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Ronda Private Day Trip from Malaga: Explore Spain's Oldest Buildings and Cultural Landmarks
4.9
75 Ratings
Malaga
Embark on a private day trip from Malaga to Ronda and explore Spain’s oldest buildings and cultural landmarks. Discover the rich history, stunning architecture, and breathtaking views of this ancient city.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Malaga - We will start the transfer at your accommodation in Malaga. We will head into the Andalusian countryside and start making our way up the rolling hills.
- Ronda - This white town on a hill boasts amazing views of the surrounding valleys. You will arrive here and wonder how on earth it was built so high. We will start the walking tour with the official guide.
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Plaza de Toros de Ronda - We will visit the oldest bullring in Spain. You will learn and enjoy its fabulous history.
After visiting the bullring, you will have free time for lunch and shopping. Our guide will recommend the best places to eat in Ronda. - Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor - Dating back to the Catholic Kings of 1485 this church represents an array of artistic styles. View it from the outside and relax in the charming plaza beyond.
- Iglesia del Espiritu Santo - We will visit the old town in Ronda
- New Bridge - This amazing bridge stands almost 100m high over the gorge. Enjoy amazing views as you cross it and even ask your driver to view it from below.
- Ronda - Free time for lunch and shopping
- Malaga - We will head back to your accomodation in Malaga
What's Included
- Complimentary bottled water
- Professional driver/guide
- Comfortable air-conditioned vehicle
- Informative guided tour
- All fees and taxes included
- Convenient hotel/port pickup and drop-off
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Accompanied by your personal tour guide, you’ll traverse through the convoluted lanes and explore the antiquities in Spain’s most ancient building. Engross yourself in the city’s profoundly layered history, absorbing its aromas and audios synonymous with its antiquity.
Its roots trace back to the time of the Roman empire, the land witnessing a multitude of reigns, religions, and its fair bouts of turmoil. A delightful traverse across the magnificent Puente Nuevo bridge will lead you from the city’s Moorish to its contemporary sections.
Among the grand historical treasures to witness are the Arab Baths, Church of the Holy Spirit, Church of Santa Maria la Mayor, and the enchanting Jardines de Cuenca (Cuenca Gardens), situated on the cliffs of the Tajo, offering breathtaking vistas of the rural landscape.
The itinerary includes one final noteworthy site, the bullring, considered among the most exquisite in Spain. Witness its unique architecture, unravelling its intriguing tales, providing you an awe-inspiring glimpse into this cultural spectacle.
- Operated by a multilingual guide
Location
Malaga
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(75 Ratings)
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Departure06524863670
Jul 15, 2024
Best part of our Malaga trip - Highly Recommended - We had an exceptional private trip to Ronda with our driver, Peter. He was incredibly prompt, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond to make our experience unforgettable. Peter not only made reservations for lunch at the best spot to view the iconic bridge but also arranged a fantastic guided tour of the city. His expertise and attention to detail made our trip seamless and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
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Anamaria_t
Jul 13, 2024
The best tour I had - Tomas and Antonio were outstanding.
We were picked up on time. They were very nice.
Antonio was extremely knowledgeable about all things Ronda and beyond, from geography, history and even great jokes!
This is by far the best tour I had. My family and I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of it. You will not be disappointed. Highly recommended for everyone!
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Orlandodomer
Jun 5, 2024
Our Private Day Trip to Rhonda was Perfect - Our day trip from Only YOU Hotel to Rhonda with Costa Excursions was outstanding. Peter picked us up at our hotel on time and drove us to Rhonda. He provided interesting information and answered many questions we had about Spain during the approximate 90 minute drive. Once in Rhonda, he walked us to the Tourism Office and introduced us to Antonio, an “”official” or “licensed” guide. During the drive to Rhonda, Peter suggested a restaurant with an incredible view of the landmark Puente Nuevo bridge, and made us a reservation to coordinate with the end of the two tour with Antonio. Antonio is a very intelligent and experienced guide with a wonderful sense of humor. His English was very good and understandable. We had two hours after the tour for lunch and shopping. Peter then drove us back to our Malaga hotel in his very comfortable sedan and answered more questions about Spain and the local area. The entire day was first class. We loved it!!!
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Ronni_s
May 31, 2024
Best way to visit Ronda - Our driver picked us up promptly and gave us a nice overview of the day. He also recommended a marvelous place for lunch that had breathtaking views if the New Bridge and gorge. Our guide was terrific. We got a great look at the bull ring, the new bridge, the old town and learned so much about the history of the area. We loved our experience
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Chrmn
May 26, 2024
5 Star tour company! - I can't say enough nice things about Oliver. We very much enjoyed our tour of Ronda. He was knowledgeable and very accommodating to our needs. We enjoyed our conversations with him about Ronda, life in Spain and Andalucia. He recommended a terrific restaurant with a view for lunch, we never felt rushed and enjoyed his explanations as we toured the city and sites. We look forward to doing more tours with your company and particularly Oliver in the future!
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Pamela_m
Mar 22, 2024
Ronda - a must see day trip from Malaga! - Thomas picked up our group of four in Malaga and drove us to Ronda. The tour was full of the history of the area along with history of places and things to and from Malaga. Ronda is lovely and easy to navigate especially with our guides. Interesting sights, plazas, homes, buildings were pointed out and all combined to make a great visit to this town. We had lunch overlooking the arches and gorge. After some free time Thomas drove us to the bottom of the gorge for more spectacular views. This tour has it all and we highly recommend visiting this part of Spain!
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130jiteshb
Mar 6, 2024
Best Day Trip to Ronda with Peter - Had the best day trip with Peter. He was our guide for the day. He is amazing and very accommodating. We would highly recommend him to anyone looking for guided tours in this region.
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Messsiii
Dec 28, 2023
10 Stars - Booking, pickup, drop off and communication was perfect. Peter was an amazing guide providing great insight into the history of the area and modern day Andalusia. 10 stars!
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Mark_r
Nov 27, 2023
Just an amazing day! - This was our first visit to Malaga on a cruise ship. I’ve always heard wonderful comments concerning Ronda, and decided to do something a little different from what the ship offered. This was a full day tour and our guide (Oliver) was wonderful. For some, booking a tour not with the ship can be a little stressful. Coordinating with the company (Peter) was easy and left no questions. Meeting Oliver at the meeting point was easy and getting back to the ship on time was not an issue. If you choose this tour, you will not be disappointed and it was everything I had hoped for. The views, information, and personal service Oliver provided was exceptional. Thank you Oliver for the wonderful day! Got some great photo that I can always look at and remember what a beautiful place Ronda is.
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Pradeep_r
Nov 19, 2023
Strongly recommend!! - Peter who picked us (my wife, son and myself) up and drove us over was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and I would strongly Peter to all future customers. Plus Peter reached out to me a couple of days early on whatsapp, which was really reassuring.
Antonio was our guide in Ronda and again was very knowledgeable about the history as well as interesting facets about Ronda. Again I would strongly recommend Antonio as a guide.
It was a very pleasant trip. Thanks a lot again to Peter for all the advice also!!
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