13 Day Trips from Malaga to Build a Day Around

1.Caminito del Rey Day Trip & Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,683 reviews · 7 hours · from $77Our pick

Guided Caminito del Rey day trip from Malaga with Ardales stop, entry tickets, and a canyon walk 100m above the Guadalhorce.

“It was a great experience, even in rain which the tour guide handled very well keeping us informed and providing a stop to get coffee and ponchos! The caminito is a beautiful experience! Thanks Martina for your guidance and Alvaro for helping my group of friends!”

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2.Granada Full-Day Trip with Alhambra

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,235 reviews · 10 hours · from $128

Guided Malaga to Granada day trip with priority Alhambra entrance, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife gardens, plus free time in Granada.

“fantastic trip, lots of historical interest, beautiful place and scenery, would highly recommend”

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3.Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,072 reviews · 9 hours · from $65

Guided day trip from Malaga to Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda, with walking tours and the bullring museum for $65.

“Great tour guide, great knowledge of history, events and traditions!!”

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4.Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,552 reviews · 9 hours · from $29Best value

Bus day trip from Malaga to Ronda and Setenil, with Puente Nuevo views, bullring options, and free time to explore both towns.

“Fantastic day trip. Tania our guide was excellent at looking after us and in sharing useful and interesting info throughout the day. Very well organised. Good value for money. Thanks”

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5.Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,004 reviews · 10 hours · from $30

From Málaga, visit Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas in 10 hours with bilingual guide time, guided walks, and photo stops.

“Both Monica the guide and Andres the driver were really good and nice. We had a great time and the tour is worthy.”

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6.Caminito del Rey Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 920 reviews · 6.5 - 7 hours · from $70

Guided Caminito del Rey day trip from Málaga with air-conditioned transport, safety helmet, expert commentary, and a thrilling 100m gorge walkway.

“It was amazing day. The weather was good, the views were amazing. The staff members based at various points along the way were very attentive, taking special care of someone with a fear of heights. The walk took about 2 and 1/2 hrs at a steady pace, so everyone could keep up. Definitely worth doing - this is a unique walk. Very glad we experienced it.”

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7.Caminito del Rey Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 889 reviews · 6 - 9 hours · from $100

Guided Caminito del Rey day trip from the Costa del Sol, with 7.7 km cliff walk, 100 m views in Los Gaitanes Gorge, and a helmet.

“The coach is comfortable and new. The whole trip was carefully planned - radio, headsets, great explanation and well control of all the participants.”

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8.Tangier, Morocco Day Trip from Costa del Sol

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 682 reviews · 15 hours (approx.) · from $198

Ferry to Tangier from Costa del Sol with panoramic city tour, medina shopping, and Moroccan lunch, plus optional camel rides.

“It was great. Met other people there. The tour was great with Michelle & Ali as guides. Take cash because cards not widely accepted in restaurants or shops”

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9.Cordoba Day Trip and Mosque-Cathedral

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 563 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $93

Guided Cordoba day trip from Malaga with Juderia walk and Mosque-Cathedral tickets, plus free time to taste food and explore patios.

“Beautiful city to visit will return. Driver very safe and guide knowledgeable and helpful. Pick up and drop off points convenient and easy to find. Would definitely recommend this trip.”

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10.Seville Day Trip with Real Alcázar Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 528 reviews · 10 - 11 hours · from $44

Day trip from Malaga to Seville with Santa Cruz walking time, optional Real Alcázar tickets, bus panoramas, photo stops, and free time.

“Guide Melina superb . Knowledgable, friendly, patient with all the questions . Passionate about her topic . Coach journey smooth pick up and drop off. Coach really clean and comfortable . Both Jose Maria and Melina superb in their jobs . Thank you both”

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11.Caminito del Rey Day Trip from Costa del Sol

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 382 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $81

Malaga to Caminito del Rey by air-conditioned coach, guided walk with bridges and tunnels, plus Ardales breaks. Admission included.

“Really great and informative excursion in Spanish with a professional guide Jessica. A comfortable bus picked me up from Benalmadena. Really spectacular nature and a trip really worth your time!”

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12.Seville Day Trip and Optional Monument Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 340 reviews · 9.5 - 11 hours · from $44

Malaga to Seville day trip with panoramic coach views, Plaza de España, 5 hours free time, and optional Cathedral and Giralda tickets.

“Really nice! Gave insightful information about the cityduring the bus ride”

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13.From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 271 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $39

A 10-12 hour Granada day trip from Costa del Sol with coach pickup, 5 hours of free time, and easy access to Alhambra views and tapas.

“FFabulous day outenjoyed every minute. Tour guid Sarah was very knowledgeable & very helpful. coach driver Uri was excellent. Could not have had a better service. Fabulous day out”

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