Albaicin and Sacromonte Evening Walking Tour English Tour
ID: GYG160713-241410
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Explore the most historic quarters of Granada on a 2.5-hour walking tour in the evening and see some of the city's most famous monuments illuminated for the night. Learn the history of the traditional Albaicin and Sacromonte districts
Travel through the centuries on a 2.5-hour walking tour of the most charismatic quarters of Granada and learn the history of the emblematic Albaicin and Sacromonte districts.
Hear about the legends and local culture from an official English or Spanish-speaking guide and discover the remains of the glorious dynasties that ruled the last Muslim kingdom of Iberia. See the old city walls and gates of the Albaicin illuminated for the night and pass beautiful floodlit palaces and mosques.
Wander down the atmospheric narrow alleys of the medieval Moorish quarter and be amazed by the white houses with their flowered balconies. Continue to the traditional gypsy and flamenco district of Sacromonte to learn why the locals used to live in caves dug into the mountains. Hear more about the gypsy lifestyle and discover why they chose to settle in Sacromonte centuries ago.
Highlights
- Stroll the historic streets of Granada by moonlight
- Learn the history and legends of the Albaicin and Sacromonte districts
- Get a stunning view from the famous San Nicolas viewpoint
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour is not wheelchair accessible
• This tour takes place on a hilly area and is not recommended for people with mobility issues
• Comfortable shoes are highly recommended
Abside Shop, at the back of the Cathedral. The girl in the shop will inform you about the meeting point.
You must be in the store 15 minutes before the start of the tour
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 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 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.
