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Want to see the best of Granada? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Granada!

Destination

Granada, Spain

Category

City Highlight Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Italiano, 中文, Français, Magyar, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• 1 Local Snack or Drink
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to attractions

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at In front of restaurant Estrellas de San Nicolas - Granada to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. City Highlights

   See from Mirador San Nicolas, Cathedral of Granada, el bañuelo, and other landmarks and must-sees of the city. Your local host will take you to the main spots in town so you can get the perfect overview of what makes Granada so unique

4. Hidden Gems

   Along the way, your local host will show you treasures hidden in plain sight that only the locals know about. Get to know the city through a different perspective, the local way, and discover places and stories that not many tourists experience

5. Magical Storytelling

   Behind every landmark and every stop, there’s a story, and your local host is ready to tell it all. Get ready to listen to incredible stories, one-of-a-kind insights, and fun facts only a knowledgeable local would know!

6. Special Treat

   Follow your host to one of their favorite eateries for a snack or a drink beloved by the locals. Take a break and catch up with your new local friend and get the answers to all your travel questions

7. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Melane

(About local Nacho)

27 February 2025

Nacho was the best guide in the World, let alone Granada. He took us all around his amazing city with so much knowledge and passion. It was a wonderful experience and easy to tell Nacho really loves his job and city. We also booked him to take us through the Alhambra, which was a major dream trip for me. Nacho made the experience fun, knowledgeable and memorable. The next time we’re in Grenada, or know anyone who is going, we’ll definitely get ahold of Nacho. Nacho is amazing!

Yorai🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local José Esturillo )

23 February 2025

The tour with Jose was great! He is very knowledgeable , enthusiastic about the city sights and history, and a very pleasant person to spend time with. He tailored the tour to our requests, and helped us even several days before the tour to get tickets to Alhambra. He gave us very useful tips regarding restaurants. We highly recommend him.Granda highlights

Alan

(About local Alicia)

21 February 2025

We wanted a different view of Granada - we had seen the Alhambra and other main sights - Alicia tailored a tour for us which was perfect and which she hosted with charm and warmth, viewing some of the less well known sights and pointing out the small details which really help bring history to life. She was knowledgeable and ready with informative answers to any and all questions and did not shy away from controversial topics. A wonderful guide who we cannot thank enoughHighly recommended and charming guide

Thomas🇨🇳 China

(About local Nacho)

30 January 2025

I cannot imagine there is a more knowledgeable or enthusiastic tour guide in Granada. Nacho did so much more for us than just lead the way. He told us about restaurants, shows, and activities to engage in near the city. He told us about the history of the city he clearly loves. His respect for the Alhambra was obvious. We plan to return, and we will absolutely choose him again. Thank you for an amazing two days.Choose Nacho!

Julianne🇳🇿 New Zealand

(About local Alicia)

25 January 2025

I would highly recommend Alicia. She is an excellent guide with a great knowledge of Granada. As we walked and talked she pointed out historical details hidden in plain sight. I would never have known these and it enhanced my experience of Granada. Alicia was friendly and thoughtful - a lovely and delightful person. Don't hesitate to book her up.Adventure with Alicia

Mariana 🇺🇸 United States

(About local Javier)

2 January 2025

Recorrer Granada con Javier fue un placerazo!! Nos guio por recorridos no turísticos y nos mostró rincones que jamás hubiéramos llegado solos. Javier es profesional, conocedor apasionado, súper cálido, alegre, fue un placer!!! Ir recorriendo las callecitas de Albaicin mientras escuchábamos la perspectiva de Javier fue un diferencial en nuestra visita a la ciudad que agregó muchísimo a nuestro encantamiento. Un placer!!!

Doris🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Ana)

1 January 2025

Ana knows her home town and its history very well and is sharing her knowledge with ease and joy. We had a wonderful walk with plenty experiences and many hints for details we would have missed without her. Highly recommendable! Time has flown by!

A🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates

(About local Nacho)

3 December 2024

Nacho! A great tour guide. Helpful from first minute I made booking online. He sent me alot of information, asked about my interests and went beyond his tour time to give me the best customized Granada experience. Nacho is very energetic and has alot to offer when it comes to historical stories of different places in Granada. He is very focused on real history rather than "theories" or " narrative" which is great. He has shared with me few places that only locals would know. Would I hire him again? ABSOLUTLY! Would I recommend him DEFINITELY.GREAT TOUR GUIDE

Brady🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nacho)

23 November 2024

Nacho's energy matches his name. Of several experiences, he is at the top. In 3 quick hours, we visited the Cathedral (tickets are purchased separately), the Albayzin and Sacramonte. You need to be sufficiently fit to manage the wall up the steep incline at times. Note that Nacho tells us he speaks several European languages as well as Mandarin Chinese and Arabic. WithLocals it's more expensive than some booking apps but that should not deter you from booking Nacho.Energetic Native Guide

Carol🇺🇸 United States

(About local José Esturillo )

21 October 2024

Seeing the Prado Museum with José was a wonderful experience as he shared so much of his knowledge of the history of Spain along with the artists' paintings. He talked the entire time, which was remarkable. Always engaging. Great day in Madrid

Kevin 🇺🇸 United States

(About local José Esturillo )

15 October 2024

We enjoyed our visit to Granada with José. He's knowledgeable, friendly, and anxious to answer questions about this city. He truly loves his job, which shows in his enthusiasm. José spent time, at midnight, trying to get us tickets to the Alhambra. It was on his own time. Very gracious of him. If coming to Granada, sign up for a tour with José. You will not be disappointed. Great Day in Granada

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alicia)

28 September 2024

My wife Clara and I had a wonderful time exploring Granada together. Alicia customized our time together based on what we had already seen and visited. We learned much about the culture, history, and architecture of Granada, and we also had some fun tapas tastings along the way. We highly recommend Alicia for a tour!Amazing experience with Alicia

William🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alicia)

19 July 2024

ABSOLUTE BEST !!! Alicia is not only an outstanding guide, but also has that rare personalty and demeanor that immediately makes you friends. Before the end of the tour, it felt as if we had known each other for years. Her insight and passion for Granada, it’s history, culture and people draws you into the narrative of the region. Bottom line: BEST guide (and now friend) I’ve had the pleasure to know !Would rate 100 if scale went that high !!

Mary Anne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Javier)

15 June 2024

Javier made our day. He told amazing stories of history and showed us so many highlights of the city. Javier is not just a guide, he becomes your friend. After our trip to Spain we all agree it was our best tour!Granada Tour

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alicia)

1 June 2024

My tour of Granada with Alicia was truly one to be remembered. Despite being a last-minute booking, Alicia accommodated me without any issues, which immediately set a positive tone for the day. From the moment we met, it was clear that this would be no ordinary tour. Alicia's passion for Granada shone through as she led me to the city's hidden secrets, steering clear of the touristy spots while still allowing me to soak in the beauty of the surroundings. It felt like I was exploring Granada with a knowledgeable friend rather than following a rigid and boring itinerary. Alicia's insider knowledge and willingness to share her favorite local haunts made the experience all the more special. What truly made this tour unforgettable was the rapport we developed along the way. We bonded over shared experiences, exchanging stories about our respective cultures and traditions. Alicia's insights into Spanish culture enriched my understanding of the city and its people, adding depth and meaning to the experience. I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to explore Granada in an authentic and immersive way. Alicia's warmth, expertise, and genuine passion for her city make her the perfect guide for an unforgettable adventure. Don't hesitate to book a tour with Alicia – you won't regret it!My unforgettable Granada experience

Brad🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

20 May 2024

Ana was fantastic. She shared so much about this beautiful city. Her love for history and knowledge of the historical events that shaped this region really came through. Thank you Ana. Amazing walk

susie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alicia)

19 May 2024

My husband and I spent the weekend in Granada. We had the pleasure of having Alicia show us around this beautiful city. She was very accommodating on meeting at our preferred time and showed us things we definitely would not have seen or known about on our own. We had the extra bonus of her teaching me a little Spanish. The 3 hrs with her flew by. Alicia was extremely friendly and passionate on what she does. We felt like we were walking around the city with a friend we have known for years. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone interested in having a tour!!! Tour of Granada with Alicia

paulo

(About local Ana)

9 May 2024

we Just loved! Ana is very well prepared, the tour is made the form you can see all places and streets , every corner. the views are the best!!! You are taken tô the past of the City, walking and seeing everything without get tired!!The perfect tour!

Selwyn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

7 May 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Alhambra with Ana. She is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about Granada and the Alhambra. She made the palace come to life with her stories of its history. Her English is excellent so was very easy for us to understand. I highly recommend Ana if you’re looking for a great guide in Granada.Outstanding tour of Alhambra

Bryan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

28 April 2024

Ana was great with our "at our pace" tour of Granada. She shared with us many local gems, and gave us a perspective of how the city was shaped. Thanks for the great tour Ana!Great tour of Granada

Neerja🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

4 April 2024

Ana was a wonderful person and a lovely guide to the beautiful Albaicín in Granada. She built the walk like a tapestry, weaving in the various strands of art, culture and history, much like the town itself, with its own charm. I’ll be back to visit Alhambra with her! Lovely walk down history with Ana

Sue🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ana)

3 December 2023

Excellent tour by Ana. Her knowledge of local history, architecture and religion made this experience so memorable. We learned so much about Granada. We have no hesitation recommending Ana as a local guide. Hidden Gems

Armando🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

18 November 2023

I was very impressed of the knowledge of my guide, I was very educated on the history of Granada and the surrounding areas like Alhambra what a wonderful view from our walk and the cathedral was also impressive with its architecture and history as well all in all worth every euro and again Ana was the best.Best walking tour

mark🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ana)

4 November 2023

We found Ana to be extremely knowledgeable and sociable. Unfortunately we only had a day in Granada but on our next visit we will definately use Ana for the Alhambra tourGreat guide

Frank🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Ana)

21 October 2023

Ana gave us a good tour through the neighborhoods and areas of Granada. She knows her city well and provided us with a lot of historical information too. So a genuine recommendation from our side.Great tour and a lot of information

Amy🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

29 August 2023

Thanks to Ana we saw parts of Granada and learned things about the culture, architecture and people that you can only experience with a knowledgeable local. She custom tailored the tour to our interests. It was perfectly in informative and fun. Highly recommend. Best way to spend a day in Granada

Carman🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

19 June 2023

This was a great introduction to the city, and Ana provided us with very interesting information. Wonderful Experience

Ole🇩🇰 Denmark

(About local Ana)

6 June 2023

Ana is good company! She knows her city in and out, and her degree in art history is a big advantedge, when walking around. The tour was totally according to our wishes. Ana speaks english very well. Our strongest recommendations. Perfect and enjoyable

Jai🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

21 May 2023

The weather in Spain, particularly the south of Spain, had been unusually hot for May and the day before our tour Ana contacted us about starting our tour earlier in the morning so that we could end the tour when it was still somewhat cool. Unfortunately, our train didn't arrive until 11:30 or so which meant we would have to stick with the original start time of 12:30. Ana talked about modifying the tour to spend time inside the cathedral which would be cool, but this was not part of the original plan. This was a walking tour and I wasn't keen on the idea. We tossed out the idea of paying for a cab to take us through the areas we would've walked through if the heat was going to be such an issue. I told Ana we were paying for her historical knowledge of the city so that seemed like a possible option. In the end we kept to the original plan. My traveling companion and I walked up to the meeting place which was a serious uphill climb and met Ana. The restaurant had a great view overlooking the Alhambra. We sat down and took a minute to cool off and have a beer. I kept waiting for the tour to actually begin. In my mind I had the idea that we would be given a history of the city, of which there is a lot, but it felt like it never came. We would walk, but there would be little to no narrative. I didn't feel like I should have to prod my guide to talk. To be fair, I don't know if there was some miscommunication with Ana and she was trying to cater to us in some way due to the heat, which was not really an issue, but unfortunately this tour was pretty unsatisfying. Ana was good company. We did visit a couple of interesting sites, but my expectation level was very high and the tour just didn't meet it. Again, maybe Ana got thrown off her game by attempting to make sure we didn't get overheated, but I can't imagine how that would prevent her from sharing the more of the history of Granada with us without being specifically asked. We did finish the tour at a cool place in a square in front of the cathedral so that was nice.I Wanted More History

Ian🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Carolina)

25 February 2025

We had a great walk around Granada with Carolina. She is very friendly, animated, fun and knowledgeable. The highlights were being brought to the local market for the best local food, the secret viewing area of the Alhambra, the history of the Christian’s, Moors etc. Next time, she is bringing us skiing! Thank you Carolina. Ian & RiaA wonderful afternoon with Carolina!

Suzy

(About local Ana)

11 February 2025

Ana was our guide for the Alhambra . She was excellent in every way — knowledgable , enthusiastic , punctual, friendly , and spoke perfect English . Our visit was definitely enhanced by her presence and knowledge . Thank you Ana. Excellent

Rudolf

(About local Ana)

7 January 2025

Ana was the great guide. Her level of the knowledge of the history was perfect as well as her English. Experienced guide Ana

Vanessa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Ana)

4 January 2025

Our group of 6 loved exploring the Alhambra palace with Ana. Ana was so informative and interesting. We all loved learning the history of Granada and also some really good recommendations of places to eat and things to do like the flamenco dancing. Our group of varied ages 20-50years all enjoyed themselves. We also had some of the local food and wine with Ana which was so delicious. We ate things we would not know to order and it was so nice to have someone else ordering! Would thoroughly recommend Ana as a tour guide Exploring Granada with Ana

Doris🇦🇹 Austria

(About local Ana)

4 January 2025

After we had already experienced the "Hidden Gems" with Ana, we also visited the Alhambra with her. She organized the tour so well that we were able to visit all the palaces and places almost undisturbed. She told both the history of the Alhambra and many additional stories, creating a vivid picture. We also got good restaurant and insider tips for Granada. Clear recommendation!Alhambra with Ana - great experience!

Kirsten

(About local Javier)

23 December 2024

We really enjoyed our tour with Javier. He is clearly passionate about Granada and it was fun to walk around with him. Unfortunately, some of us were not feeling great, which made the "food" part a little less fun - but that was not Javiers fault. Highly recommend.Good fun!

Rachel

(About local Ana)

22 December 2024

The Alhambra is exquisite and having someone who can share stories, context, and things to look out for makes the experience so much better. Ana is a mine of information and explains things beautifully. We were a varied family group ranging from granny (90) to grandchildren (7). Ana gave each of us nuggets to pique our interest and organized our tour so that we all enjoyed ourselves. She is particularly knowledgeable about the art housed throughout the Alhambra. Highly recommended. Ana also gave us some stellar recommendations for places to eat. A wonderful experience

Maurice🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carolina)

3 December 2024

Carolina is very welcoming and has deep knowledge of Granada. She is very energetic, and we felt connected instantly. The places and information she shared with us are not something we could get from any tourist guide or books. Next time when we are back in Granada, we for sure want to ask Carolina as our guide again. Thank you!Great way to see the city and hidden gems

Carol

(About local Ana)

19 November 2024

We had a fantastic tour of the Alhambra with Ana. Ana was very responsive and organized before the tour. During the tour, she was knowledgeable and provided the history and information of the Alhambra in an interesting way. Ana also moved us through the entire complex efficiently while allowing time for breaks and photos. She also gave us tips on the best vantage point for photos. Fantastic tour of Alhambra

Richard🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

18 November 2024

Expert guide giving us great insight and explanations during our Alhambra Granada tour. Best and most easily understood English speakers of all our tours. And to top that, we enjoyed lunch at a restaurant she called and made a reservation to. Our best meal in Granada. Do not hesitate to get Ana for your guide!!Excellent tour with Ana

Mary-Ann 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Ana)

14 November 2024

Ana was such a great find . She fitted in with our schedule perfectly and my husband and I had a wonderful and extremely informative and interesting 3 hour tour of the Alhambra palaces and gardens . I would definitely recommend her and the Withlocals app . Alhambra Guided Tour

Kim🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

6 November 2024

Ana was a fantastic, informative and interesting guide and really gave our group an appreciation for the Alhambra, its history and the history of those that lived in the Alhambra over the centuries. We had a large group and she captivated us with her stories and her passion for the Alhambra. Ana was a wealth of knowledge and was able to answer questions raised by the group in both an informative and understandable way. When there wasn’t a clear answer or a part of the history was unknown, she was able to explain the possibilities and why that part of history may have been lost. She was also extremely responsive, well organized and patient as we set up the experience. Informative and entertaining Alhambra tour

Haim

(About local Ana)

4 November 2024

We enjoyed our time with Ana. We benefited from her knowledge of the site and the city. Ana was pleasent and informative. RecommendedAna: Comperent, pleasent reliable Guide

Dirk🇧🇪 Belgium

(About local Alicia)

16 October 2024

Alicia was een lieve gids die ons twee meenam door de stad om wat duiding te geven over de geschiedenis van de stad en ons een idee te geven over het leven daar. Bedankt daarvoor Alicia !

Hildur🇮🇸 Iceland

(About local Ana)

15 October 2024

Ana was our host on an extended family trip to Granada. She was very helpful before and during the trip and understanding about the needs of the elderly in the group. Ana was welcoming and spoke good English. Her knowledge and explanations about the history of the Alhambra was interesting and fun. We highly recommend her as a guide in Granada. Family trip to Alhambra

Robin🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

15 October 2024

Excellent, insightful and wwll

Glenn🇺🇸 United States

(About local Ana)

11 October 2024

Ana was a perfect guide! As a historian, she is extremely well-informed and we learned so much about the Alhambra and it's history. Her English was impeccable. She was a very pleasant tour-mate! We saw all of the most important parts of this world- wonder. We recommend her 100%!Ana was the best!

Stephan

(About local Nacho)

10 October 2024

Lot's of knowledge, open minded and just a nice guy! When we return to Granada, Nacho is the guy!Best tourguide you could wish for!

Margaret🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alicia)

8 October 2024

Alicia was wonderful. Great information. She totally had the groups’ attention the entire time!!Great experience!!

Delia🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Ana)

7 October 2024

Thanks to Ana the Alhambra came to life for us in the couple of hours we visited it with her. She is very knowledgeable, and we had very interesting discussions about the different times and inhabitants the Alhambra has seen. We enjoyed visiting at our own pace. Ana is a great tour guide, relaxed and friendly. We can highly recommend her! Also, her restaurant suggestions were excellent, especially for the Albaicín. :)Great Alhambra tour with Ana

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nacho)

2 October 2024

Nacho was very fun and extremely knowledgeable about the history and culture of Alhambra. We came away with a new appreciation of the significance of this beautiful site. Nacho was an excellent guide and I would highly recommend him!Great Alhambra tour with Nacho!