City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Entry to Museums
Overview
Explore Malaga, a beautiful and historic city in Spain's Andalusia region, with a 24 hour Iconic hop-on hop-off bus ticket. This sightseeing tour takes passengers to all of the key landmarks, including Castillo de Gibralfaro, Plaza de Toros, Museo Carmen Thyssen, Playa de la Malagueta, Jardin Botanico and much more! From the open-top deck there are stunning 360 degree views of the beaches, gardens, museums and cathedrals. The multilingual audio tour commentary that is provided on-board is highly informative and thought-provoking, giving this experience an extra dimension. This double decker bus tour lets passengers discover Malaga at their own pace, hopping on and off as many times as they want within the chosen time period. Included in your ticket is entry to MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum), entry to Carmen Thyssen Museum and a free guided walking tour!
What's Included
- City Sightseeing menu at Hard Rock Cafe Malaga for only 19,95€
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Stops near all the major sights
- Entrance to MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum)
- Entrance to Carmen Thyssen Museum
- 10% discount on a walking tour of the Alcazaba, including 3 Virtual Reality experiences
- Audio guide in 8 languages
- Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified. Refreshments available to purchase on the boat tour.
What To Expect
14 Stops | 11 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Operating Schedule: First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Frequency: every 30 minutes
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14 Stops | 11 Points of Interest
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Operating Schedule: Summer Hours (1st April - 30th September): Departures from Stop 1 at 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 3:45pm, 4:55pm and 6:05pm. Additional departure at 7:15pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Winter Hours (1st October - 31st March): Departures from Stop 1 at 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 3:45pm and 5pm
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Red Line: First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Duration: 80 minutes. Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Combined Line: Summer Hours (1st April - 30th September): Departures from Stop 1 at 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 3:45pm, 4:55pm and 6:05pm. Additional departure at 7:15pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Full loop takes approximately 75 minutes
- Combined Line: Winter Hours (1st October - 31st March): Departures from Stop 1 at 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 3:45pm and 5pm. Full loop takes approximately 75 minutes. Please note that between 2:45pm and 3:45pm, there is a 1-hour break
- Monday Service:
- Until 2:15pm: The Combined Line runs between Stop 2 (C.C Vialia - RENFE) and Stop 3 (Russian Museum - Automobile and Fashion Museum). From Vialia - RENFE (Stop 2 on the Combined Line) at 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm and 2pm. From Russian Museum - Automobile and Fashion Museum (Stop 3 on the Combined Line) at 11:15am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 12:45pm, 1:15pm, 1:45pm and 2:15pm
- After 2:15pm: The Combined Line does not run. Instead, the Red Line extends to Russian Museum - Automobile and Fashion Museum. From Vialia - RENFE (Stop 1 on the Red Line) at 2:40pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm and 6pm. From Russian Museum - Automobile and Fashion Museum at 2:48pm, 3:10pm, 3:40pm, 4:10pm, 4:40pm, 5:10pm, 5:40pm and 6:08pm
- MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum) opening hours: Winter - (7th September - 24th June), Monday from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm. Summer - (25th June - 6th September), Monday from 10:30am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30am to 7:30pm
- Carmen Thyssen Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 8pm. 24th and 31st December: open 10am - 3pm. Closed 25th December, 1st and 6th January
- Inclusions with Malaga tickets are subject to change at any time with little to no notice. Opening and operating times of museums and attractions vary throughout the year, we recommend checking the attractions website for their latest opening dates and times
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the routes
- Guided Walking Tour: customers will get to see all of the city's main sights and learn about their history from our expert guide. Available in Spanish and English. Meeting Point: Stop 3 on the Red Route (Puerto). Departure time: please check locally with our uniformed staff. Points of interest: Plaza de la Marina, C/ Marques de Larios, C/ Salinas, Plaza del Obispo, Fachada Norte de la Catedral, Museo Picasso Malaga, Bodega El Pimpi, Teatro Romano, Alcazaba, Plaza de la Aduana, Rectorado de la Universidad de Malaga, Banco de España
- Due to the strike taking place on 11 November 2026, our services may experience disruptions, delays or cancellations. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- City Sightseeing menu at Hard Rock Cafe Malaga for only 19,95€.
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour.
- Stops near all the major sights.
- Entrance to MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum).
- Entrance to Carmen Thyssen Museum.
- 10% discount on a walking tour of the Alcazaba, including 3 Virtual Reality experiences.
- Audio guide in 8 languages.
- Guided Walking Tour.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop off.
- Food and drinks, unless specified. Refreshments available to purchase on the boat tour.
The minimum age to participate is 4..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the City Sightseeing Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus + Entry to Museums is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
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Oct 2026What's Included
- City Sightseeing menu at Hard Rock Cafe Malaga for only 19,95€
- 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour
- Stops near all the major sights
- Entrance to MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum)
- Entrance to Carmen Thyssen Museum
- 10% discount on a walking tour of the Alcazaba, including 3 Virtual Reality experiences
- Audio guide in 8 languages
- Guided Walking Tour
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Food and drinks, unless specified. Refreshments available to purchase on the boat tour.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Red Line: First departure from Stop 1 at 10am. Last departure from Stop 1 at 6pm. Duration: 80 minutes. Frequency: every 30 minutes
- Combined Line: Summer Hours (1st April - 30th September): Departures from Stop 1 at 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 3:45pm, 4:55pm and 6:05pm. Additional departure at 7:15pm on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays. Full loop takes approximately 75 minutes
- Combined Line: Winter Hours (1st October - 31st March): Departures from Stop 1 at 11am, 12:15pm, 1:30pm, 3:45pm and 5pm. Full loop takes approximately 75 minutes. Please note that between 2:45pm and 3:45pm, there is a 1-hour break
- Monday Service:
- Until 2:15pm: The Combined Line runs between Stop 2 (C.C Vialia - RENFE) and Stop 3 (Russian Museum - Automobile and Fashion Museum). From Vialia - RENFE (Stop 2 on the Combined Line) at 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm and 2pm. From Russian Museum - Automobile and Fashion Museum (Stop 3 on the Combined Line) at 11:15am, 11:45am, 12:15pm, 12:45pm, 1:15pm, 1:45pm and 2:15pm
- After 2:15pm: The Combined Line does not run. Instead, the Red Line extends to Russian Museum - Automobile and Fashion Museum. From Vialia - RENFE (Stop 1 on the Red Line) at 2:40pm, 3pm, 3:30pm, 4pm, 4:30pm, 5pm, 5:30pm and 6pm. From Russian Museum - Automobile and Fashion Museum at 2:48pm, 3:10pm, 3:40pm, 4:10pm, 4:40pm, 5:10pm, 5:40pm and 6:08pm
- MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum) opening hours: Winter - (7th September - 24th June), Monday from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 7pm. Summer - (25th June - 6th September), Monday from 10:30am to 4pm, Tuesday to Sunday from 10:30am to 7:30pm
- Carmen Thyssen Museum: Open Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 8pm. 24th and 31st December: open 10am - 3pm. Closed 25th December, 1st and 6th January
- Inclusions with Malaga tickets are subject to change at any time with little to no notice. Opening and operating times of museums and attractions vary throughout the year, we recommend checking the attractions website for their latest opening dates and times
- With your voucher, enjoy flexible access for up to 12 months from the travel date you select at check-out
- Mobile and printed paper vouchers are both accepted on this tour and can be redeemed at any of the stops along the routes
- Guided Walking Tour: customers will get to see all of the city's main sights and learn about their history from our expert guide. Available in Spanish and English. Meeting Point: Stop 3 on the Red Route (Puerto). Departure time: please check locally with our uniformed staff. Points of interest: Plaza de la Marina, C/ Marques de Larios, C/ Salinas, Plaza del Obispo, Fachada Norte de la Catedral, Museo Picasso Malaga, Bodega El Pimpi, Teatro Romano, Alcazaba, Plaza de la Aduana, Rectorado de la Universidad de Malaga, Banco de España
- Due to the strike taking place on 11 November 2026, our services may experience disruptions, delays or cancellations. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding
