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Self-Guided Audio Tour of Granada
5(2 reviews)Granada, Spain
3hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel
About this experience
This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Granada independently, walking through its cobbled squares and alleyways at your own pace. It covers the city's rich 1,000-year history and features a blend of Moorish, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. The audio guide is produced by Ben Barclay, associated with a website that offers various guided and self-guided hikes. You can take your time at each stop, controlling your own schedule for starting and finishing the tour. The package includes unlimited use of the tour before and after your booking date, and a virtual tour option is available for use at home. After booking, you will receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code. To use the tour, install the VoiceMap app, enter your code, and follow the GPS-guided directions. The app functions offline.
Itinerary
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.
6
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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
10
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.
11
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.
What's included / not included
VoiceMap app for Android and iOSOffline access to audio, maps, and geodataLifetime access to this tour in English or Spanish
Smartphone and headphonesTransportationFood and drink
Additional information
Accessibility and comfort
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- 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.
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