Free Tour Christian and Muslim Granada

What is a free tour?

A Free Tour is a type of tourist route where the client is not charged anything in advance, but at the end of the route it is you who can value the work of our autonomous guides with a financial contribution.

Description

On this tour you will discover with us the most popular and captivating corners of Christian and Muslim Granada. Throughout the tour, you will immerse yourself in the history and culture of a city where the traces of two civilizations coexist in harmony. We will explore the essential points of the historic center, starting with the majestic Cathedral of the Encarnación, an imposing temple that uniquely combines Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles, testimony of the complex construction process that spanned more than 180 years. In addition, you will discover the cheers, inscriptions engraved on its walls, which pay tribute to academics and illustrious figures of the time.

The tour continues in the Royal Chapel, eternal resting place of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabel and Ferdinand, whose remains rest alongside those of their daughter Juana “the Crazy” and her husband Felipe “the Beautiful.” Here you can also admire personal objects of the monarchs, including their sword and crown, which evoke the historical importance of this site. We do not forget the Madrasa, the first Koranic university in Granada, founded in the 14th century, whose oratory, decorated with intricate details, still retains much of its rich original pigmentation.

Beyond the center, we will enter the Albaicín neighborhood, one of the most emblematic of the city and declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994. This labyrinth of cobblestone streets and white houses with hidden gardens holds countless stories and secrets that We will reveal along the walk. We assure you that you will be enchanted by the panoramic views of the Alhambra from secret viewpoints that rival, in beauty and serenity.