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The Albaicín (also spelled Albayzín or Albaycín) is Granada's old Muslim quarter, and its steep twisting streets underscore a medieval past. Founded in 1228 by the Moors, the neighborhood is dotted with Baroque churches inside old mosques and traditionalcarmenes (villas). Albaicín is also known for having stellar views of the Alhambra.
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Granada Segway Tour
Make easy work of Granada’s hills and zip around the sights on this 2-hour guided Segway tour. Enjoy an intimate experience, with a small group of just six people; explore the atmospheric Albayzín and Sacromonte neighborhoods; and admire landmarks such as the San Cristobal Church, Paseo de los Tristes, and Palacio Daralhorra.
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$35.93
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$35.93
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Granada Hot-Air Balloon Ride
Experience an enchanting sunrise over Granada on an exhilarating hot-air balloon ride. Soar over the city and see legendary landmarks like the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alhambra palace complex and the secretive Sacromonte Caves. Enjoy this unique perspective as the sun casts an incandescent glow over the mountains and the city begins to wake. On your return to land, appease your appetite with a traditional Andalusian brunch and a lavish glass of cava.
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$299.26
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$299.26
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Granada Electric Bike Guided Tour
Maximize time spent in Granada with an electric bike tour. Cover ground quickly as you cruise through this vibrant city, learning about its history and architecture as you cycle. The group size is limited to a maximum of eight to ensure personal attention from your guide and you can choose from several flexible departure times.
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$35.93
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Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Granada: Alhambra, Abadia, Albaicin 3 hour historical tour
Discover intriguing secrets of Granada on 3 hour historical segway tour. It's a great way to see all major sigts with local exprerienced guide. Due to special geographical location Granada offers great routes with picturesque views. The city is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains so the streets go up and down making segway probably the most comfortable way of transportation.
As soon as you ready the journey begins. Cruise in the green gardens of Alhambra and learn about the majestic islamic palace. Friendly and knowledgeable guide will gladly share important historical facts of this unique place included to UNESCO World Herritage list in 1984.
Pass by Plaza Nueva, Fuente del Toro, Paseo de los Tristes, old gypsy caves all the way up to Abadia del Sacromonte. The Sacromonte Abbey shows the cultural past of the city and is vital to understanding the history of Granada.
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$92.55
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$92.55
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Granada: Panoramic segway tour
Discover city center and Albaicin on one hour panoramic segway tour. It's a great way to cover big distance with local exprerienced guide. Due to special geographical location Granada offers great routes with picturesque views. The city is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains so the streets go up and down making segway probably the most comfortable way of transportation. The main focus of this tour is to enjoy segways and learn general information about Granada.
Pass by Plaza Nueva, Fuente del Toro, Paseo de los Tristes, old gypsy caves all the way up to viewpoints of Albaicin. It is located on a big hill and is famous for its breathtaking views overlooking Alhambra and mountains of Sierra Nevada. Albaicin is an old neighborhood which maintains the layout of Medieval Moorish narrow streets. Perfect place to discover Moorish architecture.
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$38.90
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$38.90
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Sacromonte and Albaicin Monumental Segway Tour in Granada
Discover mysterious neighborhoods of Granada on 2 hour monumental segway tour. It's a great way to see Sacromonte and Albaicin with local exprerienced guide. Due to special geographical location Granada offers great routes with picturesque views. The city is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains so the streets go up and down making segway probably the most comfortable way of transportation. This tour doesn't include Alhambra, however you will enjoy observing it from San Nicholas viewpoint.
Pass by Plaza Nueva, Fuente del Toro, Paseo de los Tristes, old gypsy caves all the way up to Abadia del Sacromonte. The Sacromonte Abbey shows the cultural past of the city and is vital to understanding the history of Granada.
Wonder through the narrow streets of Albaicin neighborhood, pass by Mosque of Granada and take photos on one of the most famous viewpoints - San Nicholas square.
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$65.72
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$65.72
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Granada Day Trip with Alhambra Skip The Line from Malaga
Explore the incredible history and amazing architecture of Granada during this day trip from Malaga. This southern Spanish city is most famous as the home of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Alahambra palace, along with a historic neighborhood like Albayzín. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the Alhambra’s unique gardens, Nazari Palaces, Generalife and Alcazaba, before touring the unique neighborhood with amazing views of Granada. Skip-the-line admission to the Alhambra, plus a guide and round-trip hotel transport are included.
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$433.62
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$433.62
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Full Day to Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens Direct from Malaga
Visit the Alhambra and Granada on a day-long excursion from Malaga. With a guide, explore the UNESCO-listed Alhambra palace, admiring incredible Islamic architecture around the complex. After visiting the main highlights, Charles V Palace, and the Generalife Gardens, check out the landmarks of Granada on a walking tour. Numbers are limited to 20 people, and the experience includes round-trip transport from Malaga.
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$109.69
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$109.69
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Granada Segway Tour to Albaicin and Sacromonte
Explore the ancient treasures of Granada on a fun and informative Segway tour! Cover more ground than walking while enjoying fresh Andalusian air and the flexibility to stop often. Roll through the streets of the World Heritage-listed Albaicin, the city’s old Moorish quarter, while your local guide points out highlights and shares facts about the city’s fascinating layered history. You’ll also tour the Sacromonte district, home to gypsy caves and a rich flamenco heritage.
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$75.45
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2-Day Granada Tour from Seville Including Skip-the-Line Access to Alhambra Palace and Arabian Baths
Get a taste of old-world Andalucia on this 2-day Granada tour from Seville. Breeze past the lines at Nasrid Palace, Alcazaba fortress, and Generalife Gardens; tour the rose-tinted Alhambra Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Granada’s crowning jewel; and while away an afternoon in an Arabian hammam. Plus, enjoy a guided walking tour of Granada’s historic center, including a Moorish silk market and the UNESCO-listed neighborhood of Albaicin. Two nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel and round-trip hotel transport is also included.
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$296.70
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$296.70
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Granada Day Trip from Seville
Maximize time in Spain with a day trip to Granada from Seville. Travel through Andalusian olive groves to reach Granada and skip-the-line at the city’s most popular landmark, the Alhambra. Relax over a lunch of tapas in the Albaycin neighborhood and explore Granada on foot with a guide leading the way to see markets and mountain views.
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$216.81
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$216.81
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Granada Day Trip from Seville with Skip-the-line Alhambra Access
Take a detour from Seville to explore another Andalusian gem on this full-day tour to Granada. Take a guided walking tour of the World Heritage-listed Albaycin Moorish quarter and the legendary gypsy caves of Sacromonte. Enjoy skip-the-line access to the famed Islamic palaces of the Alhambra, and learn about Granada’s fascinating multilayered history. Enjoy leisure time for lunch, and admire the scenic Spanish countryside on the drive to and from Seville.
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$408.84
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$408.84
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Granada Walking Tour
Explore the Granada districts of Albaicin and Sacromonte on a walking tour with a guide who tells stories and shares information as you go. You'll walk roughly 1.5 miles (2.5 km), enjoying the lead of a guide instead of having to look at a map or worry about where to go. Hear about the heritage and lifestyles of the neighborhoods, including Arabic history, gypsy culture, and flamenco music.
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$15.09
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$15.09
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Gold Doubloons: The Alhambra and Palaces of the Albaicin. Half day tours
Follow in the footsteps of sultans and Romantic poets on a guided tour of the Alhambra citadel and the palaces of Granada’s ancient Albaicín quarter, both declared UNESCO World Heritage sites. Hear the legends of Moorish Spain as you explore the ornate gardens and royal quarters of the hilltop Alhambra, and feel history come alive while wandering through the winding streets and Nasrid dynasty palaces of the city’s oldest neighborhood.
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$92.92
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$92.92
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Granada Tapas Walking Tour
Awaken your senses to the tantalizing taste of traditional tapas on a 2.5-hour culinary and cultural tour of Granada. Delve into the city’s rich past while feasting upon a selection of sublime Spanish specialties with an interesting guide; see significant sights such as Plaza Nueva and Santa Ana Church, interspersing attractions with visits to locally loved tapas bars and ambient bars. See the city from the vertiginous vantage point of Mirador San Nicolás and gain fascinating insight into Moors who ruled the city before the Spanish conquered on this enriching excursion.
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$54.51
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$54.51
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Granada Sunset Walking Tour
Stroll through the scenic neighborhoods of Albayzin and Sacromonte at sunset on this walking tour. Take in views of the Alhambra from a lookout in San Nicolas as the sun sinks. Accompanied by your guide, learn about the history of the neighborhoods and snap photographs in the fading light.
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$18.87
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$18.87
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Granada: 90 minutes sunset segway tour
Discover Albaicin neighborhood on 90 minutes sunset segway tour. It's a great way to cover big distance with local exprerienced guide. Due to special geographical location Granada offers great routes with picturesque views. The city is situated at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains so the streets go up and down making segway probably the most comfortable way of transportation. The main focus of this tour is to take you up to San Nicholas viewpoint on the most beautiful time of the day - sunset.
Pass by Plaza Nueva, Fuente del Toro, Paseo de los Tristes, old gypsy caves all the way up to viewpoints of Albaicin. It is located on a big hill and is famous for its breathtaking views overlooking Alhambra and mountains of Sierra Nevada.
Wonder through the charmin streets, pass by Mosque of Granada and take photos on one of the most famous viewpoints - San Nicholas square. During the sunset this place seems magical and attracts poets, writers and hippies from all over the world.
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$52.31
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$52.31
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

Night Adventure Tour
Experience an alternative and adventurous side of Granada when you embark on this nighttime tour. Equipped with headlamps to help navigate the darkness, explore the Albayzin (Granada’s ancient Muslim district), chart the caves of Sacromonte, wander through the Dehesa del Generalife park, admire nighttime views from the Silla del Moro, and otherwise discover a side of the city that most tourists miss.
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$18.87
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$18.87
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Sacromonte and Albaycin Walking Tour
Take an informative walking tour of the Albayzin and Sacromonte neighborhoods in Grenada. The route consists of 10 stops; your local guide will explain the history and significance of each. Visit Ziri wall, see the Plaza Larga, enjoy views from the Alhambra Fortress, and more. You’ll also learn about some of the city’s famous residents.
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$19.82
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$19.82
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Full Day to Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens from Torremolinos
Take a walking tour of Granada and visit the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed palace and fortress, on this tour from Costa del Sol. With a guide, you'll explore the Alhambra, known for its Moorish architecture, plus see the neighboring Generalife, another palace known for its gardens, and learn about the history of Granada. When booking, select the option that corresponds to your pickup location.
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$105.91
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$105.91
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Granada Tour from Seville
Head out of Seville for the day, and explore gorgeous Granada. Let your guide take you to the city's chief sites, including the famed Alhambra, as well as, the spice market and San Nicola's viewpoint. At the end of the tour, indulge in some local tapas at a bar before returning to Seville. This small-group tour is limited to a maximum of eight people.
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$397.27
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$397.27
Price varies by group size
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Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

The Alhambra and Granada from Seville
This tour is an opportunity to get to know the Alhambra and Granada in a small group on a very familiar trip. We avoid the queues to get the tickets of the Alhambra which you can discover at your own pace with an audio guide in your previously reserved language as well. Then our guide will take you to the most beautiful places of the Albayzin, the most popular neighborhood of Granada and will recommend the best places to eat and shop for the typical products of Granada.
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$200.65
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$200.65
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Granada Pass: Alhambra ticket + 5 days of tickets for monuments and transport
Enjoy this wonderful visit together with our latest generation audio guides, the most demanded monument in Spain and one of the most visited in the world. On the tour you can take your time to visit the Alhambra, Generalife Palace and their gardens, Carlos V Palace and all the monumental environment.
With our guided tour "Barrios Patrimonio de la UNESCO" we will visit the muslim neighborhood of Albayzín and the gypsy neighborhood of Sacromonte, two of the most characteristic neighborhoods in the world, with beautiful views due to their location, in front of Alhambra.
You can also complete the visit of the city with the entrances to all the most emblematic and important monuments, such as the Cathedral, Royal Chapel, etc.
In the Science Park, both adults and children can enjoy the first interactive science museum in Andalusia.
To move around the city you have 9 trips in urban transport, and 1 round in the tourist train which will make the perfect panoramic of the city.
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$161.06
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$161.06
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff

Skip the Line: Flamenco Show Ticket at Jardines de Zoraya, Granada
Take part in one of southern Spain’s most beloved cultural traditions at an authentic, live flamenco show in Granada’s historic Albaycín district. Settle into an atmospheric ‘tablao’ dance hall and experience the multisensory passion of flamenco as two dancers perform various styles, accompanied by the soulful melodies of a guitarist, singer and the presence of a guest artist (singing, dancing, percussion, violin or saxophone). Choose from two nightly performance times and enjoy the fantastic show!
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$24.78
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$24.78
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
FAQ’s
Should I book Albaicín tickets in advance?
We recommend booking e-tickets ahead of time to secure your spot since Albaicín can get crowded. If you book with Viator, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. See all 67 Albaicín tickets and tours on Viator.
How much does it cost to visit Albaicín 2021?
Currently, an entrance ticket to Albaicín costs USD 6.13. Guided Albaicín tours start around USD 6.13 per person. See all 67 Albaicín tickets and tours on Viator.
What's the best way to experience Albaicín?
The best ways to experience Albaicín are:
- Granada Segway Tour
- Granada Hot-Air Balloon Ride
- Granada Electric Bike Guided Tour
- Granada: Alhambra, Abadia, Albaicin 3 hour historical tour
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