Malaga Pass: A Budget-Friendly Way to See the Best of Malaga

If you’re looking for an easy way to see all the must-see museums, monuments and attractions in Malaga as well as save money – then the Malaga Pass is well worth considering.

With the Malaga Pass, you’ll not only get entry to all the top sights in the city with a single pass, but you will also save money too.

If you’re considering purchasing the Malaga Pass, but not sure if you will really benefit from it – then this the guide for you.

In this guide, I not only cover off on all the attractions covered by the pass, but I also show you how you can save money, how to use it and where you can purchase it from.

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The Malaga Pass: The Benefits at a Glance

Before we get into the detail – lets quickly check out the benefits of the pass:

With the Malaga Pass, you get entry to all the most popular museums, monuments and more.

No waiting in line at the attractions. One of the ironies of travel is that often the line to buy tickets at super popular attractions is longer than the line to get in! With the Malaga Pass, you can skip the ticket line and go straight in, which saves you precious time during your day, allowing you to see even more of the city.

You can buy the Malaga Pass a year in advance, which is great for budgeting for your trip. Plus, you will already have paid for all your attractions and so won’t need to factor in this cost when working out how much money to bring on your trip.

The Malaga Pass even comes with its very own app which you can download on your smartphone. The Malaga Pass App – you have all the information you need about the attractions stored in your smartphone.

With the Malaga Pass, you can save even more money with access to a range of discounts on hotels, shops, tours and other activities. So buy the pass first and plan out your accommodation and additional activities so you save even more money.

What’s included in the Malaga Pass?

With the Malaga Pass, you receive free entry to almost 30 different museums, monuments and attractions in Malaga, including all the most popular, must-see tourist sights. But that’s not all.

You’ll also receive access to a range of other discounts and an app for your smartphone to help you navigate around the city.

Keep reading below for more information about each of these benefits.

1. Attractions Included with the Pass

There is a huge number of museums, monuments and attractions included in the Malaga Pass. All the most popular tourist sights are included such as the Museo Picasso, Alcazaba, Gibralfaro Castle Centre, the Pompidou Centre, the La Concepcion Botanical Gardens and more.

Below is a complete list of all the museums, monuments and attractions which you receive free entry to with the Malaga Pass.

Museo De MÁLAGA
Museo Picasso MÁLAGA
Museum Jorge Rando
Centre Pompidou MÁLAGA
National Museum of Airports and Air Transport
Picasso Foundation. Casa Natal Museum
Gibralfaro Castle Interpretation Centre
Municipal Heritage Museum
Collection of Saint Petersburg the Russian Museum, MÁLAGA
Museum & Tour Malaga Club de Football
Revello de Toro Museum
Carmen Thyssen Museum MÁLAGA
Gerald Brenan House
Principia Science Centre
Automobile Museum MÁLAGA
Museum of Arts and Popular Customs
Interactive Music Museum in MÁLAGA
Centre of Interpretation of the Roman Theatre
Alborania Museum. Maritime Learning Centre
Museum of the Brotherhood of the Holy Sepulchre
Treasure Museum of the Brotherhood of the Expiration
Museum of the Brotherhood of Students
Archaeological Exhibition Hall of the Alcazaba
Museum of the Captive and the Trinity
English Cemetery
La Concepcion Historical Botanical Gardens
Wine Museum

2. Additional Discounts

The Malaga Pass also entitles you to discounts on a range of hotels, shops, cafes, restaurants and other activities. So you can plan out your entire trip with the pass and save plenty of money.

Check out below all the additional discounts you will receive.

1. Hotels

With the Malaga Pass you will be entitled to receive 15% off the following hotels:

Hotel Atarazanas
Hotel Guadalmedina
Hotel MS Maestranza
Hotel Zenit Malaga

2. Shops

With the Malaga Pass you will be entitled to receive 15% off the following shops:

Beher Guijelo: Iberian Products
Bioshop El Gambio: Eco shop
Chocolata: Various teas and coffees
Carpisa: Leather goods such as handbags and luggage.
La Boutique Del Tacon Malaga: Shoes and handbags
La Chesseria: Cheese products
Opalo: Fashion and accessories
Pampling: T-Shirts
Targui: Jewelry and handmade accessories
Tote: Iberian sausages and cheeses
Sabor A Espana: Nougats, carpinadas and guirlaches
Solaris: Sunglasses
Joyeria Nueva: Jewelery

3. Cafes and Restaurants

With the Malaga Pass you will be entitled to receive 15% off the following cafes and restaurants:

Café Con Libros: Natural juices, teas and coffees.
El Pimpi: Andalusian food
Restaurante Casa Carlos: Traditional Malaguena cuisine
Restaurante Los Tres Cincos: Traditional Malaguena cuisine

4. Attractions, Experiences and Tours

With the Malaga Pass you will be entitled to receive 15% off the following attractions, experiences and tours:

El Hammam Open Space and Spa: Arab baths and massages
Hammam Al Andalus: Arab bath and hot springs
Malaga Gastronomy: Gastronomic and cultural experiences
Academia AIFP: Spanish Academy
Alhambra Instituto: Spanish Academy
Escuela Debla: Spanish Academy
Instituto De Espanol Pablo Picasso: Spanish Academy
Guia Turistica Ana Cabra Del Valle: Tour Guide
Guia Turistica Beatriz Ruiz Burqueno: Tour Guide
Guia Turistci Eduard E.F. Vandoorne: Tour Guide
Guia Turistico Roland Klawitter Castaneda: Tour Guide
Guia Turistica M Luisa Mata Calbacho: Tour Guide
Guia Turistica M Monica Rodriguez Plaza: Tour Guide
Guia Turistica Sandra Jimenez Rodriguez: Tour Guide
Simplemente Malaga: Tour Guide
Tierra De Eventos: Tour Guide
Voila Malaga: Tour Guide
Bus Turistico: Tourist Bus
Malaga Bike Tours: Bike Tours
Malaga Charter: Boat Trips
Sail & Fun: Boat Trips
Segway Malaga Tours: Segway tours
Smart Holidays Andalusia: Tours

5. Transport

With the Malaga Pass you will be entitled to receive 15% off the following transportation:

Grupo Paco Pepe: Bus rental
Autos Prima Rent a Car: Car rental
QQBikes Electric: Bike rental
Taxi Rafael Guzman Gomez: Driver

3. Smartphone App

What’s even better about the Malaga Pass is that you don’t need to go anywhere to pick it up or activate your online purchase. Simply download the app onto your smartphone and activate it from there.

This means no going somewhere inconvenient before commencing your sightseeing in town as you can activate the pass from the comfort of your phone from anywhere that suits you.

What’s more, you don’t even need to carry a paper pass around with you. Simply show the app on entry to any of the attractions listed above to receive free admission or to obtain your 15% discount. So you don’t have to worry about losing the paper pass.

Plus – not only does this app act as your entry ticket to all the popular places in Malaga, but it also acts as your tour guide as well. Within the app, there is plenty of information about the museums, monuments and attractions you visit.

4. Priority Entry

Like I’ve mentioned many times above, one of the greatest advantages with the Malaga Pass is simply saving time.

Particularly when you only have a day or so to explore Malaga, you don’t want to be spending that precious time waiting in line just to buy tickets.

With the Malaga Pass, you can bypass the ticket line and simply walk straight into the attraction. This in itself is an excellent reason for purchasing the pass.

The Different Malaga Pass Options

The great news with the Malaga Pass is that there is a range of different pass options so that you can choose the perfect one for you. All passes include exactly the same attractions and discounts; they are just offered at a different price.

See below for the different pass options, how much they cost and the potential savings on offer.

1. 24 Hour Pass

The 24-hour pass is 28€.

Example of the sights you might see if you have one day in Malaga include the following:

Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga which has an entry fee of 10€.
Museum of Malaga which has an entry fee of 1.50€ or free for European citizens.
Archaeological Exhibition Hall of the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro Castle Interpretation Centre which has an entry fee of 3.45€.
Centre of Interpretation of the Roman Theatre which entry is by donation.
Museo Picasso which has an entry fee of 8€.
Centre Pompidou which has an entry fee of 9€.

As you can see from the above if you were to visit all of these attractions, it would cost you at least 31.95€. Given the 24 hour pass only costs 28€, you’ve already made a saving, and that’s before you access any of the other discounts available.

2. 48 Hour Pass

The 48-hour pass is 38€.

Example of the sights you might see if you have two days in Malaga include the following:

Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga which has an entry fee of 10€.
Museum of Malaga which has an entry fee of 1.50€ or free for European citizens.
Archaeological Exhibition Hall of the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro Castle Interpretation Centre which has an entry fee of 3.45€.
Centre of Interpretation of the Roman Theatre which entry is by donation.
Museo Picasso which has an entry fee of 8€.
Centre Pompidou which has an entry fee of 9€.
Picasso Foundation – Casa Natal Museum which has an entry fee of 3€.
Principia Science Centre which has an entry fee of 4€.
Museum of Arts and Popular Customs which has an entry fee of 4€.

As you can see from the above if you were to visit all of these attractions, it would cost you at least 42.95€. Given the 48 hour pass only costs 38€, you’ve already made a saving, and that’s before you access any of the other discounts available.

3. 72 Hour Pass

The 48-hour pass is 46€.

Example of the sights you might see if you have three days in Malaga include the following:

Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga which has an entry fee of 10€.
Museum of Malaga which has an entry fee of 1.50€ or free for European citizens.
Archaeological Exhibition Hall of the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro Castle Interpretation Centre which has an entry fee of 3.45€.
Centre of Interpretation of the Roman Theatre which entry is by donation.
Museo Picasso which has an entry fee of 8€.
Centre Pompidou which has an entry fee of 9€.
Picasso Foundation – Casa Natal Museum which has an entry fee of 3€.
Principia Science Centre which has an entry fee of 4€.
Museum of Arts and Popular Customs which has an entry fee of 4€.
Automobile Museum Malaga which has an entry fee of 9.5€.
Alborania Museum – Maritime Learning Centre which has an entry fee of 7€.
Revello de Toro Museum which has an entry fee of 2.5€.

As you can see from the above if you were to visit all of these attractions, it would cost you at least 61.95€. Given the 72 hour pass only costs 46€, you’ve already made a saving, and that’s before you access any of the other discounts available.

4. 1 Week Pass

The one week pass is 62€.

Example of the sights you might see if you have one week in Malaga include the following:

Carmen Thyssen Museum Malaga which has an entry fee of 10€.
Museum of Malaga which has an entry fee of 1.50€ or free for European citizens.
Archaeological Exhibition Hall of the Alcazaba and the Gibralfaro Castle Interpretation Centre which has an entry fee of 3.45€.
Centre of Interpretation of the Roman Theatre which entry is by donation.
Museo Picasso which has an entry fee of 8€.
Centre Pompidou which has an entry fee of 9€.
Picasso Foundation – Casa Natal Museum which has an entry fee of 3€.
Principia Science Centre which has an entry fee of 4€.
Museum of Arts and Popular Customs which has an entry fee of 4€.
Automobile Museum Malaga which has an entry fee of 9.5€.
Alborania Museum – Maritime Learning Centre which has an entry fee of 7€.
Revello de Toro Museum which has an entry fee of 2.5€.
English Cemetery which has an entry of 4€.
Museum & Tour Malaga Club de Football which has an entry fee of 10€.
La Concepcion Historical Botanical Gardens which has an entry fee of 5.20€.

As you can see from the above if you were to visit all of these attractions, it would cost you at least 81.15€. Given the week pass only costs 62€, you’ve already made a saving, and that’s before you access any of the other discounts available.

Is the Malaga Pass Worth it?

Well, that really depends on what you plan on seeing while you’re in Malaga. If you plan on seeing as many museums, monuments and attractions as you can while in Malaga, then yes, the pass is going to be well worth it for you.

As you can see from the above examples, the more sights you plan on visiting and the longer your stay in Malaga is, the more money you can save with the pass.

I’d recommend you make a list of what places you wish to visit, add up all the admission fees and compare this to the cost of the pass. I’d also factor in the time saving you will make from simply having the pass stored on your phone and not having to wait in long ticket lines before even entering the attraction.

How Does the Malaga Pass Work?

As stated above, the Malaga Pass works via an app on your smartphone. You simply download the app, activate the pass and then show the app whenever you wish to enter an attraction that is included with the pass or one of the places that offer a discount.

Where to Buy the Malaga Pass?

You can either buy the pass online here or simply head straight to the App Store or Google Play and download the app. You can then purchase the pass from your app.

The good news is that you can buy the pass now, but not activate it until you arrive in Malaga. You have one year from the date of purchase to activate the pass.