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Picasso’s Birthplace Museum

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Malaga: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Experience Card Options

1. Malaga: Hop-on Hop-off Bus & Experience Card Options

Malaga boasts pretty streets, leafy boulevards, and lush gardens. See the major attractions of this lovely city with a 24-hour Malaga Essential Experience ticket for a hop-on hop-off sightseeing tour or the Malaga Iconic Ticket which also includes entry to the MIMMA and Carmen Thyseen Museum. With the aid of the tour’s onboard multilingual audio commentary, learn why the Malaga Cathedral is called La Manquita – the one-armed lady! Also, hear all about the old palace fortress and its 2 rings of walls. On the open-top double-decker bus, enjoy panoramic views of the city as well. You can visit the Alcazaba (entry not included), where you’ll find a museum and pleasant gardens along with breathtaking views. While in the vicinity, stop by Castillo de Gibralfaro for a look at the ramparts and more spectacular views. You may want to see the ancient Teatro Romano and the reconstruction work that’s underway. Don’t forget the Picasso Museum, another important attraction in the city of his birth. Also enjoy free access to the Interactive Museum of Music, when an appropriate ticket is selected, where you can tap into your musical prowess, and try your hand at a variety of instruments. The Blue Line starts at 11:00 AM from Vialia and joins the Red Line at 2:00 PM. Frequency every 60 minutes until 2:00 PM. After that, every 30 minutes. The Green Line (Botanical Gardens) is from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM (first and last tour from Malaga Bus Station). Frequency every 75 minutes. Blue Route Blue Line:1.Vialia - Renfe2.Russian and Automobile Museums3.Puerto4.Centre Pompidou5.Calle Larios Green Line: 1.Estación de Autobuses2.Vialia - Renfe3.Callejones del Perchel4.Pasillo Santa Isabel5.Cruz Roja6.San José Parque7.Camino de Casa Bermeja8.Jardín Botánico9.Camino de Casa Bermeja10. Estadio de Futbol11.Martiricos12.Guimbarda13.Cercanías Red Line: 1. Renfe / Vialia Train Station 2. Centro de Arte 3. Puerto Alborania Museum 4. Plaza de la Marina Main street 5. Paseo del Parque Auditorio 6. Centro Pompidou Málaga 7. Paseo de la Farola La Lighthouse 8. Playa de la Malagueta Beach la Malagueta 9. Plaza de Toros Bull Ring 10. Castillo de Gibralfaro Castle (closed until further notice) 11. Basílica de Sta. María de la Victoria Church 12. Plaza de la Merced 13. Museo Carmen Thyssen 14. Avenida Andalucía If you opt for the Malaga Experience Card, then there's a whole host of other treats you'll receive on your Malaga adventure, including entry to some of the city's best attractions, such as the Picasso Museum, and many more. Malaga Experience 24-Hour Ticket Inclusions: 24hr Hop on Hop off Bus tourBoat TripEntry to any of the following:Casa Natal Picasso y Fundación PicassoMuseo Carmen ThyssenMuseo Picasso MálagaMuseo RusoMuseo PompidouMuseo Revello de ToroCuevas del Tesoro The boat trip is included on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. On Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays, instead of a boat trip, a flamenco show is included.Guided Walking Tour 24-Hour Hop on Hop off Iconic Malaga Ticket inclusions: 24-hour Hop on Hop off bus tour with entry to the MiMMA (Interactive Music Museum) and Carmen Thyseen Museum

Malaga: Picasso’s Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket

2. Malaga: Picasso’s Birthplace Museum Entrance Ticket

Enjoy entrance to the Museo Casa Natal de Picasso in Malaga. Wander through the temporary exhibition, and see interesting personal mementos from Picasso’s life. The first floor displays works by the artist and his father, Jose Ruiz Blasco. As you explore the museum's 9 rooms, discover the thematic importance of Malaga to Picasso's work. Find out about his artistic training and early life, and learn about the significance of nudes, bullfighting, doves, the Mediterranean, and other symbolic influences in Picasso's art. See objects from Picasso's early life, from one of his baby shirts to the shoes he learned to walk in. Get a glimpse into his family life with photographs and portraits, and admire Picasso's art in a range of media, including sketchbooks, lithographs, ceramics, and more. The museum also contains over 3,500 examples of contemporary art by more than 200 artists, including a large selection of graphic art by Miró, Bacon, Ernst, Matta, and many other artists. Contemporary artists from the 1950s to the present day are also represented. Temporary exhibition The Ages of Pablo (23 June -1 Oct 2023)The exhibition showcases a chronological and stylistic journey through Picasso's life. It features works from the museum and other collections, highlighting his formative years to his time with Jacqueline Roque. The exhibition includes paintings, drawings, sculptures, ceramics, and photographs, portraying Picasso as a timeless and enduring artist.

Tour to Gibralfaro

3. Tour to Gibralfaro

Explore the city of Málaga in a fun and unique way without even breaking a sweat. With a Segway, you can take a tour of the city that lasts one or two hours. Upon arriving, you will first undergo a 10-minute orientation that teaches you how to use and maneuver a Segway. Then take a peaceful ride through the park of Málaga, driving by City Hall, arriving at the bullring. Explore the Alcazaba before heading up a forest road to the Gibralfaro Parador, which offers a stunning view over the city and sea. Enjoy a short break to take pictures before heading downhill to admire the great Cathedral in the heart of Málaga.

Picasso birthplace museum ticket + Malaga mobile-app tour

4. Picasso birthplace museum ticket + Malaga mobile-app tour

Explore the history of Malaga with a mobile-app audio tour. Download the Vox City mobile-app when you arrive in Malaga and start exploring at your own leisure. Our fascinating audio will lead you to iconic landmarks related to renown artist Pablo Picasso, including Church of Santiago where he was baptised and San Agustín, his former school. Using your voucher, gain entry to Museo Casa Natal de Picasso (Picasso Birthplace Museum). This building was the birth place of Picasso and today is home to some of his masterpieces that he created with his father, Jose Ruiz Blasco. You will also see personal memorabilia and artefacts from Picasso's life, including some of his baby clothes, portraits and sketchbooks. After you have visited the museum, you can continue to enjoy your mobile-app tour as you head to other tourist hotspots in Malaga city.

Malaga: Guided tour of Picasso's Birthplace Museum

5. Malaga: Guided tour of Picasso's Birthplace Museum

Visit the Birthplace Museum in Buenavista Palace on this Malaga tour. Discover a collection of the artist's work and take a deeper look into the personal life of Picasso.  Meet your guide and learn about the most influential artist from Malaga of the 20th century. Stroll through 285 works donated by Picasso's family. Admire the craftsmanship of drawings, engravings, and ceramic pieces.  Explore the artists origins and personal life with the help of your guide. Meet the Picasso family and imagine what life was like for the artist in the 19th century. Find out what role the artist's father played in this work. Listen to anecdotes and commentary on the life of Picasso to gain deeper insight into the artist. After the tour, spend some time walking around the museum on your own.

Malaga's History Unveiled: A Walking Tour

6. Malaga's History Unveiled: A Walking Tour

On this tour, you will visit Historical Places in the city of Malaga. With the tour guide, you will have the chance to discover the legacy of Picasso and the works that are present all around Malaga. You will get stunned by the interesting facts of the Museo Casa Natal de Picasso and Picasso Museum Málaga. What are some of Picasso’s most famous pieces? Why is Picasso so important for the arts? Get ready to experience Museo Casa Natal de Picasso, Picasso’s birthplace from a different perspective. Málaga is a lively city famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso. A charismatic local guide will reveal interesting facts about Malaga’s renowned artistic icon.

Pablo Picasso in Malaga: Audio Tour City Walk

7. Pablo Picasso in Malaga: Audio Tour City Walk

Walk the streets of Malaga discovering Pablo Picasso's life. You will pass by his childbirth place, discover his baptism church and more. We will guide you outside the Picasso Museum, the Centre Pompidou and Playa e la Malagueta, where you'll be able to listen and immerse yourself in Picasso's life. With your smartphone as your guide, experience the essence of this thematic walk while leisurely strolling through the enchanting streets of Malaga. Listen to insightful storytelling as you pass by each point of interest. Choose to enter the landmarks (at your own expense) or enjoy them from the outside. The time needed to complete the walk is relative, as it depends on the speed at which the various points on the route are reached. The time shown refers to listening (audio) + the calculated average walking time from one point to the next without stopping. This itinerary is only available in English.

Private Excursion: Uncover Málaga's Best Sights and Surronds

8. Private Excursion: Uncover Málaga's Best Sights and Surronds

The tour begins with a pickup from your hotel or any location on the Costa del Sol. We start with a short introduction to the city and its modern part at Plaza de la Marina Málaga, followed by a panoramic tour with several stops at Mijas and Benalmádena on the Costa del Sol. We visit the Parque de Málaga, a beautiful park with exotic flora, and the Mercado de Atarazanas, a 19th-century market for fresh produce and tapas. Next, we take a drive on the Mediterranean highway to explore the province of Malaga and nearby coastal towns, with a stop at Mijas ( Bullring and museum of mijas included) for the stunning view of the Mediterranean and the option of a donkey tour. We visit the Stupa of Enlightenment, a Buddhist monument for peace and harmony, and a perfect spot for photography. Returning to Malaga, we visit the view point of Gibralfaro castle and walk down to the city to explore the Alcazaba from outside, a palatial fortification from the Hammudid dynasty and the best-preserved alcazaba in Spain. Adjacent to the entrance are the remnants of a Roman theater dating back to the 1st century BC. We then visit from outside the Fundacion Picasso - Museo Natal and the Castillo de Colomares monument in Benalmádena. We offer free time for shopping or lunch, with a maximum of two hours, and we are flexible with the tour's timing in Atarazanas Market.

Malaga: History of Picasso Guided Walking Tour

9. Malaga: History of Picasso Guided Walking Tour

You will meet your guide in Plaza de la Merced, where Picasso spent the first ten years of his life. You will see the building where he was born, which now hosts the Picasso’s Birthplace Museum. Then you will walk around relevant places in the life of Picasso and his family and learn interesting facts about the most famous citizen from Malaga: How was his life back then in Malaga? Who was his family? What inspired his artwork? You will find out during the tour! You will discover the most relevant places in the city related to Picasso's life but also the main monuments of Malaga, like the Cathedral, the Alcazaba Fortress, the Roman Theatre or the bullring that inspired Picasso`s first oil painting. All of them have a fascinating history which you will get to know. Finally, your guide will give you useful tips and advice to get the most out of your stay in the city.

Málaga: Private Personalized Walking Tour

10. Málaga: Private Personalized Walking Tour

Get to know all the best bits of Malaga on a personalized walking tour. Choose what you want to see and enjoy hotel pickup and drop-off. Itinerary You can choose to see the city's many places of interest: the cathedral, Plaza de la Constitución, the Picasso Birthplace Museum, the ancient remains of the Roman Theatre, the Moorish Alcazaba, the statue of Hans Christian Andersen... You'll also get to see the Costa del Sol's most symbolic sights, like the Calle Larios shopping street and the Plaza de la Marina. Choose the itinerary that suits you the best, or follow our recommended itinerary and adapt it to your tastes. Your guide can also recommend the best places in Malaga for tapas and where to enjoy a good show. Your private tour will finish at your hotel, in the center of Malaga, or elsewhere that you've chosen. Hotel pick up The guide can come to your hotel to pick you up (provided it is central) or alternatively you can meet in another place that suits you. If you wish to follow the recommended itinerary, the best place to start the tour is the Plaza de la Marina, next to the tourist information point. Important information This tour does not include entrance to museums and monuments. If you wish to visit a particular site, please make your guide aware so that payment for entry can be arranged.

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Everything went great! Buses always came on time and were never crowded, so you always had a good seat. The heat was unbearable in some places, but that's how it is when you visit a city in summer. Gladly again :)

David was a very nice tour guide, told us a lot about the country and its people and showed us a lot in Malaga, gave us tips and responded to our wishes. Malaga is a really beautiful town, is worth seeing

For short stopovers, this is the best way to discover the city and to be able to choose the stops according to the places to visit. The availability of drivers is a plus.

We had a great unforgettable time touring Malaga by bus to the sights. Then we took the beautiful harbor boat tour around the coasts of the city of Malaga.

Great experience in one day thanks to this package we were able to see the city from the bus, three museums, the wonderful flamenco show and the boat ride.