What to do this summer in Granada
Are you coming to the city of the Alhambra to spend a few days alone, as a couple or with friends? Do you want to explore the essence of the city to leave with an unforgettable experience? Book one of the tours that we are going to present to you below to turn a simple trip to the south of Spain into something magical and unrepeatable.
Selection of the best tours to visit Granada
>> Alhambra, Cathedral and Chapel – Private Tour <<
Do you want to attend one of the key moments that would forever mark the history of Spain on our best private tour? The Alhambra was not only the symbol of dominance of a dynasty that ruled the Kingdom of Granada with an iron fist for centuries, it is also the symbol of the Christian reconquest and how everything changes and is transformed by the most uncertain chances. We invite you to tour the Alhambra with your group to discover why it is the most visited monument in Spain. It is a walled palatine city that served for the administration and defense of the city of Granada and the small citadel that contained intramural supplies for the sultan.
In addition to the full visit to the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces, the tour includes a visit to the Generalife Gardens, the Palace of Charles V and then a visit to the Cathedral and Royal Chapel complex along with its museum and the Mausoleum of the Catholic Monarchs Isabel and Fernando. In the Royal Chapel you can see both the cenotaph (empty tomb) built by the Italian sculptor Domenico Fancelli, the legacy of the Kings in the museum and the crypt where the coffins of the Catholic Monarchs are actually located along with their children.
>> Cathedral and Royal Chapel + Albaicín and Sacromonte in small groups <<
When you want to come to Granada, our second best option for visiting the city of the Alhambra this summer is to visit two key points in Granada. The Granada Cathedral is important because it had to represent Christianity once it was reconquered from Muslim hands; at that time even more so than Santiago de Compostela, as it was the last kingdom to recover. The interior is exquisite and worth seeing for its carefully crafted ornamentation and the architectural solutions implemented by Diego de Siloé.
Another of the most recognizable and essential symbols in Granada are the Albaicín and Sacromonte neighborhoods. If you want to make this visit with your group of friends or family, you will love how we get lost in narrow streets that lead to small neighborhood squares where it seems that time has stopped and there are still bars that have known their clientele for a lifetime. Sacromonte stands out, in addition to its incredible views, for being the cave neighborhood of Granada and the site of a very well-known abbey. Visiting these two neighborhoods, if you have enough time, is a plan suitable for all ages that will please both adults and children.
>> Albaicín and Sacromonte in depth – Private tour <<
On this third private tour that you can take if you plan to come to Granada with your partner, friends or family, you will find an even deeper immersion than the previous tour can offer. As you probably know, the Albaicín neighborhood as a whole has been declared a World Heritage Site since 1984. This means that it is a property requiring special protection due to the deterioration it has suffered over the years. Today it is configured as a labyrinth of cobbled streets with squares, viewpoints and small bars that stand out on every corner offering you the wonderful tapas that are known throughout the world.
The cármenes, the detached houses with a patio or orchard typical of this neighbourhood, will contrast with the inhabited caves that you will find in Sacromonte. The cave neighbourhood of Granada is very particular due to the originality of the houses and how this type of construction configures the winding streets that are inserted into the slopes of the Granada hills. The quality of the clay makes it possible to excavate rooms within the hills and hills, using them as housing that maintains a temperature of 18-20 º C in summer and a few degrees less in winter.
>> Flamenco Show in Granada <<
Finally, it is inconceivable to come to any part of Andalusia and not visit at least an authentic flamenco show. Here on our tour we will organise everything for you so that you can enjoy the show in one of the best tablaos in Granada (it is important to book in advance due to the capacity of the venue, once it is full there are no more places). You don’t even need to understand Spanish to understand the feeling expressed through this music that was transmitted mainly by oral tradition among flamenco artists.
Singing, dancing, tap dancing and guitar playing will delight even the most discerning and knowledgeable audience. Granada has produced great figures of the world’s arts and literature, such as Federico García Lorca, the singer from Albaicín Enrique Morente and even the rocker Miguel Ríos. If you are interested in a good cultural offering, Granada can also be your city, with wonderful auditoriums such as the Manuel de Falla or the municipal theatre “Isabel, la Católica”.
>> OFFER: Guided tour of the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces <<
If you want to know why people who visit the Alhambra leave raving about the beauty of what they see, this is the tour for you. With the discount on the guided tour of the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces you will be able to see the most exquisite palace complex in the Alhambra. This includes the Nasrid Palaces of Comares, Mexuar, and the Lions with the famous fountain in the Patio of the same name.
This is a guided tour especially suitable for groups or couples who are coming to the city for a short time. This way you can visit the most important parts of the Alhambra in just 3 hours, which is the duration of the tour and with a group of up to 20 people maximum. You will be captivated by the exquisite ornamentation of these palaces, as well as the water route with enormous importance in all the courtyards, not only as decoration but also as a way of cooling the rooms, guaranteeing a constant supply of water and maintaining personal hygiene, which was so important in Andalusian times.
Why book your guided tour in Granada with us?
At Nhue we have been organising activities for many years that are perfect for people who are visiting the city for the first time or who have visited it on other occasions but this time want something different, unique and original and that is why they decide to hire a guide with us.
The passion with which they convey the explanations of the places of interest makes each excursion something very special that captivates audiences of all ages. If our tours are not enough for you, take a look at the rest of the plans we have for you on our website. You can also contact us if you need something more special or organized. Tell us the idea you have for your group and we will do everything possible to make it a reality.