Picasso’s Málaga – Art, Life & Legacy
Follow in the footsteps of Pablo Picasso in the city where it all began. This intimate 2-hour walking tour explores Picasso’s early life in Málaga, taking you through his childhood neighborhood, favorite haunts, school, church, and family home (exterior), while your expert guide reveals how the city shaped his artistic genius.
The experience culminates with a guided visit to the Picasso Museum Málaga, featuring the artist’s family private collection. With skip-the-line tickets included, admire nearly 200 works that trace Picasso’s evolution and offer an exceptional overview of his art in his birthplace.
A must-do experience for art lovers seeking a deeper connection between Picasso and Málaga.
Important:
⚠️ Tickets for guided tours inside the museum are very limited. This tour cannot always be offered and is subject to availability.
Our first stop takes us to Plaza de la Constitución, where you’ll discover where Pablo Picasso’s father once worked as director of the Fine Arts Museum of Málaga—an important influence in the artist’s early life.
Next, we visit Iglesia de Santiago, the oldest church in the city. This is where Picasso was baptized, and where the original baptismal font and even his baptism record are still preserved.
We then continue to Plaza de la Merced, the square where Picasso was born and spent his earliest years. Here, you’ll see the exterior of his birthplace and the statue dedicated to him by the city—an iconic spot for photos. Your guide will explain how this square, the pigeons, and Málaga’s blue sky shaped his imagination and artistic sensitivity from a very young age.
The highlight of the tour comes next: a guided visit to the Picasso Museum Málaga. With skip-the-line access, you’ll head straight inside for a 45-minute guided tour through the permanent collection, gaining deeper insight into Picasso’s work and evolution. Free time at the end allows for personal exploration or a visit to the museum shop.
By the end of the tour, you’ll have done far more than visit a museum or stroll through the city—you’ll understand Picasso from a completely new perspective, and see both the artist and Málaga with different eyes ❤️
When? The tour starts at 10:00AM or 4:00PM, available everyday except Sunday Evening
How long? This tour lasts 2 hours
Where is the tour? The whole tour takes place in the Historical Center of Malaga, around 1 mile / 1,6km distance flat walk in total
Where do we meet? Our meeting point is located in Plaza de la Marina, outside McDonalds, more information will be sent after you submit your booking
How many people? All our tours are limited to a maximum of 12 people, while you process your booking you can choose either set as private for 35€ extra per person or leave the booking open, so more people can be added. Larger groups available upon request, with special discounts
How do we pay? We don’t require any deposit or prepayment, you pay after the tour in cash (Euros) or credit card (we accept major cards including Visa, Discover, MasterCard and AMEX). For large groups we may require a deposit
Does it include the entrance to the Museum? Yes, the entrance to the Museo Picasso Málaga in the company of an authorized guide is included
Gift Certificate
If you’ve got a curious traveler in your life, our gift certificate is the perfect gift. Food Tour, History Walk, Virtual Tour or Private Experience. You can gift any amount you’d like, and our gift certificates never expire, making them a great option for someone who hasn’t even booked their plane tickets yet!
