Cathedral and Royal Chapel Private Guided Tour of Granada

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Plaza De Las Pasiegas

  The guide will find you at this point, introducing the guided tour. They will get to know the Plaza de las Pasiegas, one of the most emblematic spaces in the historic center of Granada, located right in front of the Cathedral. You can admire the spectacular main facade of the temple and discover the architectural and decorative details that make it one of the most recognizable images of the city. During the visit, you will also learn about the history of the square and the origin of its name.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 2
  Granada Cathedral

  They will discover the Cathedral of Granada, one of the most impressive monuments in the city's historic center. Inside, they will tour with the guide its most outstanding spaces and discover the combination of Renaissance and Baroque elements, its enormous columns, chapels, and works of art. During the visit, they will also learn how the Cathedral was built on the old Great Mosque and the role it played in the transformation of Granada from the 16th century onwards. An essential experience to understand the history, art, and heritage of the city.

  1 hour • Admission ticket included
• (Pass by)

  They will discover the historic Calle Oficios, one of the most characteristic streets in the center of Granada. On this walk through such an important space, you find the traces of the Nasrid Granada and the transformation of the city after the Christian conquest, discovering how this small street became one of the great monumental and commercial axes of the historic center.

  Admission ticket free
• 3
  Royal Chapel of Granada

  They will visit the Royal Chapel of Granada, the place chosen by the Catholic Monarchs for their burial. Discover the history of Isabella of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon while contemplating their impressive tombs, the monumental altar railing, and the crypt located beneath the tombs. During the tour, you will also get to see the important artistic heritage preserved in the Royal Chapel, including paintings and objects belonging to Isabella the Catholic. A totally essential visit to discover one of the most important places in the history of Granada.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Plaza de Isabel La Catolica

  Finally, the visit will end in the Plaza de Isabel la Católica, one of the most emblematic places in the historic center of Granada. They will contemplate the monument of Isabella the Catholic and Christopher Columbus, and discover the history of the encounter between both and their relationship with the Santa Fe Capitulations and Columbus's voyage in 1492. During the visit, you will also learn the history of this monument and how it came to its current location, while discovering the importance of this square as a connection point between the different neighborhoods of Granada: the historic center, Realejo, and Albaicín.

  10 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

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

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