Malaga Tour with VR Stops: Alcazaba, Roman Theatre, Picasso &more

We will meet in the majestic gardens of the cathedral, a place full of history and beauty. It will be here that we will start our exciting adventure. In this special place, we will meet Tony, our virtual assistant. After a brief presentation of the tour, Tony will guide us step by step in using innovative virtual reality devices, making sure we are prepared for what is to come. Once ready, we will embark on a fascinating journey back in time, where we will explore the ancient civilizations that ruled Malaga. From the Phoenicians to the Romans, and far beyond, we will witness their glories, secrets and wonders. Get ready for a unique experience that will make you feel like a true time traveler!

In the Malaga Museum, also known as the Customs Museum, an emblematic place that owes its name to a fascinating fact: in ancient times, the sea reached this point. And precisely, taking advantage of this connection with the past, it will be here that we will relive the arrival of one of the most important civilizations that set foot on these lands: the Phoenicians. After a fascinating introduction to the history and legacy of this civilization that transformed the region, we will prepare for something even more special. We’ll put our virtual reality glasses back on, and in the blink of an eye, we’ll be aboard those imposing Phoenician ships, living their arrival as if we were there, feeling the sea wind on our faces and watching history come alive before our eyes. Get ready for an immersive journey that will take you back to the origins of Malaga, where the Phoenicians ushered in their great history!

In this brief but fascinating stop, our guide will take us hand in hand through the threads of history, connecting the Phoenician and Roman civilizations in their influence over Malaga. We will discover how the Phoenicians, pioneers in trade and navigation, laid the foundations for what would later be the splendor of the Roman Empire. As we observe the vestiges of both civilizations, our companion will reveal how these cultures not only shared the same territory, but also left an indelible mark on the development of the city. From the maritime legacy of the Phoenicians to the monumental architecture and urban innovations of the Romans, every step of Malaga is a profound connection between these two empires. As we go through the story, we will understand how Malaga, enriched by the mixture of these powerful civilizations, became a gem of the Mediterranean. A bridge between two worlds that shaped its history and culture!

At this stop, we will enter one of Malaga’s most impressive treasures: the Roman Theatre. Here, we will discover how the influence of Roman civilization left a deep mark on the city, transforming it into an important cultural and commercial center of the Mediterranean. Our guide will tell us how this theater, built in the 1st century B.C., was a symbol of Roman power and sophistication, serving as the epicenter of social and cultural life at the time. But the most exciting is yet to come. We’ll put our virtual reality glasses back on and suddenly we’ll be standing in the bustle of ancient Malaga. We will see the Roman theater in all its glory, with its original structure and its seats full of spectators, feeling the emotion of the public before the shows and celebrations. A unique experience that will take us back to the past, allowing us to relive the glorious moment when this monument was first presented to the city!

At the gates of the majestic fortress-Palace de la Alcazaba, we will prepare for one of the most decisive and spectacular moments in Malaga’s history: the conquest of the city by the Catholic Monarchs. Thanks to the advanced virtual reality devices, we will not only witness this milestone, but we will live it in the first person, immersed in the heart of this dramatic historical chapter. In the blink of an eye, we will be between the two imposing armies, feeling the tension that was being breathed in the atmosphere as the troops waited for the outcome of a months-long siege. We will relive one of the most symbolic moments of the Reconquest. We will witness the historic surrender of the city, when the keys of Malaga were handed over to the Catholic Monarchs, marking the end of the Nasrid resistance. We will be there, amid the cheers and solemn silence that accompanied this monumental turn in history.

As we arrive at the most modern time of Malaga, we will prepare for a unique encounter with one of the greatest geniuses of art: Pablo Picasso. With our virtual reality glasses, we will immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of the painter, who will talk to us, in the first person, about his life and his extraordinary work. We will see an intimate Picasso, a man passionate about freedom, both in his life and in his artistic creation, always breaking molds and defying conventions. He will reveal the most crucial moments of his life, from his childhood in Malaga to his transformation into the revolutionary artist who changed the history of art.