Tours/Granada/Albayzin and Sacromonte Guided Walking Tour in Granada
Viator · group up to 30 pax

Albayzin and Sacromonte Guided Walking Tour in Granada

4.5(99)Granada1 hour
VIATOR4.6(40)TRIPADVISOR4.5(59)

Description

Explore the Islamic quarter and historic Sacromonte neighborhood of Granada on a 2 hours walking tour. Walk between the narrow streets of the Albayzín, and admire the culture of the gypsies in the stunning caves of Sacromonte.

Tour Options

English tour
  • English tour
Spanish tour
  • Spanish tour

Itinerary

5 min

We start our tour from this beatiful place in the city center, near the Cathedral

Pass by

One of the most important squares in Granada. We can see the Chancilleria, High Court of Justice since the Catholic Kings time

Pass by

The most pintoresque roud in Granada by the side of river Darro

5 min

See the awesome Alhambra views near to the river and we start to walk to the Albayzin top from this point

30 min

The gipsy quarter in front of Alhambra monument

10 min

Take a photo from the most important balcony in Granada and the most famous one

Highlights

Professional guide

What's included

Included
Professional guide
Not included
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Reviews(99)

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S2748USmarial
March 31, 2026
Fun and educational

It was great. Very well explained, clear and fun. We learned a lot of interesting facts and were in wonderful places

Operator response

Buenas tardes! Estamos muy agradecidos de que se haya tomado el tiempo de compartir su opinión con nosotros. Es un placer poder atender a clientes como usted. Que tenga un excelente día! El equipo de Granada a Pie.

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708farahc
November 14, 2025
Good overview of Albacin area

Good overview of Albacin neighborhood and some of Sacromonte. Beautiful views of Al Hambra at sunset and after esp from Sacromonte where most people don't go. Could have included more in Sacromonte, even short visit to cuevas museum.

Operator response

Buenas tardes! Apreciamos profundamente que te hayas tomado el tiempo de compartir con nosotros tu experiencia. Te deseamos lo mejor y esperamos poder volver a servirte pronto. Un saludo! El equipo de Granada a Pie.

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Kim_W
October 8, 2025
We gained information...

We gained information about the general area & it’s rich history plus lots of facts about buildings & architecture that we would have simply just walked passed & missed.

Operator response

Buenas tardes! Estamos muy agradecidos de que se haya tomado el tiempo de compartir su opinión con nosotros. Es un placer poder atender a clientes como usted. Que tenga un excelente día! El equipo de Granada a Pie.

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JesL856
September 19, 2025
Beautiful Walk

This tour is not for the faint of heart (lots of uphill and downhill walking) but it was well worth the huffing and puffing. Our tour guides (we cannot remember their names, unfortunately) were fabulous and they were willing to stop for those in our group who were older to give them more time; fine by me, more photo time! We learned so much about the city's history and architecture, and walked to places I never would have thought to myself. I'd recommend this tour on a day you aren't going to the Alhambra as it's a lot of walking, but a great option for other days in town!

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Operator response

Buenas tardes! Comentarios como el suyo son muy valiosos para nosotros. Nos ayudan a seguir mejorando y proporcionando el mejor servicio posible a nuestros clientes. Muchas gracias! Que tenga un excelente día! El equipo de Granada a Pie.

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howards2010
July 9, 2025
A really great way to get an appreciation of the local areas

I recently booked us on a walking tour in Granada, through Albayzin and Sacromonte. and it was one of the highlights of my trip to Spain! The guide was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and clearly passionate about the city’s rich history and culture. We explored charming neighborhoods, climbed lots of steps (beware if you dont like climbing), and enjoyed exploring the narrow, winding streets and stunning views of the Alhambra, and learned so much about Granada’s fascinating blend of Moorish and Spanish influences. The pace was perfect—not too rushed, but we still saw a lot in a couple of hours. The guide shared interesting stories and pointed out hidden gems we never would’ve noticed on our own. We even got some great local recommendations for food and flamenco spots afterward! The gypsy caves were a little disappointing, but the rest of the tour made it all worthwhile. If you're visiting Granada, I highly recommend starting with this tour. It’s a fantastic way to get oriented and truly appreciate what makes this city so special.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Buenas tardes! Apreciamos profundamente que te hayas tomado el tiempo de compartir con nosotros tu experiencia. Te deseamos lo mejor y esperamos poder volver a servirte pronto. Un saludo! El equipo de Granada a Pie.

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Adventure58500818428
May 27, 2025
Don’t book with this company

Booked over a month before the trip. Cancelled our 4 tickets by text message late the night before. Did get a refund but that’s no compensation for missing out on the visit. It is impossible to get tickets ion the day.

Operator response

Buenas tardes! Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Lamentamos mucho que debido a la masificación del monumento no lo hayan podido disfrutar correctamente. Por nuestra parte siempre ponemos al cliente por delante e intentamos brindar el mejor servicio posible, sentimos que este no haya sido el caso y lamentamos profundamente las molestias ocasionadas. Reciba un cordial saludo! El equipo de Granada a Pie.

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Alan_W
May 2, 2025
Granada walk

There are a lot of hills to climb. The guide walked fast and we were unable to keep up. We stopped after a half an hour. Be better if Viator rated the level of the activity required on there activities

Operator response

Buenas tardes! Muchas gracias por compartir su experiencia. Lamentamos que debido a la dificultad en la estructura del monumento, no haya podido apreciarlo como hubiesen deseado. Por nuestra parte siempre ponemos al cliente por delante e intentamos brindar el mejor servicio posible, sentimos que este no haya sido el caso. Reciba un cordial saludo! El equipo de Granada a Pie.

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Tite26
March 13, 2025
Highly recommended visit

Visit for framing and a very charming tour. We have been to Granada several times and wanted to get to know these two neighborhoods well, we really liked passing through streets that we had never seen. The guide, Cristina, great. We thought being a two and a half hour visit we were going to get tired, but not at all. Situating on historical dates and events, linking with anecdotes and curiosities has been able to keep our attention throughout the tour. In a formal and fun tone at the same time, you can see the work and effort behind it. It has been one of our best guided views we have ever done.

Operator response

Buenas tardes! Comentarios como el suyo son muy valiosos para nosotros. Nos ayudan a seguir mejorando y proporcionando el mejor servicio posible a nuestros clientes. Muchas gracias! Que tenga un excelente día! El equipo de Granada a Pie.

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902cesarl
February 26, 2025
Very good tour with a very good guide, Sandra

We did the Free tour of the Albaicín and the Sacromonte, very well led by our guide Sandra. He showed us very nice places and gave us a good summary of the history of the city and the neighborhood. Gracias Sandra.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Hola! Gracias por compartir tu reseña positiva sobre nuestro tour y nuestro guía. Comentarios como el tuyo son muy valorados por los miembros de nuestro equipo y nos motivan a seguir creciendo. Recibe un cordial saludo! El equipo de Granada a Pie.

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Y3261PIpatriciab
February 23, 2025
Visit Albaicin and Sacromonte with Jaime

Very good experience, our guide Jaime quite a professional who gave us a pleasant time in addition to teaching us many things about the history of Granada.

Operator response

Hola! Gracias por compartir tu reseña positiva sobre nuestro tour y nuestro guía. Comentarios como el tuyo son muy valorados por los miembros de nuestro equipo y nos motivan a seguir creciendo. Recibe un cordial saludo! El equipo de Granada a Pie.

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