Immerse yourself in Granada’s Moorish history with this self-guided audio tour. Explore at your own pace, soak up the city’s architecture, and enjoy unlimited use before and after your booking date.
Immerse yourself in Granada’s Moorish history with this self-guided audio tour. Explore at your own pace, soak up the city’s architecture, and enjoy unlimited use before and after your booking date.
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Plaza Bib-Rambla - On this walking tour, I’ll show you the beautiful fusion of Moorish, Renaissance and Baroque architecture that you’ll find all around you in Granada’s historical centre.
You’ll start the tour in Plaza Bib-Rambla, right at the heart of the city, near the charming web of market lanes, the Alcaicería, located on the site of the…
- Plaza Bib-Rambla - On this walking tour, I’ll show you the beautiful fusion of Moorish, Renaissance and Baroque architecture that you’ll find all around you in Granada’s historical centre.
You’ll start the tour in Plaza Bib-Rambla, right at the heart of the city, near the charming web of market lanes, the Alcaicería, located on the site of the former main bazaar.
- Corral del Carbon - I’ll show you the striking building that was once a medieval corn exchange, but where charcoal was stored in the 1600s, which is why it’s known as the Corral del Carbón.
- Plaza Isabel La Catolica - In Plaza Isabel La Católica, you’ll see the statue of Isabella I of Castile meeting Christopher Columbus. I’ll tell you how their meeting changed the course of world history.
- Plaza Nueva - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to stroll through the elegant Plaza Nueva de Granada.
- Royal Chancellery of Granada - On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll pass by the Royal Chancellery of Granada. You’ll learn about it while you walk.
- Puente de Cabrera - On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll pass by the Puente de Cabrera, a picturesque bridge across the River Darro.
- El Banuelo - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to take in famous sites like El Bañuelo (the Arab baths) and the Puente del Aljibillo – the bridge that leads to the Alhambra.
- Casa de Zafra - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to see one of the best-preserved Moorish houses, Casa de Zafra, with its beautiful patio and galleries.
- Archaeological Museum of Granada - On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll pass by the Archaeological Museum of Granada. You’ll learn about it while you walk.
- Paseo de los Tristes - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to stroll along Paseo de los Tristes, which means Promenade of the Sad People, and from where you’ll enjoy amazing views of the Alhambra.
- Puente del Aljibillo - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to take in famous sites like El Bañuelo (the Arab baths), Puente del Aljibillo – the bridge that leads to the Alhambra – and the Palacio de la Madraza, built as a school of Koranic law in the 14th century.
- Peña La Platería - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to find out about Peña La Platería, the cultural association dedicated to the art of flamenco.
- Mirador Placeta de Carvajales - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to soak up views of the Alhambra at Mirador Placeta de Carvajales.
- Casa natal de Enrique Morente - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to see the Casa Natal de Enrique Morente, the birthplace of Granada’s most famous flamenco singer, Enrique Morente.
- Mercado de San Agustín - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to browse the food stalls at Granada’s central market, the Mercado de San Agustín.
- Old Hospital San Juan de Dios - On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll pass by the Antiguo Hospital San Juan de Dios. You’ll learn about it while you walk.
- Monasterio de San Jerónimo, Granada - You’ll make your way to some of the city’s Renaissance-era highlights, including Granada’s Monasterio de San Jerónimo (St. Jerome Monastery), Catedral de Granada (the cathedral) and Capilla Real (the Royal Chapel) where Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon are buried.
- Botanical Garden of the University of Granada - On this self-guided audio tour, you’ll pass by the Botanical Garden of the University of Granada. You’ll learn about it while you walk.
- Plaza de la Trinidad - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to stroll through squares like Plaza de la Trinidad and Plaza de la Romanilla.
- Plaza de la Romanilla - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to stroll along Paseo de los Tristes, also known as the Promenade of the Sad People, and through squares like Plaza de la Trinidad and Plaza Nueva de Granada.
- Granada Cathedral - You’ll make your way to another of the city’s Renaissance-era highlights, the Catedral de Granada, one of the largest cathedrals in the world.
- Palacio de la Madraza - On our tour through this centuries-old city, you’ll also have an opportunity to take in famous sites like El Bañuelo (the Arab baths), Puente del Aljibillo – the bridge that leads to the Alhambra – and the Palacio de la Madraza, built as a school of Koranic law in the 14th century.
- Royal Chapel of Granada - We’ll finish our tour at the ornately decorated Capilla Real (the Royal Chapel) where Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon are buried.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this tour in English or Spanish
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to this tour in English or Spanish
- VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
- Smartphone and headphones
- Transportation
- Food and drink
Interested in discovering Granada independently, avoiding group tours? Roam its charming cobblestone squares and lanes at your leisure with this budget-friendly self-paced tour.
• Immerse yourself in its deep history spanning over a thousand years and marvel at the city’s stunning mix of Moorish, Renaissance, and Baroque styles
• Get insights from…
Interested in discovering Granada independently, avoiding group tours? Roam its charming cobblestone squares and lanes at your leisure with this budget-friendly self-paced tour.
• Immerse yourself in its deep history spanning over a thousand years and marvel at the city’s stunning mix of Moorish, Renaissance, and Baroque styles
• Get insights from producer Ben Barclay, a contributor to a website that provides both guided and self-guided walks
• Take your time at each stop, with the freedom to determine your own start and end times
• Enjoy unlimited access both before and after your booking date
• Utilize the option of taking the tour virtually, from the comfort of your home
Upon booking, you will receive a ticket indicating instructions and a unique code under the ‘Before You Go’ section. All you have to do next is download the VoiceMap app and input your code.
The app assists by directing you to the starting point. Once there, plug in your headphones and hit start. VoiceMap features automatic GPS playback and provides step-by-step directions, functioning perfectly even offline.
- Please note: You won’t be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you’ll need to pay for it independently of this tour.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.