Free tour

The Alhambra from the Albaicín and Sacromonte

4.88

Excellent(104)

Granada

Duration: 2 hours and 15 minutes

Languages: English and Spanish

Guru: Carlos

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 27 October 2021

Welcome, travelers! If you're looking for a first introduction to the city of Granada on a fun and entertaining free tour, you've come to the right place. My name is Carlos, I'm a graduate in tourism from the University of Alicante and an official guide. I've been living and working as a guide in Granada for seven years, and my goal is to give travelers an overview of the city, covering topics such as its history, culture, traditions, and interesting facts. Would you like to take a journey through Granada's history with a guide? Then don't hesitate to book.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Curious about the stories behind the Alhambra and Granada’s oldest neighborhoods?

This tour dives into the fascinating history of the Alhambra, the Albaicín, and Sacromonte—revealing how they’ve shaped the identity of the city over centuries.

As we explore the winding streets of these two iconic districts, you’ll get panoramic views of the Alhambra from stunning viewpoints, while learning about its origins, legends, and transformations through time.

You’ll also discover the rich heritage of the Albaicín, the city’s old Muslim quarter, and the Sacromonte, the heart of flamenco and cave houses. We’ll talk about their past, their people, and how life still flows through these hills today.

Expect local stories, surprising facts, and personal recommendations for food, drinks, and places to keep exploring after the tour.

What we’ll see:

• Church of Santa Ana
• Paseo de los Tristes (Walk of the Sad)
• El Bañuelo (ancient Arab baths)
• San Nicolás viewpoint
• Great Mosque of Granada
• Traditional Cármenes
• Sacromonte, cave houses
and much more...

The tour ends at Cuesta del Chapiz, the perfect spot to keep exploring Granada on your own.

If you’ve read this far, you already know:
The best way to connect with a city’s soul is with a free walking tour.

So… are you in?

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Pl. de Sta. Ana, Granada, Spain

See you in the Plaza de Santa Ana next to the fountain. I will be wearing my guide accreditation.

Outside visit

Santa Ana Square

Outside visit

walk of the sad

Outside visit

the banuelo

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).