Alcazaba and Roman Theatre Tour Malaga
This guided tour, lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes, explores two of the most important sites in this part of Málaga’s city center. The tour begins at the Roman Theatre, which represents one of the city’s oldest periods. Here, you’ll gain a better understanding of its main features, its uses, and the time it lay hidden underground until its rediscovery.
The tour then continues inside the Alcazaba, a fortress that played a crucial role in the defense of Málaga. The ascent reveals defensive entrances, sections where Roman materials were reused, and the upper part of the enclosure, where the capture of 1487, life within the fortress, and its internal layout are explained.
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Duration:
- 1 hour and 30 minutes
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Disponibilidad:
- From Monday to Sunday
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Start time::
- Available for several hours depending on the day (check availability on the calendar)
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Includes:
- Tickets
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Accesibility:
- Not wheelchair accessible.
- Not stroller baby accessible.
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Important:
- Pets are not allowed.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING YOUR TOUR ALCAZABA AND ROMAN THEATRE
COMPLETE ITINERARY FROM THE ROMAN THEATRE TO THE PALACES OF THE ALCAZABA.
The visit begins at the Roman Theatre. In this first section, you’ll see the seating area and the proscenium, and learn about the building’s origins, its function in Roman times, and the period it remained hidden until its restoration.
From there, the tour enters the Alcazaba through the main gate and begins the ascent inside. This section reveals the winding entrances and the first defensive points of the enclosure, linked to the capture of Málaga in 1487 and the way the fortress was protected.
The route continues past the Temboury Tower, the Gate of the Columns, Neighborhood Ascent, the Arch of Christ, and the Barbican Tower. Along this stretch, you’ll see remnants of Roman materials reused in the construction, as well as traces of the neighborhood that occupied the Alcazaba in the 19th and 20th centuries.
The final part of the tour takes place in the palace area. Here, you’ll visit the silo, the spring, the Courtyard of the Orange Trees, and the Courtyard of the Pool. This section shows how food was stored, where the water came from, and how life was organized within the fortress. The visit ends at the highest point of the Alcazaba, in the palace area.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION BEFORE BOOKING YOUR TOUR ALCAZABA AND ROMAN THEATRE
Before booking, here is the main information about the tour, schedules, and conditions.
Duration:
The tour lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. It begins at the Roman Theatre and ends at the top of the Alcazaba, in the palace area.
Languages and Groups:
The tour is offered in Spanish and English. Each group tours in its own language, and languages are not mixed on the same tour.
Available Times:
Departure times are 10:30 AM and 1:45 PM.
What’s Included:
The booking includes entrance fees and a guided tour of the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba.
Meeting Point:
The tour begins on Alcazabilla Street, opposite the Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre and next to the Crystal Pyramid.
Accessibility:
The entire tour is not accessible. The ascent includes slopes, cobblestone sections, and steps. Strollers can be left at the entrance if they don’t contain anything of value. Wheelchairs and mopeds cannot ascend the path due to its condition.
Confirmation:
Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation email with your visit details.
Families and children:
Children under 6 years old enter free of charge.
Pets:
Pets are not allowed.
C/ Alcazabilla, 5
Next to the Crystal Pyramid, opposite the Roman Theatre. The guide will be waiting for you with an orange umbrella.
CANCELLATION AND CHANGE POLICY
Reservations can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance, in which case a full refund will be issued. Cancellations made outside of this timeframe will not be refunded.
You can also request a change of date or time, provided there is availability on another scheduled departure.
OPINIONS OF THOSE WHO HAVE ALREADY VISITED THE ALCAZABA AND THE ROMAN THEATRE
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COMPLETE MALAGA TOUR WITH TICKETD
The tour begins on Alcazabilla Street, opposite the Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre and the Crystal Pyramid. The route ends at the highest point of the Alcazaba, in the palace area.
Yes. The booking includes tickets to the Alcazaba and the Roman Theatre along with the guided tour.
Yes. There are tours in Spanish and English, and the groups are organized by language.
Yes. The change can be requested as long as there is a place available on another departure.
Children under 6 years old get in free.
Yes. This tour is also available as a private tour. It’s an option designed for those who prefer to tour with their group and have all the ticket arrangements taken care of.
Yes, it can be booked, although in that case it is worth considering the private version of the visit, as it allows you to do the tour only with your group.
RESERVE YOUR PLACE FOR THE VISIT TO THE ALCAZABA AND THE ROMAN THEATRE
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with Bizum
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with Revolut
This tour combines the Roman Theatre and the Alcazaba of Málaga into a single booking, with tickets included and a pre-defined route from the first section to the upper part of the monument. Upon completing your booking, you will receive an email confirmation with the tour details.
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