Granada: Royal Chapel guided walking tour
Description
Learn the history of two of the most important monuments of Granada with an official guide: The Madrasah and the Royal Chapel of Granada. First, we will visit the Royal Chapel, one of the most important monuments of Granada. Here lie Isabel and Fernando, alongside their daughter Juana I and son-in-law Felipe the Handsome. Then we will walking to the Madraza, the first Islamic university of Granada. Built in the 14th century, this splendid work of architecture is still part of the city's University.
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Who said you cannot know a city though its gastronomy? Tapas are a symbol of Granada, considered by many the capital of this delicious tradition, loved by both nationals and foreigners around the globe. We will taste first-quality food in three different establishments, each one with its own specialty, in restaurants with enchantment. During the tour, the guide will give you an explanation of the tapa you are eating in order to know through your palate. Granada has a high quality of gastronomy, an example of it is the Jamón () of the Alpujarras or the cheese that is one the best in the world with prizes such as World Cheese Award. Become the leading role of the tour tasting the best gastronomy of Granada.
The Royal Chapel is one of the most visited monument in the city of Granada, symbol of the splendor occurred after the Christian conquest. Here you will find the mausoleums of the Catholic Monarchs, Isabel and Fernando, alongside their daughter Joanna I and his son-in-law Philip the Handsome are situated, made in Carrara marble.
We will walk around the Alcaicería, where the silk market was situated.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
Cinthia our guide is the ultimate!! Knowledgeable and passionate about history. We were infected by his enthusiasm. Congratulations Cinthia!!!
Laura is wonderful, I loved it, she explains everything very well, she is very friendly and makes it very enjoyable !!!!! Geeeniiiaaal
Excellent knowledge from our guide Alonso?? He was great and gave us so much information He was able to give a very good time line
Beautiful Chapel, great tour guide made it an unforgettable experience. Sadly we couldn’t visit the Madrasah since it was closed on Sundays.
We only had time for the Royal Chapel portion of this tour, but it was excellent. Our guide Cynthia provided so much information and was able to answer all of our questions in great detail. We learned a lot about the chapel, the royal family and the city of Granada
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are delighted that you enjoyed the visit to the Royal Chapel with Cynthia. She is passionate about sharing the history of Granada, and it is wonderful to know that you found her explanations so detailed and enriching. We hope to welcome you again soon to keep discovering the city together.
Forgot her name, but the lady who showed us around was really good and had some great stories and good knowledge of all the history and important items. the tour was in english for people get confused when described as "Ingles", great use of time and must visit venue if in Granada.
Estella was a fantastic tour guide. She could answer all our questions about the history of Spain and the architecture of the town. I’m not sure why there is tapas deceived in the tour description - maybe your itinerary needs updating? We took an English tour on 11th April
Thank you very much for your review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the visit with Estella and that her knowledge of Spanish history and Granada’s architecture made the tour so enriching. We also appreciate your note regarding the mention of tapas in the description. It seems there was an error in the itinerary information, and we will make sure to update it so that it is clear for future guests. Your feedback is very valuable to us, and we hope to welcome you again in Granada for another guided experience.
We did the Ingles (English) tour with Estella. She was amazing and knew every little detail. We got lucky and it was just me and my husband so we were able to ask questions and she knew all the answers. I would highly recommend this tour. It was a bit stressful as we were driving in from Malaga with a 10:00 am time and we had to find parking and then get there to the meeting point. We had less than 10 minutes to spare. I'm so glad we got to pay our respects to Isabella and Ferdinand. Beautiful cathedral. There are shops all around and in the corner of the square where you meet is the best chocolate and churros at Cafeteria Alhambra (to go or you can sit). Anyway... Tour was awesome and Cathedral is a must if in Granada, especially for Americans. Thank you Isabella and Ferdinand for funding Columbus ~
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Royal Chapel tour with Estella and that her knowledge made the experience so special. It is always a privilege to share the history of Isabella and Ferdinand in such an iconic setting, and we are glad you found the visit both meaningful and enjoyable. We also appreciate your note about the meeting point and surroundings — Granada can indeed be a bit tricky with parking, but it’s great to know you were able to make the most of the day, even enjoying the local churros and chocolate nearby. We truly hope to welcome you again on another visit to Granada.
The chapel is interesting, because the Catholic Monarchs are buried, plus there is a very beautiful exhibition of pictures. The cathedral we only saw on the outside but it is immense and it is in a square not very big but with good Mood. You can also go for tapas around in the bars and restaurants. We went free.
Muchas gracias por compartir tu experiencia en Granada. La Capilla Real y la Catedral son, sin duda, lugares imprescindibles para comprender la historia de la ciudad, y nos alegra saber que también disfrutaste del ambiente y de las tapas alrededor. Ojalá en una próxima visita te animes a acompañarnos en un tour guiado para descubrir aún más detalles y curiosidades de Granada.
One of the best tours I have ever done (and I do in every city I see). Special mention to Javier, the best of the best. Doubtless book with him, great fun for both adults and children. Highly recommended
Muchas gracias por tu reseña. Nos alegra enormemente que la visita a la Capilla Real con Javier te pareciera de lo mejor. Tiene una manera única de transmitir la historia y hacerlo divertido tanto para adultos como para niños. Encantados de que lo recomiendes y esperamos verte de nuevo en otra ruta por Granada.
