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Plaza Nueva, Granada

Plaza Nueva, Granada: Our most recommended tours and activities

Granada: Sunset Walking Tour in Albaicín & Sacromonte

1. Granada: Sunset Walking Tour in Albaicín & Sacromonte

No trip to Granada is complete without having visited the Albaicín and Sacromonte. Choose from a private or shared tour and visit some of the most emblematic quarters of Granada. Pass through Albaicín, protected as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1994. Also known as the old Muslim Quarter, it contains labyrinthine streets through which you will discover the fascinating world of Al-Andalus, and enjoy the famous landscape of Granada from San Nicolás' viewpoint. Next on your journey, head to the Sacromonte Quarter, which contains more than 3,000 caves and panoramic views from hidden areas. While you are here, make sure to take the best pictures of Granada from this amazing valley. On your tour, you will also pass through significant sites of Granda, such as the Plaza Nueva, Placeta de San Gregorio, and Casa Enrique Morente, all of which are perfectly suited for snapping some stunning photos to show your friends and family.

Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

2. Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

Discover Granada’s most fascinating sights aboard the city train. Create your own itinerary, hop off and back again at your leisure, and discover one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Hop On the Alhambra Route during the day to visit the most important places in the city. Get close to the impressive monument of the Alhambra, enjoy the views from the Mirador de San Cristóbal, or marvel at the Cathedral of Granada, among others. Choose between the two ticket options offered and take a one-way single trip or enjoy the experience to hop on and off as many times as you wish at any of our stops. See the city and discover the points of interest located near the stops. Alhambra Route (Green Line) trains run every 30 – 45 minutes: 1A Alhambra Generalife/Taquillas 1B Alhambra Palacios Nazaríes/Puerta Justícia 2 Cuesta Gomérez 3 Plaza Nueva 4 Paseo de los Tristes 5 Mirador de San Cristóbal/Albaicín 6 Monasterio de la Cartuja 7 Plaza de Toros 8 Catedral/Plaza Romanilla 9 Calle Alhóndiga/Recogidas 10 Plaza Mariana Pineda/El Corte Inglés 11 Calle Molinos/Campo del Príncipe 12 Hotel Alhambra Palace/Carmen de los Mártires

Granada: Albaicín, Sacromonte & Museum of Caves Walking Tour

3. Granada: Albaicín, Sacromonte & Museum of Caves Walking Tour

Visit some of the most emblematic quarters of Granada. No trip to Granada is complete without having visited the Albaicín and Sacromonte. The tour will pass through Albaicín, protected as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1994. Also known as the old Muslim Quarter, it contains labyrinthine streets through which you will discover the fascinating world of Al-Andalus and enjoy the famous landscape of Granada from San Nicolás' viewpoint and more. You will then head to the Sacromonte Quarter, which contains more than 3,000 caves and panoramic views from hidden areas. Here you will get to know and understand gypsy culture in the Museo de las Cuevas, a place that demonstrates their history through legends and flamenco dancing. Your tour will also pass through principle Granada sites such as the Plaza Nueva, Placeta de San Gregorio and Casa Enrique Morente, all of which are prone for ideal photo opportunities.

Granada: Albayzin and Sacromonte Walking Tour

4. Granada: Albayzin and Sacromonte Walking Tour

Explore the Islamic quarter and historic Sacromonte neighborhood of Granada on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Walk between the narrow streets of the Albayzín, and admire the culture of the gypsies in the stunning caves of Sacromonte. Departing from the central Plaza Nueva, learn the history of Granada, a city which has been a hotbed of art and architecture since the 11th century. Explore Albayzín, considered one of the city’s most delightful neighborhoods. This is the part of the city where the Spanish-Muslim architecture is at its most spectacular, and the views of the Alhambra are stunning. Discover the essence of Islamic Granada along a labyrinth of narrow streets. Discover Sacromonte and admire one of the best-known gypsy neighborhoods in Spain, and see the traditional caves where people still live, surrounded by nature and the culture and art of Andalucia. Admire the views of the city from a place where art, nature and heritage are their most attractive.

From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip

5. From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip

Make the most of your Costa del Sol vacation with a day trip to one of Andalusia's most emblematic cities, Granada. Get picked up from one of the convenient meeting points and dropped off in the city center to explore at your own pace. After getting picked up from your chosen meeting point in Malaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, or Fuengirola, begin the journey to Granada. Take in views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and stop for breakfast along the way (not included in tour price). Upon arrival in Granada, enjoy up to five hours of free time to explore the city at your own pace. You could admire the Renaissance architecture of the Cathedral of Granada or visit the Moroccan tea shops on Calle Elvira for a mint tea or lemonade. Alternatively, spend the day exploring Granada's renowned tapas bars. The streets surrounding Plaza Nueva and Calle Elvira are buzzing with traditional bars where a free tapa is served with every drink. If the Alhambra is on your bucket list, you could use your free time to visit the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife. You could also wander through the streets of the Albaicin and take in panoramic views from Mirador San Nicolas or get lost in the streets of Sacromonte, the cradle of gypsy culture, and listen to the sound of flamenco music floating down the hills. At the end of the day, meet your guide back at the meeting point and hop back on the bus for the journey back to your pickup point.

Granada: Guided Albaicin, Sacromonte, and Viewpoints Tour

6. Granada: Guided Albaicin, Sacromonte, and Viewpoints Tour

The tour begins in Plaza Nueva next to the High Court of Justice. Following an introduction, You will walk along the Paseo de los Tristes in the direction of the Sacromonte whilst discovering surprising historical details on the way. In the Sacromonte neighborhood you will learn about the cave houses, before visiting viewpoints which boast panoramic views of both the Alhambra and the city. You'll also discover flamenco art, learning about the importance it has in this particular neighborhood. Whilst walking from Sacromonte to Albaicin you will learn of the history and anecdotes of various places. This will conclude with you arriving at the San Nicolas viewpoint, where you will be greeted with panoramic views of the Alhambra. As you walk through the Albaicín neighborhood and learn its incredible history, you will come to the realization that these are two neighborhoods are simply loaded with history and fantastic panoramic viewpoints.

Granada: Highlights Tour by Electric Bike with Tapas Break

7. Granada: Highlights Tour by Electric Bike with Tapas Break

Fall in love with the wonderful city of Spain - Granada. Explore it effortlessly on an electric bike impregnating yourself with the mix of moorish, gypsy and catholic history of Granada told by your local guide. Take a break from discovering historical sights and enjoy cool drinks accompanied by typical tapas taken on a terrasse in a vibrant public square surrounded by a local artist playing music. Get lost through the scents and sights of flowery cobbled alleys bordered by white "Carmen" houses which themselves hide wonderful gardens full of flowers, fruit trees and cypresses. Contemplate the breathtaking and unique views from Granada’s various viewpoints including San Nikolas and San Miguel Alto.

Granada Segway Tours: 1, 2, or 3 Hours

8. Granada Segway Tours: 1, 2, or 3 Hours

With a Segway tour you can explore the districts of Albaicín and Sacromonte in Granada, two of the most colorful, enchanting, and historical neighborhoods in the city. Ride around the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Albaicín on your Segway and visit all the hidden places including the Palace of Dar al-Horra, Paseo de los Tristes, San Nicholas Viewpoint, and Cuesta del Chapiz. Explore the district of Sacromonte, famous for its caves in which gypsies continue to celebrate every night with their flamenco songs and dances. Drive around the Veredo de Enmedio by Segway and discover the history of the first gypsies who settled there after arriving with the Catholic king’s troops when he conquered the city.

Granada: Cathedra&Royal Chapel & Albaicín skip the line Tour

9. Granada: Cathedra&Royal Chapel & Albaicín skip the line Tour

Discover the Cathedral and Royal Chapel of Granada as well as the Albaicin and Sacromonte neighborhoods on a guided walking tour. Learn about and visit the Royal Chapel, the Mausoleum of the Catholic Monarchs and some of their descendants, and the monumental center around the cathedral. In the afternoon, you will visit the old Arab city, which is now the Albaicín neighborhood and the most flamenco neighborhood in Spain. Check out the famous caves of the flamenco tablaos, the Sacromonte.

Granada: 1-Hour Panoramic Segway Tour

10. Granada: 1-Hour Panoramic Segway Tour

Discover the city center and Albaicin throughout a 1-hour panoramic Segway tour, making for a great way to cover a big distance with a local and experienced guide. Due to its special geographical location, Granada offers great routes with picturesque views. The main focus of this tour is to enjoy riding your Segway, whilst learning general information about Granada. Riding a Segway doesn't require any previous experience, and whether or not you have tried it before, you will go through the training process before beginning. It usually takes 10-15 minutes to get comfortable, however you will be welcome to practice as much as you like. You will soon pass by Plaza Nueva, Fuente del Toro, and Paseo de los Tristes, all the way up to the viewpoint of Albaicin. It is located on a big hill and is famous for its breathtaking views overlooking both the Alhambra and the mountains of Sierra Nevada. Albaicin is an old neighborhood which maintains the layout of Medieval Moorish narrow streets, making it the perfect place to discover Moorish architecture.

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Pedro has been an excellent guide, we have known the most emblematic parts of Granada with a unique insight as he is practically a native of there. Super friendly with the grandmother and the granddaughter, she explained everything to us at our leisure and without feeling pressured for time or fatigue. He is very professional and 10000% recommended. It makes your day enjoyable and entertaining. Thank you very much Pedro!

We had Thomas as our guide and he was fantastic. We did the Segway tour and it was amazing how much we got to see. The entire experience was amazing and I would highly recommend. The entire family loved it.

Very helpful guide, who spoke good English, lots of photo opportunities on route, and very informative.

Make sure to ask for Juana as your guide. She is very knowledgeable and informative

The tour guide was excellent and very knowledgeable and very friendly!