Goes where a bus can't
Thanks to its size and being 100% electric, a tuk tuk can enter old-town streets and restricted-traffic areas that a regular sightseeing vehicle can't.
Historic centre
Tuk tuk tour of Málaga city centre
Málaga's historic centre is best seen from an electric tuk tuk: it gets down streets too narrow for a bus, takes you up to Gibralfaro without the climb, and it's open-sided, so you're not watching the city through a window.
We leave every day from Paseo de la Farola, junto al faro (Málaga), with a local driver-guide and 30, 60 or 90-minute routes depending on how much time you have.
Why a tuk tuk
Málaga city centre has hills, narrow streets and lots to see
Three things a tuk tuk solves that walking or a bus can't.
Gibralfaro without the climb
Walking up to the Gibralfaro viewpoint means about forty minutes of non-stop uphill. By tuk tuk you're up in a few minutes, and you arrive ready to take photos, not ready to sit down.
No crowds, no headphones
The vehicle is private for your group, with a local driver-guide. Ask whatever you like, stop wherever you like, and no following someone with a stick and a flag.
The route
What you'll see in the centre
The places we pass through in the historic centre and its immediate surroundings. How many you'll see depends on the route you choose.
City Hall and gardens
La Casona del Parque, built in 1919, with its stone façade and the gardens that separate it from Paseo del Parque. It's the most photographed modernist building in the city.
Plaza de la Merced
The square where Picasso was born in 1881, today one of the liveliest spots in the centre. His birthplace is at number 15.
Gibralfaro viewpoint
From up here you take in Málaga at a glance: the port, the bullring, the cathedral, the Alcazaba and the mountains beyond. It's the stop everyone remembers.
La Malagueta bullring
The 1874 bullring, seen from high up on Gibralfaro. From there you can make out its hexagonal shape, which you can't see from the street.
Pompidou museum
The colourful cube on Muelle Uno, the Centre Pompidou's outpost outside France. It marks the spot where the centre meets the port.
La Farola and Muelle Uno
The 1817 lighthouse, a symbol of the city, and the harbourside promenade, now full of shops and restaurants.
Choose your route
Three ways to see the centre
They all go through the historic centre. The difference is how much time you have and how far you want to go.
30 min
4 stops
Tour Express
Málaga en media hora
Treinta minutos para quedarte con lo esencial: el Ayuntamiento y sus jardines, la Plaza de la Merced y el mirador de Gibralfaro.
€20 /person
Children €10
1 h
8 stops
Tour Standard
La forma perfecta de descubrir Málaga
Una hora por el centro, el puerto y la playa: del Pompidou al Muelle Uno, de la Malagueta a El Limonar y arriba, a Gibralfaro.
€30 /person
Children €15
1 h 30 min
11 stops
Tour Premium
La experiencia Málaga Slow completa
Hora y media sin prisa: del Paseo del Parque a los Baños del Carmen y a la playa de El Palo, el barrio pesquero.
€40 /person
Children €20
Which one is best for the city centre?
- If you're short on time or arriving on a cruise, the 30-minute Express Tour does the panoramic loop of the centre and goes up to Gibralfaro.
- If it's your first time in Málaga, the one-hour Standard Tour adds the Pompidou, Muelle Uno and La Malagueta beach to the centre.
- If you want to take it slow, the 90-minute Premium Tour heads out of the centre to Baños del Carmen and El Palo.
FAQs
About Málaga city centre
Can you tour Málaga city centre by tuk tuk?
Yes. An electric tuk tuk is the best way to get around Málaga's historic centre: it fits down streets a sightseeing bus can't, it's emission-free and almost silent, so it can enter pedestrian and restricted-traffic areas other vehicles can't.
What do you see on a Málaga city centre tuk tuk tour?
City Hall and its gardens, Plaza de la Merced with Picasso's birthplace, the Gibralfaro viewpoint with its views over the city, and the views of La Malagueta bullring. The longer routes add the Pompidou museum, La Farola lighthouse and Muelle Uno.
How much is a tuk tuk tour of Málaga city centre?
€20 per person for the 30-minute tour, €30 for the one-hour tour and €40 for the hour-and-a-half tour. The price is per person and doesn't change with the size of your group. Children aged 4 to 12 pay half.
Where do you catch the tuk tuk in Málaga city centre?
Our usual meeting point is Paseo de la Farola, junto al faro (Málaga). If you're staying in the centre and tell us your hotel when you book, we'll pick you up there at no extra cost.
How long does it take to see Málaga city centre?
On foot, the historic centre takes a good three hours, with plenty of steep climbs up to Gibralfaro. By tuk tuk, half an hour is enough for a full panoramic loop, and an hour lets you see it at a relaxed pace, including the port and the beach.
Is a tuk tuk the same as a tuc tuc or tuktuk?
They're all the same thing, just spelt differently. In Málaga you'll see «tuk tuk», «tuktuk» and «tuc tuc» used for these three-wheeled electric vehicles.
Charity Tuk Tuk
€3 from every booking stays in Málaga
It's not a percentage or a one-off campaign: it's a fixed amount from every tour that goes in full to the charity Nada es Imposible, which since 2015 has run a social food shop and a clothing bank for vulnerable and migrant families in the city.
We're part of the “Unidos por un Futuro” (United for a Future) alliance alongside the Asociación Nunca Solas, with institutional support.
Donated so far
€30
Based on the 10 bookings made on the website. It updates automatically with every new booking.
- Social inclusion and support for vulnerable families
- Support for women who are victims of violence
- Training and help into employment
Málaga city centre, no hills and no windows
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