San Jeronimo Monastery (Monasterio de San Jerónimo) Tours and Activities
San Jeronimo Monastery (Monasterio de San Jerónimo), the first monastery built after the Christian conquest of Granada, was also the first church in the world consecrated to the Immaculate Conception of Mary. The monastery is known for housing one of the most exquisite Spanish Baroque sacristies on earth, as well as its courtyard, which is filled with orange trees.
The Basics
The late-Gothic and Renaissance 16th-century monastery, designed by Diego de Siloé, ranks among Granada’s most impressive Catholic monuments. Visitors can choose between a basic entrance ticket or opt for the Granada Card, which includes public transport and entrance to other city attractions like the Cathedral and Royal Chapel and the Alhambra.
Things to Know Before You Go
How to Get There
The easiest way to get to the monastery is to take city bus Route 6 to the Gran Capitan stop and walk from there.
When to Get There
The monastery is open daily, with reduced hours on Sundays and holidays. Those who wish to attend a mass can do so daily at 9am or on Sundays at 10am.
The Final Resting Place of El Gran Capitán
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, One of Granada’s great heroes, is entombed at the foot of the steps within the monastery church. The military man, nicknamed El Gran Capitán (The Great Captain), earned a reputation for his prowess in the Conquest of Granada and the Italian Wars. Visitors can see statues of de Córdoba and his wife on either side of the retable.
The Basics
The late-Gothic and Renaissance 16th-century monastery, designed by Diego de Siloé, ranks among Granada’s most impressive Catholic monuments. Visitors can choose between a basic entrance ticket or opt for the Granada Card, which includes public transport and entrance to other city attractions like the Cathedral and Royal Chapel and the Alhambra.
Things to Know Before You Go
- The San Jerónimo Monastery is a must-see for architecture buffs and spiritual travelers.
- Remember to dress respectfully—this is an active place of worship.
- The monastery is wheelchair accessible.
How to Get There
The easiest way to get to the monastery is to take city bus Route 6 to the Gran Capitan stop and walk from there.
When to Get There
The monastery is open daily, with reduced hours on Sundays and holidays. Those who wish to attend a mass can do so daily at 9am or on Sundays at 10am.
The Final Resting Place of El Gran Capitán
Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, One of Granada’s great heroes, is entombed at the foot of the steps within the monastery church. The military man, nicknamed El Gran Capitán (The Great Captain), earned a reputation for his prowess in the Conquest of Granada and the Italian Wars. Visitors can see statues of de Córdoba and his wife on either side of the retable.
Address: Calle Rector López Argueta 9, Granada, Andalucia 18001, Spain
Admission: Varies
6 Tours and Activities to Experience San Jeronimo Monastery (Monasterio de San Jerónimo)
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Cathedral and Royal Chapel + Monastery of San Jerónimo
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With this combined tour, you can enjoy the three most characteristic monuments of Granada linked to the Catholic Monarchs and Emperor Carlos V.
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Granada Pass: Alhambra ticket + 5 days of tickets for monuments and transport
Enjoy this wonderful visit together with our latest generation audio guides, the most demanded monument in Spain and one of the most visited in the world. On the tour you can take your time to visit the Alhambra, Generalife Palace and their gardens, Carlos V Palace and all the monumental environment.
With our guided tour "Barrios Patrimonio de la UNESCO" we will visit the muslim neighborhood of Albayzín and the gypsy neighborhood of Sacromonte, two of the most characteristic neighborhoods in the world, with beautiful views due to their location, in front of Alhambra.
You can also complete the visit of the city with the entrances to all the most emblematic and important monuments, such as the Cathedral, Royal Chapel, etc.
In the Science Park, both adults and children can enjoy the first interactive science museum in Andalusia.
To move around the city you have 9 trips in urban transport, and 1 round in the tourist train which will make the perfect panoramic of the city.
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$159.86
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Granada Private Tour: The remarkable monasteries of Granada
This tour is much different than any other tours that you will be able to enjoy in Granada. It is focused to enjoy the hidden gems of the Granada city much away from the common touristic routes.
The tour emphasizes on the remarkable monasteries of Granada. The tour starts in Carthusian monastery which is definitely one of a kind. You will not only be able to enjoy the most beautiful example for the baroque style in the entire Andalusia but also learn about the ascetic way of life of the Carthusian monks and the history of the Carthusian order that is strictly related to Henry the VIII, the king of England. Next, the guide will take you to visit the burial place of the Great Captain located in the Monastery of Saint Jerome. On the way you will be able to admire the Royal Hospital founded by the Catholic Kings and the stunningly well preserved 11th century muslim gate to the city.
Certainly, you will be surprised to find such a rich heritage away from the other tourists!
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$159.86
Price varies by group size
Experience Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, Generalife & 8 Other Attractions/Monuments
Experience the beauty of Granada at your own pace. Discover Alhambra fortress is the greatest surviving relic of Andalusia’s 800 years under Moorish rule. Built between the 8th and 15th centuries, this incredible fort-palace complex sits forbiddingly atop the Darro Valley, against a dramatic backdrop provided by the crisp peaks of the Sierra Nevada.
Also alongside the Alhambra you will be get to experience Nasrid Palace, Generilife & other famous monuments in Granada.
With this experience you would be able to access:
- Alhambra (Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife)
- Cathedral, Royal Chapel
- Cartuja Monastery
- San Jerónimo Monastery
- Science Park Museum
- Zafra’s House
- Cuarto Real
- Sacromonte Abbey
- Casa de los Tiros Museum
You will get a transport pass with 9 trips via local bus.
Please note: You´re free to roam around the city at your own pace with only exception to Nasrid Palaces. Visit to Nasrid Palace must be done at the specific time showed on your ticket.
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Granada Essential
Do you want to come to know Granada?
Whether you are in the city for a day or a week, this route is the best way to not miss a thing and get to know the essentials of the city considered the most beautiful in Spain.
In it, you can walk through the historic center and enjoy its environment, culture, history and art through a different but essential tour to discover the cultures that once lived in Granada and left their marks on the most outstanding monuments of the city such as: the Cathedral, Monastery of San Jerónimo, the Madraza, the Corral del Carbón, etc.
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Private Tour in Tuk-Tuk through La Granada de los Reyes Católicos
We will discover the Granada of the Catholic Monarchs without forgetting the Muslim past, its most emblematic buildings, from the imposing Renaissance Cathedral (16th-18th centuries), the Royal Chapel, La Madrasa (the first University of Spain) we will cross all its romantic squares (Trinidad, Lobos , Bib- Rambla ...) The Church of San Jerónimo, the Royal Hospital, the Cartuja, the gardens of triumph. A different way of discovering the Granada of splendor.
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$56.16
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