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15 Best Day Trips from Malaga

The day trips from Malaga: the Alhambra with entry secured, Ronda straddling its gorge, Gibraltar’s apes and even Tangier across the strait for a second continent. Andalusia’s best base, and the menu proves it.

1.Ronda and Setenil Tour with Free Time from Málaga

Discover the charm of Andalusia with this full-day Ronda and Setenil tour from Málaga, featuring expert guides, stunning views, and flexible free time.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“The Guide and the driver were friendly, helpful and professional. They made sure all passengers were on the bus. We received a lot useful information and recommendations”

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5.From Malaga: Granada Full-Day Trip with Alhambra

Discover the stunning Alhambra and explore Granada's charming streets on this full-day guided trip from Malaga, featuring skip-the-line access and in-depth tours.

★ 4.6

“We had an excellent and stress free day due to the calm and good humoured guides Carmen on the bus and Alejandro at the Alhambra. Would highly recommend this tour. We'll organised, easygoing, professional and informative.”

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6.From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil Guided Tour Day Trip

Explore Andalusia with this full-day guided trip from Malaga to the stunning towns of Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas, featuring panoramic views, history, and authentic culture.

★ 4.5

“We loved this tour and thought it was great value for money. Tania was a wonderful tour guide and very knowledgeable and helpful. It was a great combination of free time and tour time and not too much time spent on the road. Both towns…”

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7.Málaga & Costa del Sol: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas

Explore the charming white villages of Setenil de las Bodegas and scenic Ronda on a full-day guided tour from Costa del Sol, with stunning views and local treats.

★ 4.6

“A really good trip: our guide, Mariana was very professional and an excellent linguist. The excursion ran smoothly and both stops were well worth visiting. Our only criticism was that when we booked the trip, our preferred pick-up point was not listed and we had…”

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8.From Málaga: Caves of Nerja, Nerja and Frigiliana Day Tour

Discover the stunning Nerja Caves, charming Frigiliana, and vibrant Nerja on this guided day trip from Malaga, offering rich history and breathtaking views.

★ 4.7

“The trip was great! Carmen was an amazing tour guide, very knowledge, friendly and helpful. Carlos was a great driver. We were given plenty of time at each location to explore properly and not fell rushed. The caves were beautiful.”

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9.From Málaga: Gibraltar Day Trip

Discover Gibraltar on a flexible full-day trip from Malaga, with options to explore the Rock, shop duty-free, and enjoy stunning views—all in about 10 hours.

★ 4.3

“thanks to today's driver and guide, felt safe on both journeys, enjoyed the location it was splendid. had a great day. thanks to tour guide Andrea took time to explain again about questions we had.”

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10.From Malaga and Costa del Sol: Gibraltar Sightseeing Tour

Discover Gibraltar from Costa del Sol with this guided day trip. See the caves, monkeys, and panoramic views on an 11-hour tour full of authentic sights.

★ 3.9

“My wife and I didn’t know what to expect. We enjoyed being able to walk throughout taking it all in. Our party ate a meal at the Angry Friar. It was British cuisine. My wife and I shared the Bangers and Mash. It was more…”

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11.From Malaga: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip

Discover Andalusia’s charm on this full-day trip from Malaga to Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas, featuring stunning views, free exploration, and authentic sights.

★ 4.6

“Wonderful day trip to Ronda and Sentenil de lA Bodega. Kevin was well informed and kept our interest on the journey with a friendly informal narrative. We had time to enjoy both places. Wear comfortable shoes as there’s more to see if you’re ready for…”

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12.From Malaga: Ronda & Setenil de las Bodegas Day Trip

Discover two stunning Andalusian towns—Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas—on a well-organized day trip from Malaga, with expert guides and ample free time.

★ 4.8

“Everything was perfect! Amazing ! Brand new coach, ran to schedule and we seemed to arrive before other tourists. Gloria was excellent, professional giving the right amount of information, free time & rest time. Giving plenty of tips of the best places for photos and…”

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14.Gibraltar with St Michael Caves Guided Tour from Costa del Sol

Discover Gibraltar's highlights on this guided day trip from Costa del Sol, featuring St. Michael's Cave, Barbary monkeys, and free-time shopping.

★ 3.5

“The tour itself was great and our guides were helpful and knowledgeable; however, since we were the first one on and the last ones off the bus that made many, many stops for other people, a 1 1/2 hour drive to 3 hours each way…”

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15.From Costa del Sol: Tangier Full-Day Tour by Ferry

Discover Tangier in a day with this full-day tour from Costa del Sol, including ferry ride, guided city exploration, and authentic Moroccan cuisine.

★ 3.6

“Although we had to wait a long time to depart Tarifa(not the company or guide's fault), this was a very organised and enjoyable trip. The restaurant was better than expected, even though the drinks were expensive. Just wish we had more time to explore the…”

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More Day Trips from Malaga

4.5From Malaga: Cordoba Day Trip and Mosque-Cathedral8 - 10 hours$93 4.4From Malaga: Alhambra Guided Tour with Entry Tickets8 - 9 hours$153 3.9From Costa del Sol: Ronda Village Tour w/ Maestranza Ticket9 hours$78 4.0From Costa del Sol: Granada Full-Day Tour11 hours$114 4.5Malaga: Frigiliana & Nerja Tour with Local Product Tastings8 - 9.5 hours$48 3.9From Malaga: Nerja and Frigiliana Tour8 hours$47 5.0Ronda, Setenil and Sevilla Small Group Tour from Malaga$118.48 4.2From Costa del Sol: Day Trip to Gibraltar with Guided Tour10 hours$115 5.0Canyoning Rio Verde from Nerja8 hours (approx.)$102.84 4.4Costa del Sol: Day Trip to Ronda and Setenil8 hours$45 4.5From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip10 - 12 hours$39 4.0Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas tour from Malaga8 to 9 hours (approx.)$78.10 4.1From Costa del Sol & Malaga: Cordoba Guided Day Tour10 hours$108 3.5Ronda Village Guided Tour from Costa del Sol11 hours (approx.)$81.70 4.6Málaga: Cordoba Day Trip and Optional Mosque-Cathedral Entry10 - 12 hours$41 5.0Morocco: Tangier Private Tour from Malaga & Tarifa. All Inclusive12 to 13 hours (approx.)$282.50 4.5Paddle Surf Route Cliffs Nerja and Cascada de Maro + Snorkel$34.76 5.0Half-Day Luxury Catamaran Sailing Cruise in Granada4 hours (approx.)$151.17 4.8From Málaga: Ronda, White Village & Sevilla Day Trip$85 3.0Ronda & Setenil Full Day$56.47 4.5From Costa del Sol: Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas10 hours$77 5.0Caminito del Rey with Pickup from Nerja, Torrox and Torre del Mar8 hours (approx.)$78.61 4.0Gibraltar Day Trip at your Own Pace from Malaga & Costa del Sol10 to 12 hours (approx.)$42.05 5.0Ronda Day Tour and Winery Visits from Marbella8 hours (approx.)$216.48