Albaicín and Sacromonte’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour | La Vacanza Travel

Albaicín and Sacromonte’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Duration: 75 to 90 minutes
Destination: Spain, Andalucía, Granada
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  • 75 to 90 minutes
  • Granada
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Albaicín and Sacromonte without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Wind your way through the heart of the Albaicín, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in charm and dotted with historical sights
• Hear from the producer, Ben Barclay who's part owner of treksierranevada.com, which offers guided and self-guided hikes
• Do it all in 75 minutes or 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. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

Itinerary
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Pass By: Albaicín, Granada, Spain

The Alhambra’s palaces and ramparts, with the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains towering above them, are one of Andalusia’s iconic images. On this walking tour, you’ll never be far from a spectacular viewpoint and, between them, you’ll dive into narrow, winding streets that have hardly changed since Moorish times. You’ll then wind your way through the heart of the Albaicín, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is rich in charm and dotted with historical sights, including the old city walls, palaces, gardens and churches.

Pass By: The Royal Convent of Saint Isabel, Calle Sta. Isabel la Real, 15, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain

Our tour starts outside the Santa Isabel la Real Monastery (Royal Convent of Saint Isabel), from where you’ll explore the very oldest part of the city which has been settled for almost 3,000 years.

Pass By: Iglesia de San Miguel Bajo, Placeta de San Miguel Bajo, 7, 18010 Granada Spain

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Iglesia de San Miguel Bajo, a church that sits on a charming square packed with bar-restaurants.

Pass By: Cristo de las Azucenas, Pcta. de San Miguel Bajo, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about Cristo de las Azucenas. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.

Pass By: Mirador de la lona, Granada Spain

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Tranquil spots from where you can take in the Alhambra and the landscape surrounding Granada, including the Mirador de Mario Maya, Mirador de la Lona and the garden of Granada’s mosque.

Pass By: Palacio de Dar al-Horra, Callejon de las Monjas Albayzin s/n Barrio Albaicin, 18010 Granada Spain

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Palacio Dar al Horra, a palace that dates from the same period as the Alhambra’s Nasrid Palaces.

Pass By: Aljibe del Rey, Pcta. Cristo Azucenas, 2, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about Aljibe del Rey. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.

Pass By: Placeta Cristo Azucenas, Calle Santa Isabel la Real, 18010 Granada Spain

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about Placeta Cristo Azucenas. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.

Pass By: Arco de las Pesas, Pcta. de las Minas, 4, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Arco de las Pesas, one of the old city walls’ best-preserved gates.

Pass By: Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestro Salvador, Pl. del Salvador, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestro Salvador. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.

Pass By: Mezquita Mayor de Granada, Plaza San Nicolas S/N Albaicín, 18010 Granada Spain

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Tranquil spots from where you can take in the Alhambra and the landscape surrounding Granada, including the Mirador de Mario Maya, Mirador de la Lona and the garden of Granada’s mosque.

Pass By: San Nícolas Church, C. Mirador de San Nicolás, 1, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about San Nícolas Church. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.

Pass By: Mirador de San Nicolas, Calle Espaldas a San Nicolas s/n, 18009 Granada Spain

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Alhambra and Sierra Nevada views from the unmissable Mirador de San Nicolás.

Pass By: Sacromonte, Granada Spain

The tour then continues into the Sacromonte valley, famous for its exotic cave houses and brilliant flamenco artists, where the Roma community has traditionally lived.

Pass By: Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte, Barranco de Los Negros, Sacromonte, 18010 Granada Spain

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Cave houses and the fascinating Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte (the Sacromonte Caves Museum).

Pass By: Casa del Chapiz, Cuesta Chapiz 22, 18010 Granada Spain

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about Casa del Chapiz. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.

Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Exclusions
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

Calle Santa Isabel la Real, Calle Sta. Isabel la Real, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain


Departure Time


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Albaicín and Sacromonte’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
7/17/2020 - 2/27/2025

Monday - Sunday : 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM


Return Details

Carmen de la Victoria, Cta. del Chapiz, 9, Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

75 to 90 minutes


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