THE 30 BEST Things to Do in Granada, Spain (2025)
Places to Visit in Granada
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The Alhambra, Mirador de San Nicolas, Walking Tours, City Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product.
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Private and Luxuryfromper adult₹2,910
Private and Luxuryfromper adult₹6,304
Theatre Showsfromper adult₹1,940
Private and Luxuryfrom₹7,274per adult₹6,546
E-Bike Toursfromper adult₹3,783- fromper adult₹7,565
Day Tripsfromper adult₹8,244
Likely To Sell Outfromper adult (price varies by group size)₹13,092- fromper adult (price varies by group size)₹20,947
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Historic Sites
Admission tickets from ₹4,617
Historic Sites
Historic Sites
Admission tickets from ₹4,617
Tranquil gardens with water features and shaded pathways, providing serene views of the historic palace complex and a peaceful retreat from the main crowds.
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Neighbourhoods
Admission tickets from ₹2,313
Historic Sites
Gothic church with Renaissance touches, presenting the ornate tombs of Spanish monarchs and an informative audio tour, highlighting the rich medieval history and artistry.
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Castles
Moorish palaces showcasing lavishly intricate architecture, with serene gardens and a unique night visit option. Timed entry system and online ticket purchase available.
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Science Museums
Interactive science museum with a biodome, aquarium, and outdoor gardens featuring birds of prey. Engaging exhibits, including AI and space, entertain and educate visitors.
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- permiaIreland68,139 contributionsSetting off at 8am for the walk to the magnificent complex was the beginning of a superlative half day. Having a Granada Card eased entry into many of the individual attractions.
Entry through the monumental Puerta de la Justicia, having already passed via Puerta de las Granadas, was exciting.
Entry for the Nasrid Palaces was at 9am and we were admitted some minutes before that. Exquisite indeed are the luxurious residences of the Rulers, constructed over a few centuries from 1238 onwards.
Palacio de Carlos V is magnificent and it is home to two marvellous museums, Museo de Bellas Artes de Granada and Museo de la Alhambra.
A fine church, Iglesia de Santa María de la Encarnación, is build essentially on the site of the former Royal Mosque. It is highly embellished and ornate.
It was great to stroll around the imposing Alcazaba bastion. As the oldest part of the complex its role was protection, aided by its strategic placement on the westerly side of the hill.
Though not apparently strictly deemed part of the Alhambra, seeing the Generalife was tremendous. An abiding memory of it is the ubiquity of soothing flows of water.
Then a short stroll along a tree lined road to get the C30 bus back to the city.Written 9 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Maria Z5 contributionsMy partner took my to this Mirador and it was beautiful not only the views but the atmosphere the men singing and the weather was amazing and welcoming, will be backWritten 10 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DotsGirl2Vancouver, Canada610 contributionsThis is an interesting large garden with some amazing viewpoints overlooking the city. Don’t expect a lot of flowers it is more about the layout and the water features. We enjoyed itWritten 11 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- JellyBSingapore, Singapore880 contributionsWe had the perfect morning walk. Our tour lasted 2 hours. We got a good history lesson and more beautiful views of the Alhambra.
It was fun to meander past beautiful homes. You need good walking shoes.
Definitely worth a visit and if you enjoy staying away from the touristy sights, this is perfection. Give at least two hours for this place. If you are going to stop for a coffee and watch the world go by, give yourself three hours.Written 2 September 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - GoingGuideNottingham, UK2,550 contributionsExcellent place that's well worth a visit. It was purposefully built for Queen Isabella once it was found that she only had a short period of time to live, as her resting place, along with other members of the royal family. Unfortunately, yet, understandably, no photos are allowed inside the building. Well worth a visit. Tickets can ve purchased alongside those to the Cathedral in a single package.Written 26 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Sally62Northampton, UK6,082 contributionsThis hillside area of Granada is further up into the hills from the Albaicin district. We took a taxi up to the Abbey and then walked down the hillside - it would be a very long, steep climb up. We visited in the afternoon and it was extremely hot and there was no shade so bear that in mind. It's an interesting area with caves in the hillside which were originally used for Christian worship and then as homes by the poor gypsy families. There are some restaurants and flamenco shows as well as a museum about cave-dwelling.Written 16 August 2023This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- permiaIreland68,139 contributionsAn astonishing exemplar of the Baroque in countering the Reformation and all the actions of it in reducing the faith to a shadow of what it previously embodied.
Exquisite ornamentation is riotously throughout. Every surface is embellished in gilt and statuary.
Truly a wondrous experience in the primacy of the Catholic faith.Written 28 February 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - DotsGirl2Vancouver, Canada610 contributionsThe remains of these palace’s are what you come to see. The remaining structures and decorations are stunning. We had a guided tour that was berry good at explaining its history.Written 11 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Ryan SCardiff, UK1,123 contributionsThe Carrera del Darro stretches along the bottom of the Alhambra which boasts grand views of its walls and many towers. The street also has many historic buildings along it as well as a picturesque stream. The street starts from the palace square and can lead you to Sacromonte, a picturesque nieghnourhood full of pretty white cave houses.Written 23 October 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Christian P40 contributionsTouring Andalusia with the family we stopped in the Science Museum to do something also with our young child. I have to say I was happily and really surprised because the pictures you see mostly on Internet or nothing compared to the entire structure which is pretty big and divided in a good way to not bore visitors too much and you can go on to the next kind of science. I recommend it mostly for children...there are many things just for them...more than for adults although I have to say, as an adult, I found it quite interesting and I wasn't expecting the outdoor areas and the cafeteria. I enjoyed the geology/planet earth area, the butterfly garden, and space area most...plus the huge rocks being spun around with just water.
There's enough parking on the road in front and I saw an underground parking. Everything for a great price of 7€ wh8ch is nothing compared to other countries.
Only bad thing is the worst architecture of the CajaGranada Fundacion building in front of the museum...the architect should be ashamed for such an ugly box structure and the city should have denied permission to build , reason ugliness ruining the image of the city.Written 25 August 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - permiaIreland68,139 contributionsA magnificent place of holiness that was instigated by Isabel and Ferdinand around 1504, some years after the Reconquest.
It suffered various setbacks during its long history including invasion during the Napoleonic wars when its great tower was demolished. With the expulsion of the reigning monks the place fell into near dereliction.
However a marvellous renovation took place in the early 1900s and the tower was finally re-established in the 1980s.
So a happy outcome resulting in the superlative venue we can adore today.Written 8 March 2025This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - WikumjRedhill, UK444 contributionsBustling market stalls near the Cathedral geared towards tourists. Worth dropping by, though many of the markets sell the same goods or types of goods so if you've been to one you've been to most of them. Quality of the goods is variable and clearly aimed at tourists.Written 2 November 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
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