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City Sightseeing: Malaga Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

City Sightseeing: Malaga Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour

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Malaga, Spain
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Highlights

  • The Hop on hop off Malaga city tour bus offers unlimited rides across the various significant city sites.
  • Onboard commentary is available in 8 different languages.
  • Make a chart to visit the places of your interest before starting the trip.
  • Provide an option to go for a walking tour with professional guides around Malaga.
  • Smartphone Voucher Accepted. (No need to take the print)

Overview

The City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour around the city of Malaga embarks from Renfe Viala which lies on the Red Line covering about 14 stops. Each stop takes you to a favorite place or tourist attraction. There are various walkways and plazas spotted around the city where you can get down and explore the city’s history and culture. The diverse architecture and different colors around Malaga give you a warm welcome while you sit comfortably and relax as the journey unfolds. If you have time constraints, then choose the Green Line, which takes you to 5 crucial places around the city. The Greenline route begins from the Bus Station and is followed by Botanical Gardens before going to Malaga Stadium. The location is the origin of Malaga CF, the Spanish Football Club.

Itinerary

The Red Line is certain to take your breath away, and it provides an excellent chance to photograph all of the greatest sites in this beautiful city. For those who are interested in art, the second stop on the trip is the Contemporary Art Center, which hosts a variety of artistic and cultural events throughout the year. As the bus crosses the bridge, get back on board and ride down to the 4th and 5th bus stations, Plaza de la Marina, and the Paseo del Parque, where you started. This is an excellent location to get off the bus and enjoy a stroll around one of the city's most gorgeous neighborhoods. After that, we'll go to the beautiful beach of Málaga, where you can feel the fine white sand under your feet while gazing out over the deep blue Mediterranean Sea.
 
Following this visit is the bullring, which is a fascinating site to learn about Spanish culture while also seeing the beautiful circular construction of the arena. Get back on the bus and ride up to bus stop 10, which is home to the iconic Castle of Málaga. Take in some of the most breathtaking views of the city, as well as the surrounding mountains and the coastline. Take advantage of the 13th stop, where you may get off and tour the Museo Carmen Thyssen as well as the Cathedral, which is an exceptionally gorgeous and intimidating piece of architecture that was begun about 500 years ago. Make your reservation online immediately and begin planning your vacation to Málaga!
 
With the 24/ 48-Hours tickets, you can explore Malaga city at your own pace. Malaga Hop-on Hop-off bus tour covers all of the famous attractions across the city. With a multilingual pre-recorded commentary (available in 8 languages), you will cover the following famous attractions:
 
- Centre Pompidou Málaga
- Paseo de la Farola
- Playa de la Malagueta
- Plaza de Toros
- Castillo de Gibralfaro
- Museo Carmen Thyssen - Catedral
 
Book the City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus Tour tickets online and start the preparations to visit the Malaga city.

Schedule

Red Route:
First Departure: 09:40am, Last Departure: 6:30pm
Frequency: 30 Minutes
Full Loop: 80 Minutes
First Stop: Vialia -Renfe, C. Explanada de la Estación, 9-5, Distrito Centro, 29002 Málaga, Spain 
 
Blue Route:
First Departure: 11:50am, Last Departure: 02:00pm
Frequency: 50 Minutes
Full Loop: 60 Minutes
First Stop: Vialia -Renfe, C. Explanada de la Estación, 9-5, Distrito Centro, 29002 Málaga, Spain 
 
Green Route:
First Departure: 11:15am, Last Departure: 5:00pm
Frequency: 75 Minutes
Full Loop: 60 Minutes
First Stop: Estación de Autobuses, P.º de los Tilos, Distrito Centro, 29006 Málaga, Spain
 
Boat Tour
Operational Days: Daily
Monday - Sunday: 12:00pm, 1:30pm, 4:00pm & 5:30pm 
Duration: 60 minutes
(Boat ticket must be used within 24 hours of the validity of bus ticket.)

Inclusions

Malaga Iconic - 24 Hour Ticket:
  • 24hr Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
  • Entry to Malaga Interactive Music Museum
  • Carmen Thyseen Museum
Malaga Essential Experience - 24 Hour Ticket
  • 24hr Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
  • Entry to Malaga Interactive Music Museum
  • Entry to Malaga Automobile Museum
  • Entrances/Activities: Jaleo Flamenco Show, Revello de Toro Museum, Thyseen Museum
  • Boat Tour
Malaga Ultimate Experience - 48 Hour Ticket
  • 48hr Hop On Hop Off Bus Tour
  • Entry to Malaga Interactive Music Museum
  • Entrance to Automobile and Fashion Museum
  • Entrances/Activities: Jaleo Flamenco Show, Birthplace Picasso Museum, Russian Museum, Revello de Toro Museum, Thyseen Museum, Cueva del Tesoro, Centre Pompidou, Hard Rock Cafe - choose one of 6 different snacks and a drink
  • Boat Tour

Exclusions

  • Hotel Transfers
  • Meals
  • Entrance Fees (unless specified)

Redemption Info

You can board the bus at any stop and voucher can be exchanged directly with the driver.
Mobile vouchers and printed vouchers are accepted at all stops.
You will receive a ticket in exchange for your voucher, which you must keep until the expiry date/ tour.
Please check your ticket to know when it expires.
After exchanging your voucher for a ticket, your voucher will no longer be valid.
In loss of voucher/ticket, company is not liable for any refund.
Cruise Passengers: For you to join the tour, there will be City Sightseeing buses located inside the port and in close proximity to the ship.
Flexible Ticket: Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Boat Ticket: Boat ticket must be used within 24 hours of the validity of bus ticket.
Operational Updates: The Picasso Birthplace Museum will be closed Monday 21st - Friday 25th April inclusive.

Know Before You Go

Wheelchair Access: Yes
Pets Allowed: No
Infants can travel free and you do not require to book infant ticket.
Green Route does not feature audio guide commentary.
Museum Pass: When you redeem the voucher on the bus the staff give you a card with a QR-code. This card has to be scanned at the entrance of each attraction, is the general admission.
Opening times, operational details and inclusions are subject to change at any time with little to no notice.
The Virtual Reality Activity will only be available at 1:30pm.
MIMMA (Interactive Museum of Music): Tuesday to Sunday from 10.30am to 6.30pm
Automobile and Fashion Museum: from 10am to 2.30pm and 4pm to 7pm
Free Walking Tour: Daily at 4:00pm. Meeting Point: Plaza de la Marina.
Jaleo Flamenco Show: Flamenco Jaleo offers availability until full capacity is reached. Customers can access until full capacity is reached and the schedule is consulted with the staff.
Disclaimer: Due to traffic issues, public holidays, weather conditions, and unforeseen circumstances, there might be sudden changes in the route or on the schedule. Traffic congestion and road closures - may cause delays, reduced frequency and changes to the route. We’ll do all we can to provide a smooth and frequent service! No refund will be offered for any changes or cancellations due to any unforeseen circumstances.

Timetable for the Flamenco Jaleo (included in the Malaga Essential Experience 24-Hour and Malaga Ultimate Experience 48-Hour tickets). It is as follows:
01st - 06th April: Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 2pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday at 5pm 
07th - 13th April: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 2pm, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 5pm 
14th - 20th April: Monday - Sunday at 2pm 
21st - 27th April: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 2pm, Thursday at 5pm 
28th - 30th April: Monday and Tuesday at 2pm, Wednesday at 5pm 
There will be no show on 26th and 27th April.

City Sightseeing Malaga have advised of service disruptions during Holy Week. Details are as follows:
Saturday 12th April: Stops 4, 5, 13 and 14 will be out of use after 3pm 
Sunday 13th April: Stops 4, 5, 13 and 14 will be out of use all day 
Monday 14th April: Stops 4, 5, 13 and 14 will be out of use from 3pm 
Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th April: Stops 4, 5, 11, 12, 13 and 14 will be out of use after 3pm 
Thursday 17th April: The service will start at 11am. Stops 4, 5, 13 and 14 will be out of use all day 
Friday 18th April: Stops 4, 5, 13 and 14 will be out of use all day. Stops 11 and 12 will be out of use after 3pm. Last departure from Stop 1 will be at 5pm 
Saturday 19th April: All stops will be operational 
Sunday 20th April: Stops 4, 5, 13 and 14 will be out of use all day

Cancellation Policy

  • You must cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience to get a complete refund.
  • If you cancel your booking less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience, you will not be reimbursed.
  • Any modifications made less than 24 hours before the start time of the activity/experience will not be allowed.
  • The cut-off times are determined by the activity/experience's local start time.
  • This activity/experience is weather dependent. If it is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be given an alternate date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. How frequently do the buses run here?

A. The red line buses run every 30 minutes, the blue line buses come every 50 minutes, and the green line every 75 minutes. However, the schedules might change, this is why it is often suggested to check the latest schedule before buying your tickets.

Q. How many languages are available in the on-board commentary?

A. There are a total of 8 languages available in the onboard commentary.

Q. How many routes are there, and what do they all cover?

A. There are mainly three main routes: The red line (covering 14 major attractions), the green line (Covering 5 key places in the city), and the blue line, which is comparatively a shorter route. Here take a look at them one by one: The Red Line covers the largest route that takes you to spots like the Contemporary Art Center, Malagueta Beach, the Bullring, and the Castle of Málaga. The Green Line focuses on specific sites like the Botanical Gardens and Malaga Stadium. The Blue Line is a short route that also explores some major attractions in the city.

Q. How does the hop on hop off system actually work?

A. The process starts with you buying valid hop on off Malaga tickets. And, now you can hop on and hop off any registered bus at any of the designated places.

Q. What Exactly is the Malaga hop on hop off bus tour?

A. The Malaga hop on hop off bus tour is a flexible sightseeing experience in a double-decker bus that allows you to explore the beautiful city of Malaga at your space.

Customer Reviews

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Bill Sanderson
2025-04-02

Enjoy the ride Read More

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Bill Sanderson
2025-04-02

Enjoy the ride

Bill Sanderson
Sightseeingo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear your thoughts. It is always interesting to see what our travelers think of our service.

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Kseniya Grigorkevitch
2025-03-27

good :) Read More

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Kseniya Grigorkevitch
2025-03-27

good :)

Kseniya Grigorkevitch
Sightseeingo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear your thoughts. It is always interesting to see what our travelers think of our service.

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Ricardo Leiker
2025-03-20

Very nice able to hop and off to all the major sited Read More

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Ricardo Leiker
2025-03-20

Very nice able to hop and off to all the major sited

Ricardo Leiker
Sightseeingo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear your thoughts. It is always interesting to see what our travelers think of our service.

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Ian Gee
2025-03-16

Hello it was good the only problem we had was we had to move seats a couple of times to find an outlet for the headphone... Read More

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Ian Gee
2025-03-16

Hello it was good the only problem we had was we had to move seats a couple of times to find an outlet for the headphones that was working. A lot of them did not work properly, either not at all or the volume was to low and would not change.

Ian Gee
Sightseeingo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear your thoughts. It is always interesting to see what our travelers think of our service.

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Jan Beyers
2025-03-07

Pleasant experience! Read More

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Jan Beyers
2025-03-07

Pleasant experience!

Jan Beyers
Sightseeingo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear your thoughts. It is always interesting to see what our travelers think of our service.

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Citroen Charles
2025-02-20

Fine, except that we had to wait for over 30 mins at the castle (monday 10 Feb at10.40), next bus came at same time as o... Read More

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Citroen Charles
2025-02-20

Fine, except that we had to wait for over 30 mins at the castle (monday 10 Feb at10.40), next bus came at same time as ours

Citroen Charles
Sightseeingo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear your thoughts. It is always interesting to see what our travelers think of our service.

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A Bispham
2024-09-30

Buses were on time, audio was excellent, good route around Malaga and the drivers were helpful and friendly Read More

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A Bispham
2024-09-30

Buses were on time, audio was excellent, good route around Malaga and the drivers were helpful and friendly

A Bispham
Sightseeingo

Thank you for your valuable feedback. Happy to hear your thoughts. It is always interesting to see what our travelers think of our service.

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