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Are you looking for a way to explore Granada without joining a tour group? Wandering through its cobbled squares and alleyways at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.
• Soak up its rich 1,000-year history and see the city's beautiful fusion of Moorish, Renaissance and Baroque architecture
• Hear from producer Ben Barclay, who helps run a website offering guided and self-guided hikes
• Linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Before arrival, please install the VoiceMap mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart at any time and complete at your own pace. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
The tour ends in front of the Royal Chapel, a stone's throw from the tour's start location.
Itinerary
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On this walking tour, I’ll show you the beautiful fusion of Moorish, Renaissance and Baroque architecture that you’ll find all around you in Granada’s historical centre. You’ll start the tour in Plaza Bib-Rambla, right at the heart of the city, near the charming web of market lanes, the Alcaicería, located on the site of the former main bazaar.
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I’ll show you the striking building that was once a medieval corn exchange, but where charcoal was stored in the 1600s, which is why it’s known as the Corral del Carbón.
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In Plaza Isabel La Católica, you’ll see the statue of Isabella I of Castile meeting Christopher Columbus. I’ll tell you how their meeting changed the course of world history.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to stroll through the elegant Plaza Nueva de Granada.
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the Royal Chancellery of Granada. You'll learn about it while you walk.
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the Puente de Cabrera, a picturesque bridge across the River Darro.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to take in famous sites like El Bañuelo (the Arab baths) and the Puente del Aljibillo – the bridge that leads to the Alhambra.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to see one of the best-preserved Moorish houses, Casa de Zafra, with its beautiful patio and galleries.
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the Archaeological Museum of Granada. You'll learn about it while you walk.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to stroll along Paseo de los Tristes, which means Promenade of the Sad People, and from where you’ll enjoy amazing views of the Alhambra.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to take in famous sites like El Bañuelo (the Arab baths), Puente del Aljibillo – the bridge that leads to the Alhambra – and the Palacio de la Madraza, built as a school of Koranic law in the 14th century.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to find out about Peña La Platería, the cultural association dedicated to the art of flamenco.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to soak up views of the Alhambra at Mirador Placeta de Carvajales.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to see the Casa Natal de Enrique Morente, the birthplace of Granada’s most famous flamenco singer, Enrique Morente.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to browse the food stalls at Granada’s central market, the Mercado de San Agustín.
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the Antiguo Hospital San Juan de Dios. You'll learn about it while you walk.
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You’ll make your way to some of the city’s Renaissance-era highlights, including Granada’s Monasterio de San Jerónimo (St. Jerome Monastery), Catedral de Granada (the cathedral) and Capilla Real (the Royal Chapel) where Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon are buried.
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On this self-guided audio tour, you'll pass by the Botanical Garden of the University of Granada. You'll learn about it while you walk.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to stroll through squares like Plaza de la Trinidad and Plaza de la Romanilla.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to stroll along Paseo de los Tristes, also known as the Promenade of the Sad People, and through squares like Plaza de la Trinidad and Plaza Nueva de Granada.
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You’ll make your way to another of the city’s Renaissance-era highlights, the Catedral de Granada, one of the largest cathedrals in the world.
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On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to take in famous sites like El Bañuelo (the Arab baths), Puente del Aljibillo – the bridge that leads to the Alhambra – and the Palacio de la Madraza, built as a school of Koranic law in the 14th century.
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We’ll finish our tour at the ornately decorated Capilla Real (the Royal Chapel) where Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon are buried.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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