Granada Private Tour: The Unesco Heritage of Albaycin

Granada, Spain
Duration3h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Polish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

This tour covers not only a nice stroll trough the knotted streets of the oldest city quarter of Granada called Albaicin. You will feel the spirit of the past that dates back to its splendorous time of medieval ages under the muslim influence. This quarter was inhabited by the peasants of the last muslim kingdom in the western Europe. Their daily routine was strictly related to trade, hygiene, praying and education system, for which all the aspects were developed here on a very high level. To unerstand better this concept we will visit the oldest monument of the city which is the public bath house (El Bañuelo), old arabic market place (Alcaiceria) with its own medieval hotel (Founduq) as well as the oldest medieval university in the western Europe (Madrasa). All this enjoying additionally amazing views over splendorous Alhambra will finally make you realize about the world heritage value of the Albaycin quarter, recognised so by UNESCO.

What's included

  • Admission tickets to the monuments are included in the final price.
  • Snacks

What to expect

  1. Plaza de San Nicolas
    10m
    This most popular look out point of the city offers splendid views over the biggest touristic attraction of the city, which is Alhambra.
  2. Palacio de Dar al-Horra
    25m · Admission ticket included
    The XIVth century muslim palace is a hidden gem of this tour.
  3. El Banuelo
    25m · Admission ticket included
    One of the oldest monuments in the entire city is a muslim bath house.
  4. Alcaiceria
    15m
    The medieval muslim market place.
  5. Corral del Carbon
    15m · Admission ticket included
    The XIVth century muslim hotel.
  6. Casa de Zafra
    25m · Admission ticket included
    The XIVth century muslim house.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

The meeting point is at the hotel as it is recommended to take a taxi cab to the starting point.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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