There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
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Enjoy the view of the Alhambra and learn the history of Granada, the last Muslim city of Spain on this guided walking tour at night. Discover the ancient quarters of Albaicin and Sacromonte and take in the stunning architecture. The duration of this tour is 2.5 hours.
Inclusions: Professional guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Hotel pickup and drop-off
We were a group of 9 with Edu. He was fantastic! Knowledgeable, enthusiastic & all with perfect English. I’ll be recommending him to my friends.
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Enjoy a flamenco show in the cave of Sacromonte, a special place in the gypsy tradition of Granada. The show lasts approximately one hour. Once finished, there is a guided tour of the Albaicín neighborhood.
Inclusions: Guided tour of the Albayzin neighborhood, Flamenco show, A drink during the show
Exclusions: Food, Unspecified entries, Other unspecified extras
Wonderful experience if you've got a 3+ day trip planned to Catalonia. You'll meet up and take a 45-ish minute bus ride to up to Montserrat and go on a tour of the monastery and have a chance to buy some premium products (olive oils, liqueurs, etc.). You'll get some free time to explore on your own and then ride the train down the mountain to a local ranch where you'll get paired up with your horse. It was my first time riding a horse in about 15-20 years, but they made it as easy as possible. The horse tour through the country side lasts somewhere between 1-2 hours and the views are breathtaking.
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Guided tours are not your cup of tea, and you get sick, for real, whenever exposed to boring stuff for more than 6 seconds? We feel your pain because we’ve been there. The least touristy thing to do in Granada, led by the coolest people in Andalusia, Night Adventure Tour is every Sixthrills guide's favorite. We are gonna see a different side of Granada around Albaicín, Sacromonte and the Bohemian part of the city. Featured by CNN as one of the top ten best night tours in the world, it is guaranteed to blow your mind.
Inclusions: Our best local guides, Flashlights, Good vibes, City maps, Free wifi, Tourist information, Phone charging station, Reception tips & advice, Office with toilets, coffee area, vending machine, All taxes, fees and handling charges
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Alhambra Ticket, Hotel pickup and drop-off
My partner and I did a night walking tour with Caterina. The tour was complete, informative and scenic. Caterina was an excellent guide, she was engaging and had answers to all of our questions. No details were missed! We did a tour of Alhambra by ourselves and wished we had Caterina with us! Thanks again for a fantastic and educational experience. Highly recommend.
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Explore the Alhambra fortress and lavish Generalife Gardens with your official guide. See hundreds of years of Granada's Moorish history as you explore this monumental site overlooking the beautiful city of Granada. The Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most-visited attractions in the world. Discover the history of this amazing monument under the stars, with special night access. Learn all about the history of the Nasrid Kingdom through its architecture and the symbology, seen throughout the fortress and gardens. Learn the significance of water in this complex and relax in Generalife Gardens, an evergreen paradise.
Inclusions: Alhambra tickets for Generalife Palace and gardens, Audio equipment for groups over 6 people, Official guide
Exclusions: Tickets for Nasrid Palaces
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER! QR code Tickets from MyTopTour are not valid when you want to enter and visit Alhambra. Mytoptour did send us tickets but not valid for the Alhambra’s entrance staff and technology. So we had to call them 5x to finally get an answer and the final official PDF tickets. On the phone, they pretend to only speak spanish and not English which is a shame for a travel company, just to avoid to help tourists in case of trouble. Because of the false tickets, we missed the slot to visit the palace and had to wait 1h30... Price is a full scam, they sell tickets with audio guide for 32€ while on Alhambra’s official website you can have the exact same access and audioguide for 21€ per person. They charge you 11€ for no reason and don’t refund when you discover the cheat!! I DO NOT RECOMMEND MY TOP TOUR!!! AVOID THIS COMPANY OR YOU WILL HAVE A BAD EXPÉRIENCE AT ALHAMBRA
Visit the most charismatic and beautiful quarter of Granada under the moonlight, hand by hand with an official tour guide, taking you through alleys, squares, and amazing corners, full of history and tradition. Our tour guides, local young professionals, will show you all the secret corners that visitors could never find by themselves. Fall in love with the views of the majestic Alhambra from the famous San Nicolás viewpoint and take an unforgettable experience back home with you. Iberian, Romans, Goths, Arabs, and Christians have left here their influence and heritage, and all of this is here waiting to be discovered by you.
Inclusions: Professional art historian guide
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions
We were a group of 9 with Edu. He was fantastic! Knowledgeable, enthusiastic & all with perfect English. I’ll be recommending him to my friends.
That Granada is the cradle of the tapa, and one of the cities in which better tapas, we all know. This route was born 12 years ago, with the idea of showing the visitor the different forms of tapas, the different bars that exist around the city, and of course its great variety of tapas. An experience that nobody traveling to Granada should let escape.
Inclusions: 6 tapas and 4 drinks per person
Exclusions: Transfers, Extras
Wonderful experience if you've got a 3+ day trip planned to Catalonia. You'll meet up and take a 45-ish minute bus ride to up to Montserrat and go on a tour of the monastery and have a chance to buy some premium products (olive oils, liqueurs, etc.). You'll get some free time to explore on your own and then ride the train down the mountain to a local ranch where you'll get paired up with your horse. It was my first time riding a horse in about 15-20 years, but they made it as easy as possible. The horse tour through the country side lasts somewhere between 1-2 hours and the views are breathtaking.
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