Tour around the Central Market of Malaga
This walking tour shows, in small groups, the capital of the Costa del Sol in an easy and comfortable way. A route through the most traditional neighborhoods that are normally not known by those who visit our city. We will discover charming corners, churches and convents linked to our traditions and beliefs, businesses with more than a hundred years of history, unique architectural elements, spaces where we can share art and culture... We will also learn about its rich gastronomy and customs. We will talk about flamenco and also about shipwrecks, about faith in their religious festivals and their particular way of drinking coffee or chocolate,... among other curiosities and topics, typical of the way of life of the people of Malaga. Its warm and sunny climate and its people allow you to enjoy its streets amid traditions and history at any time of the year. This tour is accessible to all types of people regardless of their physical ability or age.
Options
Guided tour in English
What's included in Tour around the Central Market of Malaga
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Museo de Artes y Costumbres PopularesPass-by Only
From Plaza Enrique García Herrera, we begin our search for the essence of Malaga with views of the Guadalmedina River and the Puente de los Alemanes, as well as churches and brotherhoods linked to the tradition and fervor of Holy Week in Malaga such as the Church of Santo Domingo . Likewise, we will pass by the Unicaja Museum of Popular Arts and Customs, whose history dates back to the sixties, conceived as a unique space to learn about the archaeological and ethnographic past of the city.
Mapas y Compania
Walking along C/ Compañía and its surroundings we will discover businesses and artistic expressions of great personality, hidden among streets of Muslim tradition such as this original bookstore where our imagination can fly; and, those typical of religious and/or customs imagery, with beautiful displays of fans, wicker crafts or flamenco dresses among others. Furthermore, we will see how the avant-garde is harmoniously inserted into these spaces of ancient history, resulting in unique results, as is the case of the façade of the Thyssen Museum in Malaga.
Sacred Heart Church (Sagrado Corazon)Pass-by Only
Located in the historic center of the city, this neo-Gothic church was built in 1920 according to a project by architect Fernando Guerrero Strachan. Its plan is basilica and is divided into three naves.
Inclusions
- Professional local guide
- All taxes included
- Tips (optional)
- Food and drink
- Hotel pickup
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Public parking at the departure point
- Train stop (Málaga Centro Alameda Station) and metro stop (Atarazanas)
- Bus stops very close from different points in Malaga and province
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Next to the Plaza playground, an official guide will be waiting for you with a light green t-shirt and a green umbrella as well.
End Points
- We will finish at the main entrance of the Atarazanas Central Market.
