Updated November 2026
You cannot simply turn up and walk the Caminito del Rey. Visitor numbers are limited, every ticket is for a fixed time slot, and on weekends and in spring tickets are often gone weeks ahead. Here are the options that can still be booked online.
Tickets you can book online
Caminito del Rey Entry Ticket
Coming by car or train? Book your Caminito del Rey ticket online and walk at your own pace, from the north entrance in Ardales to the end of the route in El Chorro. Tickets sell out on weekends, on public holidays and all through spring, so reserve your time slot as soon as your dates are fixed. A helmet is handed out at the entrance.
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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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- General ticket: entry at your time slot, with a helmet. You walk at your own pace.
- Guided visit: the same route with a guide who explains the gorge, the birds and the history of the path. Often still available when general tickets are gone.
- Tour with ticket and transport: the simplest choice without a car. See tours from Málaga.
- Shuttle bus: the bus between El Chorro and the north entrance is a separate small fee unless your booking includes it.
How the time slots work
Each ticket is for a time at the north entrance near Ardales. The control point is 20 to 50 minutes on foot from the car parks, and if you miss your slot you may not be let in. Read parking and the shuttle bus before you pick a time.
When do tickets sell out?
Weekends, Spanish public holidays, Easter week and the whole spring from March to June are the busiest. Weekdays from November to February are the easiest. Book as soon as your dates are fixed; many options on GetYourGuide can be cancelled free of charge up to 24 hours before, but check the conditions of your ticket.
Rules to know
- Helmets are compulsory and handed out at the entrance.
- Children must be at least 8 years old.
- No pets, and you cannot leave the route.
- The path is usually closed on Mondays and can close at short notice in strong wind or heavy rain.
