--- title: Semi-private Tour to Frigiliana and The Lost Village with lunch included lang: en alternate_de: https://guidekin.com/de/spain/malaga/tours/semi-private-tour-to-frigiliana-and-the-lost-village-with-lunch-included/ type: tour city: Malaga country: Spain price: 85 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 54 duration_minutes: 330 languages: [de, en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: El Acebuchal with lunch rank_in_category: 9 of 23 (Day Trips) schedule_checked: 2026-09-26 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/malaga/tours/semi-private-tour-to-frigiliana-and-the-lost-village-with-lunch-included/ --- # Semi-private Tour to Frigiliana and The Lost Village with lunch included **Guidekin's take:** A 5h 30m semi-private trip in a group of three to eight combining a guided walk of Frigiliana with the drive out to El Acebuchal, the restored lost village in the hills. €85 per person with coast pickups between Torre del Mar and Nerja. In our comparison: #9 of 23 in Day Trips, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview We will take you to Frigiliana in order to do a guided tour in this lovely village with a licensed and local guide and then you will have free time to enjoy a glass of wine or buy some souvenirs. Afterwards we drive to El Acebuchal, an old after the Spanish Civil War abandoned village located in the mountains with a very interesting past and where we will enjoy a homemade Spanish menu in one of the best restaurants of the area. This day trip includes round-trip hotel transport from the coast between Nerja and Torre del Mar. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: from 5 pickup points - Starts 09:30: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Age 12+: minimum age to join **Pickup:** Hotel pickup from 5 pickup points ## Key facts - Price: from €85 per person - Duration: 5h 30m - Rating: 4.94/5 from 54 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Oletrips - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: German, English, Spanish - Start times: 09:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-26 ## Reviews 4.94 from 54 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 54 of 54. - 5 stars: 51 (94%) - 4 stars: 3 (6%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' local knowledge, personal attention and lunch; the mountain drive can feel unnerving **Praised:** - Guides who explain local history and the stories behind the villages - Tasty lunches with generous portions at the Lost Village - Small groups with personal attention and a comfortable walking pace - Early arrival in Frigiliana helps avoid tourist crowds - Free time to browse shops, take photos or stop for coffee **Complaints:** - Rough mountain roads can make the drive feel unnerving - The village walks require reasonable mobility Written by Guidekin from the 39 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2019-06-06 to 2026-05-01); last checked 2026-10-04. ## What's included - Guided tour to El Acebuchal - Small group of minimum 3 people and a maximum of 8 - Pick-up/drop off on coast accommodations from Torre del Mar to Nerja (please ask for other pick-up/drop off points) in a Mercedes Vito van. - Guided tour in Frigiliana - Official guide (which also will be your chauffeur) in English, German and/or Spanish. - Lunch: 1 menu per person (drink not included; please let us know if you have any special request or allergies) ## Not included - Any other expenses non-related to the activity - Any other aspect not mentioned above ## Itinerary 1. **Frigiliana** (3h) - Surely one of the reasons why you have come to la Axarquía is to visit one of its most known villages: Frigiliana, which has been considered several times as one of the most beautiful villages in Spain. We provide you the opportunity to visit ‘the city of the three cultures’... 2. **Frigiliana** (2h) - We will drive you to El Acebuchal, an old after the Spanish Civil War abandoned village located in a natural park with a very interesting past, which has been completely restored and where one of the most famed restaurants on the area is located. There we will have the... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri - Departures: 09:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-26 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points listed by the operator: 5 ## Good to know - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - Dog friendly trip: If you want to bring your dog please contact us in advance - Bring comfortable shoes and with enthusiasm to walk - If you get sick easily in cars, we recommend to bring with you some anti-sickness medication to prevent it - Bring a water bottle along with you - If you come in hot months make sure to use sun screen. Most of our trips outdoors, so it is very important to protect yourself from the sun. ## Compared with other Day Trips | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 23** | €85 | 5h 30m | 4.94 (54) | shared | | [Canyoning Rio Verde from Nerja](/spain/malaga/tours/canyoning-rio-verde-from-nerja/?format=md) | €85 | 8h | 4.98 (329) | shared | | [White Villages Tour in the Nerja area: Small-Group Tour and Lunch](/spain/malaga/tours/white-villages-tour-in-the-nerja-area-small-group-tour-and-lunch/?format=md) | €85 | 6h 30m | 4.99 (145) | shared | | [Via Ferrata Caminito del Rey](/spain/malaga/tours/via-ferrata-caminito-del-rey/?format=md) | €65 per group | 4h | 4.97 (76) | private | Ranked #9 of 23 in Day Trips by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €6 to €500, median €85; typical length 7h. 9 of 23 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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