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Private Excursion to Ronda from Costa del Sol 7 Hours

4.9(8)Marbella1 hour
VIATOR4.8(5)TRIPADVISOR5.0(3)

Description

We want you to enjoy the excursion to Ronda from the Costa del Sol, led by an expert local guide. Unhurriedly and in a relaxed way, you will discover the history, culture, traditions and way of life in rural areas. Our goal is to get your smile at the end of the day and that you remember this excursion as one of the most enjoyable experiences of your trip to Spain. Our van is a comfortable Mercedes V-Class licensed for passenger transport. This private excursion can be adapted to the preferences of each client. We like to make stops to enjoy contact with the local population and get to know the day-to-day. Lunch is not included and if the client wishes it can be programmed in a family winery or in one of the great restaurants in Ronda.

Tour Options

Private Excursion to Ronda from Costa del Sol 7 Hours
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

240 min

This excursion has been designed for travelers to discover Ronda in a relaxed way by the hand of an official natural guide from Ronda who has extensive experience as a guide. With the van we will go to two viewpoints from where the views are great. Then we will walk on foot through all the points described below We will visit the places of greatest interest and we will also walk through other places that not all tourists arrive. We want travelers who choose us to feel rondeños for a few hours.

15 min

After picking up from your accommodation we move to Ronda through a scenic road. The first stop will be at a viewpoint from where we can enjoy a unique view of Ronda. The New Bridge is impressive from this viewpoint. After taking the photo we will have a coffee in a very special place

Admission not included15 min

Statues representing Orson Welles and Ernest Hemingway are located in these gardens. Right at the beginning of the Paseo de los Toreros where the two most famous bullfighting dynasties of Ronda are represented: Los Romero and Los Ordoñez From the viewpoint located at the bottom of these gardens we will see the strategic location of Ronda and it will be easy to understand why the old part of the city has 2,500 years of history

Admission included45 min

It is the oldest bullring in Spain. It was inaugurated in 1785 and since then it belongs to the Real Maestranza de Caballería de Ronda, a brotherhood of knights created in 1572 by order of King Felipe II. We will visit the ring, the area enabled for bulls when there are bullfights and the bullfighting museum. The visit to this place allows us to know 5 centuries of the history of Ronda, which have been the key to the creation of modern bullfighting. We will also know how a bullfight develops and what is the current situation of the "national holiday"

15 min

We begin our guided tour of Ronda by visiting its most important park, the Alameda del Tajo. On the central promenade are the statues of Pedro Romero and the Lady Goyesca, the highest representatives of the bullfighting tradition of Ronda. From the Mirador de los Reyes Católicos we will look out over the Tajo de Ronda to contemplate the beauty of the Sierra de Grazalema and the Serranía de Ronda

10 min

After the construction of the Old Bridge, it became the main access to Ronda and the connection with the Iglesia de Padre Jesús. After crossing this arch we can take one of the most curious photos of the day

5 min

This tower was the minaret of a mosque and later a church bell tower. Today only the tower is preserved that has a really curious name that mixes its Islamic and later Catholic past

15 min

It has always been the most important place in Ronda. Here are 4 Catholic Churches (Santa María de la Encarnación, La Caridad, Santa Isabel de los Ángeles and María Auxiliadora) The Town Hall is also located in this square. The gardens have more than a century of history and were designed by Jean-Claude Nicolas Forestier, a famous French landscaper who had designed the Gardens of the Maria Luisa Park in Seville.

10 min

We will cross this 16th century bridge to enter "The City", that is how the old part is known. Being on this bridge we can see the Arab Baths, the Tanneries Bridge and the Cijára Wall. The guide will tell you about the importance of this area in Muslim times

10 min

On the way to the old part we will go down through the Cuenca Gardens, which are so called because Cuenca and Ronda are sister cities thanks to the great similarity of this part of Ronda with the Hanging Houses of Cuenca. Strolling through these gardens we will have unique views of the New Bridge and the Old Bridge. When we reach the Casa del Rey Moro, the guide will tell you the story of La Mina, a staircase built in Arab times that goes down from the gardens of the house to the bottom of the Guadalevín River gorge.

10 min

Here the views are spectacular. We will contemplate the Old Bridge (16th century), the Cuenca Gardens, the hanging houses of Ronda and the Casa del Rey Moro. From this viewpoint you can also see the Sierra de las Nieves National Park

Admission included20 min

This mansion from the early 20th century belonged to the Gómez-Granadino family. Inside, the modernist style is combined with details of traditional Andalusian decoration. Its gardens invite you to contemplate the beauty of the landscape and enjoy the tranquility of Ronda.

5 min

Its 100 meters high were an engineering prodigy in the 18th century and still today it is the main link between the modern part and the old town of Ronda.

5 min

At this point the guided tour ends. From this moment they have free time for lunch and / or walking on their own. After lunch we will return to your accommodation on the Costa del Sol

5 min

It is the most beautiful facade in Ronda. This palace belongs to the same family since it was built, after the Christian conquest of Ronda, until today.

Highlights

Private transportation
Coffee or soft drink upon arrival in Ronda is included
Tickets to the Bullring
Tickets to Casa Don Bosco

What's included

Included
Private transportation
Coffee or soft drink upon arrival in Ronda is included
Tickets to the Bullring
Tickets to Casa Don Bosco
Not included
Lunch

Pickup Locations & Times

We pick you up at any accommodation in Marbella and Estepona

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Reviews(8)

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Michelle_M
September 18, 2024
Fantastic Private Tour

Our driver Dani made us feel comfortable and was very accommodating. He made sure we had cold water waiting for us in the van and answered all of our questions. Our tour was spectacular. Starting out with a coffee in the square was a great touch! Alfredo was interesting, knowledgeable and professional. We left the tour feeling like we had learned a lot about Rhonda and its bull fighting history. Alfredo made sure we had a fantastic table at a Ronda restaurant that had excellent food and views. Admission tickets for the places we entered were included in the price. I would highly recommend this tour!

Operator response

Hi Michelle, Thanks for your kind words, we enjoyed a lot the tour with your family. We love our town and we enjoy sharing what we know with the travellers who trust on us for discovering Ronda. I'm glad you had such a nice experience. Warmest regards

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Colette_T
August 16, 2024
Amazing guides, beautiful town, perfect day

Our day trip was great from the get-go. Our driver Alex was very knowledgeable about the area and gave us a lot of information on the drive. Then we met our guide, Marta, who was excellent! She was witty and very personable. Her tour of the bullring was a favorite of ours. She walked us around town, gave us great facts about Ronda and told us perfect places to eat and shop. It was a perfect day!

Operator response

Thanks for your kind words!!! This type of coments encourage us to keep doing our best everytime we have a tour. Alex is a wonderfull driver and his knowledge about the area makes the journeys very interesting. Our guides' team is excellent and Marta enjoys showing her hometown to our clients. Best whishes!!!

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Renae_D
June 20, 2024
Breathtaking Views, Don’t Miss

Breathtaking views. Beautiful town located on a cliff. Private tour by a local, Sonja, took us to locations not included on large tours. Our driver, Mario, was friendly and also took us to a location after the tour to give us another perspective from below the cliffs. Tour company arranged lunch reservations for us upon our request. Exceptional, don’t miss tour.

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dadygribs
October 30, 2023
Amazing

This is an absolute "don't miss" tour and one of the best experiences that I have ever had. There is an amazing feature unlike anything I have ever seen before. An excellent driver, very knowledgeable of Ronda and an excellent tour guide explaining everything including a great tour of the bull ring. EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT, EXCELLENT.

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Lydia_A
April 16, 2023
A gem

Ronda is an amazing place to visit very interesting history. Vanessa our guide was wonderful and very knowledgeable of the area she’s a resident of Ronda. Our driver Alejandro was great very friendly and constantly gave us insights of places we passed by.

Operator response

Thanks for your review, for us was a real pleasure sharing with your family our passion for Ronda. Vanesa and Alejandro had a great time with you!!!

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Xinran C
April 10, 2023
Great family day trip to Ronda

Great guide, very knowledgeable and helpful. Wonderful outing for our family! Thank you! Will book you next time we are in the area!

Operator response

Thanks for your kind words, I enjoyed a lot sharing the day with your lovely Family!!! It was a wonderful day

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W7297ATdavide
September 25, 2021
Ronda with Alfredo

Alfredo was a really wonderful guide. Touring Ronda with him far exceeded our expectations. He went out of his way to show us a the area and arranged a great zip line experience. Highly recommended!

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Lorihu
March 15, 2020
Prompt professional service

I had booked a private tour with transportation between two cities in Spain. Due to the coronavirus, I was unable to go on this tour. Alfredo refunded my deposit even though that wasn’t part of the original contract. He answer all my questions promptly and professionally before and after my cancellation. I do plan on using his services in the future.

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