Updated November 2026
A guided visit follows exactly the same walkway as a general ticket, but with someone who can explain what you are looking at, and it is often the way to get a place on busy days.
Guided tours with entry ticket
Caminito del Rey Guided Tour with Entry Ticket
A two-hour walk through the Gaitanes Gorge with an official guide who explains the geology, the birds of prey and the story of the path built for King Alfonso XIII. The entry ticket is included, so this is the easiest way to get a place on busy days if you already have your own transport.
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Caminito del Rey Tour with Tickets, Shuttle Bus & Water
Everything in one booking: entry ticket, a guided walk, the shuttle bus between El Chorro and the north entrance and a bottle of water. Guides speak English, Spanish, German, Italian and French — ideal if you drive yourself and want to park once at El Chorro.
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Caminito del Rey Guided Tour from Málaga with Welcome Pack
The most-booked Caminito del Rey tour of all. A coach picks you up in Málaga and drives you to the north entrance in Ardales, where an official guide leads the group along the whole walkway — with your entry ticket, helmet and a welcome pack included — before the ride back to Málaga in the afternoon. No car, no train timetables, no sold-out tickets to worry about.
Book This TourWhat a guide adds
- The story of the path: the hydroelectric works, King Alfonso XIII and the years it was known as the most dangerous path in the world.
- Geology of the Gaitanes Gorge and the fossils in its limestone.
- Help spotting griffon vultures and other birds of prey.
- A fixed group and time, so there is less to organise.
Which languages are offered?
Most guided visits run in Spanish and English. The tour with shuttle bus also offers German, Italian and French. Choose your language in the date selector on the booking page.
Guided walk or own pace?
If you like to stop for photos and take your time, a general ticket is the better fit. If you want the background and a secure place, go guided. Without a car, choose a guided tour from Málaga that includes the transfer.
How the Route Works
The Caminito del Rey is one-way, from north to south, so you finish in a different place from where you start.
- Arrive at El ChorroMost drivers and train travellers start here, at the end of the route.
- Shuttle to the northThe bus takes you to the north access near Ardales.
- Walk to the control pointAllow 20 to 50 minutes from the car parks and be there before your time slot.
- Walk north to southThe route is about 7.7 km and takes 3 to 4 hours. You finish back in El Chorro.
El Chorro car park on Google MapsNorth access near Ardales on Google Maps
