15 Costa del Sol Tours Worth Booking Ahead

1.Caminito del Rey Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7,488 reviews · from $67Our pick

Travel by coach from Málaga or the Costa del Sol, pause in Ardales for breakfast, then walk the Caminito del Rey with a guide. Expect a roughly three-hour route through the Gaitanes Gorge, including cliffside footbridges, a short access tunnel and big views over the Guadalhorce River. Guides have included Sara, Daniel and Shirley.

“Very good value. Sara our guide explained everything throughout the day. A credit to her company”

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2.Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,376 reviews · from $23Best value

Ride from the Costa del Sol through Andalusian countryside to Setenil de las Bodegas, where homes sit beneath overhanging rock, then spend several hours in Ronda. You can add a guided walk that takes in the old town, Casa Museo Don Bosco and views of Puente Nuevo. Depending on your booking option, entry to the museum and a glass of Ronda wine are included.

“Booked on-line which was very easy and convenient. Received constant communication from the company about departure location, time etc. Alan10 was our guide and he was very good. He spoke English and Spanish. Our bus driver was a very good and safe driver. We had about 1.5 hours in Setenil and about 3.75 hours in Ronda. Both timings were sufficient. It was a very good day and both places were very nice. There is alot of walking on uneven surfaces for those that may be wondering. Wear sneakers. Duration of the trip was accurate and drop off and pick up points convenient. It was good value for your money.Read more”

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3.Gibraltar Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,586 reviews · 11 hours · from $112

Ride an air-conditioned coach from the Costa del Sol to Gibraltar, then tour the port, old walled city, Europa Point, St. Michael’s Cave and the Rock’s public high point with a local multilingual guide. The day includes cave entry and free time for lunch or Main Street shopping. Bring the passport used when booking.

“We travelled as a family with children (6 and 9 y.o.) and we all liked the trip a lot! Free time at Gibraltar was enough for a sightseeing tour and for souvenir shopping, as well we had a lunch. The excursion to the Rock also was extremely interesting: the driver skills were amazing for narrow streets up to the hill, ans the sense of humour too. The caves amazed me, I didn't know that there are so beautiful caves. And the "locals" monkeys were friendly and funny. Excellent trip for one day! It definitely worth the money.”

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4.Ronda Village Tour w/ Maestranza Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 478 reviews · 9 hours · from $78

Ride an air-conditioned bus from Costa del Sol to Ronda for a guided walk past historic landmarks, then visit the Maestranza bullring and museum independently. You get time to explore and eat on your own. Tours run in English, French, Spanish and German, though pickup points and the order of stops can vary.

“Lot of walking and we loved that but if walking difficulties an issue....”

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5.Morocco Day Trip with Tour Guide and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 452 reviews · 14 - 18 hours · from $165

From selected Costa del Sol pickup points, travel by coach to Algeciras, then ferry to Ceuta and onward to Tetouan. A Spanish- or English-speaking guide leads you through the medina, Mellah and market, with lunch and a herbalist stop. Guides on recent trips have included Alex, Abdul and Aziz.

“This was a fantastic day trip and although the time spent at the border made for a very long day, it was well worth it! There was so much to see and the lunch was very good. At times it was difficult to hear the guide, Abdul, because the group was big and he had to shout out the info in Spanish and English each time. Recommend to bring cash for tips, souvenirs, etc, and also tissues for the bathroom :)”

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6.Gibraltar Shopping Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 407 reviews · from $40

Ride an air-conditioned coach from the Costa del Sol to Gibraltar for about 4.5 hours of free time. Browse Main Street and Gibraltar Crystal, or use your time for sights such as St. Michael’s Cave and the Barbary macaques. Guides speak English, French, German and Spanish; past trips have had guides named Suzanne and Paco, though your guide may differ.

“Punctual & coach very comfortable with air conditioning. Tour guide very helpful & knowledgeable & translated in 3 languages. Getting through customs at Gibraltar was hassle free no delays.”

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7.Nerja and Frigiliana Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 377 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Ride an air-conditioned bus from Malaga or another Costa del Sol pickup to Frigiliana and Nerja. A multilingual local guide helps you get oriented, then you have free time to explore, shop or eat. Look for Moorish details in Frigiliana, sea views from Nerja’s Balcony of Europe, and an optional visit to Nerja Cave.

“It was a very international crowd and the tour guide translated in 4 languages which I found very amazing. Both are beautiful places but an hour is enough time for either town.”

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8.Caminito del Rey: Trekking Tour with Hiking Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 295 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $53

Meet at Restaurante El Kiosko for a guided walk through the Gaitanes Gorge, where wooden walkways cling to cliffs more than 100 meters above the Guadalhorce River. The $53 tour lasts 3.5 hours and includes your entrance fee and a Spanish- or English-speaking guide. Paul and Carlos have led past outings, but your guide may differ.

“Amazing walk, stunning views and landscape. If you can do this long walk it is well worth it, however, other tour groups appeared to be getting far more information stops and our guide had no interest in keeping the group together, she was unconcerned about the slower members of the group. It’s not advertised as a walk which has to be completed in a certain time, but the pace was quick. I have always been led to believe that a group such as this should go at pace of slowest walker, not the case here. Members at back of group could have been struggling and guide would have had no…”

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9.Day Trip to Ronda and Setenil

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 278 reviews · 8 hours · from $45

Travel by air-conditioned coach from the Costa del Sol to Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda. Walk among Setenil’s cliff-built homes, then see Ronda’s Puente Nuevo and Plaza de Toros with a guide. Guides have included Vanessa, Annabelle, and Antonio. Bring comfortable shoes, drinks, and money for lunch.

“It was great. Our guide Vanessa was perfect, she told us very interesting information during journey as well. We were excited and we recommend.”

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10.From Costa del Sol & Malaga: Cordoba Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 231 reviews · 10 hours · from $108

Travel by air-conditioned coach from the Costa del Sol to Cordoba for a guided look at the old town, Roman Bridge, Jewish Quarter, Synagogue and Mosque-Cathedral. Choose an option that includes entry and a local guide inside the monument. You’ll also have free time for lunch and independent exploring.

“Our day trip to Cordoba was great, the guides were very knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed very much the trip and we highly recommend it.”

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11.From Costa del Sol & Malaga: Seville Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 203 reviews · 10 hours · from $101

Ride an air-conditioned coach from the Costa del Sol to Seville for a panoramic city tour, a walk through Murillo Gardens and Santa Cruz, and free time for lunch. Choose the Cathedral ticket option to see its art, Christopher Columbus’s tomb and the Giralda. Guides have included Paco, Rafael and Maria.

“We really enjoyed the Tour. The guide - Paco - gave us a lot of interesting informations in variety of languages to please everybody on the trip.”

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12.Guided tour and olive oil tasting in Alhaurin el Grande (Málaga)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 200 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $35Top rated

At Aceites Molisur near Alhaurín el Grande, an English-speaking guide leads you through a historic olive oil mill, a tasting of three oils, and the modern production factory. You’ll also see the stainless steel winery and valley views. The visit lasts about 90 minutes, costs $35.09 per person, and allows up to 25 people.

“This tour was delightful for our entire family. Our kids (15,13,11) really enjoyed it! Jerrard made it very fun for them! We are bringing home some wonderful olive oil!”

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13.Ronda and Setenil de las Bodegas

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · 10 hours · from $77

Travel by air-conditioned coach to Setenil de las Bodegas for free time beneath its overhanging rock, then continue to Ronda for a guided walk, views from Puente Nuevo and time to explore. The tour includes a Casa Museo Don Bosco visit and a tasting of Yemas del Tajo. Guides named on recent departures include Tania and Jorge.

“Todella hyvä retki kaikin puolin. Loistavaa, että pääsi Fuengirolan Torreblancasta kyytiin!”

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14.Seville Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 146 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel by coach from the Costa del Sol to Seville with an English- or Spanish-speaking onboard guide. Visit Plaza de España and Barrio de Santa Cruz, then use your free time for the cathedral, tapas, the Guadalquivir river, or a climb above the city at Las Setas. Guides including Jorge, Pepe, and Melina have been praised for helpful planning and keeping the day on schedule.

“Jorge made the trip very interesting and informative - he was very friendly and professional and went way beyond to be of help to us. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience . Niko, despite rainy driving weather, did a great job.”

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15.From La Costa del Sol: Ronda & Setenil Free Time

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 26 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Travel by coach from a selected Costa del Sol pickup point to Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda. You get about 1 to 1.5 hours in Setenil and 3.5 to 4 hours in Ronda, with an English- and Spanish-speaking guide on the coach journeys. Meals and Ronda’s bullring admission cost extra.

“Excelente guia Tania y su chófer muy amables y solidarios, espectacular los lugares recorridos, pintorescos paisajes, gracias muy recomendado.”

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