make your own way to Plaza de la Constitucion for the start. The operator notes only the first three of the route's 15 stops on its page, so the full running order is not published in advance. Sights such as the Cathedral, the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba are seen from the outside, and any entry would be separate to the walk. Comfortable shoes and water are recommended, particularly in summer, since the whole tour is on foot.

More Free Things To Do

Place	Free Or Ticketed	What Is Free	What You Still Pay For
Plaza de la Merced	Free	Public square, free.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.
Plaza de la Constitucion	Free	Public square, free.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.

What To Know First

How Long Is The Tour?

It runs approximately 1 hour 45 minutes, entirely on foot. The operator describes the route as almost completely flat, and it ends back in the historic centre close to the Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre.

Where Does The Tour Start?

At Plaza de la Constitucion number 13, next to the Spanish flag, where you look for the Explora Malaga blue umbrella. There is no hotel pickup; everyone makes their own way to the square.

How Does Payment Work?

Booking on GuruWalk is free, and at the end of the walk guests pay the guide what they think the tour was worth. No amount is fixed in advance.

Are Entry Fees Or Food Included?

No. The sights on the route, including Malaga Cathedral, the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba, are viewed from the outside, and any entries, food or drink are your own arrangements. The tour itself is the walk, the stories and the guide's local tips.

Is The Walk Suitable For Everyone?

The operator states the route is almost completely flat and done at walking pace. It is an outdoor, on-foot tour, so comfortable shoes and water are recommended, especially in summer.

What Languages Does The Tour Run In?

English and Spanish. Both are listed for this walk on GuruWalk.