Albaicín Tours and Activities
The Albaicín (also spelled Albayzín or Albaycín) is Granada's old Muslim quarter, and its steep twisting streets underscore a medieval past. Founded in 1228 by the Moors, the neighborhood is dotted with Baroque churches inside old mosques and traditional carmenes (villas). Albaicín is also known for having stellar views of the Alhambra.
The Basics
With its whitewashed buildings and deep-gardened mansions spilling down the hill, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Albaicín ranks among Granada’s most picturesque neighborhoods. Most city tours will pass through, but it’s worth taking a walking tour to soak up the views and learn more about the area’s history, culture, and folklore. Some tours also include a walk through Sacromonte, the gypsy quarter known for its ties to flamenco.
Things to Know Before You Go
The views of the Alhambra from Albaicín are a must-see for first-time visitors.
Don’t forget to bring your camera to take photos of this picturesque neighborhood.
Wear comfortable shoes with thick soles; many alleys are cobbled.
How to Get There
The best way to explore the Albaicín is on foot, and the Plaza Santa Ana makes a good starting point. The area has practically no parking, so it’s best to either hire a taxi or catch Buses 31 or 32, which both take a circular route around the neighborhood, from Plaza Nueva.
When to Get There
With a range of shops and restaurants ready to welcome passersby, The Albaicn is lively throughout the day. Plan to visit in the evening for spectacular twilight views of the Alhambra.
A Slice of Morocco in Spain
Walk the narrow, sloped streets of Calderería Nueva and Calderería Vieja, and you might feel like you’ve stepped into Northern Africa. The two streets are lined with shops, teahouses, and restaurants selling trinkets and mint tea.
The Basics
With its whitewashed buildings and deep-gardened mansions spilling down the hill, the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Albaicín ranks among Granada’s most picturesque neighborhoods. Most city tours will pass through, but it’s worth taking a walking tour to soak up the views and learn more about the area’s history, culture, and folklore. Some tours also include a walk through Sacromonte, the gypsy quarter known for its ties to flamenco.
Things to Know Before You Go
The views of the Alhambra from Albaicín are a must-see for first-time visitors.
Don’t forget to bring your camera to take photos of this picturesque neighborhood.
Wear comfortable shoes with thick soles; many alleys are cobbled.
How to Get There
The best way to explore the Albaicín is on foot, and the Plaza Santa Ana makes a good starting point. The area has practically no parking, so it’s best to either hire a taxi or catch Buses 31 or 32, which both take a circular route around the neighborhood, from Plaza Nueva.
When to Get There
With a range of shops and restaurants ready to welcome passersby, The Albaicn is lively throughout the day. Plan to visit in the evening for spectacular twilight views of the Alhambra.
A Slice of Morocco in Spain
Walk the narrow, sloped streets of Calderería Nueva and Calderería Vieja, and you might feel like you’ve stepped into Northern Africa. The two streets are lined with shops, teahouses, and restaurants selling trinkets and mint tea.
Address: Granada, Spain
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Skip the Line: Flamenco Show Ticket at Jardines de Zoraya, Granada
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Take part in one of southern Spain’s most beloved cultural traditions at an authentic, live flamenco show in Granada’s historic Albaycín district. Settle into an atmospheric ‘tablao’ dance hall and experience the multisensory passion of flamenco as two dancers perform various styles, accompanied by the soulful melodies of a guitarist, singer and the presence of a guest artist (singing, dancing, percussion, violin or saxophone). Choose from two nightly performance times and enjoy the fantastic show!
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48 Tours and Activities to Experience Albaicín
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Skip the Line: Flamenco Show Ticket at Jardines de Zoraya, Granada
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Take part in one of southern Spain’s most beloved cultural traditions at an authentic, live flamenco show in Granada’s historic Albaycín district. Settle into an atmospheric ‘tablao’ dance hall and experience the multisensory passion of flamenco as two dancers perform various styles, accompanied by the soulful melodies of a guitarist, singer and the presence of a guest artist (singing, dancing, percussion, violin or saxophone). Choose from two nightly performance times and enjoy the fantastic show!
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Enjoy Granada: Alhambra, Flamenco Show and Walking tour Albaycin & Sacromonte
Experience the best of Granada with a combination package that includes skip-the-line admission to the Alhambra with audio-guide, a guided walking tour of the Albaycin and Sacromonte districts, and a flamenco show. Benefit from guaranteed tickets to the Alhambra’s main sections: the Alcazaba Fortress, Nasrid Palaces, and Generalife Gardens. Then take the guided walking tour in the early evening, which ends with entrance to the flamenco performance.
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Granada Walking Tour Including Alhambra, Albaicin and Sacromonte
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Discoverthe rich cultural tapestry of Granada on a comprehensive 5.5-hour guidedwalking tour. Accompanied by a knowledgeable historical guide, sail past longlines at the Alhambra Palace complex and immerse yourself in the Moorish magnificencewithin. Tour lavish palatial buildings and learn about the structure’sincredible history before exploring the UNESCO World Heritage-listedneighborhood of Albaicin. Delve into Granada’s feisty flamenco heritage at theSacromonte caves then pleasure your palate with Spanish specialties at a localrestaurant (own expense).
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Granada Combo: Albaicin and Sacromonte Walking Tour and Hop-On Hop-Off Train
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Step into old-world Spain on a walking tour of Granada. See ancient Islamic buildings, gaze out over the rose-tinted Alhambra palace complex, and learn about the city's Moorish heritage on a stroll through the UNESCO-listed neighborhood of Albaicin. Then, continue to the historical Sacromonte quarter, famed for its thriving flamenco scene. Plus, you’ll receive a hop-on hop-off tourist train ticket for use on the day of your tour.
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Gold Doubloons: The Alhambra and Palaces of the Albaicin. Half day tours
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Follow in the footsteps of sultans and Romantic poets on a guided tour of the Alhambra citadel and the palaces of Granada’s ancient Albaicín quarter, both declared UNESCO World Heritage sites. Hear the legends of Moorish Spain as you explore the ornate gardens and royal quarters of the hilltop Alhambra, and feel history come alive while wandering through the winding streets and Nasrid dynasty palaces of the city’s oldest neighborhood.
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Skip-the-Line Alhambra with Albaicin, Sacromonte by Segway/Bike
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Combine a skip-the-line visit to Granada’s iconic The Alhambra with an electric bike or Segway tour of Albaicin and Sacromonte on this 5-hour combo tour, ideal for visitors short on time in Andalucia. Beat lines often in advance of two hours with your skip-the-line ticket to the UNESCO-listed Alhambra and explore the Moorish features and Generalife Gardens with a guide. Then, depending on the option chosen at checkout, you’ll take a Segway or electric bike tour of Albaicin, the city's old Muslim quarter, and Sacromonte, the epicenter of Granada's flamenco scene.
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Granada Segway Tour to Albaicin and Sacromonte
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Explore the ancient treasures of Granada on a fun and informative Segway tour! Cover more ground than walking while enjoying fresh Andalusian air and the flexibility to stop often. Roll through the streets of the World Heritage-listed Albaicin, the city’s old Moorish quarter, while your local guide points out highlights and shares facts about the city’s fascinating layered history. You’ll also tour the Sacromonte district, home to gypsy caves and a rich flamenco heritage.
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Sacromonte and Albaicin Monumental Segway Tour in Granada
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Discover mysterious neighborhoods of Granada on 2 hour monumental segway tour. It's a great way to see Sacromonte and Albaicin with local exprerienced guide. Due to special geographical location Granada offers great routes with picturesque views. The city is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains so the streets go up and down making segway probably the most comfortable way of transportation. This tour doesn't include Alhambra, however you will enjoy observing it from San Nicholas viewpoint.
Pass by Plaza Nueva, Fuente del Toro, Paseo de los Tristes, old gypsy caves all the way up to Abadia del Sacromonte. The Sacromonte Abbey shows the cultural past of the city and is vital to understanding the history of Granada.
Wonder through the narrow streets of Albaicin neighborhood, pass by Mosque of Granada and take photos on one of the most famous viewpoints - San Nicholas square.
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Gold Doubloon: Half-day private Alhambra Palace and Albaicin tour in Granada
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The Alhambra Palace is Granada’s most visited attraction and it often has the queues to match. This private tour ensures skip-the-line access so you can spend more time exploring the UNESCO-listed monument, including a guided tour of the Alhambra and Nasrid Palace, followed by a walking tour of the historic Albaicin neighborhood.
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Albaicin and Sacromonte Guided Tour
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Get an up-close perspective of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Albaicin on this fun walking tour. Your guide will lead you through the atmospheric winding streets so you won’t get lost. Also visit the Sacromonte neighborhood, famous for its cave dwellings and flamenco dances. This convenient tour visits some of the most beautiful must-see sights in Granada, and will suit travelers with a range of interests.
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Sacromonte and Albaycin Walking Tour
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Take an informative walking tour of the Albayzin and Sacromonte neighborhoods in Grenada. The route consists of 10 stops; your local guide will explain the history and significance of each. Visit Ziri wall, see the Plaza Larga, enjoy views from the Alhambra Fortress, and more. You’ll also learn about some of the city’s famous residents.
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Granada Tapas Walking Tour
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Awaken your senses to the tantalizing taste of traditional tapas on a 2.5-hour culinary and cultural tour of Granada. Delve into the city’s rich past while feasting upon a selection of sublime Spanish specialties with an interesting guide; see significant sights such as Plaza Nueva and Santa Ana Church, interspersing attractions with visits to locally loved tapas bars and ambient bars. See the city from the vertiginous vantage point of Mirador San Nicolás and gain fascinating insight into Moors who ruled the city before the Spanish conquered on this enriching excursion.
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Granada: Alhambra, Abadia, Albaicin 3 hour historical tour
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Discover intriguing secrets of Granada on 3 hour historical segway tour. It's a great way to see all major sigts with local exprerienced guide. Due to special geographical location Granada offers great routes with picturesque views. The city is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains so the streets go up and down making segway probably the most comfortable way of transportation.
As soon as you ready the journey begins. Cruise in the green gardens of Alhambra and learn about the majestic islamic palace. Friendly and knowledgeable guide will gladly share important historical facts of this unique place included to UNESCO World Herritage list in 1984.
Pass by Plaza Nueva, Fuente del Toro, Paseo de los Tristes, old gypsy caves all the way up to Abadia del Sacromonte. The Sacromonte Abbey shows the cultural past of the city and is vital to understanding the history of Granada.
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Guided tour Albaicín and Sacromonte
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Discover the two most authentic and authentic neighborhoods of Granada: the Albaicín and the Sacromonte. First, we will go to the Albaicín, an old Muslim quarter, declared a World Heritage Site, that will take us to the viewpoint of San Nicolás, with the best views of the Alhambra.
Later, we will enter the Sacromonte neighborhood, recognizable by its caves, where minority groups came to settle after the Castilian conquest. Currently the Sacromonte has a great relationship with the art of flamenco, since the caves were reused by the gypsy community for that purpose.
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Granada Segway Tour
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Make easy work of Granada’s hills and zip around the sights on this 2-hour guided Segway tour. Enjoy an intimate experience, with a small group of just six people; explore the atmospheric Albayzín and Sacromonte neighborhoods; and admire landmarks such as the San Cristobal Church, Paseo de los Tristes, and Palacio Daralhorra.
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Sunset Walking Tour in Albaicín & Sacromonte
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The best place at the best time. The Albaicín and Sacromonte tour at sunset, you will visit the two most emblematic and famous neighborhoods in the best moment of the city of Granada. A fundamental tour to complete your visit before or after seeing the Alhambra, as well as enjoying the beautiful sunset.
We will enter old and multicultural centers such as:
- The Albaicín neighborhood, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994, also known as the old Muslim quarter, where we will discover the fascinating world of Al-Andalus through its labyrinthine streets and where you can enjoy the most famous Granada landscape from the Mirador de San Nicolás, among others.
- And the Sacromonte neighborhood, with its more than 3,000 caves and panoramic views from lesser-known areas, where we will be able to know and understand the life of the gypsies for centuries through their history, legends, anecdotes, curiosities and discovering their most precious legacy: Flamenco.
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Granada Sunset Walking Tour
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Stroll through the scenic neighborhoods of Albayzin and Sacromonte at sunset on this walking tour. Take in views of the Alhambra from a lookout in San Nicolas as the sun sinks. Accompanied by your guide, learn about the history of the neighborhoods and snap photographs in the fading light.
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Night Adventure Tour
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Experience an alternative and adventurous side of Granada when you embark on this nighttime tour. Equipped with headlamps to help navigate the darkness, explore the Albayzin (Granada’s ancient Muslim district), chart the caves of Sacromonte, wander through the Dehesa del Generalife park, admire nighttime views from the Silla del Moro, and otherwise discover a side of the city that most tourists miss.
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GRANADA: Albaicin & Sacromonte nigth tour
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Enjoy the view of the Alhambra and learn the history of Granada, the last Muslim city of Spain on this guided walking tour at night. Discover the ancient quarters of Albaicin and Sacromonte and take in the stunning architecture. The duration of this tour is 2.5 hours.
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Gold Doubloon: The Albaicin and its Islamic Palaces
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Save time on your vacation in Granada with this skip-the-line walking tour of the Albaizyn, Palaces, and Bañuelo. Breeze right past the often-long entry lines to begin exploring immediately with a guide, who will provide engaging commentary on what is widely considered one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in Europe. The tour also includes a visit to the San Nicolas viewpoint for epic views and photo ops of the city.
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Alhambra + Albaicin&Sacromonte
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The magnificent UNESCO-listed palace of Alhambra is Granada’s most visited attraction and a must-see for first-time visitors. On this tour, combine a guided morning tour of the Alhambra—including the Generalife gardens, the Nasrid Palaces, and the Alcazaba—with a night tour of the atmospheric Albaicin and Sacromonte neighborhoods, known for their historic caves and flamenco bars.
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Granada Top Attractions: City Centre, Albaicin, Best Alhambra Views
Make the most of your visit with a Walking Tour Granada and discover the unmissable highlights of Granada city centre and the charming Albaicin neighbourhood led by a professional local guide, you will feel history come alive while you stroll along narrow cobbled streets and typical white houses of this area of the city. Visit the best Alhambra viewpoints of Granada and lose yourself in beauty and discover different historical influences from its Arabic past up to the present.
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Granada, Albaicín and Sacromonte Private Walking Tour
With narrow streets and charming squares, the historic neighborhoods of Albaicin and Sacromonte are perfect for exploring on foot, but the stories behind the city streets are what make them so fascinating. Visit with a private guide to hear about legends, history, and local characters in the two traditional areas, where you’ll find flamenco heritage and caves that once housed Roma people.
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Alhambra Tickets and Albaicin Private Tour
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Combine a visit to the Alhambra with a walking tour of Grenada's Albaicin neighborhood on this guided small-group tour. Wander the narrow streets of Albaicin and learn about the significance of its charming buildings before heading to the Alhambra. Skip the line for tickets and make the most of your time exploring the palace and its lush gardens.
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True Taste of Granada Old Town & Albaicin Tapas Tour
See and taste all of Granada! Up in the hills of the Albaicin and down to the old town. Try our favourite tasty tapas as we stop in local hideouts along the way. Expect tales of the city, it’s mix of cultures and jaw-dropping views of the Alhambra
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Rags to Riches: Old Town, Albaicin and The Alhambra Ultimate Private Tour
You can't just visit the Alhambra, come deeper! After a private guided visit to the Alhambra we will take you to the Albaicin, Granadas’ vibrant Arab quarter. Understand this amazing monument and get underneath the skin of Granada’s multifaceted past - all the better with a drink to enjoy!
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