Granada Historico

We shall begin our visit at the royal chapel, built in flamboyant gothic style by the catholic monarchs, and in which their mausoleum and that of their children felipe"el hermoso" and juana "la loca" is to be found. Along side the chapel is the cathedral, which is considered to be the first renaissance church in spain.

The excursion will continue with a panoramic trip through the main street of Granada reyes Catholics, gran via, and hospital real (royal hospital), founded by the catholic monarchs in 1504 next to the jardins del triunfo. We shall arrive to the carthusian monastery a baroque masterpiece whose constructor began in 1505 and lasted three centuries, and of which the holy of hollies and the vestry are the most note worthy aspects.

From there we shall go on the old Moorish quarter of the albaycin, where we shall wind through the narrow streets until we reach the Mirador de san Nicholas, a vantage point which offers magnificent views of the alhambra, Granada and Sierra Nevada. Then we will arrive at the Sacromonte, a typical quarter where the gypsy population lives in caves. We will visit one of the most representative caves, where a drink will be served.

Tour Info

Times:

• Daily @ 4:30pm
• Pick Up times between 4.00pm and 4.30pm
• Pick Up from Hotels in the City centre within a radius of 5km's

• Running Time: 2h 30min approx