Do you want to discover how people lived in the south of Spain before the Reconquest of the Catholic Monarchs? On this tour through the Granada of Al-Andalus, we'll visit the palace of Dar al-Horra, the house of Chapiz, and El Bañuelo to learn all about the Arab legacy in the city.
Granada's Arab Legacy Tour
At the scheduled time, we'll meet at the Puerta de Elvira and set off on our tour of the Granada of Al-Andalus. During the tour, we'll delve into the Muslim culture in Granada and visit three important monuments that will allow us to discover what life was like in this city between the eighth and fifteenth centuries.
We'll first visit the palace of Dar Al-Horra, considered one of the most beautiful buildings in the city. Did you know that the mother of Sultan Boabdil lived here? We'll walk through the different rooms of the palace and we'll explain how this monument was built on the ruins of another Nasrid construction belonging to Mohamed I.
Afterwards, we'll walk to the Chapiz house, a perfect example of Arab architecture from the 16th century. Visiting this building, which mixes Arab and Christian elements, we'll discover how Al-Andalus influenced the constructions that were carried out after the Reconquest of the Catholic Monarchs.
We'll leave the Chapiz house and walk to the Bañuelo, one of the best-preserved Arab baths in Spain. We'll talk about the Zirid dynasty that ordered this public space to be built and we'll explain how the rituals of physical and spiritual cleansing were organized here.
After a three-hour tour, we'll end our tour of the Granada of Al-Andalus and say our goodbyes outside the Bañuelo.
Price
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Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English, Spanish and French.
Included
English–speaking guide
Admission tickets
When to book?
You can book up until 1 hour before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible.
Sustainability
All services published on Civitatis are carried out in accordance with our Sustainability Code. Specifically, this activity applies the following practices: Show more
Printed material is avoided.
No single-use plastics are used.
The activity helps the dissemination of local cultural heritage.
The activity helps vulnerable groups.
The activity helps to promote peace.
The activity promotes local production.
No printing of documentation required.
Promotes local employment.
Has a gender equality policy.
Has a carbon footprint offset policy.
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Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 5 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us .
Cancellations
Puerta de Elvira
Where does the activity end?
El Bañuelo.
