Guided tour of Albaicín, Sacromonte and viewpoints

Granada, ES
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Excellent (60 reviews)

Highlights

  • Discover the secrets of Albaicín and Sacromonte
  • Marvel at the breathtaking views from various viewpoints
  • Capture amazing photos at Mirador de San Nicolas
  • Learn about the history of Plaza Larga and its market
  • Explore the unique cave houses of Sacromonte

Meeting Point

Look for our blue umbrella from Nazarí Tours Granada in Plaza Nueva, next to the Superior Court of Justice of Andalusia, Granada.

Meeting point

Pl. Nueva, 10, Albaicín, 18009 Granada , Spain

End point

End Point

We will finish at the Paseo de los Tristes, below the Alhambra, so you can enjoy at your own pace this beautiful walk back to the city center.

Meeting point

Albaicín, Granada , Spain

End point

What to expect

1

Plaza Nueva

We will make an introduction to the Tour from this emblematic place.

Duration 10 minutes
2

El Banuelo

From here we will tell interesting historical details of several points that surround us and that would go unnoticed to the eye of the traveler. Does not include access within the Bañuelo.

Duration 8 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
3

El Maristán de Granada

We will tell the story of this "special hospital" built by Muhammad V. The rehabilitation work is currently approved, so it cannot be passed inside (they are ruins).

Duration 8 minutes
4

Casa de Zafra

One of the best preserved treasures of the Albaicin, we will explain about its history. Normally on Sundays the entrance is free, other days it could have cost (in this case, if you wish, we recommend visiting outside the tour).

Duration 8 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
5

Albaicín

In the cistern of Trillo we will talk about the importance of water and how they did to bring it here.

Duration 10 minutes
6

Albaicín

Another wonderful place to see the Alhambra.

Duration 8 minutes
7

Mirador de San Nicolas

Who comes to Granada can not leave without going through here. Amazing postcard views where you can take great photos. If possible, we will enter the Mosque gardens.

Duration 15 minutes
8

Plaza Larga

Here there was a market and the one who cheated received his punishment. We explain it to you on the tour.

Duration 8 minutes
9

Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestro Salvador

Hence a popular phrase that is often used. We will give details that happened during historical acts of conversion to Christianity.

Duration 6 minutes
10

Sacromonte

We will tour the Sacromonte areas, give details of how the cave houses are and tell about the history of this neighborhood.

Duration 10 minutes
11

Carmen de la Victoria

If it is open and gives time, we will enjoy the gardens of this Carmen.

Duration 8 minutes
12

Paseo de los Tristes

We will finish on the promenade of the sad ones and at the foot of the Alhambra we will tell some of their secrets. There are details and places that we don't tell, they will be surprise. Here we finish the tour and you can walk peacefully along the Paseo de los Tristes back to the city center.

Duration 10 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Not recommended for participants with poor cardiovascular health
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

What our experts say

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    Try local tapas at Plaza Larga
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    Visit Casa de Zafra on Sundays for free
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    Bring a camera for stunning viewpoints
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    Wear comfortable shoes for cobbled streets
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    Enjoy the sunset at Mirador de San Nicolás

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