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Alhambra and generalife guided tours.

Guided tour of the Alhambra and the Generalife where you discover the best preserved Muslim Medieval City in the world.

• Alhambra visit in small groups.
• Duration approximately 2.5 hours.
• Officials local guides with extensive experience.
• Languages: available Spanish, English & Français or any language in the case of the private guided visit.
• Hearing Aid System included, to listen clearly the explanations of the guide.
• Assistance at the meeting point.

ALHAMBRA TICKETS WITH GUIDED VISIT

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¡Keep in mind that the monumental complex of the Alhambra sells a very limited number of tickets every day at the ticket offices!

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Our guided group tour includes the entrance to the Alhambra.

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Organizacion Pedagogical and Cultural Alhambra

From our association we try to facilitate the work of teachers and students when they decide to come and discover the monumental, historical and artistic wealth of Granada and the Alhambra. The Alhambra Pedagogical and Cultural Association aims to promote the cultural and educational visits of the Alhambra as well as publicize the rich heritage of Granada and its province. For the fulfillment of its aims, the Alhambra Pedagogical and Cultural Association has made this website www.alhambra.org.

ALHAMBRA Foto Tour

Enjoy a small glimpse of what you will find on our guided tour of La Alhambra, with some photos taken on it.

Guided visits to the Alhambra with official guides from Granada

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Granada Tours and Holidays 2024/2025

A trip to Granada is your chance to witness an enticing blend of Spanish and Moorish cultural influences, all residing in the streets of an upbeat, alluring Andalusian city. Thanks to its exciting, diverse heritage and stunning natural landscape, a visit to Granada will please all stripes of tourists, from history buffs to budding epicures to adventurous trekkers with itchy feet.

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17 Trips in Granada with 33 Reviews

• Starts Malaga, Spain
• Ends Seville, Spain

Highlights of Andalucia

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• Tour Type Small Group Tour
• Activities Walking tours & Cultural, religious and historic sites Walking tours , Cultural, religious and historic sites , Art and architecture & Natural landmarks sightseeing 'data-more-tripid='17362'>+2 more
• Accommodation Hotel & Guest House
• Transport Train, Bus & Taxi
• Age Range 16-95 yrs
• Operated in English
• May 04 Only 5 seats left
• May 18 Only 8 seats left
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• Starts Berchules, Spain
• Ends Granada, Spain

Walk Spain's Sierra Nevada & Granada

• Activities Trekking and Hiking
• Accommodation Hotel
• Transport Train
• Brochure Price: US$ 1,948
• Special Deal (8%): - US$ 148
• Total Price from: US$ 1,800
• May 11 Only 2 seats left
• Aug 31 Only 8 seats left

• Starts Madrid, Spain
• Ends Madrid, Spain

Essential Spain

• Trip customizable
• Tour Type Group Tour
• Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites
• Accommodation Hotel & Villa
• Age Range 8-95 yrs
• May 18 10+ seats left
• May 25 10+ seats left

• Starts Granada, Spain

Granada Culture & History Tour

• Free cancellation
• Tour Type Private Tour
• Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture Cultural, religious and historic sites , Art and architecture & City sightseeing 'data-more-tripid='16657'>+1 more
• Accommodation No Accommodation
• Age Range 1-79 yrs

• Starts Seville, Spain
• Activities City sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites
• Transport Private Vehicle & Bus
• Age Range 15-99 yrs
• Brochure Price: US$ 2,920
• Special Deal (15%): - US$ 438
• Total Price from: US$ 2,482
• May 25 Only 2 seats left

Granada and the Alpujarras

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• Transport Bus
• Age Range 18-99 yrs
• May 01 10+ seats left
• May 02 10+ seats left

Picturesque Solo Spain Tour

• Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Cultural, religious and historic sites Natural landmarks sightseeing , Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture 'data-more-tripid='39013'>+1 more

Treasures of Spain

• Transport Boat & Coach
• May 10 10+ seats left
• May 17 10+ seats left

Amazing Spain

• Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Art and architecture
• Transport Coach
• Jun 15 10+ seats left
• Jun 22 10+ seats left

Best Of Spain and Portugal

• Activities Cultural, religious and historic sites & Local culture
• Accommodation Hotel, Resort & Villa
• May 12 10+ seats left
• May 19 10+ seats left

Treasures of Spain and Portugal

Wonders of Portugal Spain and Morocco

• Activities Natural landmarks sightseeing & Cairns to brisbane coastal cruiser package Natural landmarks sightseeing , Cairns to brisbane coastal cruiser package , Cuisine , Culinary & Cultural, religious and historic sites 'data-more-tripid='39074'>+3 more
• Accommodation Hotel, Villa & Resort
• Transport Coach, Ferry & Boat

• Ends Antigua, Guatemala

Nicaragua & Beyond

• Activities Explorer
• Transport Bus, Private Vehicle, Taxi & Minibus
• Brochure Price: US$ 1,730
• Special Deal (10%): - US$ 173
• Total Price from: US$ 1,557
• Jun 29 Only 2 seats left
• Jul 20 10+ seats left

• Ends Barcelona, Spain

Grand Tour of Spain - 10 Days (Small Group)

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• Transport Coach, Flight & Luxury Coach
• Age Range 1-99 yrs
• Brochure Price: US$ 3,040
• Special Deal (20%): - US$ 608
• Total Price from: US$ 2,432

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Granada Tour Reviews

Granada — tour highlights and travel tips.

Tour Highlights

• Alhambra, the most famous landmark of Granada, is an awe-inspiring 13th Century fortress perched on top of a hill east of the city center. Throughout the history, this vast complex served as a royal court of both Muslim and Spanish kings.
• On a hill facing the Alhambra, you will find Albaicín, Granada’s old Muslim quarter. With its beautiful white-washed façades, a myriad of charming shops and spectacular views of the city, this neighborhood the ideal place to soak up city’s rustic atmosphere.
• Cathedral Granada is a majestic construction that dates back to 16th century. It is known for its opulent Renaissance interior and a magnificent, 30-meters high dome.
• Nestled in the heart of the city, the Royal Chapel houses the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon. It is a stunning architectural fusion of Gothic and Renaissance styles.

Travel Tips

• The Sierra Nevada mountains lie to the south of the city and are an ideal getaway destination for skiing (in the winter) or hiking and mountain biking, when the temperatures are warmer.
• Sacromonte, Granada’s Roma neighborhood, is known for its bohemian, artistic character. If you are looking to catch a spontaneous flamenco performance in the middle of the street, this lively district is your best bet.
• If you are visiting Granada during scorching summer months and find yourself in dire need of refreshment, make sure to try tinto de verano, a mixture of red wine and gaseosa, a mild-flavored lemonade.

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Granada City Tour Tourist Train - 1 Trip (No Hop on-hop off)

• Ticket valid for 1 trip (no Hop on Hop off)
• Audio guide available in 12 languages with 2 special channels for children in Spanish and English
• TFT screens with information about Granada
• Wheelchair accessible vehicle
• Free Wifi on board
• Duration: 1h 30 min

Granada City Tour Hop on Hop off Tourist Train - 1 Day

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• More than 10 stops near the main monuments of Granada
• Hop on and off as many times as you want
• Panoramic ceilings to enjoy the best views

Granada City Tour Hop on Hop off Tourist Train - 2 days

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format_quote We were lucky to visit Granada in the summer and to do the night route. The views of the city with the illuminated monuments are beautiful. With the audio guide we learned many interesting things during the tour.

format_quote We spent a weekend in Granada with our kids and the tourist train was a fun way to visit the city. We took a pleasant panoramic tour and saw places that we would not have seen otherwise.

format_quote Great to avoid slopes and reach places like the Alhambra and the Albaicín. We used the App to see the train real-time location, which worked well. You can see when the train is due to come and you can take better advantage of the time to see the surroundings of each stop.

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Granada is much more than Alhambra. Granada is also gastronomy and every visitor is obliged to taste the tapas and enjoy the best local dishes. Tortilla de Sacromonte is one of those tapas that you can find in any bar or tavern in Granada. This omelette is made of chorizo, peas, potatoes, bell pepper and Trevélez […]

17 February, 2019

The streets of the Albaicín and the bazaar of the Alcaicería are the perfect place to buy products made by craftsmen from Granada. Unique pieces made by hand can be bought in the shops of the old Arab quarter. Wood is a very valuable material not only for the manufacture of instruments but also for […]

23 January, 2019

Because the light of each afternoon is different, there are unrepeatable sunsets. In Granada, the last hour of the day always has a special colour. Especially in winter, when the sky is redder and the sunset longer. The best place to see all of Granada at dusk is from the viewpoint of San Miguel Alto […]

19 December, 2018

About CityTour

Granada City Tour is the only official Hop-on Hop-off tourist train in Granada, with panoramic roof for maximum visibility. You can hop on and off the tourist train as many times as you like or follow the whole route.

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Our aim is for you to discover Granada from a different perspective, on a panoramic route with the best views of the city. To offer a more complete experience, we have included services such as a geolocated audio guide that transmits information and curiosities about the places you discover, as well as a free mobile app that allows you to follow the route and the train.

All this with 4 unique trains designed exclusively to adapt to the characteristics of the city of Granada. Their frequency is approximately 30-45 minutes.

Therefore, the essence of Granada City Tour can be defined as a high quality transport service that connects distant but essential points, such as the Alhambra, the Albaicín, the commercial centre of the city (Calle Alhóndiga, Plaza Mariana Pineda, etc.) and the Realejo district.

Furthermore, as a sign of our concern for the environment and commitment to sustainable tourism, our trains are equipped with a hybrid electric motor that guarantees a 40% reduction in emissions compared to other conventional trains.

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Granada Card - What's Included, Card Types and Where You Can Purchase It

The Granada Card is a tourist pass that includes entrance to the Alhambra and other main monuments and museums of Granada, as well as 9 urban bus trips.

What does the Granada Card Include?

Trips on the City Buses

4 granada card types, prices 2024.

Granada Card 24 h - 46,92 euros

Granada Card 48 h, 49,06 euros

Granada Card 72 h, 56,57 euros

Granada card gardens, 46,92 euros, granada card for kids.

What Does Granada Card for Kids Include?

How much does the granada card for kids cost, prices of the monuments and museums without the granada card, is it worth buying the granada card.

Where to Buy & Collect the Granada Card?

Some Useful Tips

• You should take into account the travel time needed to get from one place to another. Some monuments included in the Granada Card are far apart from each other. For example, the Cartuja Monastery and the Sacromonte Abbey.

• If you plan to use city buses, you need to take into account the time you'll spend collecting the Bus Pass.
• Make sure you check the opening hours of the monuments. Some of them don't open on Sunday afternoons and Mondays.
• The Science Museum is very big and there are many interesting activities for the children. You should keep in mind that it closes at 7pm every day and at 3pm on Sundays when planning your visit. Allow plenty of time to enjoy it and make the most of your visit.

Alhambra Entrance with the Granada Card

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Granada Tours & Trips

Find the right tour for you through Granada. We've got 78 adventures going to Granada, starting from just one day in length, and the longest tour is 58 days. The most popular month to go is October, which has the largest number of tour departures.

78 Granada tour packages with 442 reviews

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Managua City Stopover - 3 days

Excellent trip and exceeds my expectations. The guide is just wonderful and volcano Masada is absolutely amazing. I’d rate my trip 95/100

Nicaragua - Glimpse of Managua City and Granada City

Customized Nicaragua Nature Trip with Daily Departure and Private Guide

• Book With Flexibility This operator allows you to rebook your dates or tours with them for free, waiving change fees.

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Colonial Tour Nicaragua 4D/3N

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Nicaragua - Land of Lakes and Volcanoes

The tour provided lots of variety and was generally fairly active. Our guide Renee was amazing - so articulate, organized, positive and accommodating. We would have enjoyed an extra day in Omatepe and also in San Juan de Sur. Only downside was travellers diarrhea experienced by several in the group.

• 10% deposit on some dates Some departure dates offer you the chance to book this tour with a lower deposit.

Volcano Trail: Waves & Local Ways

Sarah was an amazing guide who catered towards the group. I would recommend this tour for anyone wanting to travel through CA, the border crossings are quite difficult. The price of this tour is worth it.

Central American Journey: Rainforests & Ruins

The tour was far more amazing than what I expected (compared to the one I did in south east Asia). I enjoyed every single day. Sometime the transportation in between to spots were too long but I guess it's part of the experience. I met such great people (I think the G of G'adventure comes actually from there). I had the chance to meet two guides for the whole journey. I have not enough words to tell how amazing they are. Beside their quality and professionalism as guides, they were so helpful, always happy, entertaining and so so so much fun! I truly made friends. They increased my huge appetite of the traveling lifestyle. I can't say enough thank you.

Cycle Nicaragua, Costa Rica & Panama

Excellent guides and mechanism. Well planned tour. Nice combination of biking and experiencing the areas travelled.

Nicaragua & Beyond

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Cycle Nicaragua to the Panama Canal

As mentioned previously this was an ambitious itinerary. Chris the leader made it work, so I feel very grateful to him for this. It was just brilliant to see 3 very different countries in Central America on 2 wheels on a two week trip.

The Lure of Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua)

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The best self-guided walking tour in Granada + map to download!

A couple of weeks ago my boyfriend and I went on a free walking tour in Granada, and we absolutely loved it! I had been to Granada before but was so mindblown about how beautiful the city was in December. But regardless of when you decide to visit Granada, I am sure you will have a great experience. But now let’s talk about the self-guided walking tour for Granada you can find in this blog post: I absolutely love doing walking tours whenever I visit a new city. They really help to understand a new city better and to know where all the important monuments are.

During my stay in Granada, I did both a free walking tour of the city and a food walking tour. Apart from them, I also found some gems in Granada during my time there that I made sure to include as well. And the outcome is the following blog post: A self-guided walking tour of Granada with the city’s most important monuments , viewpoints, tapas bars, and more.

So, if you are interested, keep reading. 

Here is an itinerary for a self-guided walking tour in Granada

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FAQs about Granada and this free self-guided walking tour for Granada:

Is granada worth visiting.

Granada is one of the many cities in Spain you have to visit! Not only is it home to the Alhambra palace , which is a famous UNESCO World Heritage site . It also is full of incredible history and amazing food. Granada is also close to the Sierra Nevada mountains which makes it a perfect destination for nature lovers as well. 

What if I want to book a free walking tour in Granada? 

Of course, you can also book a free walking tour in Granada. Free walking tours are amazing if you want to see Granada’s most important monuments and areas in one afternoon. I did a free walking tour in Granada myself and really enjoyed it. The best part of free walking tours are the local guides who do an amazing job showing you the city through the eyes of a person that lives there. You can also ask them for recommendations for activities after you finished your tour. 

How do free walking tours work? Free walking tours do not come with a specific price, which is why they are free. You will spend a couple of hours with your local guide walking around the city and learning a lot about Granada’s history. After the tour, you have the chance to leave your local guide a tip. And it’s totally up to you how much you would like to tip them! It usually depends on your budget and on how much you actually liked the tour.

You can find all free walking tours in Granada here .

But if you have a tight schedule and want to explore Granada on your own, keep reading this blog post 🙂

What should I keep in mind before I do a walking tour in Granada? 

Make sure to wear proper footwear ! Granada is an incredibly walkable city. So, you should wear should you can walk in for a couple of hours without a problem. Then, you should take a water bottle with you to refreshen yourself during your walk. 

How long does this self-guided walking tour of Granada take? 

In theory, the tour is 3km long and if you just walk to all destinations without a break, you should be done in 45 min. But in practice, I am sure this walking tour will take you much longer. We will walk around the historical city center of Granada , and check out incredible viewpoints and other monuments of the city. If you want to enjoy your time without rushing, this tour will take you around 2-3 hours.

By the way, I made sure to include tea and tapas places that I loved. That way you can make small stops in case you get hungry 🙂

What places are we going to see on this Granada walking tour? 

Our self-guided Granada walking tour starts at Plaza de Bib Rambla, which is a very central square close to the Cathedral of Granada . From there, you will walk to the Cathedral of Granada and see the Royal Chapel. Then, we will walk to the lower areas of the Albaicín neighborhood and see two important viewpoints: Mirador Placeta de Carvalejas and Mirador San Nicolas. After spending some time at the viewpoints you will walk down to the famous Paseo de los tristes with amazing views of the Alhambra in Granada . The walking tour ends in an area full of bars and restaurants. Perfect if you want to keep exploring Granada’s surroundings.

Interactive map with our Granada walking tour itinerary

This is an interactive map with the itinerary for our self-guided walking tour in Granada. You can send the whole itinerary to yourself and display it on your google maps. That way you won’t get lost! By the way, I also included great tapas and tea places on our way.

Let’s start: Itinerary for a self-guided walking tour in Granada

1. start of our walking tour in granada: plaza de bib-rambla.

Many walking tours in Granada start at exactly this place: Plaza de Bib-Rambla . This place is a small square not too far from the Cathedral. On this square, you can find several restaurants where you can have tapas or churros. 

I got recommended the place “Los Manueles” a lot for their tapas. If you want to have a snack before your walking tour, you could go there! Or what about having churros at Cafetería Alhambra ? Churros are very common in Granada. You really should make sure to try them during your stay. 

When I visited this Granada in December, this plaza had a small Christmas market full of souvenirs and gifts. But apart from that, let’s not stay in this square for too long. There are many incredible destinations in our walking tour to come.

2. Walk to the famous bazaar Alcaicería in Granada

Walking time: 3 min

The Alcaicería is a hidden street full of souvenir shops in the center of Granada. The Arabic-style shops sell all kinds of souvenirs, from jewelry, purses, and t-shirts to other small things related to Granada. If you want to bring back a souvenir from Granada for your loved ones, this is one place you could take a look at!

Walk around the small street and peek inside the shops. This Arabic style is very common in the South of Spain. Make sure to pay attention to the beautiful decorations on the walls. 

Make sure to walk to a small square called “Placeta de la Seda” to admire the beautiful tiles on the walls. Such a beautiful and hidden place in Granada!

3. Admire Granada’s gorgeous cathedral at Plaza de las Pasiegas

Walking time: 2 min 

The Cathedral in Granada is one of the must-see places on this tour. For being such a small city, Granada actually has the 4th largest Cathedral in the world! The construction of this Cathedral started in the 16th century, after Granada’s conquest and more than 600 years of Muslim dominance . Like many other Cathedrals in Andalusia, the Cathedral in Granada was built on top of the city’s main mosque. 

The exterior structure of the Cathedral is of gothic architecture. The main facade was designed by the famous Spanish architect Alonso Cano . The inside of the Cathedral is also worth seeing! The inside has been constructed in a Renaissance design with colourful tiles and five main naves. The whole building looks absolutely beautiful. 

If you have time and are interested in seeing the Cathedral inside, you should absolutely do it! The entrance costs 5€.

4. Walk to the Royal Chapel, right behind the Cathedral of Granada

The Royal Chapel of Granada is a very unique building: This building is the burial place of the Spanish Monarchs Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand I . Apart from that, the building has some very impressive architecture and shows art related to Queen Isabella. Other tombs include the bodies of Juana de Castilla, Felipe I de Castilla and their grandson Miguel who died as a child.

I have to be honest, my boyfriend and I went to check out the Royal Chapel thinking it will be one more religious building to look at. But we were very impressed by the statues, the artwork and how well-preserved everything is! The marble statues look absolutely insane and were crafted with so much detail. Keep in mind that the Royal Chapel of Granada was constructed at the beginning of the 16th century. 

If you have time and are debating whether you should visit it, give it a try. In my opinion, this is a very underrated place and worth visiting (Taking photos is not allowed! Which is why I cannot show you any!)

5. Check out the Palacio de la Madraza, 

Walking time: 2 min

The good news is that the old town of Granada is very small and all monuments are very close to each other. By now, we did not even have to walk that far. Right next to the Royal Chapel is the Madraza , a historical Islamic educational institution. 

Nowadays, the Madraza belongs to the university of Granada. It was built in the 14th century by Nasrid Monarch Yusuf I. The Madraza was close to the city’s main mosque, which today is the Cathedral of Granada. Close are also the Albaicería bazaar where silk and gold were traded. 

You can enter the front part of the Madraza to admire the beautiful Arabic decoration of the wall, very unique!

6. Let’s go to our first viewpoint: Placeta de Carvajales

Walking time: 10 Minutes

From the Madraza , walk towards Gran Vía de Colón , cross the street and keep walking towards the lower part of the Albaicín neighborhood.

There, our next destination is Mirador Placeta de Carvajales . Once you arrive, you will immediately understand why many travelers recommend this viewpoint: From here, you have a spectacular view of the Alhambra on the hill. Make sure to not skip this viewpoint on your Granada walking tour! 

Apart from that, there is a small square right at the viewpoint with beautiful water plays where you can do a small break. 

Close to this viewpoint is also a place called “La Taberna del Beso”, where you can sit down for a tea and a small snack. 

6. Walk to Granada’s most popular viewpoint: Mirador San Nicolas 

Walking time: 10min 

Now, we are going to continue walking uphill in Granada’s Albaicín neighborhood . Believe me, it is absolutely worth it. Only 10 walking minutes away you can find Granada’s most popular viewpoint Mirador San Nicolas. A must-see place during your Granada trip!

This viewpoint has incredible views of Alhambra , and you can even see the Sierra Nevada behind it. This image of the Alhambra with the snow-covered mountains behind it is insane! 

To be honest, this place is not a hidden gem anymore and you will find many people there, especially on sunset. Usually, there is also live music , which really gives this place a special atmosphere. 

What can you do there? You can sit down on the walls of the viewpoint and just admire the incredible view and listen to live music. You can also buy a souvenir from one of the sellers of this viewpoint. I recommend doing a small break and having a tea at “Tetería Marrakesh”.

Not tired yet? Then check out the Mosque “Mezquita Mayor”

This Main Mosque in Granada is located right next to the viewpoint and is accessible for free. I really liked visiting it because the views are very similar to the San Nicholas viewpoint, but there are much fewer people there. Apart from that, the mosque is absolutely gorgeous and is also home to a beautiful garden. If you have time, check it out 🙂

7. Let’s continue walking to Paseo de los Tristes!

Walking time: 8 min 

We finally get to walk downhill on this self-guided walking tour of Granada! Our next destination is a street that is officially called “Andres Manjon” , but locals call it “Paseo de los tristes” . Translated it means “The street of the sad people” . This street is right next to the Darro River and you can easily reach it just by walking downhill from the San Nicholas viewpoint. 

The interesting name of the street derives from the funeral processions that would take place on this street on the way to the San José cemetery in Granada. As you can imagine, it was probably not the happiest place in Granada. 

But nowadays, this street is full of bars and local shops you can visit. But not only that. from there you also have amazing views of the Alhambra , which is lit up beautifully during the evening.

I have to recommend a tea place here which is super cozy with great views of the Alhambra as well: Tetería El Bañuelo. 

8. Keep walking to Plaza de Santa Ana, the end of our Granada walking tour

Walking time: 8 minutes

Our last stop on this walking tour is Plaza Santa Ana , a central square from which you can continue and go on other activities in the city of Granada. 

On this square, we can find the court of Granada, the tourism office, and a beautiful water fountain. Around this square are many historical buildings, like the Santa Ana church. If you want to extend your Granada walking tour for a bit, you can check it out. 

Apart from that, scroll down if you are looking for more activities you can do after your Granada walking tour

That was not enough? Other activities you can do after this Granada walking tour: 

Visit the hammam andalus for a relaxing experience.

This is the perfect plan if you want to have a relaxing afternoon: The Hammam Andalus are traditional Arabic baths you can visit for the ultimate SPA experience. These baths include hot and cold pools and other SPA services. Fancy a massage? Then, you should go here.

You can book your tickets for the Arabic baths in Granada here.

Check out a world-class Flamenco Show in Granada

The South of Spain is known for its amazing Flamenco performances . And Granada has several places where you can go! Close to Plaza Santa Ana is Flamenco Place La Alborea . If you have never been to a Flamenco Show, you will be mindblown!

You can buy tickets and find out more about La Alborea here.

Make sure you bought your ticket for the Alhambra gardens!

Just a word of caution! Make sure you already have your tickets for visiting the Alhambra before you come to Granada. If you still don’t have them, make sure to check here if there are still tickets available during your stay in Granada.

Make sure you buy the tickets that include visiting the Nasrid Palaces as well. You can book your tickets here!

Explore Granada’s best tapas restaurants!

Close to our last stop on the Granada walking tour there are a lot of great restaurants you should try! Granada is famous for its tapas culture, where you usually get a free appetizer (tapa) whenever you order a drink. 

Famous tapas places I can recommend are Bodegas Castañeda, La Buena Vida and Los Manueles

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The 1975 singer Matty Healy responds to Taylor Swift album with tracks rumoured to be about him

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British singer-songwriter Matty Healy has reacted to Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department which features several tracks rumoured to be about him.

The new album from Swift became Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single week surpassing one billion streams since its release last Friday , however The 1975 frontman Healy suggested he had not had a chance to listen.

In a video circulating online, Healy was approached by a reported photographer in Los Angeles and asked how he rates the “diss track” about him, and was also asked to compare it to other songs on the 31-track double album.

“My diss track? Oh!,” Healy laughed, while wearing a navy hooded jumper and carrying a backpack.

“I haven’t really listened to that much of it, but I’m sure it’s good,” the 35-year-old added.

The first track on the Swift album titled Fortnight, featuring US rapper Post Malone, was interpreted by fans to be about Swift’s rumoured relationship with Healy.

In the song she sings “And I love you, it’s ruining my life, I touched you for only a fortnight” and “Your wife waters flowers. I wanna kill her”.

Swift reportedly dated The 1975 singer, from Manchester , in May 2023 after they were pictures together in New York. The romance is said to have fizzled a month later .

While Swift never namechecks Healy, a number of other songs appear to reference him, including Guilty As Sin?, on which she sings about having “fatal fantasies” about someone from her past while in a relationship.

Last May, Healy made a surprise appearance during the Nashville performance of Swift’s Eras tour to play with her support act, indie singer-songwriter Phoebe Bridgers.

Swift also sung two The 1975 numbers at their London gig in February 2023.

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