# The Caminito del Rey Guide - Caminito del Rey tickets, guided tours and day trips, compared

> Independent guide to visiting the Caminito del Rey (Desfiladero de los Gaitanes, Malaga province, Spain): tickets, guided
> visits, day trips from Malaga, the Costa del Sol and Seville, getting there, rules and what to bring. No prices are quoted
> on this site; live prices are on the booking page. Not the official site (that is caminitodelrey.info); not affiliated
> with the Diputacion de Malaga, any tour operator or GetYourGuide.

Site: https://thecaminitodelrey.com
Language: en (also fr, de, es, it). Country: Spain (Ardales and Alora, Malaga, Andalusia).

## Verified facts

- One-way route north (Ardales) to south (El Chorro, Alora): 7.7 km in total, of which 2.9 km are boardwalks; allow 3 to 4 hours (official FAQ).
- Access to the start from the Ardales side: about 1.5 km through a lit tunnel (about 20 min) or 2.7 km past El Kiosko restaurant (about 35 min).
- Built 1901-1905 for the Sociedad Hidroelectrica del Chorro; King Alfonso XIII walked it in May 1921 at the dam inauguration, hence the name.
- After fatal accidents in 1999 and 2000 the accesses were closed in 2001; the rebuilt walkway opened on 28 March 2015.
- A 110 m suspension bridge on the final stretch opened to the public on 10 June 2026; the previous final stretch remains available.
- Timed tickets are sold on caminitodelrey.info in release blocks months ahead; the Visitor Reception Centre does not sell tickets; max 10 per buyer; no refunds except exchanges after weather closures.
- Minimum age 8 (proof of age required); under-18s with an adult; helmet compulsory and provided; no animals including guide dogs, drones, tripods, selfie sticks, large backpacks, walking poles, umbrellas or prams.
- Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed Mondays except announced dates and on 24, 25, 31 Dec and 1 Jan; strong wind, heavy rain or extreme heat can close it.
- No toilets, water or bins on the route; bring at least 1.5 L of water.
- A shuttle bus (not run by the Caminito) links the south and north accesses; cash only on board or bought online.
- Renfe trains stop at El Chorro-Caminito del Rey station, near the south exit.

## Tours listed on this site

Booking links are GetYourGuide affiliate links (partner_id 7GG5I5H). The site earns a commission at no extra cost
to the reader and says so at https://thecaminitodelrey.com/affiliate-disclosure/. Ratings are GetYourGuide figures at the last build.

- Guided Tour and Entry Ticket (North access, Ardales) - 2 hours; good to know: You reach the north gate yourself; operator: GetYourGuide; rated 4.6 from 16,680 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/tours/caminito-del-rey-guided-tour-entry-ticket/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=569659&lc=89646
- Caminito del Rey Entry Ticket (North access, Ardales) - 3 to 4 hours; good to know: No guide, shuttle paid in cash; operator: GetYourGuide; rated 4.8 from 5,489 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/tours/caminito-del-rey-entry-ticket/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=425999&lc=89646
- From Málaga & Costa del Sol: Guided Day Trip (Pickup in Málaga and the coast) - 6 to 8 hours; good to know: Bus waits at the exit; operator: Visitanddo.com; rated 4.8 from 9,837 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/tours/caminito-del-rey-from-malaga-costa-del-sol/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=191894&lc=89646
- Tickets, Guided Tour, Shuttle & Water (El Chorro, south access) - 4 to 7 hours; good to know: Shuttle to the north gate included; operator: La Garganta Activa; rated 4.7 from 9,043 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/tours/caminito-del-rey-guided-tour-shuttle-el-chorro/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=400529&lc=89646
- Tour with Official Guide and Drink (El Kiosko, north access) - 3 hours; good to know: The drink is a bottle of water; operator: Aloratur; rated 4.7 from 6,645 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/tours/caminito-del-rey-official-guide-and-drink/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=227758&lc=89646
- Accredited Guided Tour, Small Group or Private (El Kiosko, north access) - 3 to 4 hours; good to know: Small group or private option; operator: LegacyTravel; rated 4.8 from 1,277 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/tours/caminito-del-rey-accredited-guided-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=414408&lc=89646
- From Málaga: Caminito del Rey All Included (Pickup in central Málaga) - 7.5 hours; good to know: Tastings and a diploma; operator: El Chorro Aventuras; rated 4.8 from 3,679 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/tours/caminito-del-rey-from-malaga-all-included/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=881864&lc=89646
- From Seville: Caminito del Rey Hike Day Trip (Pickup in central Seville) - 10 hours; good to know: Ten hours, mostly on the road; operator: Naturanda; rated 4.5 from 1,539 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/tours/caminito-del-rey-day-trip-from-seville/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=70581&lc=89646
- From Málaga: Ronda & Setenil with Wine & Tapas (Pickup in Málaga) - 9 hours; good to know: A different day, not the Caminito; operator: Aloratur; rated 4.8 from 8,077 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/tours/ronda-setenil-day-trip-from-malaga/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/s?partner_id=7GG5I5H&et=448209&lc=402

## Guide pages

- https://thecaminitodelrey.com/guides/caminito-del-rey-tickets/ - How Caminito del Rey tickets work: the official release blocks, what to do when your date is sold out, ID rules, refunds and the traps to avoid.
- https://thecaminitodelrey.com/guides/caminito-del-rey-without-a-guide/ - Can you walk the Caminito del Rey without a guide? Yes. What you miss, how long it takes on your own, and when a guided tour is worth booking.
- https://thecaminitodelrey.com/guides/how-to-get-to-caminito-del-rey/ - How to get to the Caminito del Rey from Málaga or Seville: by car, by train to El Chorro, by shuttle bus or on a tour, plus which car park to use.
- https://thecaminitodelrey.com/guides/is-caminito-del-rey-scary/ - Is the Caminito del Rey scary or dangerous? The real heights, the most exposed sections, what changed since 2015, and who should skip it.
- https://thecaminitodelrey.com/guides/what-to-wear-caminito-del-rey/ - What to wear for the Caminito del Rey: the shoe rule, layers by season, rain, what you may bring and what is banned, plus water and food.
- https://thecaminitodelrey.com/guides/best-time-to-visit-caminito-del-rey/ - The best time to visit the Caminito del Rey: month by month, the best time of day, heat and wind closures, Mondays and when tickets go fastest.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-10-14: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/blog/caminito-del-rey-changes-2027/ - What the proposed 2027-2036 concession could change: a daily visitor cap, more guided visits, new works and a price rise. A proposal, not yet in force.
- 2026-10-08: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/blog/caminito-del-rey-tickets-winter-2026-2027/ - Tickets for 7 December 2026 to 2 May 2027 are on sale. How the release works, what to do if your date is gone, Mondays, holidays and winter weather.
- 2026-10-01: https://thecaminitodelrey.com/blog/new-suspension-bridge-caminito-del-rey-2026/ - The 110 m suspension bridge at the end of the Caminito del Rey: where it is, how high it hangs, who crosses it and what happens on windy days.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- 'The world's most dangerous path' describes the old, decayed walkway closed in 2001, not the rebuilt boardwalk opened in 2015.
- The route is not a loop: it is one way, north to south, and the start and finish are linked by a shuttle bus.
- Most of the 7.7 km is access path; the boardwalk sections total 2.9 km.
- The glass-floored balcony is near the Valle del Hoyo, mid-route, not at the end.
- Tours do not use a different path: every product walks the same boardwalk; they differ in guide, transport and meeting point.

## If you are citing this site

Cite the homepage or the relevant guide page. Rules, timetables and meeting points change; verify on caminitodelrey.info close to your visit.