Malaga Hop On Hop Off Bus – Guide and Tickets
Malaga Hop On Hop Off Bus – Guide and Tickets
Information and Guide to Hop On Hop Off Bus Malaga
The Malaga hop on hop off bus ticket is an excellent option for visitors looking for an easy way to get to each of the city’s main attractions.
The buses are frequent and easy to use, stopping at multiple locations around the city, where you can get off, experience the location, and get on again.
Not only this, they offer audio commentary of Malaga, as well as many extras including discounts and free entry tickets.
In a Hurry? Malaga Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket Overview |
24-Hour Iconic Ticket24-hour access to the bus. Tickets start from €25 (Check Availability and Book Online)
24 Hour Essential Ticket24 hours access to the bus, as well as additional extras. Tickets start from €35 (Check Availability and Book Online)
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Malaga Hop on Hop Off Bus Overview
As is common with the majority of major European cities, the main provider of hop on hop off buses in Malaga is ‘City Sightseeing‘, and you’ll probably recognise their large double decker red buses.
They have years of experience in Malaga and around the world, and I would recommend using them over the other options available in Malaga.
The hop-on hop-off bus service operates every single day in Malaga and there are three different coloured routes in total – red, green and blue.
The red route is the most frequent, with buses scheduled for every 20 minutes, whereas the green is every 30 minutes, and the blue every 75 minutes. Times do vary, but generally the buses run from 10am to 7:30pm.
Each route covers a unique part of the city and allows you to travel pretty much everywhere in Malaga. There is a small amount of overlap across the routes, making it easy to switch things up and start exploring a different route.
For tourists, the red route is the most popular and probably the most heavily used, but the others can be useful for attractions and areas a little further out. You’ll be provided with maps for all routes, or you can download the app that will help you navigate.
When you get on the bus, you’ll be given a small red headset that you can use to plug into your seat and listen to the audio commentary, that is triggered as the bus moves into different areas.
Malaga Hop on Hop off Stops
The Malaga Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour has over 25 stops and is spread over 3 different coloured routes, covering pretty much every major attraction in Malaga. As of 2024 the list of stops are:
| Red Route | Blue Route | Green Route |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Vialia – Renfe | 1. Vialia – Renfe | 1. Estación de Autobuses |
| 2. Centro de Arte Contemporáneo | 2. Russian Museum | 2. Vialia – Renfe |
| 3. Puerto | 3. Puerto | 3. Callejones del Perchel |
| 4. Plaza de la Marina | 4. Centre Pompidou | 4. Pasillo Santa Isabel |
| 5. Paseo del Parque | 5. Calle Larios | 5. Cruz Roja |
| 6. Centre Pompidou Málaga | 6. San José Parque | |
| 7. Paseo de la Farola | 7. Camino de Casa Bermeja | |
| 8. Playa de la Malagueta | 8. Jardín Botánico | |
| 9. Plaza de Toros | 9. Camino de Casa Bermeja | |
| 10. Castillo de Gibralfaro | 10. Estadio de Futbol | |
| 11. Basílica de Sta. M. de la Victoria | 11. Martiricos | |
| 12. Pza. de la Merced – Casa de Picasso | 12. Guimbarda | |
| 13. Museo Carmen Thyssen – Catedral | 13. Cercanías | |
| 14. Avenida de Andalucía |
How does the Hop on Hop off Bus Work?
Each bus loops around Malaga city using the same route up to 3 times per day. There is more than one bus, meaning you’ll only need to wait 15-20 minutes at each stop (there is a leaflet with a complete list of bus times).
Every time you reach a stop or location that you want to explore you simply get off and spend as long as you want before jumping on the next available bus. It’s almost like having your own private car giving you a guided tour around Malaga!
The first time you enter the bus you’ll get some headphones which you’ll be able to use to access the commentary and audio guide.
To enter the bus each time you’ll just scan your ticket, it really is a simple process.
Benefits of the Malaga Hop On Hop Off Bus
Making use of the hop on hop bus in Malaga can be a great way to travel around the city without having to worry about transport or getting lost. They are especially useful when short on time and you want to make sure you get a good overview of Malaga.
The bus routes cover the majority of the main attractions, with stops a short walk away from Malaga Cathedral, the Alcazaba, and the Picasso museum. The bus also journeys through Malaga’s most well known neighbourhoods, offering you a glimpse into the city you may not get another way.
By booking the hop on hop off bus you’ll save money on public transport costs. You won’t need to pay for the Metro, or a bus, or taxis to get to where you want to go.
I’ve found also that most of the main hotels in Malaga are minutes walk from one of the bus stops, making the ticket double up as a free ride home after a day of sight-seeing or getting some early dinner.
It’s worth mentioning that Malaga is quite a walkable city, so do check before committing to purchasing the hop on hop off bus, as if you’re like me you may enjoying walking the city instead of taking the bus everywhere.
Purchasing Tickets to the Malaga Hop on Hop off Bus
There are two main category of ticket for the Malaga Hop on Hop off Bus, the ‘Iconic‘ ticket and the ‘Essential‘ ticket.
If they have availability (sometimes availability can be limited if it’s a particularly busy time of year) you’re able to buy tickets from each of the bus stops, where they have staff on-hand to buy from.
You may also see the tickets for the bus advertised in small shops or at ticket vendor stalls across the city. Do double check if purchasing from street vendors that you’re not paying an unnecessary extra premium.
The best option is reserve a ticket online in advance. Both the ‘Iconic’ and ‘Essential’ ticket are available on GetYourGuide:
In a Hurry? Malaga Hop-on Hop-off Bus Ticket Overview |
24-Hour Iconic Ticket24-hour access to the bus. Tickets start from €25 (Check Availability and Book Online)
24 Hour Essential Ticket24 hours access to the bus, as well as additional extras. Tickets start from €35 (Check Availability and Book Online)
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