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Drawn by year-round warm weather, colonial-era architecture and the freshwater Lake Nicaragua, travelers from around the world are flocking to Granada. Eco-tourists will love visiting the dormant Mombacho volcano, sailing on the lake and ziplining through the trees. Fans of spa treatments and shopping will find plenty to do, too.
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1. City Tour Granada & Isletas
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 54 reviews
Nicaragua Escapade is a Nicaraguan owned company that provides private guided tours where you will have a 100% local experience.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Personal Expenses
Reviewed By foreverdreamin
After reading all the reviews I decided to go with Rodolfo. My main concern was arriving by plane early in Granada I didn’t want to have to negotiate a taxi, however that’s exactly what I had to do. The timing wasn’t on his website so I asked if that was a problem, he said no. But when we arrived, he was nowhere to be found, I rang him, & he had been unwell & advised me to negotiate, which I did but not for his price. I then rang him again to make sure he was arranging our pickup to León. Calling is not cheap.I suggest if you are using his company only for transfers to email him the day before...unfortunately I was unable to do this. Emails before leaving home weren’t great, but I persevered. The good news, the company he deals with were prompt & dropped us in León & Managua at our accommodation
2. Granada City Tour
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
This is a tour in the oldest city in the Americas The tour will take place on foot to have a closer perception of the local culture and people. This tour is full of information about culture, gastronomy, architecture, history and more ... You will be all the time with a guide certified by INTUR which is the government department responsible for training national guides. Come and enjoy with us this lovely tour!
Inclusions: Bottled water, Certified Bilingual Guide
Exclusions:
Reviewed By 414s_niav
We did a kayak Tour around the Islets with Manuel and it was very nice. Manuel was an excellent guide. He was punctual and explained us a lot about the Islets. We really liked the tour because it was so authentic. We also waited for the sunset which was beautiful. We definitely recommend this tour with Manuel. Thank you Manuel for everything! We wish you all the best!
3. Granada Isletas and City tour
Overall Ratings
3.7 based on 3 reviews
Go back to nature and enjoy your private boat tour with a bilingual local guide for about 1 hour. *We follow WHO guidelines for covid 19*.Live the adventure and meet a cute family of monkey in one of the islets, get off the boat and learn about the fortress San Palo built more than 250 years ago. See birth life on the islands and take a wonderful picture from the best view of Mombacho volcano. the father of the 365 islets. Visit the city of Granada and its main cathedrals so you learn about the Spanish colonization and its majestic architecture. Have a free taste of a special chocolate drink at the Chocolate museum and discover the real history of chocolate.
Inclusions: Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, Tour guide and driver, Boat Tour ride, Walking tour in the city of Granada
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Entrances fees to some churches.
Reviewed By daniellegF7328YB
I had so much fun. It was me and bae and it was great bc it’s a private tour so we could get to know each better with less distractions. Our tour guides were sweet and patient. I love taking pictures so they waited whenever I wanted to stop for photo ops. The chocolate factory was delicious. The lake was beautiful. The town was colorful and the volcano was crazy. Although I thought we would get a closer view like how I’ve heard it described in Hawaii. But I still could see the lava with their provided binoculars and they provided a selfie stick!! I wish I could remember my tour guide name but I a picture of him!
4. Granada and its Islets Tour from Managua
Granada, colonial city is one of the main tourist destinations of the country. You will take a boat ride around Cocibolca Lake to see the Granada Islets, and also take a tour around the oldest city of America to admire its churches, old colonial houses, museums, art galleries and central square.
Inclusions: Snacks, Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Exclusions: Food and drinks
5. Granada's City Tour
Experience the history in Granada, one of the oldest colonial cities in the Americas, founded by the Spanish in 1524.
Inclusions: Local guide, Pick-up and drop-off, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal expenses
Reviewed By ana9166
A must do in Granada!! Take a chocolate drink, have a swim at the pool and finish with a fantastic chocolate massage:) Iliana is a great masseuse! I highly recommend the choco reflexology!
6. Colonial Granada & Boat Tour Islets
This Tour will show you one of the oldest cities in the Americas, its beautiful colonial structure, its rich culture and tradition, as well as a visit to the chocolate museum and a pleasant tour of the islets of Granada.
Inclusions: Entry
Exclusions: Lunch
Reviewed By NicaCowboy
After visiting the Isletas in Granada, I was interested in visiting other sites in Nicaragua. Danny was very helpful in choosing Ometepe as my next tour site. Danny provided a customized tour package that included a rental car (automatic), route to San Jorge port where the ferry transported the passengers and rental car to/from Ometepe, route to the hotel, a 1-night reservation in the cabanas found in the Omaja resort, and 3 guided tours in Ometepe. Danny's knowledge and experience of Ometepe helped me to choose a customized tour package that allowed for a more personalized and enjoyable experience of Nicaragua. I highly recommend Danny's Tour to everyone visiting Nicaragua.
7. Boat ride + Colonial city tour at Granada+Catarina lookout
Experience the wonderful combination of a eco-colonial adventure. With this outdoor activity you will be in touch with nature doing a boat rider by the small islands on lake granada and the beautiful view from Catarina lookout overssen the reserve laguna de apoyo. Also admire the exquisite architecture from the colonial churches and building of 1600s and learn bout our history/culture. • We will take you to an adventure of 6-7 Hours Private Tour narrated by your Bilingual Local guide and driver.( This is private we are not picking up anybody else) • Sightseeing/walking tour main cathedrals and atractions including the chocolate museum. • Learn about the history of chocolate in the chocolate museum and Have a free taste of a special chocolate drink.( have the chance to buy chocolate cigars, coffee and more) • Exciting hour of Boat tour on lake Nicaragua( visiting a family of monkeys in one of the isletas and getting off the boat on fortress San Pablo). Visit lookout catarina.
Inclusions: Boat Tour ride, Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, Tour guide and driver, Walking tour in the city of Granada
Exclusions: Entrances fees to some churches., Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By daniellegF7328YB
I had so much fun. It was me and bae and it was great bc it’s a private tour so we could get to know each better with less distractions. Our tour guides were sweet and patient. I love taking pictures so they waited whenever I wanted to stop for photo ops. The chocolate factory was delicious. The lake was beautiful. The town was colorful and the volcano was crazy. Although I thought we would get a closer view like how I’ve heard it described in Hawaii. But I still could see the lava with their provided binoculars and they provided a selfie stick!! I wish I could remember my tour guide name but I a picture of him!
8. Granada Isletas +Colonial City tour
Experience the wonderful combination of a eco-colonial adventure. With this outdoor activity you will be in touch with nature doing a boat rider by the small islands on lake granada and the beautiful view from Catarina lookout overssen the reserve laguna de apoyo. Also admire the exquisite architecture from the colonial churches and building of 1600s and learn bout our history/culture. • We will take you to an adventure of 6-7 Hours Private Tour narrated by your Bilingual Local guide and driver.( This is private we are not picking up anybody else) • Sightseeing/walking tour main cathedrals and atractions including the chocolate museum. • Learn about the history of chocolate in the chocolate museum and Have a free taste of a special chocolate drink.( have the chance to buy chocolate cigars, coffee and more) • Exciting hour of Boat tour on lake Nicaragua( visiting a family of monkeys in one of the isletas and getting off the boat on fortress San Pablo).
Inclusions: Boat Tour ride, Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, Tour guide and driver, Walking tour in the city of Granada
Exclusions: Entrances fees to some churches., Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By daniellegF7328YB
I had so much fun. It was me and bae and it was great bc it’s a private tour so we could get to know each better with less distractions. Our tour guides were sweet and patient. I love taking pictures so they waited whenever I wanted to stop for photo ops. The chocolate factory was delicious. The lake was beautiful. The town was colorful and the volcano was crazy. Although I thought we would get a closer view like how I’ve heard it described in Hawaii. But I still could see the lava with their provided binoculars and they provided a selfie stick!! I wish I could remember my tour guide name but I a picture of him!
9. Boat tour+Granada City and Catarina lookout
Experience the wonderful combination of a eco-colonial adventure. With this outdoor activity you will be in touch with nature doing a boat rider by the small islands on lake granada and the beautiful view from Catarina lookout overssen the reserve laguna de apoyo. Also admire the exquisite architecture from the colonial churches and building of 1600s and learn bout our history/culture. • We will take you to an adventure of 6-7 Hours Private Tour narrated by your Bilingual Local guide and driver.( This is private we are not picking up anybody else) • Sightseeing/walking tour main cathedrals and atractions including the chocolate museum. • Learn about the history of chocolate in the chocolate museum and Have a free taste of a special chocolate drink.( have the chance to buy chocolate cigars, coffee and more) • Exciting hour of Boat tour on lake Nicaragua( visiting a family of monkeys in one of the isletas and getting off the boat on fortress San Pablo). Visit lookout catarina.
Inclusions: Boat Tour ride, Hotel/airport pickup and drop-off, Tour guide and driver, Walking tour in the city of Granada
Exclusions: Entrances fees to some churches., Food and drinks, Gratuities
Reviewed By daniellegF7328YB
I had so much fun. It was me and bae and it was great bc it’s a private tour so we could get to know each better with less distractions. Our tour guides were sweet and patient. I love taking pictures so they waited whenever I wanted to stop for photo ops. The chocolate factory was delicious. The lake was beautiful. The town was colorful and the volcano was crazy. Although I thought we would get a closer view like how I’ve heard it described in Hawaii. But I still could see the lava with their provided binoculars and they provided a selfie stick!! I wish I could remember my tour guide name but I a picture of him!
10. Nicaragua Highlights: A 10 days journey through the best of Nicaragua!
A unique 10 days journey that includes some of the most famous destinations in Nicaragua as León and Granada, combine with two off the beaten path destinations as Apoyo Lagoon and Ometepe Island. The perfect mix between culture, history and nature.
Inclusions: Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Meet & Greet at the International Airport and San Jorge port, Information package with maps and a detailed itinerary, Lodgement at hotels as mentioned or similar, Transfers and Ferry tickets, Tours mentioned with an English speaking guide + entrance fees., VAT / taxes
Exclusions: International flights, Meals other than mentioned, Migration fees, Personal expenses, Optional tours/activities, Tips nor porters
Reviewed By ana9166
A must do in Granada!! Take a chocolate drink, have a swim at the pool and finish with a fantastic chocolate massage:) Iliana is a great masseuse! I highly recommend the choco reflexology!
