Granada Free Walking Tour
Cathedral, Royal Chapel and the lanes of the Albaicín
Reserve your free spotQuick answer
Yes, it is free: no ticket, you tip the guide at the end. Granada Free Walking Tour meets at Plaza de Bib-Rambla junto a la fuente de los gigantes, lasts about 2h and is guided in English; rated 9.1/10 from 424 reviews on Civitatis.
Start times vary by date and are confirmed when you book.
This is the tour most first-time visitors to Granada book, and it follows the city's two halves. In the lower town the guide takes you past the cathedral and the Royal Chapel, where Isabella and Ferdinand chose to be buried in the city they conquered in 1492, and through the Alcaicería, the old silk market of the Nasrid emirate that survives as a maze of souvenir stalls.
The second half crosses into the Albaicín, the hillside quarter that kept the narrow, twisting lanes of Muslim Granada. Expect cobbles and some climbing. The walk ends in Plaza de Santa Ana, at the foot of the Carrera del Darro, which is a good place to continue on your own towards the Paseo de los Tristes.
Tour highlights
- Granada Cathedral
- Royal Chapel (Capilla Real)
- Alcaicería silk market
- Albaicín quarter
- Plaza de Santa Ana
Meeting point
Plaza de Bib-Rambla junto a la fuente de los gigantes
Plaza de Bib-Rambla junto a la fuente de los gigantes.
This tour is free — there's no charge to join. At the end, tip your guide whatever you feel the experience was worth. 100% of tips go directly to them.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Granada Free Walking Tour really free?
Yes — there is no ticket and no upfront cost. You reserve a free spot, join the tour, and at the end tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth. Most travelers tip the equivalent of €10–20 per person, but the amount is entirely up to you.
Where does the Granada Free Walking Tour start?
The tour meets at Plaza de Bib-Rambla junto a la fuente de los gigantes (Plaza de Bib-Rambla junto a la fuente de los gigantes.). The exact meeting point and how to spot your guide are confirmed in your Civitatis booking.
How long is the tour, and what languages is it in?
It lasts around 2h and is guided in English. One booking covers up to 6 people; larger parties need a private tour. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
