Granada: Albaicín, Sacromonte & Museum of Caves Walking Tour Tour in English
ID: GYG178493-597881
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
A 3-hour guided tour that offers the best panoramic views of Granada and the Alhambra. You will encounter charismatic streets and monuments, learning all about the city's gypsy culture and background.
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.
Highlights
- Discover the oldest neighborhoods of Granada
- Enjoy the labyrinthic streets of the Albaicín, a quarter protected by UNESCO due to it's historical importance and cultural heritage
- Take your best pictures of the city from amazing and hidden viewpoints
- Return to the past, visiting the wonderful Museum of the Caves
- Choose between a shared group or private tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not recommended for: people with wheelchairs, people with low mobility, people with baby carriages
• This tour will be done walking on slopes most of the time
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet next to the fountain (Fuente de la Plaza Nueva). Look for the guide in a pink t-shirt with a flag.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
