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Granada, Spain

Things to Do in Granada

Top sights, the tours and tickets travellers book most, hidden gems and day trips.

Most booked:Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces

Most booked tours and tickets in Granada

Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces

Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces

4.73,383 reviews3h
Alhambra &Charles Palace Guided Tour with Optional Nasrid Palaces

Alhambra &Charles Palace Guided Tour with Optional Nasrid Palaces

4.32,211 reviews3h
Albaicin & Sacramonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada

Albaicin & Sacramonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada

4.91,350 reviews2h
Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour including Nasrid Palaces

Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour including Nasrid Palaces

4.91,191 reviews3h
Alhambra & Generalife Skip the Line Premium Tour including Nasrid Palaces

Alhambra & Generalife Skip the Line Premium Tour including Nasrid Palaces

4.5813 reviews3h
Sierra Nevada Safari – Small Group Tour Up to 2,500 Meters

Sierra Nevada Safari – Small Group Tour Up to 2,500 Meters

4.9708 reviews7h
Arabian Baths Experience at Granada's Hammam Al Ándalus

Arabian Baths Experience at Granada's Hammam Al Ándalus

4.4707 reviews1h 30m

Tickets and tours by attraction

The best options for each of Granada's top sights, compared.

Top sights in Granada

  1. 1Alhambra Palace
  2. 2Generalife Gardens
  3. 3Albaicín Quarter
  4. 4Sacromonte Flamenco Caves
  5. 5Free Tapas Bars
  6. 6Sierra Nevada Day Trips
  • The Unrivaled Alhambra & Generalife: Witness the pinnacle of Islamic art and architecture in Europe. Explore the Nasrid Palaces' breathtaking Court of the Lions, the fortress of the Alcazaba, and the lush, water-filled gardens of the Generalife summer palace—a UNESCO World Heritage site that demands advance booking.
  • The Legendary Free Tapas Culture: Experience a unique Spanish tradition where every drink (caña, vino, or tinto de verano) comes with a complimentary, often substantial, tapa. Dive into the bustling bars of Calle Navas or Plaza Nueva for a progressive, deliciously affordable dinner.
  • Authentic Flamenco in Sacromonte Caves: Feel the raw emotion of 'cante jondo' (deep song) in its historic birthplace. The zambras in the gypsy cave dwellings of Sacromonte offer an intimate, powerful, and authentic flamenco experience unmatched by staged theater shows.

Tickets and passes in Granada

Flamenco show at Cueva Los Amayas, in Sacromonte

Flamenco show at Cueva Los Amayas, in Sacromonte

4.7255 reviews1h 15m
Flamenco Show Ticket at tablao Jardines de Zoraya Granada

Flamenco Show Ticket at tablao Jardines de Zoraya Granada

4.7168 reviews1h

Food and drink experiences in Granada

Granada Highlights Tour with Tapas Breaks by Electric Bike

Granada Highlights Tour with Tapas Breaks by Electric Bike

4.9122 reviews3h
The Granada Evening Tapas Crawl by Food Lover Tour - All included

The Granada Evening Tapas Crawl by Food Lover Tour - All included

5.0108 reviews3h

Day trips and outdoor activities from Granada

Granada's Hidden Treasures: Albayzin and Sacromonte Walking Tour

Granada's Hidden Treasures: Albayzin and Sacromonte Walking Tour

4.7619 reviews2h
Hiking in Sierra Nevada: Canyon, Caves, and Hanging Bridges

Hiking in Sierra Nevada: Canyon, Caves, and Hanging Bridges

4.9440 reviews3h
Golden Hour in Granada: Sunset Walking Tour with Play Granada

Golden Hour in Granada: Sunset Walking Tour with Play Granada

4.8408 reviews2h

Hidden gems in Granada

Places most visitors miss, many of them free.

Carmen de los Mártires

A stunning, romantic 19th-century mansion with expansive, beautifully landscaped gardens featuring French, English, and Arabic influences, ponds, and peacocks.

El Bañuelo (11th-century Arab Baths)

Exceptionally well-preserved Islamic public baths from the Zirid dynasty, located on Carrera del Darro, with beautiful star-shaped skylights.

Monasterio de San Jerónimo

A magnificent Renaissance monastery, famous for being the burial place of El Gran Capitán, with a stunning two-story cloister and richly decorated church.

Corral del Carbón

A 14th-century Nasrid building that served as a merchant's inn and coal yard, with a striking horseshoe arch entrance and a serene central courtyard.

Cuevas de las Ventanas

A spectacular, easily accessible cave system in the nearby village of Piñar, featuring impressive stalactites and stalagmites, with a history of human habitation dating back millennia.

Day trips from Granada

Sierra Nevada National Park & Ski Resort

45 min by car or bus

Escape to Europe's southernmost ski resort in winter or a hiker's paradise in summer. The dramatic peaks, alpine lakes, and picturesque villages like Pampaneira offer a complete contrast to the city below.

Córdoba

2 hours by train or car

Journey to another iconic Andalusian capital, home to the breathtaking Mezquita-Catedral, a stunning fusion of mosque and cathedral. Wander the flower-filled patios of the Jewish Quarter (Judería) and cross the Roman Bridge.

Las Alpujarras (White Villages: Pampaneira, Bubión, Capileira)

1.5 hours by car

Explore a string of breathtaking whitewashed villages clinging to the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada. Known for their unique flat-roofed architecture, artisan crafts, and serene mountain atmosphere.

Plan your Granada trip

Things to do in Granada: FAQ

What are the best things to do in Granada?+

Top sights include Alhambra Palace, Generalife Gardens, Albaicín Quarter and Sacromonte Flamenco Caves. Away from the crowds, try Carmen de los Mártires and El Bañuelo (11th-century Arab Baths).

What are the most popular tours in Granada?+

The most booked experiences on Viator are Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces (4.7 stars, 3,383 reviews); Alhambra &Charles Palace Guided Tour with Optional Nasrid Palaces (4.3 stars, 2,211 reviews); Albaicin & Sacramonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada (4.9 stars, 1,350 reviews).

How much do tours in Granada cost?+

The tours and tickets on this page start between €18 and €84 per person, depending on length and what is included.

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