Málaga Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
Description
This hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus allows visitors to explore various locations across the city, providing an opportunity to experience Málaga’s key attractions with ease and comfort. The bus features a two-level design and an open-top, offering a unique perspective of the city.
Routes & Stops
The Málaga sightseeing bus operates with two distinct routes featuring numerous stops, strategically located near the major tourist landmarks. Guests can board the double-decker bus and uncover the most notable sites in Málaga, including the Museum of Contemporary Art, Malagueta Beach, and the Cathedral, among others. The journey is enriched with pre-recorded commentary available in English.
You can find the full list of stops and the route by following this link:
Ticket Options
During your booking process, you have the flexibility to select a ticket that caters to your preferences:
24-Hour Ticket
This ticket grants you the ability to hop on and off all three City Sightseeing bus routes for a full 24-hour period.
Additionally, it includes admission to both the Interactive Music Museum (MIMMA) and the Thyssen Museum.
24-Hour Ticket + Attractions
This option provides unlimited access to the three City Sightseeing bus routes for 24 consecutive hours.
Entry is also included to several attractions such as the Picasso Birthplace Museum, the Automobile and Fashion Museum, the Pompidou Centre, and the Flamenco Jaleo show, as well as others like the Revello de Toro Museum and the Thyssen Museum.
Moreover, you'll receive access to a boat trip and a virtual reality experience.
48-Hour Ticket
This ticket allows unlimited access to the City Sightseeing bus over a period of 48 hours.
Included in this package is entry to the Cueva del Tesoro, Russian Museum Collection, Picasso Birthplace Museum, the Automobile and Fashion Museum, the Pompidou Centre, MIMMA, Flamenco Jaleo show, Revello de Toro Museum, and Thyssen Museum.
You will also benefit from a boat trip and a virtual reality experience.
How It Works
Your ticket will be valid for 24 or 48 hours from its first scan, depending on the selected option, allowing you to get on and off the bus as many times as you wish.
While a start date is requested at the time of booking, the ticket can be utilized any time within a year after the chosen date.
Bus Schedule and Frequency
The Málaga sightseeing bus adheres to the following operational schedule:
- Red Line: available daily from 10 am to 6 pm, with departures from and returns to Stop 1 - Vialia. Buses run every 30 minutes, with Stop 2 ceasing operations after 1:40 pm. Also, note that Stops 11 and 12 on the Red Line are currently unavailable until further notice.
- Combined Line: runs from Tuesday to Sunday between 10 am and 6 pm. On Mondays, this line operates only a shorter route connecting Stop 2 (C. C. Vialia - RENFE) with Stop 3 (Russian Museum - Automobile and Fashion Museum).
Málaga Sightseeing Boat
The sightseeing boat operates daily at 12 pm, 1:30 pm, 4 pm, and 5:30 pm, with a total journey time of 1 hour.
Jaleo Flamenco
The schedule for the Jaleo Flamenco show is as follows:
- February 2 to 15, 2026: Shows on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday at 2 pm; with additional performances on Wednesday and Friday at 5 pm
- February 16 to 22, 2026: Shows on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday at 2 pm; with performances on Wednesday and Saturday at 5 pm
- February 23 to 28, 2026: Daily shows at 2 pm
Automobile and Fashion Museum
The museum operates with the following schedule:
- October 9: Closed
- October 26: Closed from 10 am to 7 pm
- October 27: Closed from 10 am to 12 pm
Málaga with Virtual Reality Glasses
This tour begins at 12:15 pm from 10 Cister Street.
Partial Closures
- The Málaga sightseeing boat is not in operation until further notice.
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The Stops 11 and 12 on the Málaga sightseeing bus are temporarily out of service until further updates.
What's included
- Unlimited use of City Sightseeing buses for 24 or 48 hours with an audio guide in English
- Admission tickets to museums (depending on option selected)
- Set of headphones per person
- Boat ride around Málaga with an audio guide in English (depending on option selected)
- Admission to the Jaleo Flamenco Show (depending on option selected)
- Tour with virtual reality glasses (depending on option selected)
What's not included
- Audio guide on the green bus line
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 24 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Varies according to the attraction included.
Important information
How to Use This Ticket?
This ticket is valid on any of the City Sightseeing buses and may be used to get on directly, at any one of its stops
You can consult the routes and their different stops by clicking on the following link:
The ticket is valid for 24 or 48 hours after its first use, depending on the option you selected.
Although a start date is requested when booking, you can use the service for 12 months from the date indicated. The bus does not run on December 25 or January 1.
Schedule & Frequency
Bus Schedule and Frequency
The Málaga sightseeing bus operates according to the following schedules:
- Red Line: daily from 10 am to 6 pm, departing from and returning to Stop 1 - Vialia. Buses run every 30 minutes. Stop 2 is not in service after 1:40 pm. Please note that Stops 11 and 12 on the Red Line will be out of service until further notice.
- Combined Line: Tuesday to Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm. On Mondays, it only runs a shorter partial route, connecting Stop 2 (C. C. Vialia - RENFE) with Stop 3 (Russian Museum - Automobile and Fashion Museum).
Please note that these timetables are flexible and subject to change.
Please note that stops 11 and 12 on the Red Line will be out of service until further notice.
Málaga Walking Tour
The meeting point is Plaza de la Marina. The tour begins at that square and finishes at the MIMMA, and lasts 50 minutes.
Schedule: daily at 4 pm
Málaga Sightseeing Boat
The Málaga sightseeing boat operates from Monday to Sunday at 12 pm, 1:30 pm, 4 pm, 5:30 pm and 7 pm. The total duration of the trip is 1 hour.
Jaleo Flamenco
The schedule for the Jaleo Flamenco show is as follows:
- February 2 to 15, 2026: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday at 2 pm; Wednesday and Friday at 5 pm
- February 16 to 22, 2026: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday at 2 pm; Wednesday and Saturday at 5 pm
- February 23 to 28, 2026: daily at 2 pm
Please note that these times are flexible and subject to change. Furthermore, you will not be able to reserve your seat at Jaleo Flamenco, so we recommend arriving well in advance.
Automobile and Fashion Museum
The Automobile and Fashion Museum has the following special times:
- October 9: closed
- October 26: closed from 10 am to 7 pm
- October 27: closed from 10 am to 12 pm
Málaga with Virtual Reality Glasses
This tour operates from 12:15 pm at 10 Cister Street.
Partial Closures
- The Málaga sightseeing boat will be out of service until further notice.
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Stops 11 and 12 on the Málaga sightseeing bus will be out of service until further notice.
Help Our Planet!
During this tour, single-use headphones are provided to listen to the audio guides. To avoid waste and help protect the environment, we recommend bringing your own headphones to use.
Internal Info
Booked and Paid in full through City Sightseeing Ltd., Suite 8, Floor 3, Grosvenor House, Redditch, Worcestershire, B97 4DL, UK.

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