Secrets Of The Centre, 2h45

Free Walking Tour Secrets of Granada

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Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes
Language: English
Meeting point: Calle Mesones, El Suizo building
Where it walks: Centro
Guide: Gerson
What it costs: Free, pay what you want

Overview

This free walking tour sets out from Calle Mesones, at the El Suizo building opposite the Burger King, where the guide waits with an accreditation card. From there the route works through the historic centre and finishes up in the Albaicín, covering a long list of Granada landmarks in a single outing. The guide pitches it as an agile, fun walk through the city's most consequential spots, with stories that do not make the guidebooks.

Ornate baroque west front of Granada Cathedral seen from the square below

The route as described runs from Plaza Bib-Rambla through the Cathedral area, the Royal Chapel, the old Madrasa, the Alcaicería, the Corral del Carbón and the City Hall, then continues to El Bañuelo, the Archaeological Museum, the Maristan, Córdoba's Palace, the Paseo de los Tristes, the Casa del Chapiz and finally the Mirador de San Nicolás. It is a centre-plus-hill combination, so it suits travellers who want both halves of the city in one walk rather than booking separate tours.

The tour runs in English and lasts 2 hours 45 minutes. Booking on GuruWalk is free and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. There is no pickup; everyone meets the guide at the stated address in the Centro neighbourhood.

Itinerary

Stop	What Happens
Meet at Calle Mesones	Meet the guide in front of the Burger King restaurant at the El Suizo building on Calle Mesones, in the Centro neighbourhood. The guide carries an accreditation card.
Plaza Bib-Rambla	The walk begins at Plaza Bib-Rambla, the first of the stops the guide's route lists.
Plaza de las Pasiegas	The route continues to Plaza de las Pasiegas by the Cathedral's west front, then around the Cathedral and the Royal Chapel.
Madrasa and Alcaicería	The guide takes in the old Madrasa and the Alcaicería before moving on through the centre.
Corral del Carbón and City Hall	Further centre stops include the Corral del Carbón and the City Hall, per the guide's own description of the route.
El Bañuelo and museums	The walk then reaches El Bañuelo, the Archaeological Museum, the Maristan and Córdoba's Palace as it moves toward the Darro side of the city.
Paseo de los Tristes and Casa del Chapiz	The route follows the Paseo de los Tristes and passes the Casa del Chapiz as it climbs into the Albaicín.
Mirador de San Nicolás	The final stop is the Mirador de San Nicolás, where the walk ends. The whole route lasts 2 hours 45 minutes.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the guide's own description of the tour, worth knowing before you book.

Language and length. The tour runs in English and lasts 2 hours 45 minutes. Plan the rest of your day around it.
Meeting the guide. Meet in front of the Burger King restaurant at the El Suizo building on Calle Mesones. The guide carries an accreditation card, which makes them easy to identify at the meeting point.
Walking distance. The route spans the historic centre and the Albaicín, finishing at the Mirador de San Nicolás. Wear comfortable shoes, since this is a long walk on city streets.

“Very informative tour, with lots of historical info”

Patrick Walsh, GuruWalk review of Secrets of the Centre, 2h45

How payment works. Booking through GuruWalk is free. Guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end, which is the standard free tour model.
Photography. The finish at the Mirador de San Nicolás is a well known viewpoint over the city. Bring a camera or keep your phone charged for the last stretch.
No pickup. There is no hotel pickup on this tour. Everyone makes their own way to Calle Mesones in the Centro neighbourhood for the start.

Common issues. The GuruWalk page does not mention group size limits, minimum participant numbers or a cancellation policy, so travellers should check the details on GuruWalk before booking. The description does not state any accessibility provisions. No entry fees, food or drink are stated as included, and the guide does not say whether stops involve going inside any monument. Weather is not addressed either, so check conditions on the day given the length of the route.

Free Corners Past The Tours

Place	Free Or Ticketed	What Is Free	What You Still Pay For
Plaza Nueva	Free	Public square at the foot of the Alhambra and Albaicín, no ticket.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.
Plaza Bib-Rambla	Free	Public square beside the Cathedral, no ticket.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.
Alcaiceria	Free	Pedestrian lanes of the old silk market, free to walk through; shops are commercial.	Nothing. There is no ticket to buy here.

Before You Set Out

How Long Is The Free Walking Tour Secrets Of Granada?

The tour lasts 2 hours 45 minutes, according to the guide's GuruWalk page. It covers the historic centre and continues into the Albaicín, finishing at the Mirador de San Nicolás.

Where Does The Tour Meet?

The meeting point is in front of the Burger King restaurant at the El Suizo building on Calle Mesones, in the Centro neighbourhood of Granada. The guide waits there with an accreditation card. There is no pickup; travellers make their own way to the meeting point.

Is The Tour Really Free?

Booking is free on GuruWalk and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end. No fixed price or suggested amount is stated.

What Language Does The Tour Run In?

The tour runs in English. Travellers who need a Spanish-language walk should look at other options in the city.

Are Entry Fees Or Food Included?

The GuruWalk description does not state any inclusions for entry fees, food or drink. The walk is described as a route past the listed places, and nothing in the description confirms going inside any monument.

Where Does The Tour End?

Per the guide's description, the route finishes at the Mirador de San Nicolás in the Albaicín. From there travellers can continue exploring the neighbourhood or make their own way back down to the centre.