Location: Province of Granada
Top Things to do in Province of Granada
What to do and see in Province of Granada, Andalucia: The Best City Tours
There’s an Arabic inscription that captures the essence of Granada in a few words: “There is nothing so sad as to be blind in Granada.” The perspicacity of this declaration becomes obvious as soon as you penetrate the austere walls of the Alhambra and take in the full majesty of the architecture, carvings and fountains of the Nasrid palaces. Your ticket (which should be bought well in advance following the instructions on the attraction’s website) also affords entry to the Renaissance Palace of Carlos V and to the exquisite gardens of the Generalife. If you are celebrating a special event, or are in the market for a splurge, you can stay in the lovely Parador, right on site. Make your way down into the city via the atmospheric old quarter of the Albaicin, with its tiny craft shops and restaurants, and head for the Cathedral and Royal Chapel. Also plan a visit to the crypt for the tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, the instigators of Spain’s imperial adventures to the New World and beyond. It’s worth making the short journey out of town to visit the Monasterio Cartuja, a fabulous Carthusian monastery in the baroque style. Admirers of the poet Lorca should make the effort to visit the Casa-Museo Federico Garcia Lorca in Fuente Vaqueros, about 11 miles from the city centre.
Restaurants in Province of Granada
1. 11-Day Portugal and Andalucia Guided Tour from Madrid
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the culture and heritage of Spain’ and Portugal during this 11-day guided tour from Madrid to Portugal and Andalucia. Embrace a tour complete with beautiful sights, charm, and flavors in Cordoba, Granada, Seville and Costa del Sol.
Inclusions: Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Air conditioned deluxe motor-coach, Local guide, Bilingual tour in English and Spanish, Accomodation at selected class
Exclusions: Lisbon Local City Tax is not included, to be paid directly to the hotel., Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop off
Reviewed By 1Anonymousreviewr
As a mother with two children, this was not it. Boring, exhausting for my smallest child and none of us learned anything from here. Stay away!
2. Private 4 hour walking tour of Granada (tickets to Cathedral and Royal Chapel)
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy this completely personalized private tour of Granada and explore the city’s most iconic monuments and sights. Get to know Granada with your own private official tour guide. Personalize your experience and choose to visit sights such as the cathedral, the downtown area, the Moorish citadel and many more. This tour can be fully customized to meet your needs.
Inclusions: Local taxes, Professional guide, Private tour, Entrance tickets to Cathedral , Entrance tickets to Royal Chapel
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation, Other Entrance tickets
Reviewed By laura_westby
Had a great driver and guide to Alhambra Spain from Tour Travel and More. I would highly recommend for all sorts of tour options.
3. Private tour of Alhambra and Granada City Center
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Enjoy The Alhambra, one of the most amazing monuments in Spain. Enjoy this tour with your own private official tour guide with the general entrance fee included (this entrance includes skip the line access to: 1) Alcazaba and La Qasba, 02) Nazaries Palaces and La Dar al-Mamlaka and 3) Generalife (Low Gardens, Generalife Palace and High gardens). Enjoy this skip-the-line access and get to know the incredible Alhambra. You will walk down towards Granada's city center and enjoy a brief one hour visit of Granada's city center. If you wish you can enter into the Cathedral (pay once there as entrance tickets is not included) and the Royal Chapel (also pay once there as entrance tickets is not included). Total duration is 4 hours.
Inclusions: Entrance tickets to Alhambra (including Gardens, Nasrid Palace, Generalife, Carlos V Palace), Please note starting time depends on entrance tickets and will be confirmed after booking, You must bring your passports to enter into the Alhambra and the names must coincide, Local taxes, Private official tour guide for guided visit for 3 hours, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Transportation to/from attractions, Other entrance tickets
Reviewed By laura_westby
Had a great driver and guide to Alhambra Spain from Tour Travel and More. I would highly recommend for all sorts of tour options.
4. Andalusia Islamic Heritage Private Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Andalusia Islamic Heritage Private Tour Explore stunning places in Spain to immerse yourself into the Islamic history of ancient Al Andalus. Visit the three most popular destinations in Andalusia: Granada, Cordoba & Seville as well as lovely rural villages like the Granadian Alpujarras or Ronda where you will discover fascinating traditions Travel Destinations: Malaga | The Alpujarras | Granada | Cordoba | Seville | Ronda Tour Highlights: Guided tour of Alhambra & Generalife Palaces Guided tour at Madinat Al-Zahra Visit the oldest palace of Spain Royal Alcazar of Seville Visit the old Cordoba Mosque Discover the Ummayad legacy in Cordoba Explore Ronda
Inclusions: Private transportation
Exclusions: Lunch and Dinner should be paid by guests on site at Halal Restaurants, Travel Insurance, Airfares, Gratuities
Reviewed By HNizaH
Ms Jamilah booked accommodations that we were happy with and arranged all the logistics for us prior to our trip within the short time frame that we gave her. We had a very friendly and accommodating tour guide who accompanied us throughout our trip. Mr Hernan Cortes made our stay in Spain & Lisbon much better and we wished still that we could have stayed there longer and explore more of Spain.
5. Albayzin and Sacromonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada
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4.9 based on 35 reviews
Take stunning photographs of Granada's historic Albayzin & Sacromonte neighborhoods on a 2-hour tour riding an electric bike. Discover the heart of the Muslim quarter, take photos of the Alhambra at sunset, and visit the gypsy cave houses of Sacromonte.
Inclusions: Local guide, Bike and helmet
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Transportation to/from attractions ( Available from your Hotel to purchase), Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By sparkycapes
Came on segway tour today, we both enjoyed ourselves, fabricio was really good and helped member of group and very patient. Detailed guide of Granada and surrounding area,very senic route, a must if visiting Granada. thank you fabricio! Bethan & Mark
6. Alhambra and Generalife Private Guided Tour in Granada
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4.9 based on 208 reviews
The Alhambra is a Moorish citadella. In its corners the castle hides the stories of three cultures, Muslim, Christian and Jewish. If you want to unravel the secrets and legends of the monument and explore the Alhambra and Generalife, embark on a 3-hour walking private tour with an official guide, only with the people you want to be around.
Inclusions: Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines, Private tour
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By S3825XPricharda
We were a group of 9 with Edu. He was fantastic! Knowledgeable, enthusiastic & all with perfect English. I’ll be recommending him to my friends.
7. Granada Segway Tour to Albaicin and Sacromonte
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4.9 based on 31 reviews
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 Vereda 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. d Sacromonte.
Inclusions: Use of helmet & reflective jacket
Exclusions: Gratuities, Food and drinks
Reviewed By mariannezwaan
We did several bike tours all over the world, but Fabrizio was really one of the most kind guides we met. Very good information and he was a pleasant person who enjoyed guiding us. Keep on this good work!
8. Gold Doubloons: The Alhambra and Palaces of the Albaicin. Half day tours
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4.8 based on 124 reviews
Discover the beautiful Granada by visiting the palaces of the Nasrid Dynasty: the worldwide famous Alhambra and the hidden Nasrid palaces of the Albaicin quarter, both areas declared World Heritage by the Unesco.The citadel of the Alhambra, built on the Sabika Hill, is the most impressive fortified complex of Muslim Spain and its walls still stand as witnesses to the golden age of Granada. Across from the Sabika is the Albaicín, Granada’s ancient quarter, and certainly at one time the most beautiful. A half-day activity, guided by an expert tour guide in small groups, walking through history. You will visit the Alhambra and its palaces, gardens and fortress, as well as the narrow streets and the flowered balconies of the Albaicin. You will get the greatest views of the city and will also visit the palaces of the Nasrid nobles in the hill of the Albaicin.
Inclusions: Headsets to hear the guide clearly, Professional guide, Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Exclusions: Food and drinks, Hotel pickup
Reviewed By S3825XPricharda
We were a group of 9 with Edu. He was fantastic! Knowledgeable, enthusiastic & all with perfect English. I’ll be recommending him to my friends.
9. Sacromonte and Albaycin Walking Tour
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4.6 based on 111 reviews
Granada, a Muslim and gypsy land par excellence. The best example of this are the two neighborhoods of Albayzin and Sacromonte. On this 2.5-hour guided walking tour you will discover the legends and stories of the people who lived here, such as the Spanish heroine Mariana Pineda, the lovers of the Aljibe and the gypsy Chorrohumo. This tour is a must for the first-time visitor to Granada.
Inclusions: Local guide, Professional guide
Exclusions: Hotel pickup, Transportation to/from attractions, Food and drinks
Reviewed By 910nunom
We booked a free tour for 6/October in English, and got the reservation in our email , but the guide did not show up in the schedule and place.
10. 7-Day Southern Spain Tour: Granada, Toledo, Madrid, Cordoba, Seville and Ronda
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4.3 based on 9 reviews
Get to know Spain in just seven days on this tour from Torremolinos to Madrid and Andalusia's most famous cities: Granada, Toledo, Cordoba, Seville and Ronda! You’ll visit beautiful sites like the Great Mosque of Cordoba, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra palace, the Generalife Gardens and Seville's Alcazar, and you’ll hear interesting commentary from your guide. Enjoy sightseeing tours of Toledo and Madrid and have free time in Seville, Madrid and Ronda to explore the cities at your own pace.
Inclusions: Local guide, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Breakfast, Dinner, Transport by air-conditioned
Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By Carolyne33
In all fairness, I only booked the Malaga Shopping Trip as I wanted to see the Barbary Apes and visit the other Rock, as I'd lived on the rock in Montserrat (Caribbean) for 16 years. The bus arrived at in a timely manor and was comfortable. The German guide was very precise, in the way only Germans can be, and didn't like the fact I couldn't show him my ticket - I explained I had no wifi on my phone. (Not because I couldn't afford it, but because the phone is new and I don't know what I'm doing with 4G so couldn't get it to function. I didn't tell the guide this and think he assumed I was poor as I like to travel incognito and am not rich anyway). It took ages to pick up people all along the Costa Del Sol and we finally arrived in Gibraltar at 10.20, about 3 hrs and 20 mins after we left Malaga. We were given till 3pm to either pay (again) for the shopping tour or go on the bus's own tour of the island. Mr guide did his best to sell us the tours (I had explained I had no interest in shopping (he thought I wasn't taking it because it was too expensive - 25 euros to be guided around a few touristy shops is too expensive, but the truth is I hate shopping, hate it) , but he didn't get I preferred to do my own thing, necessary as a photographer, and not wanting to go on the tour. I found John Guy hanging around in a square and in fact paid him to take me to see the apes. John is famous for his singing of 'If I was a rich man' with ape accompanists (BBC) and was also shot on film in the Bond film, 'The Living Daylights'. I am famous for talking about goats and a hostel in Montserrat during Hurricanes Irma and Maria (BBC etc) so we had a bit in common. I had been planning to catch the cable car up the rock, but it was about to be closed due to high winds. A friendly cop (actually, Johns Uncle Arthur) informed us. Nevermind, I got to take a photo of John's Uncle in full police uniform on a motorbike....with his very own rabbit ears. We didn't go all the way up the rock as we both had limited time and it was more interesting to play with the apes, though you musn't touch them first the park ranger explained. They like to be in control. They are golden apes and have orange coats. There is a monkey in charge of the States who also looks like that, I'm told. However, John had trained a female ape to jump on his client's shoulders which gave me a bit of a fright. It was also a bit smelly, but had a soft coat and beaufitul golden fur. It sort of ambushes Johns' clients. One minute you're talking to John about the weather, the next minute you've got a parrot on your shoulder, sorry, I mean a monkey. Aaaaaargh. Pirate! Anyway, so that was what I did on my shopping trip to Gibraltar. I did buy a fridge magnet with a map of Gibraltar, Spain and North Africa on it, complete with lucky coin, and a nice solar charged revolving hummingbird on an artificial sunflower. So far, it's either not sunny enough to charge in the UK or simply it doesn't work and I was ripped off. Gibraltar is a rather odd place and the people seemed somewhat strange. I did like the man whose dog played the piano by hitting the keyboard with its head outside the church or Cathedral in Main Street. G and T's, taken with my breakfast and as a substitute for lunch, having eaten friend bread for breakfast at a rather overcrowded establishment, turned out to be 6 pint buckets. They do things a little different in Gibraltar! Drinks are cheaper that than the UK, food is more expensive (I think though I only had bread and avocado so don't take my word). We were told to be back at the bus at 2.45pm to leave at 3pm. I got there about 2.40pm and nearly everyone had already returned. So don't know if that was a comment on shopping or touring Gibraltar. I would recommend their tour as it was about the same price as mine, but I would recommend finding John Guy hanging around just past the Cathedral as he is an interesting guide and good at his job. I could probably have got a bus myself to Gibraltar for less, but this was the relatively laziest way to get there. Make sure you phone them to confirm as I would never have found the meeting place without their direction in Malaga. As for their tour guide, he seemed quire kind, but you can never judge a book by its cover! He was definitely German.
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