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Plaza de San Nicolas, Granada

Plaza de San Nicolas, Granada: Our most recommended tours and activities

Granada: Flamenco Show in Albaycin - Jardines de Zoraya

1. Granada: Flamenco Show in Albaycin - Jardines de Zoraya

Experience the flamenco culture of southern Spain at an atmospheric tablao in Granada’s Albaycín neighborhood, just minutes from the San Nicolás viewpoint. Take your seats for the show, consisting of several different palos (flamenco styles), from the soleá to an alegría. Watch as 2 dancers are accompanied by a passionate flamenco singer, a guitar player, and a percussionist.

Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

2. Granada City Train 1 or 2-Day Hop-On Hop-Off Ticket

Discover Granada’s most fascinating sights aboard the city train. Create your own itinerary, hop off and back again at your leisure, and discover one of the most beautiful cities in Spain. Hop On the Alhambra Route during the day to visit the most important places in the city. Get close to the impressive monument of the Alhambra, enjoy the views from the Mirador de San Cristóbal, or marvel at the Cathedral of Granada, among others. Choose between the two ticket options offered and take a one-way single trip or enjoy the experience to hop on and off as many times as you wish at any of our stops. See the city and discover the points of interest located near the stops. Alhambra Route (Green Line) trains run every 30 – 45 minutes: 1A Alhambra Generalife/Taquillas 1B Alhambra Palacios Nazaríes/Puerta Justícia 2 Cuesta Gomérez 3 Plaza Nueva 4 Paseo de los Tristes 5 Mirador de San Cristóbal/Albaicín 6 Monasterio de la Cartuja 7 Plaza de Toros 8 Catedral/Plaza Romanilla 9 Calle Alhóndiga/Recogidas 10 Plaza Mariana Pineda/El Corte Inglés 11 Calle Molinos/Campo del Príncipe 12 Hotel Alhambra Palace/Carmen de los Mártires

Granada: Highlights Tour by Electric Bike with Tapas Break

3. Granada: Highlights Tour by Electric Bike with Tapas Break

Fall in love with the wonderful city of Spain - Granada. Explore it effortlessly on an electric bike impregnating yourself with the mix of moorish, gypsy and catholic history of Granada told by your local guide. Take a break from discovering historical sights and enjoy cool drinks accompanied by typical tapas taken on a terrasse in a vibrant public square surrounded by a local artist playing music. Get lost through the scents and sights of flowery cobbled alleys bordered by white "Carmen" houses which themselves hide wonderful gardens full of flowers, fruit trees and cypresses. Contemplate the breathtaking and unique views from Granada’s various viewpoints including San Nikolas and San Miguel Alto.

Granada: Albayzin and Sacromonte Walking Tour

4. Granada: Albayzin and Sacromonte Walking Tour

Explore the Islamic quarter and historic Sacromonte neighborhood of Granada on a 2.5-hour walking tour. Walk between the narrow streets of the Albayzín, and admire the culture of the gypsies in the stunning caves of Sacromonte. Departing from the central Plaza Nueva, learn the history of Granada, a city which has been a hotbed of art and architecture since the 11th century. Explore Albayzín, considered one of the city’s most delightful neighborhoods. This is the part of the city where the Spanish-Muslim architecture is at its most spectacular, and the views of the Alhambra are stunning. Discover the essence of Islamic Granada along a labyrinth of narrow streets. Discover Sacromonte and admire one of the best-known gypsy neighborhoods in Spain, and see the traditional caves where people still live, surrounded by nature and the culture and art of Andalucia. Admire the views of the city from a place where art, nature and heritage are their most attractive.

From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip

5. From Malaga and Costa Del Sol: Granada Day Trip

Make the most of your Costa del Sol vacation with a day trip to one of Andalusia's most emblematic cities, Granada. Get picked up from one of the convenient meeting points and dropped off in the city center to explore at your own pace. After getting picked up from your chosen meeting point in Malaga, Torremolinos, Benalmadena, or Fuengirola, begin the journey to Granada. Take in views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and stop for breakfast along the way (not included in tour price). Upon arrival in Granada, enjoy up to five hours of free time to explore the city at your own pace. You could admire the Renaissance architecture of the Cathedral of Granada or visit the Moroccan tea shops on Calle Elvira for a mint tea or lemonade. Alternatively, spend the day exploring Granada's renowned tapas bars. The streets surrounding Plaza Nueva and Calle Elvira are buzzing with traditional bars where a free tapa is served with every drink. If the Alhambra is on your bucket list, you could use your free time to visit the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife. You could also wander through the streets of the Albaicin and take in panoramic views from Mirador San Nicolas or get lost in the streets of Sacromonte, the cradle of gypsy culture, and listen to the sound of flamenco music floating down the hills. At the end of the day, meet your guide back at the meeting point and hop back on the bus for the journey back to your pickup point.

Granada: Guided Alhambra, Albaicin, & Sacromonte Sunset Tour

6. Granada: Guided Alhambra, Albaicin, & Sacromonte Sunset Tour

Discover the beauty of the ancient city of Granada as you visit the residence of the former emirs, the Alhambra. At dusk, trace the history of one of the city's most emblematic neighborhoods, Albaicin and Sacromonte.  Meet your guide and begin your guided tour of the palatial city of the Alhambra, walk through its gardens, as you learn about its secrets, stories, and legends. Hear about Spain's Hispanic-Muslim as you admire this jewel of the Renaissance left by a great empire. Walk along the walls of the fortress where soldiers waited to be attacked. See the palaces where the last of the sultans of the Nasrid dynasty lived and where the women of the Harem waited to be called. Enjoy the Generalife gardens and be captivated by the Andalusian legacy reflected through the serene combination of water and architecture.  Finally, at sunset head to the San Nicolas viewpoint in Albaicin to contemplate the incredible landscape of Granada as it is lit in the glow of the setting sun. Follow your guide through the ancient streets of Albaicin and Sacromonte and delve into the legends that are an inseparable part of the cultural heritage of Granada. 

Combo guided tour: complete Alhambra with tickets + Albaicín

7. Combo guided tour: complete Alhambra with tickets + Albaicín

Enjoy this combo to visit the most important spaces of Granada: the complex complete of Alhambra and the Albaicín and Sacromonte quarters. We will start the tour in the morning at 9.00h o visit the Alhambra. The Alhambra is one of the most important monuments and attractions in the world. This is a massive complex consisting of 4 different spaces: the Alcazaba , Generalife Gardens, Palaces of Charles the Vth and, the most famous part of this monument, the Nasrid Palaces. Our guided tour has a duration of 3 hours and we will visit all these parts. In the afternoon (our guides will inform to you at what time we will start) we will enjoy the guided tour in Albaicín and Sacromonte quarters. Go deep into the traditional neighborhoods of Albaicín and Sacromonte, recognizable for its caves and settlements that were established after the Castilian conquest. Head to the former Muslim neighborhood of Albaicín, which will lead you to Mirador de San Nicolás, a magical viewpoint with the best views of the Alhambra.

From Malaga: Private Alhambra Palace and Granada Day Trip

8. From Malaga: Private Alhambra Palace and Granada Day Trip

Explore the Moorish architecture of the Generalife gardens and the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra palace and fortress complex with a local guide. Then, head up to the Albaicin and the center of Granada. Meet your private driver in Malaga for the 1.5-hour trip to Granada. Upon arrival, meet your private Alhambra Palace guide for skip-the-line tickets and a 3-hour private tour. Visit the wonderful Palaces and Generalife Gardens. Stroll through the Medina, Arabic baths, Carlos V Palace, and the Alcazaba (Fortress) within the walls of the Alhambra. Next, be driven up to the Albaicin to San Nicolas square for an amazing view of the Alhambra Palace and the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Enjoy free time around the center of Granada for more exploration, shopping, and lunch (not included). After soaking in the views, return to Malaga

Granada: Albaicín and Sacromonte Guided Walking Tour

9. Granada: Albaicín and Sacromonte Guided Walking Tour

Embark on a 2-hour walking tour of the most traditional and authentic neighborhoods of Granada: Albaicin and Sacromonte. Learn the history, legends and local culture from your tour guide. Meet your guide at the Plaza Bib-Rambla and head to the former Muslim neighborhood of Albaicín, declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984. From here, you will head to the Mirador de San Nicolás, where you'll take in fascinating views of the Alhambra. Marvel at the Dar Al-Horra Palace, an old Arabic palace from the 14th-century palace and follow in the footsteps of the funeral carriages that used to drive along Paseo de Los Tristes. Then, continue to the neighborhood of Sacromonte, famous for its caves where settlements of minority groups were established after the Castilian conquest. Learn the history behind the people that live in caves dug into the mountains here and witness Sacromonte's strong connection with flamenco. Visit Enrique Morente's home, one of the most influential flamenco singers from Granada. On this guided walking tour, all members of the group will be treated to a glass of wine, a custom typical in Granada.

Electric Bike Tour with 2 Options to Explore Granada

10. Electric Bike Tour with 2 Options to Explore Granada

The Albaicín, a World Heritage Site, and Sacromonte are 2 of Granada’s most colorful, enchanting, and historical districts. Sacromonte is known for its caves in which gypsies celebrate nightly with their flamenco songs and dancing. Explore these areas on an electric bike tour accompanied by your instructor/guide who will ensure that you see the sights of interest. This is just 1 of 4 electric bike tour options in Granada. The tours range from 2-3 hours in duration, and all begin with a training session to familiarize you with the operation of the vehicle. If you don’t want miss any of Granada's nooks or crannies, choose the XL tour. You’ll travel through all the city’s neighborhoods on this 2nd option and see hidden places such as the Palace of Dar-al-Horra, the Paseo de los Tristes, the San Nicolas Viewpoint, and the Cuesta de Chapiz. Ride your electric bike along the paths and trails of the forest on the outskirts of Granada. On this 3rd tour option your guide will show you the magnificent views of the Albaycin and the Alhambra from the Silla del Moro viewpoint. On a 4th option you can enjoy one of the best sunsets in the world! Ride your electric bike with your guide to the top of Granada to enjoy the spectacular colors and the sights below.

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What people are saying about Plaza de San Nicolas, Granada

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4.3 / 5

based on 2,460 reviews

Both Yosin on the visit to the Albaicín and Sacromonte, and Belén on the visit to the Alhambra acted as wonderful hosts. They gave us a tour at a relaxed and pleasant pace. We had been to Granada on other occasions but choosing this guide service this time was a success. Thanks for everything!

We had Thomas as our guide and he was fantastic. We did the Segway tour and it was amazing how much we got to see. The entire experience was amazing and I would highly recommend. The entire family loved it.

La comida buenisima, personal super gentil y la emocion de escuchar los musicos y el baile phenomenal!!!

A really good way to see places and to plan future trips or visits.

Did this tour on a rainy day, was perfect to see the city.