San Francisco Convent (Iglesia de San Francisco) Tours

Check off all of Granada's most popular attractions with this city tour and boat tour of Lake Nicaragua. During this 6-hour excursion, visit the colonial city's highlights in a horse drawn carriage, then head out on Lake Nicaragua to explore the more than 300 tiny islands. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Get a comprehensive overview of Granada from the ground up on this 3-hour walking tour, including a ride on a horse-drawn carriage. Get views of the city from the top of the belltower at Iglesia La Merced, visit the Convent of San Francisco, and stop by La Casa de Los Tres Mundos, an art gallery and cultural academy. All entrance fees and round-trip hotel transportation are included.

Delve into the architectural beauty of Granada on a private full-day walking tour of the colonial city from Managua. Alongside a personal guide, you’ll explore the 16th-century Convent and Museum of San Francisco and learn of the building’s fascinating history. Then, ascend to the top of Iglesia de la Merced’s bell tower to absorb views of Mombacho Volcano and walk through the immaculate courtyard of Fortaleza La Polvora. Throughout this private tour, you’ll listen to history-rich commentary and receive undivided attention from your guide.

Discover the history of the first European City mainland in Las Americas, named "Granada" in 1524 and today called "The Paris of Central America". Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economically and politically.