Granada: Albaicín in the Dark Walking Tour
ID: GYG211440-330306
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover Granada's Albaicín neighborhood in the dark on a 2-hour walking tour. Enjoy the view of this UNESCO World Heritage Site from the Mirador de San Cristóbal, and find out stories of conspiracies and spies as you walk until the Maristán with a guide.
Explore the old Albaicín neighborhood of Granada, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, at night on this 2-hour guided walking tour. Wander down streets less touched by conventional tourism and learn more about the history of the area with your guide.
Begin your tour at the Mirador de San Cristóbal. From here, admire the view of Granada at night with the 2 Alcazabas (Moorish fortifications) in parallel (the nearest is the old Alcazaba Qadima and the other one is the Alcazaba of the Alhambra). Then, enter through non-trafficked circuits that still preserve the peaceful and tranquil atmosphere of Albaicín, also known as Albayzín.
During your 3.5-kilometer (2.2-mile) walk, discover unique events such as historical conspiracies fostered by the strategic advantage of the neighborhood's location, and hear incredible stories about spies and maquis (guerrilla fighters in Francoist Spain after the Spanish Civil War).
Highlights
- Stroll through a UNESCO World Heritage Site on a small group guided tour
- Delight in views of the Albaicín neighborhood from the San Cristóbal lookout
- Go off the beaten tourist path and enjoy the peace and tranquility of the area
- Watch an audiovisual projection about the neighborhood and its history
- Be intrigued by stories of spies, conspiracies, and maquis
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This walking tour covers 3.5 kilometers (2.2 miles) with slopes and steps. It is, therefore, not suitable for people with mobility impairments or wheelchair users, and presents a medium degree of difficulty for people over 70 years old
• Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the tour starts
• Please wear comfortable footwear and take water during the hot season
• Babies/infants are welcome on the tour but it is recommended that parents carry them in baby carriers
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet at the viewpoint of San Cristóbal (Mirador de San Cristóbal) in Albaicín. To get there by public transport from Plaza Nueva, take the C1 bus (approximately 16 minutes); from Parque el Triunfo, take the N9 bus (approximately 12 minutes). Please be at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start of the tour.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
