Alcaicería Tours and Activities

Feel like an authentic local on this private tour by the historical city centre of Granada and the Albaicín, the world recognized quarter. Let yourself be carried away by an experienced local guide and get lost in the tiny and cosy streets of the city of Granada. Its magnificent viewpoints, its atmosphere...A magical city to be discovered.

Delve into the historical heart of Granada on a comprehensive 2-hour walking tour led by a professional guide. Absorb the antique charm of the center as you discover the rich cultural tapestry that comprises the city; see the Moorish magnificence of Acaicería; gaze at the religious resplendence of the Cathedral; and wander the UNESCO-listed neighborhood of Abaicin to witness a diverse architectural tableau and enjoy panoramic views of Alhambra on its adjacent hilltop perch.

This tour is focused mostly on christian dominion over the Granada city in XVI century, when it was conquered by the Catholic Kings from the last muslim dynasty who ruled in Granada. The Cathedral and the Royal Chapel were constructed to underline the victory of the new rulers and to be a significant representation of christianity in Granada. Today theese are one of the main touristic attractions of the city, both are marvellous examples of architecture that contain valuable pieces of art from medieval ages,like flemish paintings or german sculptures, just to mention few. The Royal Chapel additionally stands out as the final resting place for Queen Isabella and her husband king Ferdinand, whose glory is still remembered vividly in Spain.

Discover Granada’s traditional tapas and culinary heritage on a tapas-tasting walking tour of the Albaicin quarter. With a food-expert guide, delve into the whitewashed lanes of Granada’s original Moorish neighborhood and admire its top sights in between visits to two authentic eateries. Sample a classic tapa and drink in each as your guide reveals the influences that have shaped local cuisine, and shares tales of Granada’s and Albaicin’s history. Specified tastings and drinks included.

With an official guide (bilingual Spanish / English) we will visit Granada, a privileged city to explore on foot. In every corner, we can find traces of a splendid historical past. We will start in Plaza Nueva, admiring one of the constructions that most changed the physiognomy of the city and astonishing us with the Royal Chancery, the highest court of Appeal of the Crown of Castile. We will go down the river Darro, to look at the old Al-Funduq (Corral del Carbón), one of the few Muslim buildings of commercial use that are still preserved. Then, we will visit the Madrasa, founded by Yusuf I in 1349, the germ of the university that preserves so much tradition even today in Granada. We will enter the Royal Chapel, where the Catholic Monarchs chose to be buried to leave a permanent memory of the hard work that it cost them to win this city. We will also see the Cathedral.

Make the most of your visit with a Walking Tour Granada and discover the unmissable highlights of Granada city centre and the charming Albaicin neighbourhood led by a professional local guide, you will feel history come alive while you stroll along narrow cobbled streets and typical white houses of this area of the city. Visit the best Alhambra viewpoints of Granada and lose yourself in beauty and discover different historical influences from its Arabic past up to the present.

Can you imagine being able to enjoy the Alhambra and its ins and outs in a unique way? Dare to discover all that this citadel can offer you and your companions visiting its beautiful gardens, the Generalife, the Sultan Palaces and the Alcazaba. In addition, you will have the Cloister of the Parador privately and a bottle of champagne from the hand of a private waiter just for you and yours. Do not forget that you can enjoy this and some of the most emblematic neighborhoods of Granada such as the Albaicín and its fantastic tea shops, a walk through the Alcaiceria, Plaza Nueva, until you reach the facade of the imposing Cathedral, the first Renaissance cathedral created in Spain. What are you waiting for to enjoy this experience?

This tour covers not only a nice stroll trough the knotted streets of the oldest city quarter of Granada called Albaicin. You will feel the spirit of the past that dates back to its splendorous time of medieval ages under the muslim influence. This quarter was inhabited by the peasants of the last muslim kingdom in the western Europe. Their daily routine was strictly related to trade, hygiene, praying and education system, for which all the aspects were developed here on a very high level. To unerstand better this concept we will visit the oldest monument of the city which is the public bath house (El Bañuelo), old arabic market place (Alcaiceria) with its own medieval hotel (Founduq) as well as the oldest medieval university in the western Europe (Madrasa). All this enjoying additionally amazing views over splendorous Alhambra will finally make you realize about the world heritage value of the Albaycin quarter, recognised so by UNESCO.

Get to know in detail the Historic Center of Granada from the hand of an exclusive Official Guide for your group. This private tour allows you to discover the impressive history of this area, asking all the questions you need. The Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Alcaicería… We could spend days talking about the history of these places. In this private tour we propose a temporary trip that will allow us to know exclusively the origins of this area and how, over the years, it became the center of the city of Granada, as we know it today. Architecture, culture and history come together on this guided tour.

It is a 3-hours guided tour where you decide what you want to visit. If you already know what you want to visit in the city and just look for a guide this tour is perfect for you! If you have no idea what to visit in Granada and look for some advice this tour is also perfect for you! It is a flexible tour where I will adapt the program according to your time, needs and interests. I can also provide you help to buy your skip-the-line tickets for any monument in the city.