Top 10 Archaeology Tours in Province of Granada, Andalucia

June 16, 2021 Almeta Stockton

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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1. Hiking through the bridges of the Velillos River and Rock Paintings in Granada

Calle Prof. Sainz Cantero, 13, 18002 Granada, Spain Attraversiamo Tour
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This is one of the most beautiful tours we can do near Granada. Known as Ruta del Gollizno, it is a tour of great environmental value, passing through enclaves of the highest historical importance around the town of Moclín and Los Olivares. The route is a walk through the history of the settlement of Moclín, from its cave paintings and with incredible external views of its castle and walls. During the tour you can enjoy the beauty of the landscape from its four viewpoints, cross the Río Velillos through the puente colgante and the pedestrian bridge recently restored, visit the rock paintings near the Fuente Corcuela. We enter the "Tajos de la Hoz", a natural gorge excavated by the constant flow of waters that, together with the exuberant coastal vegetation, will bring a pleasant sensation to the path.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Walking Sticks, Liability and Accident Insurance in accordance with Sports and Tourism Counseling, Professional photos

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Reviewed By El145380

If you ever thought of doing something extraordinary during your stay in Granada, please do not hesitate to book the tour with Julio to Sierra Nevada! I have learnt a lot from Julio and had a great and intriguing experience! Seeing the blue lake is just unforgettable! Highly recommend! I will definitely come back soon! 非常难忘的经验, 一起发掘大自然的奥妙!别犹豫,Julio 非常有经验和耐心的讲解和分享以及回答我们的问题!超推荐! Pengalaman ini memang menakjubkan! Julio amat berpengamalan dan sabar menjawab soalan tentang Sierra Nevada! Jangan tunggu lagi!

2. Guided tour Albaicín and Sacromonte

Plaza de Bib-Rambla, 18001 Granada, Spain Granada Tours
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Discover the two most authentic and authentic neighborhoods of Granada: the Albaicín and the Sacromonte. First, we will go to the Albaicín, an old Muslim quarter, declared a World Heritage Site, that will take us to the viewpoint of San Nicolás, with the best views of the Alhambra. Later, we will enter the Sacromonte neighborhood, recognizable by its caves, where minority groups came to settle after the Castilian conquest. Currently the Sacromonte has a great relationship with the art of flamenco, since the caves were reused by the gypsy community for that purpose.

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Reviewed By Nobaseki

I did a Granada history and tapas tour that was booked through get your guide, but the host Yosin, was with Granada Tours. I had a really good time on this tour, it was very informative and the tapas were really good. he did a really good job of explaining the history of tapas and how it's different in Granada than other regions of Spain. It was definitely worth the price and would recommend that other people do the tour.

3. Group Jewish History Tour

Calle Pavaneras, 1, 18009 Granada, Spain Granada Jewish Tour
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A unique and in-depth look at the story of the Jews and their stunning achievements, expulsion and legacy in Spain. Join your native-English speaking guide Baruch for a stroll through 2,000 years of the Hidden History of Jewish Granada.

Inclusions: Taxi Transport where necessary.., A drink and a local Tapas is included per person. Kosher/Vegan available., Coffee and/or Tea

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Reviewed By AlanfromIndy

Excellent and on the "Must See" list if you have an interest in Sephardic or Jewish history in Spain. Baruch is a historian specializing in this area that is unfortunately not publicized or acknowledged elsewhere. Baruch is both knowledgeable on the subject and brings the rich and influential history of Spain's Jews to life while visiting areas you will likely not see on any other tour. Wear comfortable walking shoes.

4. Alhambra with audioguide and Granada Panoramic Bus Tour

Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n, 18009 Granada, Spain My Top Tour
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Enjoy guaranteed and skip-the-line access to the popular Nasrid Palaces, Alhambra fortress and Generalife Gardens. Go at your own pace with an informational audio guide and get swept up in the beauty and architecture of this UNESCO site.

Inclusions: Audio guide in 12 languages (Español | deutsch | العربية | 中文 | 한국어 | français | nederlands | english | italiano | 日本の | português | p, Alhambra tickets, Hop on hop off tourist train in Granada

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Reviewed By manont2020

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

5. Alhambra and Albaycin Private Tour

Plaza Nueva, 18010 Granada, Spain Pancho Tours Granada
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The Alhambra is the most visited monument in Spain and has been declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco. With our guide you will jump the queue and enjoy interesting and fun legends and stories and stunning views of the best viewpoints in Granada. We will pass through the Barrio del Albaicín: private gardens, old houses, we will talk about the history of the last Muslim city in Spain. A wise man once said: "There is nothing worse than being blind in Granada." This may be the most beautiful city in the world. Get carried away by the "City Lovers"

Inclusions: Tour With Official Guide for Albaicin 2 h, Tour With Official Guide 3 Hours by the Alhambra, Alhambra Skip The Line Tickets

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Reviewed By Corvettesue322

The Albaicin and Sacromonte walking tour is a must for a visit to Granada. The views of the city from this location are incredible. Our tour guide was Josh. He was very knowledgable about the history of the area and his English was excellent. The only issue was that he walked very fast. We asked him if he could slow down a bit. This tour has many stairs and going up hill was very strenuous. You really have to be in great shape to do it. One of my friends has compromised lungs and it was very difficult for her. Going a bit more slowly would have helped. He did wait for us, however at each stop. He did not leave us where we left from, although it was close. We knew where we were but there were a couple of young gals who had no idea. All in all, it was worth the time and money.

6. Alhambra, Nasrid Palace & Generalife Garden group tour

P.º del Generalife, 1F, 18009 Granada, Spain Exclusive tours
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We will get to know the true history of the Royal Palaces throughout the eyes of your local guide. You will be able to understand the history of Granada along with its artistic styles, not only of the Alcazar but also the surroundings. We will visit sites that only locals know. I hope you are surprised by the places we will see. You will Skip the long queues and begin your 3-hour guided tour of the Alhambra including Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, Palace of Charles V, and the Bath of the Mosque. The Alhambra was a former palace, fortress, and citadel that was once home to the Nasrid Sultans and top government officials, court servants, and the royal guard. The site consists of 4 clearly distinguishable zones: the Palaces, the military zone or Alcazaba, the city or Medina, and the villa of the Generalife, all of which are surrounded by woods, trees, gardens, parks, and vegetable gardens.

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Reviewed By bearcreek201

Great tour by Antonio, very knowledgeable and informative, fluent in English, and a pleasure to spend the day with. We booked this late and it still worked out great. Thanks

7. Private Jewish History Tour

Calle Pavaneras, 1, 18009 Granada, Spain Granada Jewish Tour
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A unique and in-depth look at the story of the Jews and their stunning achievements, expulsion and legacy in Spain. Join your native-English speaking guide Baruch for a stroll through 2,000 years of the Hidden History of Jewish Granada.

Inclusions: A drink and a local Tapas is included per person. Kosher/Vegan available., Taxi Transport where necessary.., Coffee and/or Tea

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Reviewed By jeanniedc

Spent an excellent morning with Baruch Fahey learning about Jewish history in Granada and generally in Spain. But since there is virtually no Jewish relic left to be seen, we learned a lot about the city's overall history. We went to some fantastic viewpoints and some beautiful parts of the Albayzin. Baruch is highly educated on Jewish history. He was more than happy to take photos of us and answer our many questions. He's a super smart guy and has a great sense of humor. It ended up being a private tour the day we booked. I would recommend this tour to anyone interested in the Jewish history of Spain. It was very informative and fun.

8. Cathedral, Royal Chapel & Historical Center

Plaza de Bib-Rambla, 18001 Granada, Spain Granada Tours
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We are local guides who can show you in a sepcial way these monuments. Indeed, just us can offer you this tour like this.

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Reviewed By Nobaseki

I did a Granada history and tapas tour that was booked through get your guide, but the host Yosin, was with Granada Tours. I had a really good time on this tour, it was very informative and the tapas were really good. he did a really good job of explaining the history of tapas and how it's different in Granada than other regions of Spain. It was definitely worth the price and would recommend that other people do the tour.

9. Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Private tour

P.º del Generalife, 1F, 18009 Granada, Spain Exclusive tours
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Discover the history, secrets, and art of Alhambra palace and fortress complex on a 3-hour guided visit. Avoid the long admission lines and explore the breathtaking beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions: Skip the line Tickets for Alhambra and Nasrid Palace, Local Oficial private guide

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10. Seville One Day Trip from Granada, Alcazar, Cathedral and Giralda Guided Tour.

Meliá Granada, Calle Ángel Ganivet, 7, 18009 Granada, Spain Granavision
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For many, Andalucia means just one thing: Seville! If you have made the effort to travel to Andalucia, you don't want to miss a day exploring Seville. On the banks of the Guadalquivir River, the Moorish architecture make the city an attractive historical center for Spain. Who can fail to fall for the charm of this capital city on the banks of the Guadalquivir River, especially when its hundreds of orange trees are in flower and the nights are full of magic.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only), Professional guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Hand sanitizer, Social distancing in the walking tour and bus, Single use headsets to hear the tour guide clearly

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Reviewed By Silvia F

If you decide to visit the Alhambra you should definitely ask for Emilio to guide you. He is the real sultan in that palace!

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