Classic Ronda Tour

To unravel Ronda, the hidden city with incredible Spanish architecture and awe-inspiring views, Pro-Licensed Tour Guides will design Classic Ronda Tour to your convenience and  guarantee you memorable experience and enjoy unique excursion. 

At Ronda, you can explore the unique heritage of the beautiful city nestled on either side of Tajo. Everything is located within 5 minutes walk from the bridge making best place for tireless walking tours. The knowledgeable team of Pro-Licensed Tour Guides will take you through the history of the indescribable and incomparable phenomenon of Ronda.

Ronda offers you everything that you look for in interesting Malaga Private Tours.
Pro-Licensed Tour Guides promise you memorable services and help you to
unwind yourselves with a fascinating trip to “The Dream City”. 

Real Maestranza Bull Ring

Built in 1785, Maestranza bullring the "Cathedral of Bullfighting”, is the home of modern-day bullfighting.  It is one of the oldest and the most picturesque bullring in Spain. Built by Jose Martin Aldehuela, the same architect who built the Puente Nuevo can hold up to 5000 spectators. The bullfights take place during the April Fair that is one of the most famous bullfighting celebrations in the world. Bullfighting is an important part of Spanish culture and history. Many Spanish People consider it as a national treasure.

Pedro Romero and Ordonez are the most famous bullfighters of Spain. They are the representatives of the two classic “schools” of bullfighting. First, the Ronda school which is a simpler, more sober approach, and second corrida which more flamboyant style popular in Seville.

Antonio Ordonez was born in Ronda and appeared in the bullring at the age of19. In came face to face with 1000 bulls in his glittering career. He fought 60 fights in 1968 alone before retiring. 

Pedro Romero killed 5600 bulls during his career spanned over 28 years. He popularized the use of estoque, the sword used in the kill, and the red flannel cloth muleta used in the bullfight’s final act. He was famous for executing recibiendo, the dangerous, dramatic methods of killing the bull.

The Corridas Goyescas are Ronda's most celebrated bullfights which take place in September in the Real Maestranza bullring. Prior to the bullfight, there is a procession of horse-drawn carriages that goes around the streets of Ronda. Everyone including the matadors comes dressed in 18th-century traditional Goyesque costumes. The matadors also come in traditional dress.

Maestranza bullring is the most visited monument in Ronda. It has a museum which traces the sport's history since the 18th century. The guided audio tours around it will make your tour memorable.

House of Don Bosco

La Casa de San Juan Bosco is a modernist palace in Ronda. The House has magnificent walnut furniture, beautiful interior patio decorated with Nasrid flooring. House of Don Bosco has a fireplace in the purest Castilian style that is an example of Ronda’s craftsmanship. Arab-style ceramics decorate its beautiful courtyard. The gardens will fascinate you due to their location as they become the authentic balcony onto the mountains.

Saint Mary's Abbey

The Church built in the 15th century was originally a Muslim Main Mosque. It is the biggest and most attractive of all the churches and is located in Ronda’s Town Hall square. Its distinctive tower and front facade gives it a look of a city hall rather than that of a church. The present church is an incomplete replacement as the earthquake in 1580 demolished the original church which was Gothic. The church which is also called the church of Santa Marîa la Mayor is one of the most important religious monuments in Ronda.

Puente Nuevo

The most famous landmark of Ronda, The Puente Nuevo – a new bridge that is believed to have taken forty years to be build joins the old Moorish town and the newer; El Mercadillo parts of the city. You will come back with unforgettable views and the memory of the El Tajo gorge. For best views, take the tours from Malaga in spring when the whole valley floor is awash with fascinating flowers. You can also visit the Parador Hotel; one of Spain’s famous hotels, which is across Puente Nuevo.

Alameda Del Tajo

Alameda del Tajo is a lovely path and botanical garden overlooking the Tajo gorge. You can enjoy the lush green and shady spots to relax on warm days. The garden is filled with lovely towering pines and Himalayan cedar. The local families come down and can be seen strolling in the park in the evening. The duck pond adds to the beauty of the garden and the peaceful environment. Some parts of the garden offer you magnificent panoramic views of the Ronda landscapes.

Moorish Palace

House of the Moorish King was built in the eighteenth century. The palace is closed for the public however you can down the steep stone staircase to the bottom of EI Tajo. The Christian slaves during the Moorish occupation of Ronda are said to have been chained to pass containers of water up to town from the river Guadalevin