Málaga: Self-Guided City Game & 8 Landmarks on Your Phone

Eight centuries of stone, solved one quiz at a time in Málaga's plazas

You download an app (or use your browser), visit eight Málaga landmarks across the city center, answer quizzes about each one to earn points, and learn the history (Cathedral, Roman Theater, Alcazaba, bullring, City Hall, churches, and plazas) at your own pace in English, French, German, or Spanish. No guide, no group, no fixed start time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Plaza de la Merced15m
2. Malaga Cathedral15m
3. La Malagueta Bullring15m

Self-guided Málaga city exploration

• Start at Plaza de la Merced
• Visit Plaza de la Constitución
• Explore Saint John the Baptist Church
• See Málaga Cathedral
• Walk to City Hall
• Discover the Roman Theater
• Tour the Alcazaba fortress
• End at La Malagueta Bullring

The experience

The moment you open the app, the city stops being a map and starts being a puzzle. Eight locations scattered across Málaga (from the 11th-century Alcazaba fortress to the Roman Theater that's been standing since Emperor Augustus) each one waiting for you to answer a question, collect points, and move on. You're not following a guide's pace or a group's schedule. You're following Jackson Wilde, a fictional city-explorer who's left clues at Plaza de la Merced, the Cathedral, the City Hall, and four other stops. The game runs on Android, iOS, or straight through your browser, so there's no download friction, no app store hunt.

What makes this different from a standard self-guided tour is the rhythm of it. You walk to Plaza de la Constitución (a square that hosts Málaga's Holy Week processions and August Fair), and instead of reading a plaque, you answer a question about what you're looking at. Get it right, move forward. The Cathedral, built on the site of a former mosque after the Reconquista in 1487, has its own quiz. So does the 1876 bullring, La Malagueta, with its Neo-Mudéjar arches. The Roman Theater, the oldest surviving Roman structure in Andalusia, doesn't just sit there. It becomes part of a game you're actually trying to win. Families especially seem to like this. Kids stay engaged because there's a score to chase, and adults get real history baked into the questions.

You move at your own speed, which means you can spend twenty minutes at one stop or five. The app works in English, French, German, and Spanish, so language isn't a barrier. Public transport runs nearby if your feet need a break, and the whole thing is designed so anyone, regardless of fitness level, can do it. There's no guide waiting, no group holding you back, no pressure to keep up or slow down. You just open your phone, read the question, look at the building in front of you, and decide if you know the answer.

What’s included

• Exploration activity accessed via Android app, iOS app, or web browser.
• quizzes and historical information about each of the 8 landmarks (Plaza de la Merced, Plaza de la Constitución, Saint John the Baptist Church, Cathedral, City Hall, Roman Theater, Alcazaba, La Malagueta bullring).
• points system as you progress through the game.
• content available in English, French, German, and Spanish.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Wanderway

Is this one for you?Right for travelers and families who want to explore Málaga's history without a guide's schedule or a group's pace. The app-based format means you start when you want, spend as long as you like at each stop, and move through the city on your own terms.

Top questions

Do I need to download the app or can I use my phone's browser?

Both work. The app is available on Android and iOS, but you can also access the exploration game directly through your browser on any device.

How long does the whole tour take?

That's up to you. Since it's self-guided, you control the pace: some people finish in two hours, others take longer if they want to spend more time at each location.

What languages is the game available in?

English, French, German, and Spanish.

Can I do this tour with children?

Yes, it's designed for families. The quiz format keeps kids engaged, and you move at your own pace so there's no pressure to rush.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed throughout the tour.

Do I need to be fit to do this tour?

No, it's suitable for all fitness levels. You walk between eight locations at your own pace, and public transport is available nearby if you need a break.

What happens if I get a quiz question wrong?

The app guides you through the answer, so you learn the correct information and can move on to the next location.

Is there a time limit to complete the game?

No, you can start and stop whenever you want. The app saves your progress, so you can pick up where you left off.