Free Tour Granada: Essential with Local Guide
Tour description
In this tour we will walk through the most fascinating and significant places in the historic center of Granada, discovering a unique city, suspended between the Muslim and Christian heritage, which has enchanted visitors from all over the world.
We will meet at Plaza Nueva, in the heart of the city. From there we will start our itinerary to explore the authentic essence of Granada.
Our first stop will be the lower part of the Albaicín, the old Muslim quarter declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
We will then reach a secret viewpoint, away from the most touristic places, from which you can enjoy a spectacular view of the Alhambra, the jewel of the city. There we will tell you about the wonders kept inside the fortress and its exciting history.
After exploring the Muslim soul of Granada, we will continue to the Christian center of the city, where we will discover the symbolic places of the Reconquista and the protagonists of this historical transformation. We will visit emblematic places such as the Alcaicería, the old silk market, and the Corral del Carbón, a unique monument that blends Islamic architecture and Christian use.
We will then head to the Cathedral area, the great symbol of the Christian conquest. Here we will learn about the history of the Catholic Monarchs, among the most important sovereigns in the history of Spain, whose tomb is still located today in the Royal Chapel, next to the Cathedral.
In front of the majestic baroque façade of the Cathedral, we will focus on the architectural and artistic details that make it unique.
We will end the tour at Plaza Bib-Rambla, one of the liveliest squares in the city: the perfect place to continue your experience in Granada, perhaps tasting the local gastronomy.
A local and passionate guide awaits you to accompany you on this unforgettable journey.
Don't miss the chance to experience Granada like you've never seen it before!