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The Granada neighborhood of Albaicín or Albayzín is a must if you visit the capital. You won’t be able to say you’ve been to Granada if you haven’t been here. And what to see in the Albaicin? A lot of things! So many that you would need several days to see everything. That without disorienting you, because you need a good map to make a tourist route.
For this reason, an ideal choice is to book some of the best guided tours of the Albaicín, together with a local guide who will show you its origins, the way of life, the most beautiful corners, the most emblematic…
If you are interested in knowing what options of guided tours you can book to comfortably see this neighborhood, we continue explaining below 😉
How is the Albaicín of Granada?
It is a unique neighborhood, a World Heritage Site and the oldest neighborhood in Granada. It is located in a privileged area in front of the Alhambra hill and is considered an extension of its monumental complex.
We can say that it is practically a town, very close to the city center, and where its inhabitants are a mixture of locals with bohemians, writers, artists and foreigners who have found their place here.
The Albaicín is, without a doubt, a place that you cannot miss!
Typical houses, local shops, emblematic squares, vestiges of various eras, a multitude of tourist, historical and heritage sites, winding cobblestone streets that rise up the hill… And always looking for the best orientation to see the great monument, The Alhambra.
And it is that something that they are going to practically recommend to you in all the tours, is that you dress with comfortable shoes and that you take into account that there will be streets with slopes and stairs on the route, because that is what the Albaicín of Granada is like!
All tours of the Albaicín it is usually recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bear in mind that there will be slopes and stairs on the route.
Therefore, if you want to optimize your getaway to Granada, you will have to plan a good route or book an organized tour of the Albaicín that will help you do sightseeing in a comfortable and efficient way.
Do you want to see everything you can do?
Albaicín guided tour options
As we have already mentioned, the Albaicín neighborhood, in addition to being quite large, is a place where it is difficult to find your way around if you do not know it well and where there are countless interesting places that we recommend you see. That is why it is common to seek the services of a specialized guide.
But if you are willing to look for walking tours through the Albaicín of Granada, you will realize that the offer is very large, so it is sometimes difficult to know which will be the best option for you and your group.
In this post, we show you which are the most common tours that are usually carried out, as well as what is usually seen and done in each of them. The usual thing is to take guided walking routes through the Albaicín, as vehicles are restricted in this area. Although you can also find some bike or segway tours.
Let’s see then what are some of the best guided tours of the Albaicin:
Guided tours of the basic Albaicín
If you have little time, you can make a walking route through the essential places of the Albaicín.
It will be great for those who have never visited this neighborhood, to take a tour of the main streets, squares and viewpoints.
Famous streets such as the Paseo de los Tristes, the Cuesta del Chapiz, the most emblematic viewpoints, such as the Mirador de San Nicolás, Santa Isabel la Real or San Cristobal, squares such as the Placeta de Carvajales or Plaza Larga or perhaps also visit some Carmen Granada.
And at the same time you go through some of the historical sites that abound here, such as mansions, Moorish houses, cisterns, churches or the Zirid wall.
Sometimes, if these visits are very numerous, they usually include an audio guide service.
Albaicin and Sacromonte guided tours
It is also very common for short-term trips to Granada to take the opportunity to take a guided tour that combines Albaicín with another neighbourhood. The most common option is to visit Albaicín and Sacromonte, although it could also be combined with Centro Histórico, Realejo or even the Alhambra.
All these are also part of the essential places to visit in Granada.
These several-hour tours will help you discover Granada more as a whole, getting to know the great difference between some neighborhoods and others, as well as the beautiful mixture of various cultures; Moorish, Christian, Gypsy, Jewish…
Albaicín themed guided tours
If you want to enjoy something different, something different from the usual cultural visits, we recommend you opt for themed tours.
That is, routes that take a tour of some of the emblematic places based on a specific theme; Women’s routes, Nasrid routes, routes that include theater scenes, water routes…
These are, without a doubt, ideal to see the city in an entertaining way while you learn historical content, anecdotes and get to know places.
Albaicín private guided tours
If you prefer the intimacy of a small group or have a more personalized experience, do not think twice about enjoying a private tour of the Albaicín or any other part of Granada.
Nothing like discovering the city with the people you choose in your group, with a guide to guide you, help you and explain what you need.
There are even guides that allow you to create a completely tailor-made tour, to visit what interests you the most.
This option usually has a higher price, but they also have the advantage of being fixed prices per group. Therefore, if you travel with a small group of friends or several families, it can even be cheaper than a group tour.
Here we tell you a little more about the private tours of Granada.
Albaicín guided vehicle tours
In addition to the previous routes on foot through the Albaicín, there is also a smaller offer of routes in some type of vehicle.
These can be by bicycle, segway or tuk tuk, for example. And it is probably a very entertaining and comfortable way to visit this fantastic neighborhood.
When you get ready to book a visit of this type, simply keep in mind what are the things that are included in the price and what are not (helmet, gloves, insurance…), and also, if you need any particular physical condition. (they are usually of low intensity).
Have you taken note of which are the best guided tours of the Albaicín, what options exist and which are the most recommended? Choose yours now and enjoy Granada as it deserves.
And if you have doubts when choosing what tourist activities to do in Granada or how to know the Albaicín with an official and local guide, without making a mistake in your choice, at HeyGranada we help you find the tours that best suit your interests and type of trip. Well, we collaborate with some of the best professionals, who have been helping people like you to get to know and explore Granada for years.
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