Alhambra Environment Free Tour

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Duration: 2 hours

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Explore the surroundings of the Alhambra with this free tour in Spanish, ideal for delving into the stories and legends that surround this Andalusian jewel. Although you won't enter the interior of the monument, you'll walk around its most emblematic exteriors accompanied by a local guide.

The tour starts next to the Fuente del Pimiento (Pepper Fountain), very close to the Washington Irving Hotel. For approximately 2 hours, you will walk through places steeped in history such as the Puerta de la Justicia, the Church of Santa María de la Alhambra and the Alhambra Forest, ending in the central Plaza Nueva.

Discover the legends and secrets surrounding the Alhambra.
Enjoy a walk full of historical and photogenic views.
Learn with your expert guide all the secrets of the city.

Local guide in Spanish
Walking tour of approximately 2 hours
Does not include entrance to the Alhambra or access to its palaces or gardens.

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This free tour invites you to discover Granada from another perspective: the one offered by the history that breathes outside the walls of the Alhambra. Over the course of two hours, you will discover some of the most important and lesser-known corners of the area surrounding the Nasrid monuments.

You will start the tour at the Fuente del Pimiento, next to the Washington Irving Hotel. From there, you will walk along the Paseo del Generalife and bordering the walls of the Alhambra, you will learn about the history of the Tower of the Seven Floors, a place full of mystery.

The route continues to the Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, built on the site of the former royal mosque, and the historic Taberna del Polinario, which is deeply rooted in local tradition. Your guide will share fascinating legends of the Andalusian past that shaped this area.

You will then pass through places like the Puerta de los Carros, the Puerta de la Justicia and enter the cool and enigmatic forest of the Alhambra, culminating in a spectacular view of the Torres Bermejas from the Puerta de las Granadas.

Finally, you will arrive at the lively Plaza Nueva, where this cultural walk will end, allowing you to get to know the city from its deepest roots.