Essential Free Tour Granada

Relive the past of Granada and its secrets while you walk through next to the impressive Cathedral.
Learn many local legends, historical facts and curious stories about this city full of charm.
Discover the Basilica of San Juan de Dios, the jewel of Baroque architecture in Andalusia.

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5.00

17/09/24

Salome, United States

07/12/23

Juve una magnífica guía, con gran conocimiento de la ciudad y muy bien explicado, dinámica y muy amena. Un placer recorrer la ciudad de granada con sus explicaciones. Si repitiera sería sin duda con Juve !

Carlos, Spain

25/08/23

Isabel, Portugal

Granada is one of the jewels of Spain and boasts a glittering array of historical monuments and a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. The Essential Free Tour Granada will take guests on a wonderful journey through the city’s historical center, where they will be able to delve deeper into its history and discover some of its best kept secrets. Most tours will begin around Bib-Rambla Square (Arabic for Sand Gate). This square has had a long journey since its origins in the Medina Garnata of the Nasrid era. The square also features the famous Giants Fountain and has a permanent flower market. Here your guide will give you an introduction to the origins of Granada, from its Nasrid Dynasty heyday to some of its even more ancient myths and legends.

Guests on the Free Essential Tour Granada will navigate the charming streets of the historical district. One of the highlights of the area is, of course, the majestic Cathedral. This stunning structure, like many other cathedrals in Andalusia, was built on top of the former city mosque. There guests will enjoy another important religious landmark: the Royal Chapel, the final resting place of the Catholic Kings, Queen Isabella I and King Fernando. Here guests will discover more about the fall of the Nasrid Dynasty and the reign of the Catholic Monarchs. The third monument that completes the set of essential religious buildings is the Basilica of San Juan de Dios, one of Granada’s more modern structures, built in the 18th century. It is an incredible example of baroque styling.

The Essential Free Tour route will also take guests to the academic center of the city. Granada is home to one of the most historically significant universities in Europe and was built on the teaching traditions of the Nasrid epoch. One of its most impressive buildings is the Law School. A short walk away from here is the Corral del Carbon, a 14th century structure built during the Nasrid era. It served as a commercial trading center and is one of the few remaining examples that survive in Spain. During the tour, do not hesitate to ask your guide as many questions as you like; they will be more than happy to answer. And, of course, guests will come away with a host of recommendations and tips for the rest of their stay.