Top 10 Day Trips from in Granada, Andalucia

February 22, 2022 Matilde Konrad

The Alhambra citadel of Granada is one of the most famous buildings in Spain: a Moorish fortress with grand archways and delicate ornamental mosaics. Step backwards in time as you wind through the ascending cobblestone streets of Albayzin. You’ll be rewarded with beautiful views from the Mirador San Nicolas. Granada’s nightlife is vibrant and varied, thanks in part to its student population. Hit the bars of Calle Elvira or, for a quieter outing, the traditional tea rooms of La Calle de Las Teterias.
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1. Alhambra trip from Marbella or Malaga

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Visit Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and get to know the last historically Arabic city in Spain. This tour takes you back 600 years, when this fortress was reconstructed and converted into a magnificent royal palace by the Sultan of Granada in 1333. Pickup from your hotel and arrive at Alhambra. The complex offers sweeping views of nearby villages and the jagged Sierra Nevada mountain.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transport by air-conditioned vehicle, Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups over 7 pax, Alhambra Entry tickets

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Reviewed By Siobhan C

Its a fascinating place with a very interesting history. I'd highly recommend a visit here - there is lots to do and see from a visit to the upper Rock and the monkeys, to a bit of shopping, a nice meal in the square or a visit to the new 'Ocean Quarter' with its port and lovely bars.

2. Guided Visit: Canyoning in Granada, Río Verde Canyon

Rafting SaltaRios
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We will pick you up with one of our vans at your hotel location and drive through one of the most beautiful natural landscape that you could enjoy in Andalucia,at main hub of Almijara Natural Park. The best place for Sport activities in nature, guided by our experimented and prepared guides team (mainly in english or spanish), with a warm and profesional way of been will make you live an unique Río Verde Canyon Experience. Our team will pick you up at your hotel or main meeting point closer (in case your hotel is located in a restricted area of the city centre) at 8.30 am in the morning. After that when we arrive to activity location it is when you will start to discover a great and fantastic gorge that seems done with the main prupose of canyoning practice. Once we finish the activity you could be plenty of energy again in one of the restaurants of the area.

Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Snacks, Air-conditioned vehicle, Driver and guide, Montain guide (english/spanish), Full equipment for practise canyoning

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Reviewed By htaunt0n

Very enjoyable trip. Pretty villages, friendly guide. It was just the two of us on the trip. The walk is fairly short, quite steep, but my mother who is 78 coped fine with it.

3. Sierra Nevada Day Trip from Granada

Plaza Mariana Pineda, 18009 Granada, Spain Discovering Spain
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A destination inhabited by more than a hundred species of flora and fauna, you won't want to miss our magnificent excursion to this national park. We take care of transportation from Granada. Discover one of the most renowned destinations on a trip to the Sierra Nevada National Park. With this guided and interpreted itinerary, discover the secrets of this mountain range, the Alps and the Himalayas. Engage all your senses with the murmur of streams, legendary lagoons and waterfalls, snow tunnels and high mountain meadows. In this enchanting park you can touch snow even in August and fill your lungs with fresh air at an altitude of more than 2,600 meters. A refreshing experience in one of the world's most unique ecosystems, explore the legendary forests and cinematic landscapes of this beautiful national park.

Inclusions: - Mountain guide throughout the tour, - Transportation

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Reviewed By 344royk

This walk is almost a must. The beautiful view is something unique to Spain and it is amazing that it is possible to walk there.

4. Sierra Nevada Ebike Tour Small Group

Plaza Mariana Pineda, 18009 Granada, Spain Ebike Tour Granada
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Reconnect with nature on an amazing e-bike tour of the Sierra Nevada National Park, and get stunning views of the surrounding landscape from the 2nd highest mountain range in Europe. Marvel at the lofty peaks of Mulhacén, towering 3,482 meters above sea level. Look for local wildlife, including the incredible mountain goats that make the rugged landscape their home. Put on the provided helmet and make yourself comfortable on the high-quality bikes. Then, cycle downhill through valleys and rivers on a dirt road without technical difficulty and feel the adrenaline pump through your blood. Ride at your own pace under the careful supervision of your guide, and get a better appreciation of the beauty of the mountains and ancient forest. Pedal through some of the famous white villages to experience a slice of local life.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Casco, guantes y fruta, Transfer al punto de inicio.

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Reviewed By Pilar T

Beautiful scenery, a really unique experience. I've never tried an e-bike before (just done some mountain biking in the past) and I thought that I was in good enough fitness that I wouldn't need it... Haha, I was wrong! Super glad I could turn on "turbo" mode to assist with some of the rocky mountain hills! Had a great view of the Alhambra and Sacromonte at the end of the ride. I highly recommend. Very memorable-- you get to see an awe-inspiring area that many tourists skip. Seeing the mountains by bike is far more personal and fun than if you simply drive.

5. 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

6. 4WD Sierra Nevada Safari small group tour

Nevada Guides - Day Tours
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Discover some of the best secret viewpoints of Granada's Sierra Nevada in a tailor-made 4WD tour. Led by a local guide, pass white mountain villages, lakes, old Mediterranean forests and snowed mountains. On this 6-hour tour, you will drive through deep valleys excavated by the ice and the rivers during thousand of years, using old ways from the time of the Visigods and the Arabs Top it off with a drink in a panoramic restaurant at 2500 meters with incredible views of the highest mountains in Spain, where you can have lunch, dinner, 3 courses set menu for just 10 euros.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, One drink,beer, wine coke, coffee or similar, in a panoramic restaurant(possible to have lunch), Local guide, Transport by private vehicle, Hotel pickup and drop-off; if your hotel is in a restricted area for private transport, we will meet at the closest meeting point, maximum 15 minutes walk, Optional lunch for just 10 euros 3 courses set menu(to pay in the restaurant), Optional dinner for just 10 euros 3 courses set menu(to pay in the restaurant)

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Reviewed By Kate B

Can’t recommend Nevada Guides enough! As a group of 10 people aged between 11 and 71 this was a fabulous day for all. Jaime and his colleague Ernst were friendly and fun, yet extremely knowledgeable, answering all our questions and queries regarding their beautiful backyard. They showed us the Sierra Nevada in a relaxing and enjoyable way making it a definite highlight of our trip. After seeing the stunning scenery and hearing the history of the area we were treated to a fabulous lunch and hike for some spectacular photos. This day trip has something for everyone! Thank you Jaime for an unforgettable experience!

7. Alpujarrras Day Trip from Granada

Plaza Mariana Pineda, 18009 Granada, Spain Discovering Spain
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Join us as we explore the most emblematic towns of the Alpujarra Granadina, stroll through its winding streets and discover the highlights of the Andalusian legacy. Enjoy the journey and we'll take care of transportation from Granada, just two hours away. Join us as we travel to the province of Granada, where we will start by discovering Lanjarón, the first city of the Alpujarra, as we head south. Then, pass through impressive landscapes until we reach Pampaneira, one of the highest cities in Spain and Europe. Here we will enjoy breathtaking views of the Poqueira Valley and you can take stunning pictures as the perfect souvenir. Our next stop will be Bubión, where we will walk through narrow streets and white houses as we begin our descent. Here you'll learn about the architecture and way of life in this town before continuing along the route to Capileira, one of the most picturesque villages of the Alpujarra and Andalusia.

Inclusions: - Local guide, - Semi-private transportation (minivan), - Local tapa (snack) and drink, - Cheese and local product tasting, - Chocolate Tasting

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Reviewed By lkaiser311

It was a great day out exploring the mountains, doing some relatively light hiking, and eating a (well-deserved) local meal. Highly recommended!

8. Cordoba and its Mosque Tour from Granada

Plaza Mariana Pineda, 18009 Granada, Spain Discovering Spain
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Discover the most symbolic monuments of Córdoba, including the Mosque-Cathedral. Don't miss the opportunity to visit one of the most emblematic cities of Andalusia and experience the culture of the city, flamenco and the iconic bulls that Córdoba has to offer, just 2 hours from Granada. Córdoba, capital of Muslim Spain, is the main city in a territory located in the heart of Andalusia. North of the city the wild landscape stretches to the summits of the Sierra Morena, with a dense forest and abundance of wild game. The province of Córdoba, which still retains traces of its Iberian, Roman and Muslim past, is rich in traditions, with an outstanding architectural heritage and a resurgence in its culinary scene, thanks to the rebirth of a range of traditional dishes of the region.

Inclusions: Tickets and guided tour at the Mosque. , Transportation from Granada with a local guide to accompany you on the entire trip, A paper guide to make you enjoy better your free time in the city

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Reviewed By lkaiser311

It was a great day out exploring the mountains, doing some relatively light hiking, and eating a (well-deserved) local meal. Highly recommended!

9. Granada Day Trip with Skip-the-Line Ticket to Alhambra and Optional AlbaicinTour

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Experience Andalusia’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders on this day trip from Seville to Granada. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to Alhambra Palace’s Generalife Gardens, Nasrid Palace and the Alcazaba fortress, and explore numerous courtyards filled with fountains, flowerbeds, pavilions and fortresses featuring Moorish architecture. Take an optional walking tour of the Albaicin quarter and learn fascinating facts about these sites from your knowledgeable guide as you travel by comfortable coach.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Local guide, Albaicin walking tour (if option selected), Skip the line for guaranteed entry to Nasrid Palace, Alcazaba fortress, and the Gardens

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Reviewed By Jen1111k

Great trip, very good service and commentary of all the different stops. Lots of free time but also structured tours

10. Alhambra: Nasrid Palaces & Generalife Ticket with Audioguide

My Top Tour, Plaza de Bib-Rambla, 18001 Granada, Spain My Top Tour
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Explore for yourself with an audioguide the Nasrid Palaces, Alhambra fortress and lavish Generalife Gardens with this skip-the-line, guaranteed access ticket. See thousands 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. With an informative audio guide in hand, go at your own pace and follow your own route for a tour that is perfect for you. Learn all about the history of the Nasrid Kingdom through its architecture and the symbology you will see throughout the fortress and gardens. Learn the significance of water in this complex and relax in Generalife Gardens, an evergreen paradise.

Inclusions: Audio guide in 12 languages (Español | deutsch | العربية | 中文 | 한국어 | français | nederlands | english | italiano | 日本の | português | p, Tickets

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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

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