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Málaga: Cathedral, Alcazaba, Roman Theater Walking Tour

1. Málaga: Cathedral, Alcazaba, Roman Theater Walking Tour

See the highlights in Málaga with this group walking tour. Follow your guide to the Cathedral, Alcazaba, Roman Theater, and Picasso's streets. Listen as your guide tells you more about these sites. Start your tour at the Plaza de La Marina. Stroll to the Renaissance Cathedral of Malaga where your guide will point out details of the cathedral and provide fascinating context for what you see. On the days of mass in the cathedral, the explanations will take place outside the building. Head to the Alcazaba which is built into the sides of Gibralfaro Mountain. Take the elevator to the highest point where you can admire the views of Malaga. Walk to the ancient Roman Theater before heading to the streets where Picasso lived. Marvel at the statue of Picasso and explore Plaza de la Merced, Plaza del Obispo, and Calle Larios with your knowledgeable guide.

Málaga: 3-Hour Complete Walking Tour with Tickets

2. Málaga: 3-Hour Complete Walking Tour with Tickets

Enjoy a guided 3-hour walk around Málaga, beginning at Plaza de la Merced, one of the city’s most important squares. You’ll see the statue of Picasso, and hear about the origins of the city. Continue your walk to the most emblematic sites, including Plaza de la Constitución, Calle Lario, and La Plaza del Obispo. Enter the Cathedral, also known as La Manquita. Your guide will show you a number of picturesque locations, and you’ll stop to enjoy one of Málaga’s typical wines. The last stop is a visit to the Teatro Romano and the Alcazaba, where you'll have panoramic views from inside the monument.

Málaga: 2-Hour Historical Center & Cathedral Tour

3. Málaga: 2-Hour Historical Center & Cathedral Tour

On this guided tour around the historical center and the Cathedral of Málaga, you will meet at Plaza de la Merced, a square with different uses during its history and connected to liberal policy. In this square, you will see the famous Picasso statue near the Pablo Ruiz Picasso Foundation. During the walking tour, discover the city and the historic origins of Málaga. Walk around the most important places such as Calle Granada and Iglesia de Santiago, Plaza de la Constitución, Pasaje de Chinitas, Calle Larios and Plaza del Obispo. There, you will discover the majesty of the Cathedral of Málaga, the most emblematic monument in the city. The real name of this monument is Catedral de la Encarnación, also known as La Manquita.

From Malaga: Cordoba Day Trip with Mosque-Cathedral Tickets

4. From Malaga: Cordoba Day Trip with Mosque-Cathedral Tickets

Take a guided day trip from Malaga to Cordoba by bus. Explore the Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Spain’s most visited monuments, with entry tickets included. Stroll the charming streets of the Jewish Quarter on a walking tour and marvel at the ancient Synagogue. Take the bus from Malaga, stop in Lucena during 30 minutes to have a breakfast or take a quick walk, a typical village of Cordoba, and after this reach the historic center of Cordoba. Cross the Roman Bridge, famous for being the setting for the hit TV show Game of Thrones. Follow your guide on a 1-hour walk through a well-preserved historic neighborhood of the Caliphate city, the Jewish quarter of Cordoba. Take a stroll down the famous street of Calleja de las Flores, also known as the Handkerchief Lane. Pass by the Synagogue of Cordoba, the only synagogue that has been preserved in Andalusia after the expulsion of the Jews in 1492. Continue to one of the most important squares in the middle of the Jewish quarter, Plaza Maimónides. See its characteristic bronze statue of Maimónides, in honor of this famous Cordobian Jewish philosopher and physician. Then, head to the Patio de los Naranjos to start a guided tour of the Great Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba, one of Spain’s most celebrated monuments. Learn how the opulent house of worship was originally built as a mosque in the 8th century and later converted into a cathedral. Later, get some free time to stroll through the historic center of the city. See key monuments like the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, the Plaza de la Corredera, and the Patios de San Basilio. Try local gastronomy such as flamenquines (fried pork rolls) or salmorejo (cold tomato soup). Finally, meet your guide at the pre-decided time to start your return journey to Malaga.

Malaga: Skip-the-Line Malaga Cathedral Tickets with Tour

5. Malaga: Skip-the-Line Malaga Cathedral Tickets with Tour

Discover the Malaga Cathedral with a local guide. Make the most out of your time in Malaga with skip-the-line tickets to this iconic attraction. Explore the area surrounding the the cathedral like Bishop square and St. Mary street. Meet your guide and stroll into the cathedral without wasting time in line. Learn the different artistic styles and construction periods of this church. Find out why it is called 'La Manquita' by locals. Marvel at the incredible choir and impressive chapel in the interior. See the painting The Beheading of Saint Paul by Enrique Simonet. Admire the Gothic altar in the Chapel of Santa Barbara. Listen to historical anecdotes about the cathedral and catholic monarchs. Hear about the cathedral and the Spanish Civil War.

Costa del Sol: Full-Day Cordoba Tour

6. Costa del Sol: Full-Day Cordoba Tour

At the foot of the El Torcal and Sierra de la Chimenea lies beautiful Cordoba. Known as the heart of Andalusia, experience all this beautiful city has to offer during a full-day tour via the picturesque Antequera. Upon arrival in Cordoba, you will take a panoramic tour of the Roman Bridge linking the area of Campo de la Verdad with Barrio de la Catedral. From here, move onto the Jewish Quarter, which is one of Europe’s largest World Heritage sites. Later in the day, see the city’s Synagogue, which dates back to the 14th century and visit the Cathedral. Visit the former Great Mosque of Cordoba. This mosque is a famous monument in the Western Islamic culture and an important landmark in the city. Admire this religious site that was built around the year 600 AD as a pagan temple. It was first converted into a Christian church before being refashioned into a Mosque. Explore the halls and passages and marvel at the colorful mosaics and stained-glass windows. As the day begins to turn into evening, you will be transported back with a camera full of photos documenting the beauty unique to this special city.

From Madrid: Gems of Andalusia 5-Day Sightseeing Tour

7. From Madrid: Gems of Andalusia 5-Day Sightseeing Tour

This 5-day tour from Madrid takes you on a discovery of Andalusia. You can admire the famous sights and attractions as you explore Cordoba, Seville, Ronda, the Costa del Sol, Granada, and Toledo. Detailed Itinerary: Day 1 (Thursday): Madrid – Cordoba – Seville Depart from Madrid at 8 AM and drive along with the land of Don Quixote to Cordoba. Here you will see the Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba and explore the Jewish Quarter on a city sightseeing tour. You will then continue on to Seville, where you will have stay overnight. Day 2 (Friday): Seville On a city sightseeing tour, you will visit the Seville Cathedral, explore the neighborhood of Santa Cruz, and visit Maria Luisa Park. In the afternoon you will have some free time to discover more of the city and have the option of taking an additional flamenco tour in Seville. In the evening you will stay overnight. Day 3 (Saturday): Seville – Ronda – Costa del Sol After breakfast, you will depart from Seville and drive to Ronda. You will have some free time to explore the Celtic origins of the town and admire the marvelous views of the valley and the mountain range. You will then continue on to the Costa del Sol. You will spend the afternoon at your leisure. In the evening stay overnight. Day 4 (Sunday): Costa del Sol – Granada After breakfast, you will depart from the Costa del Sol and drive to Granada. Here you will visit the Alhambra, an amazing monumental complex and the last stronghold of the Moorish Kingdoms in 1492. You will also have the option of going to a flamenco show in the district of Sacromonte. In the evening you will stay overnight. Day 5 (Monday): Granada – Toledo – Madrid After breakfast, you will depart from Granada and drive to the Imperial City of Toledo. Here the 3 cultures of Spain – Christian, Moorish, and Jewish – have lived together. You will take an interesting tour of the most important monuments in the city, walk down the narrow streets. You will then continue on to Madrid, where the tour ends. Accommodation Class T Hotel Seville: Catalonia Santa Justa, Catalonia Giralda or similar Costa del Sol: Sol Principe/Don Marco o Sol Don Pablo Granada: Alixares Class A Hotel Seville: Melia Lebreros Costa del Sol: Sol Don Pablo/Don Marco/Sol Principe Granada: Melia Granada Please note that the hotel may vary but it will always be the same category you selected

From Málaga: Córdoba Mosque Cathedral Guided Tour

8. From Málaga: Córdoba Mosque Cathedral Guided Tour

The province of Cordoba, which still bears traces of its Iberian, Roman and Islamic past, is rich in traditions; it has an outstanding architectural heritage, and its gastronomy has undergone a considerable resurgence with the revival of a range of dishes from the traditional cooking of the region. Explore the unique influences that have created the cultural traditions of the city. Explore the Mosque-Cathedral, or Mezquita, of the city, and learn about the its fascinating past with your guide. Once the beating heart of Spain, Cordoba was once the Moorish capital of Spain, which gives the city unique flares of cultural difference to the rest of the region. The Guadalquivir river crosses this region providing water for the lushes valleys growing olives and grapes.

From Malaga: Seville Day Trip with Guided City Walking Tour

9. From Malaga: Seville Day Trip with Guided City Walking Tour

You will be picked up from Málaga and Costa del Sol, directly to Seville. Enjoy the panoramic views of Paseo de Colón, the River Guadalquivir, and the Avenida de las Palmeras to the Maria Luisa Park where you will stop to enjoy taking pictures and taking a walk in one of the most emblematic places of Seville. After that, you will go through the Murillo Gardens into the old part of the city, through the narrow streets of the famous Santa Cruz neighborhood. One of the oldest neighbourhoods in Seville that hides great mysteries and legends as well as an authentic Andalusian atmosphere. At the end of the visit you will have free time to explore Seville for 5 hours and you can take the opportunity to have lunch and taste typical Andalusian dishes. You will be able to visit the third largest cathedral in the world, the Seville Cathedral next to the most characteristic image of the city, the Giralda of Seville. If you wish, you can access on your own to enjoy the most inspiring and amazing gothic and renaissance art and learn about its history or even visit the Royal Alcazar of Seville where the famous Game of Thrones series was filmed. Stroll along the banks of the Guadalquivir River and see the famous Torre de Oro or even go to the Plaza de la Encarnacion to see the Metropol Parasol or Seville mushrooms, one of the most visited places in the city in recent years and climb up to see one of the best views of the city of Seville. At the time indicated by the guide, meet again for the return to the same place of the pickup.

From Costa del Sol: Guided Tour of Seville

10. From Costa del Sol: Guided Tour of Seville

Discover the city of Seville on a guided tour from the Costa del Sol. Enjoy several hours in the city with a guided bus and walking tour.  On the bus, see the Pavilions of the Ibero-American Exhibition of 1929, the Maria Luisa Park, the San Telmo Palace, the Torre del Oro, the Guadalquivir River, the only navigable river in Spain. Afterward, meet your local guide and start the guided walking tour through the beautiful Santa Cruz quarter, the Puerta de Jerez, the historic center of the city.  Reach the Cathedral and its famous Giralda Tower. Explore the interior of the cathedral, the largest Gothic-style cathedral in the world, where you can also see the sarcophagus of Christopher Columbus. Make a short stop at Plaza de España. After the visit, you will have some free time to explore more of the city. Afterward, relax on the journey back to Malaga.

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Our guide was excellent and explaining the various areas that we visited during the tour and tiring the history of the area together with what we saw. She heave good information that was easy to understand. It was a very enjoyable tour.

Carmen was our guide. She took time to briefly get to know us & from there picked up on what interests us most. She was knowledgeable & engaging as well. A real asset to your company

My family and I had a great experience. The driver was timely and courteous. Our guide was exceptional.

We had a private tour with Ester. She was very well informed and good fun

A great overview of the major historical attractions in Malaga.