How to Buy Tickets for the Caminito del Rey: Your Ultimate Guide
Buying tickets for the Caminito del Rey can be straightforward if you know the steps. This guide will walk you through the booking process, ensuring you secure your spot on this iconic walkway.
IMPORTANT: Before booking an entry ticket on the Caminito del Rey official website one must first register for an account. www.caminitodelrey.info.
Viator
An alternative to the official website is to book a ticket for the Caminito del Rey at the Viator website here.
Get Your Guide
Unlike the official Caminito del Rey site, this ticket includes a full refund option — giving you flexibility and peace of mind. Enjoy peace of mind with free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and keep your travel plans flexible by reserving now and paying later. Your ticket is valid for one day, so you can choose the perfect time for your adventure — simply check availability to find your ideal starting slot.
Key points
- Once the account is created on the official website, tickets can be purchased. The entry permit is 10 Euros per person and the site accepts payment by credit/bank card.
- The path is open every day from Tuesday to Sunday, but is closed on Mondays and on specific holidays.
- If the desired date is not available, there is the option to book a guided tour or stay in a local hotel.
- In order to complete the booking process, it is important to have a valid email and password, and to confirm the account through the email sent.
- When purchasing tickets, the user must choose the date, time and type of entry, which includes options for just the entry ticket, entry plus shuttle bus, or guided tour.
- Payment must be made with the credit card used during the registration process, and a confirmation email will be sent with the reference number to take with you on the day of the walk. Its a good idea to have your ID with you as well!
Tips for a Smooth Booking Process
- Remember! CLOSED ON MONDAYS...
- When does the path open? Every day from Tuesday to Sunday.
- When does it close? Every Monday, and January 1st, December 24th, 25th and 31st December
- Many visitors recommend booking tickets at least a month in advance due to high demand
Step by step instructions – Caminito del Rey. Booking the Caminito del Rey (how to buy a ticket).
Entry permits are 10 Euros per person, 18 for the guided tour and 11,55 for the entry and shuttle bus… Payment is made by credit/bank card in full during the booking process. You must create an account on the system in order to purchase tickets for the Caminito del Rey
Remember! You have to register an account first
- Go to www.caminitodelrey.info (This is the English language home page.)
- Register with the site first! At the top left you will see a link for registering or logging in. (REGISTRO / ACCESO ESPACIO PERSONAL) Register with a valid email and password which in Spanish is the word “Clave“. (NOTE: YOUR PASSWORD MUST CONTAIN NUMBERS AND LETTERS!) “Si todavía no estás registrado, puedes hacerlo en el formulario de Registro” This means if you don’t have an account then create one……
- Click Registro. Fill out the registration form and register your account. (Don’t forget to check the two boxes before you click on “Aceptar” and try to get the capcha code right first time!
- Check your email for confirmation (don’t forget to look in your spam folder). The email takes an age to arrive.. In my case with 5 test accounts more than 10 minutes! YOU MUST confirm the account by clicking “Activar” in the email.
Buying your tickets for the Caminito del Rey
- At the the top right, click on “Purchase Tickets” and you’ll be taken to the booking portal (Sometimes it switches back to Spanish) Look for the English language link to change back again.
- (If you are rebooking for another date because of closure on your original date of entry click on the link at the top that says “CANJEO POR CIERRE”. (Or Exchange by Closing) Select the new date you want and then add the original reference number from the email you received when you made your initial reservation.)
- The page with the calendar should load straight away so that you can select the date that you would like the permit for. (use the buttons to navigate through the calendar and select the date you want. If they are not available you will see YELLOW dates and “Agotado” means no places available… GREEN dates means there is availability…
- Click a date and then select the hour you want to walk the Caminito del Rey and Enter how many people are going in your group.
- At this point in order to continue you must login to the site with the account you created earlier.
- You can select the just ticket or ticket plus bus ticket or guided tour. Parking is also available to pay for in advance.
- Make sure that you tick the box to say you accept the rules – (He leído y acepto las condiciones generales de compra y Política de Privacidad.)
- Click on” Finalizar” and enter your card details and click “Pagar”. You will receive an email with confirmation of your entry…PRINT THIS and take it with you along with your passport AND the credit card that you used to make the purchase on the day of your walk.
Try to get you info correct first time!
Note: Try to get all your info right the first time. Sometimes when the page refreshes and you have got something wrong, the information you previously entered is lost and you have to start again.
Some people are having trouble with the system accepting certain emails. If this happens try a different email address.
If you can’t get a ticket for the day you want then the one alternative is to stay in a local hotel. These are the ones nearest to the Caminito del Rey.
Get Your Guide
If it is impossible to get a normal entry ticket from the online system or elsewhere then the only option may be a guided visit (An excellent option for larger groups as well!). Have a look at these options at the Get Your Guide website
Now that you know how to buy tickets for the Caminito del Rey, you’re well-prepared for an unforgettable adventure. Booking your tickets in advance ensures a hassle-free experience, allowing you to fully enjoy the breathtaking views and thrilling pathways of this iconic Spanish attraction.
Plan your visit today and take the first step towards exploring the Caminito del Rey. Don’t forget to share your experience with us in the comments or on our social media pages.
Caminito del Rey Booking FAQ: How to Get Your Tickets
To book Caminito del Rey tickets, visit the official website www.caminitodelrey.info. First, create an account using a valid email address and a password that includes both numbers and letters. After confirming your email, log in to select the date, time, and ticket type—options include general entry, entry plus shuttle bus, or a guided tour. You’ll pay online using a credit or bank card.
Alternatively, guided tours can be booked via trusted platforms such as Viator or GetYourGuide, which often include transport and entry.
General entry: €10
Entry with shuttle bus: €11.55
Guided tour: From €18 (may include shuttle service)
The trail is open from Tuesday to Sunday, with closures on Mondays. It also closes on January 1st, December 24th, December 25th, and December 31st. Opening hours depend on the season and weather conditions.
Tickets often sell out weeks in advance, especially from March to May and September to November. Booking at least one month ahead is strongly recommended to secure your preferred date and time.
If your date shows as “Agotado” (sold out) on the booking calendar, try these alternatives:
Book a guided tour, which may have separate ticket allocations.
Stay at a local hotel, some of which may assist in securing tickets.
Use the portal’s “guided visits” section or check GetYourGuide for additional availability.
You’ll need:
A printed or digital confirmation email with your reference number
A valid photo ID (passport or national ID)
The credit card used to make the booking
Staff may request any of these for identity verification before allowing entry.
The trail starts near the El Kiosko restaurant and ends in El Chorro. Options include:
Train to El Chorro: From Málaga or Ronda
Car hire: Recommended for flexibility and exploring nearby villages
Guided tours with transport: Ideal if you’re based in Málaga, Marbella, or Ronda
Shuttle bus: If you park at the trailhead, take the return shuttle from El Chorro
If your booking is cancelled due to safety or weather-related closures, use the portal’s “CANJEO POR CIERRE” (Exchange by Closing) option. (If you purchased your tickets from the official Caminito del Rey website.) Enter your original reference number to reschedule for another available date.
Last-minute availability is rare. Same-day tickets are almost always sold out, especially in peak months. Always book in advance to avoid disappointment.
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Hi, I trvale with my husband to Malaga and when we checked ticket during weekend, everything was sold out. We found last tickets for guided tour on July 31st, so we booked guided tour. Now I checked and there are plenty free ticket for regular tour and also for other dates. Is it possible to cancel and book regular tour? If not, I have one more question, we have time 12:45 and seems for us good as there is train to El chorro from Malaga at 10:05. But now I read that shuttle bus starts at 12:30?!!!! How can we get to El Kiosko from El Chorro? (We are not going to book accommodation there). Thank you.
Hi… I would stay with the guided tour as you will learn so much more than just going on your own…
Hi, thanks, finally everything ended up well. We took guided tour and it was great! Guide was very nice and told us many interesting information. And the whole path was just stunning, it was amazing experience that we will never forget…
Many people take the cheaper option and miss out on the guided benefits…. Well done Klaudia I am glad that you enjoyed your guided tour of the Caminito del rey
Hi,
When will be avaliale tickets for oktober?
Thanks.
Probably in September
Thanks for the guidance. Some feedback from doing the walk today. Had to book the walk at the last moment which meant no way to print the tickets.
The website is not good but with a bit of care it all seems to work. First problem on an iPad is that some of the pages are bigger than the screen. Things like language selection and the buttons to select your timeslot are only visible if you swipe in from the right. I had a problem with an ‘unvalid’ email address as well. This was my fault as the email confirmation box is right under the passport number box. I wasn’t reading properly and was trying to re-enter my passport number. All worked when I spotted this.
As I couldn’t print the tickets, I took my phone along with a pdf image. This was fine as all they wanted to do at the kiosk was scan the QR code on the ticket. FOR US, no other ID was requested. Just make sure you have an offline copy of the pdf as you can’t download it when you arrive if there’s no phone signal.
You must start the walk at the north end. Trying to find this on a map is not easy as the ‘entrance’ kiosk is 15 minutes walk from the road. For us ‘Caminito del rey acceso norte’ is findable in Google Maps. Just drive there. It’s really obvious when you arrive and plenty of parking nearby.
Finally, despite a previous comment, we found toilets at both ends.
Thanks Andy, that extra info will help others a lot….
Hi,
What would be the options to return to Aldares if we miss the last bus? Thank you!
Hi, I am sure that you would be able to call a taxi from 1 of the bars on the El Chorro side after you finish the walk.
hello, thanks for all your help its been very useful! One question, can you chose what side of the route your start? It isn’t specific to tickets?
Thanks for a great service and help, my Spanish friend was struggling to use the website!
Hi Mark, thanks for your kind comment. No, you can’t choose the entry point. The walkway is 1 way starting from the kings chair/reservoir/Bar el Kisoko side. When you reach el Chorro side you get the bus back to the start point…