Free Tour Origins of the Albaicín and the gypsy Sacromonte with Visit to Casa Cueva

Duration: 2h
Languages: Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on September 28, 2021

At Al-Andalus Tours, a Granada tour operator, we work with the commitment to put our soul into everything we do, our goal is for you to enjoy a pleasant, entertaining and fun experience while you tour Granada with us. Day by day we strive to offer you a responsible and high-quality service so that you can enjoy the interesting history and wonderful monuments of this beautiful city in the most entertaining and pleasant way possible. If you want to get to know Granada and its picturesque corners at the hands of passionate and well-documented professionals, you can trust our team.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

Tour description

Discover with us the Albaicín and the Sacromonte , the two most emblematic neighborhoods of the city and which make up an essential part of the attraction of your visit to Granada .

If you are looking to get to know that contrast of cultures that pervades this city, this is the perfect tour to dive into Muslim and Gypsy history , walking through its typical streets full of historical wealth and that, in addition, will surprise you at every corner with fantastic views from its viewpoints. .

Stroll among cármenes and cisterns , and let yourself be captivated by the profile of the Alhambra and the beautiful peaks of the Sierra Nevada from the famous viewpoint of San Nicolás .

Delve with us into Sacromonte - a settlement of the gypsy community since before the conquest of the Catholic Monarchs - and famous for being one of the cradles of flamenco art .

In addition, you will optionally have the opportunity to visit the interior of one of its typical cave houses, always within the availability of the owner.


During this tour you will pass through:

  1. St Anne's Church
  2. banuelo
  3. Saint John of the Kings Church
  4. Saint Nicholas Viewpoint
  5. sacromonte
  6. Viewpoint of the Vereda del Medio
  7. house-cave
  8. Walk of the Sad

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    C. Sta. Ana, 1, 18009 Granada, Spain
    C. Sta. Ana, 1, 18009 Granada, Spain
    Directions
  • 1
    Outside visit
    St Anne's Church
  • 2
    Outside visit
    the banuelo
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Church of San Juan de los Reyes
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Saint Nicholas' lookout
  • 5
    Outside visit
    sacromonte
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Viewpoint of the Vereda de Enmedio
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Sacromonte cave-house
  • 8
    Outside visit
    walk of the sad

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

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4.74
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4.49
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4.57
Quality
4.63
Route
4.67
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Yael 22 May 2023

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
La experiencia fue genial, súper profesional la guía, nos condujo por lugares maravillosos y nos enseñó mucho de la historia de cada lugar. Se notaba la pasión. Excelente.
Ivonne 15 May 2023
Madrid

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Travelled alone - May 2023
Mi guía fue muy buena, primero nos dijo un resumen de la historia, luego los lugares que fuimos visitando excelentes. Me encanto Granada y su historia.
Jazmín 13 May 2023
Mar del Plata

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Travelled alone - May 2023
Súper! Muy entretenido y didáctico.
Marí... 13 May 2023
Ontígola

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Travelled in couple - May 2023
Si no es por estos tours no vemos nada. Son muy recomendables. Cuando no conoces la ciudad.
Laura 07 May 2023
Bogotá

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Travelled alone - May 2023
Juve ha Sido la mejor guía que he tenido en mi viaje por España, se le nota el gusto por lo que hace, sabe de lo que habla tiene toda la actitud!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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