Overview
You need a ticket for a set date and time to walk the Caminito del Rey. On the official platform the general ticket costs €10 and the official guided visit €18. Each purchase is limited to 10 tickets, every ticket has to be personalised with the visitor’s details, and changes or refunds are not allowed.
Missed the window? Book a guided visit with entry included
A day trip from Málaga is a separate booking: transport, the guide and the admission come together, for a fixed date. It is worth checking when the official calendar has nothing left for your date.
Exact tour we link to:Caminito del Rey Day Trip
See guided visits & pricesBooking partner: Civitatis. Cancellation terms change from tour to tour: read them on the booking page before you pay.
Tickets are released in batches: in early October 2026 the platform stated that dates after 2 May would go on sale later. The route is linear, 7.7 km from the northern access in Ardales to the exit at El Chorro, and takes three to four hours with the approach paths. Children under 8 are not admitted. If the general ticket is gone for your date, look at the official guided visit on the same calendar, or at a day trip from Málaga that includes transport, guide and admission.
At a glance
| Do you need a permit or reservation? | Dated ticket with entry time |
|---|---|
| Cost | €10 |
| How to get it | Register on the official platform (caminitodelrey.info) and open the ticket calendar. |
| When it opens | Bookable online · Tue–Sun · date and time on the ticket |
| All-inclusive alternative | Caminito del Rey Day Trip |
| Official rules | caminitodelrey.info Frequently asked questions: access, purchase, refunds, opening days Official guided visit: what the €18 ticket includes |
How the permit works
- 1Register on the official platform (caminitodelrey.info) and open the ticket calendar.
- 2Select the date, the time, the ticket type (general or official guided visit) and the number of tickets, up to 10 per purchase.
- 3After paying, personalise each ticket in your personal area and download it. Printing is not required.
- 4Be at the entrance at least 30 minutes before your time. From the car park near the northern access, the walk to the entrance is 1.5 km through the tunnel (about 20 minutes) or 2.7 km (about 35 minutes).
- 5Walk the route one way and return by shuttle bus (€2.50, not included in the ticket) or by your own means.
Required documents
- Your personalised ticket, on your phone
- Official ID for children, to prove they are 8 or older
- Comfortable closed shoes: flip-flops are not allowed
Insider tips
- Carry cash for the shuttle bus unless you bought it online with your ticket: the driver does not take cards.
- If the path closes for bad weather, you can exchange the date or request a refund in your personal area, up to four calendar days after the closure.
- Walking sticks, crutches, pets and selfie sticks are not allowed on the path.
Sold-out alternatives
If your dates are gone, these get you a comparable experience.
Frequently asked questions
How much are Caminito del Rey tickets?
On the official platform the general ticket is €10 and the official guided visit is €18, which includes the entrance fee and the guide. The shuttle bus between the two ends costs €2.50 and is paid separately.
How far in advance do Caminito del Rey tickets go on sale?
In batches, with no fixed schedule published. In early October 2026 the official platform stated that tickets for dates after 2 May would be on sale at a later date.
Can children walk the Caminito del Rey?
The minimum age is 8, proven with an official document at the entrance. Visitors under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Can I change the date or get a refund?
No. Changes and refunds are not allowed. The exception is a closure for weather or safety reasons, when you can exchange the ticket or ask for a refund in your personal area.
How long is the Caminito del Rey?
The official site gives 7.7 km in total, of which 2.9 km are the stretch between the boardwalks, and estimates three to four hours for the whole route. It is walked one way, from north to south.
What can I do if my date is sold out?
First check the official guided visit, a separate ticket type on the same calendar. Organised day trips with transport and admission are the other option. The official site says agencies have their own ticket area and warns against unauthorised points of sale.