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Granada: Flamenco Show at Templo del Flamenco with Drink

1. Granada: Flamenco Show at Templo del Flamenco with Drink

Immerse yourself in the culture of Granada with an authentic flamenco performance in a cave restaurant. Step into the famous Templo del Flamenco, a staple of the hilly Albaicin neighborhood, for a night of live music and dancing. Enjoy a complimentary drink as you take in the show. Set amongst the scenic hills of Granada and deep in the Albaicin area, the Templo del Flamenco is truly a location to delight your eyes. Book your show ticket to visit one of the district's most iconic venues, offering nightly performances by the Reina Sofía Flamenco School. Discover the beauty of Spanish flamenco as you watch a team of singers and dancers perform a traditional show while accompanied by a guitarist and percussionist. Depending on the ticket option you choose, you can also taste some authentic Mediterranean dishes or sip on a drink.

Granada: Flamenco Show in Albaycin - Jardines de Zoraya

2. Granada: Flamenco Show in Albaycin - Jardines de Zoraya

Experience the flamenco culture of southern Spain at an atmospheric tablao in Granada’s Albaycín neighborhood, just minutes from the San Nicolás viewpoint. Take your seats for the show, consisting of several different palos (flamenco styles), from the soleá to an alegría. Watch as 2 dancers are accompanied by a passionate flamenco singer, a guitar player, and a percussionist.

Granada: Sunset Walking Tour in Albaicín & Sacromonte

3. 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.

Day Trip to Granada from Seville: Alhambra and Albaicín

4. Day Trip to Granada from Seville: Alhambra and Albaicín

Depart Seville and journey to the city of Granada to take a tour of the historic Alhambra, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural importance and architectural beauty. Benefit from the services of an official tour guide and expert interpreter of the heritage of the city and fortress, built for the Nasrid emirs who ruled Spain in the 13th and 14th centuries. Marvel at the fortifications of the Alcazaba (citadel), built to protect the city's post-Roman districts, including the Moorish suburb of "El Albayzín." Admire the beauty of the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife, the summer pleasure gardens of the Emir. Next, drive to the center of Granada for lunch (own expense). Then, take a guided walk of the UNESCO-protected Albaicín district where the winding streets are reflective of its Medieval Moorish past. Stroll past whitewashed houses and encounter age-old churches and flower-filled balconies. Stop to take in the spectacular panoramas over the Alhambra fortress perched on its hill.  Return to Seville at the end of your historical adventure, and get dropped off at your original starting point.

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

5. 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: Alhambra Ticket and Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces

6. Granada: Alhambra Ticket and Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces

Get a taste of medieval Granada with an unforgettable guided tour of the Alhambra and Generalife grounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relax knowing your ticket to the palatial city includes entry to the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba Fortress, and Generalife grounds. Best of all, choose a small-group or private guided experience, depending on your preference.  Your expert local guide will collect you from just outside the complex, ensuring that you access the Alhambra grounds via a separate group entrance. You will also enjoy separate group access with your guide when entering the Generalife Palace.  Take in the tranquility of the Emirs’ old summer palace at the Generalife, including a beautiful rose garden, planted courtyards, and relaxing water features. Hear all about the history of the city of Granada and the Alhambra in this tranquil setting.  Your guide will take you into the Nasrid Palaces, the old Moorish palaces, where you can get up close to the iconic Islamic decorative details. Enjoy the colorful geometric tiling and various courtyard water features, including the famous Patio de los Leones. Architecture and art fans will enjoy the iconic Islamic and Mudéjar styles in the grounds. Visit the Alcazaba with your guide to see the royal fortress, so strong it was used for many centuries after its construction. Climb the steps of the Watch Tower here to get unrivaled views of the city of Granada below you, including the Albaicín and Sacromonte neighborhoods. Roam the free areas of the complex at the end of the tour, whether you want to take in more of the beautiful gardens or visit other features such as the Palace of Carlos V, a Renaissance palace dating from the 16th century. Enjoy breathtaking views of the old Arabic Quarter of Granada, the Albaicín, from numerous viewing points in the Moorish palace complex.

Granada: Albaicin and Sacromonte Electric Bike Tour

7. Granada: Albaicin and Sacromonte Electric Bike Tour

Navigate the hills of Granada's Sacromonte and Albaicin neighborhoods with ease on an e-bike tour with a local guide. Travel back in time through Granada's Moorish history as you cycle to hidden viewpoints with breathtaking views of the Alhambra and Generalife. Choose from a private or group tour. Meet your guide in the city center and hop on your motorized Yamaha or Bosch e-bike. Set off towards the Albaicin, Granada's Muslim quarter and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Cycle through a maze of flowery cobbled alleys, lively squares, and traditional carmens (walled houses with large gardens). Stop at some of the city's most well-known viewpoints along the way, as well as some hidden gems. At the Mirador San Nicolás, take in panoramic views of the Alhambra and Generalife park and soak up the vibrant atmosphere of local buskers and street stalls. Next, continue to Sacromonte, home to Granada's local gypsy community and the heart of the city's flamenco culture. Listen to the sounds of flamenco music floating down the hills and learn about the history of the area's cave houses before finally returning to the city center.

From Seville: Private Granada Day-Trip with Alhambra Visit

8. From Seville: Private Granada Day-Trip with Alhambra Visit

Set off for Granada early in the morning so you are able to tour the Sevillian countryside. On your journey, pass a range of stunning villages such as Estepa, Antequera, and Loja. After seeing and experiencing much of Andalusia, you will arrive in Granada. The city possesses a vast cultural and historical legacy and is presided over by the famous Alhambra Palace. The Alhamabra was an Arabic palace where the Nasrid dynasty used to reside. The palace is among one of the most beautiful places in the world and the most popular tourist attraction in Andalucia. Once you arrive there you will be accompanied around the palace to see just why it’s renowned for its heritage. You will see the remnants of the many different cultures and religions that encompassed this sight. You will also get the opportunity to see the exquisite gardens that astound with their beauty. For this reason, it is considered one of the most important sights in the country. You will take a guided tour of the attractions, including the Alcazaba, Nasrid Palace, and Generalife Gardens. You will discover the different places, courtyards, and pavilions as you discover their history. After the group guided tour, finish with a walking tour of Albaicin. With your private guide, see the old Moorish quarter, with its narrow streets, flower-filled squares, and spectacular Alhambra views. After the tour, drive to the city center where you'll have free time to eat, do some shopping, and simply relax and enjoy the beauty of the city center by yourself. Your guide will rejoin you before you head to Seville and arrive back in time for dinner. The languages offered for the activity and tour are English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Granada: Albaicin and Sacromonte Segway Tour

9. Granada: Albaicin and Sacromonte Segway Tour

Explore Granada on a segway with a local experienced guide. Due to its geographical location, Granada offers great routes with picturesque views. The city is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains so the streets go up and down making segway probably the most comfortable mode of transportation.  Benefit from a training session on the segway so you can get comfortable if you are a beginner. Pass by Plaza Nueva, Fuente del Toro, Paseo de los Tristes, and the old gypsy caves all the way up to Abadia del Sacromonte. The Sacromonte Abbey provides an insight into the cultural history of the city. In addition to the historical significance of the district, the hilltop location hill offers great views and photo opportunities. Wander through the narrow streets of the Albaicin neighborhood, zoom by Mosque of Granada, and take photos on one of the most famous viewpoints, San Nicholas square, where you can see the Alhambra and Generalife gardens.

From Seville: Alhambra Palace and Albaycin Tour

10. From Seville: Alhambra Palace and Albaycin Tour

Follow the route taken by the writer Washington Irving and see the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, as well as the city of Granada. Your guide will transport you into the magical world of the Arabian Nights as you explore beyond Moorish architecture to learn about the palace's history. Transform your visit into an extraordinary and rich experience. With a guided tour of Alhambra, have one of the official tourist guides at your disposal, an expert interpreter of Granada’s heritage. Your guide will lead you through every part that forms the “red fortress” and will also answer any queries that you may have about this spectacular monument.

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Zoraira, nuestra guía de Albaicín, excelente persona, muy profesional, nos llevó a un viaje por su ciudad natal que nos hizo sentir como en casa. nos dió tiempo razonable para comer, disfrutar las vistas y tomar fotos, Pablo, nuestro guía de la Alhambra, muy profesinal y carismático, contestó todas nuestras preguntas y aprendimos mucho con él. Este tour 100% recomendado

The guide was excellent with sharing the history of the neighborhoods and we saw several viewpoints of the city. At the end a very helpful list of restaurant and bar recommendations was given that helped me to enjoy the city more with food and authentic atmospheres.

Great trip - packed a lot in a long day! The Alhambra tour was terrific - Carlos Fuentes was an excellent guide for our group. And Petra was a great overall guide.

We had a lovely walk through the different areas. The guide was informative, friendly and interactive. Highly recommend this tour!

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