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Albaicín and Sacromonte’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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75 to 90 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Are you looking for a way to see Albaicín and Sacromonte without joining a tour group? Explore at your own pace with this affordable walking tour.

• Wind your way through the heart of the Albaicín, a UNESCO World Heritage Site rich in charm and dotted with historical sights
• Hear from the producer, Ben Barclay who's part owner of treksierranevada.com, which offers guided and self-guided hikes
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish.
• Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it.
• Use the virtual tour option at home.

Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under "Before You Go." Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.

The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap Start. Voice Map has automatic GPS playback with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.

What's Included

  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Calle Santa Isabel la Real
Albaicín, 18010 Granada, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Cuesta del Chapiz
9, 18010 Granada, Spain

The tour ends near Carmen de la Victoria.

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Albaicín (pass by)

The Alhambra’s palaces and ramparts, with the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains towering above them, are one of Andalusia’s iconic images. On this walking tour, you’ll never be far from a spectacular viewpoint and, between them, you’ll dive into narrow, winding streets that have hardly changed since Moorish times. You’ll then wind your way through the heart of the Albaicín, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is rich in charm and dotted with historical sights, including the old city walls, palaces, gardens and churches.
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The Royal Convent of Saint Isabel (pass by)

Our tour starts outside the Santa Isabel la Real Monastery (Royal Convent of Saint Isabel), from where you’ll explore the very oldest part of the city which has been settled for almost 3,000 years.
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Iglesia de San Miguel Bajo (pass by)

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Iglesia de San Miguel Bajo, a church that sits on a charming square packed with bar-restaurants.
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Cristo de las Azucenas (pass by)

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about Cristo de las Azucenas. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.
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Mirador de la lona (pass by)

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Tranquil spots from where you can take in the Alhambra and the landscape surrounding Granada, including the Mirador de Mario Maya, Mirador de la Lona and the garden of Granada’s mosque.
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Palacio de Dar al-Horra (pass by)

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Aljibe del Rey (pass by)

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about Aljibe del Rey. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.
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Placeta Cristo Azucenas (pass by)

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about Placeta Cristo Azucenas. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.
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Arco de las Pesas (pass by)

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Arco de las Pesas, one of the old city walls’ best-preserved gates.
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Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestro Salvador (pass by)

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about Iglesia Parroquial de Nuestro Salvador. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.
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Mezquita Mayor de Granada (pass by)

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Tranquil spots from where you can take in the Alhambra and the landscape surrounding Granada, including the Mirador de Mario Maya, Mirador de la Lona and the garden of Granada’s mosque.
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San Nícolas Church (pass by)

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about San Nícolas Church. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.
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Mirador de San Nicolas (pass by)

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Alhambra and Sierra Nevada views from the unmissable Mirador de San Nicolás.
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Sacromonte (pass by)

The tour then continues into the Sacromonte valley, famous for its exotic cave houses and brilliant flamenco artists, where the Roma community has traditionally lived.
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Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte (pass by)

This 75-minute tour is packed with sights and breathtaking viewpoints, including Cave houses and the fascinating Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte (the Sacromonte Caves Museum).
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Casa del Chapiz (pass by)

On this tour you'll pass by and learn about Casa del Chapiz. You'll also weave through a picturesque maze of alleyways and soak up the majestic Alhambra views that have inspired artists and romantic travellers over the centuries.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Albaicín and Sacromonte’s Iconic Sights: A Self-Guided Audio Tour?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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