Location: Nerja
Top Things to do in Nerja
The 10 Best Historical & Heritage Tours in Nerja, Andalucia
Positioned at the eastern tip of the Costa del Sol, Nerja boasts nearly 10 miles of powdery beaches featuring activities like water skiing, scuba diving and sailing. Although tourist-oriented, it hasn't been overtaken by high-rises, and its huge promenade delivers panoramic Mediterranean views.
Restaurants in Nerja
1. Muscat Raisin Route - Small group with lunch included
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
If you like raisins come with us to learn more about the best raisins in the world. Firstly we will visit an Andalusian country house with breathtaking views and a traditional raisin production system. The muscatel raisin of Málaga was recently awarded by the FAO as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System, you will discover why with this trip. Second stop will be Almáchar, a beautiful white village where we will do a walking tour and visit the Raisin Museum. Then we will visit El Borge, the heart of the Raisin Route and there we will do also a walking tour where you will enjoy a tasty lunch cooked with local products in a very special restaurant. Finally we drive to Moclinejo, where we will do a short walk to walk off the lunch. This day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from the coast between Nerja and Torre del Mar.
Inclusions: Pick-up/drop off on coast accommodations from Torre del Mar to Nerja (please ask for other pick-up/drop off points) in a Mercedes Vito van., Small group of minimum 2 people and a maximum of 8, Official guide (which also will be your chauffeur) in English, German and/or Spanish., Visit to a local family in their traditional Andalusian cortijo with raisin production system, Guided visit to Almachar, Visit to the Museo de la Pasa (Raisin Museum), Guided visit to Moclinejo, Guided visit to El Borge, Lunch: menu + 1 drink per person (please let us know if you have any special request or allergies)
Exclusions: Any other expenses non-related to the activity, Any other aspect not mentioned above
Reviewed By Q7408QGcatherineb
A first class private tour to Antequera. Our day trip to El Torcal, El Alcazaba and the Dolens of Antequera was a wonderful experience after a year of lockdowns and is not to be missed! Cipriano is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who picked us up on time from Cómpeta. We will definitely book Oletrips again very soon.
2. Mudejar Route and White Villages Small-Group Tour with Lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 25 reviews
Explore our spectacular Andalusian moorish past with this day trip. First stop will be the little village Archez with its very well conserved mudejar minaret. Second stop is Canillas de Albaida and its narrow streets, which will take you to the old muslim past of Andalusia. Third stop is Salares, one of the most beautiful and smallest villages in Andalusia, discover its mudejar minaret and tower and its Roman bridge. Fourth stop is Sedella another white village full of white houses. Finally we will drive to Sayalonga to enjoy a lunch of tasty local food. Afterwards you will have the opportunity to see the narrowest street in Andalusia and make a visit to the Morisco Museum. This day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from the coast between Nerja and Torre del Mar.
Inclusions: Pick-up/drop off on coast accommodations from Torre del Mar to Nerja (please ask for other pick-up/drop off points) in a Mercedes Vito van., Small group of minimum 2 people and a maximum of 8, Official guide (which also will be your chauffeur) in English, German and/or Spanish., Guided visit to 5 beautiful white villages on the mountains, Lunch: menu + 1 drink per person (please let us know if you have any special request or allergies)
Exclusions: Any other expenses non-related to the activity, Any other aspect not mentioned above
Reviewed By Q7408QGcatherineb
A first class private tour to Antequera. Our day trip to El Torcal, El Alcazaba and the Dolens of Antequera was a wonderful experience after a year of lockdowns and is not to be missed! Cipriano is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who picked us up on time from Cómpeta. We will definitely book Oletrips again very soon.
3. Excursion from Nerja to tropical coast Motril including lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Tropical coast is near Nerja but so different. The city is backed by beautiful mountains as Sierra Nevada and overlooks the blue Mediterranean sea. We will enjoy an amazing day discovering the historic quarter the history of the sugar cane and the port with a mild subtropical climate all year around. You will be surprised.
Inclusions: In the excursion is included the lunch in a typical restaurant next to the beach where we will enjoy tasting typical products of the local cousine., Included water or house wine.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By claireinbude
Having arrived in Nerja on Thursday evening, following a two day journey by train from the U.K., it was wonderful to stretch our legs. Accompanied by our helpful, informative and entertaining guides, Ana & Nero, we walked around Nerja, visiting all of the usual ‘tourist-spots’ but also being shown some of its more secret places and recommended tapas bars and restaurants. This was a perfect start to our stay in Nerja.
4. Tropical Route, Avocados and Mangoes - Small group, tasting and lunch included
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 8 reviews
Are you a guacamole or mango sauce fan? If that's the case you will get amazed by the taste of these delicious fruits! Firstly we visit a huge avocados and mangoes plantation with a lovely Mediterranean see view. You will be amazed by this exotic landscape and learn everything about these trees and we will make a delicious tasting with fruits from the plantation. You will love this explosion of flavours! After this visit we drive to Vélez-Málaga, capital of la Axarquía and of the tropical fruits. There we will take you for a guided tour over the most important spots of this historic city. To put the cap on this complete morning we will drive you to Trops, an agricultural cooperative leader in production and commercialisation of tropical fruits in Europe. You will learn all the process of packaging and the countries they export our fruits. Lastly we will go to a restaurant to have lunch and you will have time to buy local products at a shop close to the restaurant.
Inclusions: Pick-up/drop off on coast accommodations from Torre del Mar to Nerja (please ask for other pick-up/drop off points) in a Mercedes Vito van., Small group of minimum 2 people and a maximum of 8, Official guide (which also will be your chauffeur) in English, German and/or Spanish., Visit to an avocados and mangoes plantation, Guided tour in Vélez-Málaga, Visit to a tropical fruits agricultural cooperative, Lunch: menu + 1 drink per person (please let us know if you have any special request or allergies)
Exclusions: Any other expenses non-related to the activity, Any other aspect not mentioned above
Reviewed By Q7408QGcatherineb
A first class private tour to Antequera. Our day trip to El Torcal, El Alcazaba and the Dolens of Antequera was a wonderful experience after a year of lockdowns and is not to be missed! Cipriano is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who picked us up on time from Cómpeta. We will definitely book Oletrips again very soon.
5. Semi-private tour to Comares and La Zorrilla, 2 hidden jewels in Eastern Málaga
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Firstly we will take you to la Zorrilla, a tiny beautiful hamlet that was abandoned for decades and now is an oasis of calm with very beautiful houses, where we will do a 40 minutes stop. After the visit to La Zorrilla you will visit Comares, one of the highest villages in the area, where the views are breathtaking. Once there we will have a coffee and start our guided tour through the beautiful and narrow streets of this white village. Comares is a village with a very interesting Moorish history and you will learn about its past and visit the most beautiful corners. I assure you that you will fall in love with Comares, it s a very unknown white village but one of the most beautiful ones in Spain and, the beauty of this village surprises all the visitors. After discovering Comares, we will have a delicious lunch in a local restaurant and you will have the chance to drink a coffee afterwards while enjoying the stunning views of Comares before we will come back home.
Inclusions: Lunch in a local restaurant., Air-conditioned vehicle, Guided tour in Comares of 1,5 hours with licensed guide, Visit to the hidden village La Zorrilla
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Reviewed By Q7408QGcatherineb
A first class private tour to Antequera. Our day trip to El Torcal, El Alcazaba and the Dolens of Antequera was a wonderful experience after a year of lockdowns and is not to be missed! Cipriano is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who picked us up on time from Cómpeta. We will definitely book Oletrips again very soon.
6. Semi Private Tour to Córdoba from Nerja
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Discover with us the city of Códoba, one of the jewels of Andalusia, and all its cultural and historical legacy. Cordoba is the Spanish city with the most World Heritage declarations and we guarantee that you will be amazed by its beauty. You will visit it with our own official guide and a small group of maximal 8 participants. We will visit together its historic center, where we will first visit the Mosque-Cathedral. You will marvel at the peace of this building, with its endless row of arches and marvelous golden mosaics. Then we will head, taking a quiet walk through the Jewish quarter, towards the Alcazar of the Christian Monarchs, another jewel not to be missed. The Jewish quarter itself is another monument, as its narrow white streets transport us to an Arab and Jewish past. We will also take you to the San Basilio Quarter, where are located the beautiful Patios de Córdoba (courtyards). You will have free time to enjoy a delicious lunch in the city center.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Entrance ticket to the Mosque of Córdoba, Entrance ticket to the Alcázar de Los Reyes Cristianos
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By Q7408QGcatherineb
A first class private tour to Antequera. Our day trip to El Torcal, El Alcazaba and the Dolens of Antequera was a wonderful experience after a year of lockdowns and is not to be missed! Cipriano is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who picked us up on time from Cómpeta. We will definitely book Oletrips again very soon.
7. Semi Private Tour to the Alhambra from Nerja
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
La Alhambra is the most visited monument in Andalusia, reason why it should be on your list when visiting this lovely region of Spain. This magnificent monument is the greatest example of our Arabic past and the perfect witness of our interesting history since its creation. With our official guide you will learn about all this past and heritage, in a small group of maximal 8 participants. You will be able to take your time to enjoy this magnificent monument and our guide will be always available to you. After this incredible visit, we will take you to the Albayzin, the oldest and most beautiful neighborhood in Granada. It is a typical Andalusian neighbourghood with its white houses and narrow streets, and has been declared World Heritage by UNESCO in 1994. There, you will have free time to eat some tapas (so typical from Granada!) and will enjoy afterwards a guided visit in this georgeous neighbourgood.
Inclusions: Private transportation, Ticket entrance to the Alhambra
Exclusions: Our guide will recommend you the best places to have some tapas in El Albayzin
Reviewed By Q7408QGcatherineb
A first class private tour to Antequera. Our day trip to El Torcal, El Alcazaba and the Dolens of Antequera was a wonderful experience after a year of lockdowns and is not to be missed! Cipriano is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who picked us up on time from Cómpeta. We will definitely book Oletrips again very soon.
8. Semi-private Tour to Frigiliana and The Lost Village with lunch included
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 9 reviews
We will take you to Frigiliana in order to do a guided tour in this lovely village with a licensed and local guide and then you will have free time to enjoy a glass of wine or buy some souvenirs. Afterwards we drive to El Acebuchal, an old after the Spanish Civil War abandoned village located in the mountains with a very interesting past and where we will enjoy a homemade Spanish menu in one of the best restaurants of the area. This day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from the coast between Nerja and Torre del Mar.
Inclusions: Pick-up/drop off on coast accommodations from Torre del Mar to Nerja (please ask for other pick-up/drop off points) in a Mercedes Vito van., Small group of minimum 2 people and a maximum of 8, Official guide (which also will be your chauffeur) in English, German and/or Spanish., Guided tour in Frigiliana, Guided tour to El Acebuchal, Lunch: 1 menu per person (drink not included; please let us know if you have any special request or allergies)
Exclusions: Any other expenses non-related to the activity, Any other aspect not mentioned above
Reviewed By Q7408QGcatherineb
A first class private tour to Antequera. Our day trip to El Torcal, El Alcazaba and the Dolens of Antequera was a wonderful experience after a year of lockdowns and is not to be missed! Cipriano is a very friendly and knowledgeable guide who picked us up on time from Cómpeta. We will definitely book Oletrips again very soon.
9. Frigiliana and Nerja Tour Direct from Malaga
Overall Ratings
3.7 based on 55 reviews
Set off from Malaga and enjoy the fresh ocean air on this 5-hour tour to the Spanish towns of Frigiliana and Nerja. Sit back and enjoy the Mediterranean scenery from an air-conditioned coach, and visit Frigiliana to admire its whitewashed houses, see the Moorish fortress and shop for local pottery and wine. In nearby Nerja, amble through the old alleyways, stroll along the sandy coves and upgrade your tour, if you wish, to visit the prehistoric Caves of Nerja. Learn about the history of the sights from a guide along the way.
Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour of Nerja Caves (If Option Selected), Free time in Frigiliana, Visit and free time in Nerja, Transportation from Malaga directly to Nerja.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, Guided visit of Frigiliana
Reviewed By Carolyne33
In all fairness, I only booked the Malaga Shopping Trip as I wanted to see the Barbary Apes and visit the other Rock, as I'd lived on the rock in Montserrat (Caribbean) for 16 years. The bus arrived at in a timely manor and was comfortable. The German guide was very precise, in the way only Germans can be, and didn't like the fact I couldn't show him my ticket - I explained I had no wifi on my phone. (Not because I couldn't afford it, but because the phone is new and I don't know what I'm doing with 4G so couldn't get it to function. I didn't tell the guide this and think he assumed I was poor as I like to travel incognito and am not rich anyway). It took ages to pick up people all along the Costa Del Sol and we finally arrived in Gibraltar at 10.20, about 3 hrs and 20 mins after we left Malaga. We were given till 3pm to either pay (again) for the shopping tour or go on the bus's own tour of the island. Mr guide did his best to sell us the tours (I had explained I had no interest in shopping (he thought I wasn't taking it because it was too expensive - 25 euros to be guided around a few touristy shops is too expensive, but the truth is I hate shopping, hate it) , but he didn't get I preferred to do my own thing, necessary as a photographer, and not wanting to go on the tour. I found John Guy hanging around in a square and in fact paid him to take me to see the apes. John is famous for his singing of 'If I was a rich man' with ape accompanists (BBC) and was also shot on film in the Bond film, 'The Living Daylights'. I am famous for talking about goats and a hostel in Montserrat during Hurricanes Irma and Maria (BBC etc) so we had a bit in common. I had been planning to catch the cable car up the rock, but it was about to be closed due to high winds. A friendly cop (actually, Johns Uncle Arthur) informed us. Nevermind, I got to take a photo of John's Uncle in full police uniform on a motorbike....with his very own rabbit ears. We didn't go all the way up the rock as we both had limited time and it was more interesting to play with the apes, though you musn't touch them first the park ranger explained. They like to be in control. They are golden apes and have orange coats. There is a monkey in charge of the States who also looks like that, I'm told. However, John had trained a female ape to jump on his client's shoulders which gave me a bit of a fright. It was also a bit smelly, but had a soft coat and beaufitul golden fur. It sort of ambushes Johns' clients. One minute you're talking to John about the weather, the next minute you've got a parrot on your shoulder, sorry, I mean a monkey. Aaaaaargh. Pirate! Anyway, so that was what I did on my shopping trip to Gibraltar. I did buy a fridge magnet with a map of Gibraltar, Spain and North Africa on it, complete with lucky coin, and a nice solar charged revolving hummingbird on an artificial sunflower. So far, it's either not sunny enough to charge in the UK or simply it doesn't work and I was ripped off. Gibraltar is a rather odd place and the people seemed somewhat strange. I did like the man whose dog played the piano by hitting the keyboard with its head outside the church or Cathedral in Main Street. G and T's, taken with my breakfast and as a substitute for lunch, having eaten friend bread for breakfast at a rather overcrowded establishment, turned out to be 6 pint buckets. They do things a little different in Gibraltar! Drinks are cheaper that than the UK, food is more expensive (I think though I only had bread and avocado so don't take my word). We were told to be back at the bus at 2.45pm to leave at 3pm. I got there about 2.40pm and nearly everyone had already returned. So don't know if that was a comment on shopping or touring Gibraltar. I would recommend their tour as it was about the same price as mine, but I would recommend finding John Guy hanging around just past the Cathedral as he is an interesting guide and good at his job. I could probably have got a bus myself to Gibraltar for less, but this was the relatively laziest way to get there. Make sure you phone them to confirm as I would never have found the meeting place without their direction in Malaga. As for their tour guide, he seemed quire kind, but you can never judge a book by its cover! He was definitely German.
10. Frigiliana and Nerja Tour from Costa del Sol
Overall Ratings
3.6 based on 17 reviews
Visit the quaint Spanish villages of Frigiliana and Nerja on this half-day tour from Costa del Sol. Admire the whitewashed houses and medieval Moorish fortress in Frigiliana, offering panoramic Mediterranean views, and amble through the meandering alleyways in nearby Nerja, perched on the coast. Upgrade to include a tour of the fascinating prehistoric Caves of Nerja. Enjoy comfortable coach transport and a balanced mix of guided sightseeing and free time to explore at your own pace.
Inclusions: Local guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Tour of Nerja Caves (If Option Selected), Free time in Frigiliana, Visit and free time in Nerja, Multilingual escort guide
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks, unless specified, Guided visit of Frigiliana
Reviewed By Carolyne33
In all fairness, I only booked the Malaga Shopping Trip as I wanted to see the Barbary Apes and visit the other Rock, as I'd lived on the rock in Montserrat (Caribbean) for 16 years. The bus arrived at in a timely manor and was comfortable. The German guide was very precise, in the way only Germans can be, and didn't like the fact I couldn't show him my ticket - I explained I had no wifi on my phone. (Not because I couldn't afford it, but because the phone is new and I don't know what I'm doing with 4G so couldn't get it to function. I didn't tell the guide this and think he assumed I was poor as I like to travel incognito and am not rich anyway). It took ages to pick up people all along the Costa Del Sol and we finally arrived in Gibraltar at 10.20, about 3 hrs and 20 mins after we left Malaga. We were given till 3pm to either pay (again) for the shopping tour or go on the bus's own tour of the island. Mr guide did his best to sell us the tours (I had explained I had no interest in shopping (he thought I wasn't taking it because it was too expensive - 25 euros to be guided around a few touristy shops is too expensive, but the truth is I hate shopping, hate it) , but he didn't get I preferred to do my own thing, necessary as a photographer, and not wanting to go on the tour. I found John Guy hanging around in a square and in fact paid him to take me to see the apes. John is famous for his singing of 'If I was a rich man' with ape accompanists (BBC) and was also shot on film in the Bond film, 'The Living Daylights'. I am famous for talking about goats and a hostel in Montserrat during Hurricanes Irma and Maria (BBC etc) so we had a bit in common. I had been planning to catch the cable car up the rock, but it was about to be closed due to high winds. A friendly cop (actually, Johns Uncle Arthur) informed us. Nevermind, I got to take a photo of John's Uncle in full police uniform on a motorbike....with his very own rabbit ears. We didn't go all the way up the rock as we both had limited time and it was more interesting to play with the apes, though you musn't touch them first the park ranger explained. They like to be in control. They are golden apes and have orange coats. There is a monkey in charge of the States who also looks like that, I'm told. However, John had trained a female ape to jump on his client's shoulders which gave me a bit of a fright. It was also a bit smelly, but had a soft coat and beaufitul golden fur. It sort of ambushes Johns' clients. One minute you're talking to John about the weather, the next minute you've got a parrot on your shoulder, sorry, I mean a monkey. Aaaaaargh. Pirate! Anyway, so that was what I did on my shopping trip to Gibraltar. I did buy a fridge magnet with a map of Gibraltar, Spain and North Africa on it, complete with lucky coin, and a nice solar charged revolving hummingbird on an artificial sunflower. So far, it's either not sunny enough to charge in the UK or simply it doesn't work and I was ripped off. Gibraltar is a rather odd place and the people seemed somewhat strange. I did like the man whose dog played the piano by hitting the keyboard with its head outside the church or Cathedral in Main Street. G and T's, taken with my breakfast and as a substitute for lunch, having eaten friend bread for breakfast at a rather overcrowded establishment, turned out to be 6 pint buckets. They do things a little different in Gibraltar! Drinks are cheaper that than the UK, food is more expensive (I think though I only had bread and avocado so don't take my word). We were told to be back at the bus at 2.45pm to leave at 3pm. I got there about 2.40pm and nearly everyone had already returned. So don't know if that was a comment on shopping or touring Gibraltar. I would recommend their tour as it was about the same price as mine, but I would recommend finding John Guy hanging around just past the Cathedral as he is an interesting guide and good at his job. I could probably have got a bus myself to Gibraltar for less, but this was the relatively laziest way to get there. Make sure you phone them to confirm as I would never have found the meeting place without their direction in Malaga. As for their tour guide, he seemed quire kind, but you can never judge a book by its cover! He was definitely German.
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