Granada’s Essential
I don’t know if the poet Francis de Assisi did a Granada guided tour, but it perfectly sums up what you can feel after seeing the most essential treats and pleasures. The Mexican poet Francisco de Asís de Icaza dedicated this internationally-known verse to the beauty of Granada:
“Give him alms, woman.
There is nothing in this life
as unfortunate as being
a blind man in Granada.”
As the poem says, no one should leave Granada without enjoying its most essential.
Enjoy the multicultural legacy, the beauty and the history of Granada’s central district. Whether you have a long or short time, you cannot miss the essence of this magical city.
What can you expect during my Granada guided tour?
This Granada guided tour will be customized for couples, groups and families’ needs, interests and requirements.
It includes all the best highlights of the three most important neighborhoods in the city’s historical center.
Go deep with me into Granada’s history and discover its transformation.
Granada of the Jews
First, we start by visiting the old Garnatha Al-Yahud to learn the origin of the city’s name and answer the following question: What does Granada mean in Spanish?
The heart of the city
Imagine that you are inside a movie where you travel in time and space in a magical way. Just crossing the street, where in the old days there was a bridge, a different time and a new architectural design will unfold right before your eyes.
We will walk by the old Granada Medina, to the area where the most important medieval Christian buildings stand today.
There, you will discover details built into these religious edifices as we walk on the streets. The main sites in this area are the Granada Cathedral, the former Christian University, and the Royal Chapel.
Did you know that the Catholic Rulers Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon are buried in the Royal Chapel?
Queen Isabella loved his city so much that her last wish was to be buried in Granada. It was a personal preference, but today she shares her funeral chapel with other family members. Who? Why? Their answers will fascinate you.
But this is not all! Try to answer this question: Why does Granada figure in Spain’s coat of arms? During your Granada guided tour, you will learn the seldom-told facts as the main characters of history come to life.
The oldest neighborhood in the city: the Albaicín
Once we have visited the ancient Jews and Christians neighborhood, we will be visit the Muslim. Did you know that Granada has two UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
The Alhambra is one of these sites, as you may already know. The other one, the Albaicín quarter, is an urban complex that fuses medieval and Mediterranean architecture.
Their houses, called “Cármenes granadinos”, are the envy of everyone who peeks inside. They are open paradises for a few and closed spaces for many.
The most exciting feature of the Albaicín is its labyrinthine quality. It invites you to get lost in its narrow streets.
Together we will go through the places that do not appear in travel guides so that you live the multicultural flavor of its people and customs.
Along the way, I will show you the secret hiding places with the best views of Granada.
If you love to take pictures, get your camera ready for the best photos of your trip!
Multicultural Granada guided tour
A walk-through Granada’s streets allow you to get to know the last Muslim kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula. Today, this city is an impressive and beautiful mix of three historical legacies: Jews, Muslims, and Christians.
Live the multicultural spirit of this city and fall in love with Granada!
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