• Monumento A Los Emigrantes - Located near the Paseo del Violón in Granada, Spain, the Monumento a los Emigrantes is a contemporary bronze sculpture that pays tribute to the many Andalusians who left in search of better prospects, particularly in the 20th century. The sculpture depicts a family on the move, with suitcases in hand and eyes set on an uncertain future, encapsulating both the challenges and hopes of migration. It stands as a poignant homage to resilience, memory, and the personal sacrifices of migration, quietly nestled within the city’s modern landscape.
• Plaza de Toros de Granada - Constructed in 1928, the Plaza de Toros de Granada is one of Spain’s most stunning bullrings, featuring Neo-Mudéjar architecture with horseshoe arches and intricate brickwork. Situated in the Beiro district, it accommodates around 14,000 spectators and has hosted not only traditional bullfights but also concerts and cultural events. While bullfighting is a subject of debate, the arena itself remains a remarkable example of Andalusian heritage, where architecture, ritual, and spectacle blend in the rhythms of southern Spain.
• Monumento a Federico Garcia Lorca - The Monumento a Federico García Lorca in Granada is located in the Plaza de la Romanilla, near the city’s cathedral, commemorating the poet and playwright whose work and tragic death have become emblematic of 20th-century Spain. The bronze statue portrays Lorca with open arms, releasing a lark, symbolizing his profound connection to nature, language, and sorrow. Surrounded by cafés and street musicians, the monument invites quiet contemplation on Lorca’s legacy and the enduring power of art against oppression.
• IES Padre Suárez - IES Padre Suárez is one of Granada’s oldest educational institutions, established in the 19th century and housed in a grand neoclassical building in the city center. Beyond its function as a high school, it is renowned for its impressive Science Museum, which houses a remarkable collection of 19th- and early 20th-century scientific instruments. The school has educated generations of Andalusians and remains a proud emblem of Granada’s intellectual and academic heritage, where past and future converge in the pursuit of knowledge.
• Puerta de Elvira - The Puerta de Elvira is a monumental Moorish gate that once served as the main entrance to Granada during the Nasrid period. Constructed in the 11th century and later expanded, it was part of the city’s medieval defensive walls and led directly to the old Muslim quarter of Albayzín. Although only a fragment remains today, its pointed arch and weathered stone reflect centuries of cultural layering. Once a threshold between city and empire, the gate now stands quietly at the edge of modern Granada, anchoring it to its Islamic heritage.
• Iglesia Parroquial de San Andrés - The Iglesia Parroquial de San Andrés in Granada is a small, historically significant church located near the Gran Vía de Colón. Built in the early 16th century on the site of a former mosque, it combines Mudejar and Gothic elements, with a modest whitewashed exterior and an ornate wooden ceiling inside. Though often overlooked by visitors, it reflects the layered religious and architectural transitions of post-Reconquista Granada. Quiet and atmospheric, it remains a living parish and a subtle piece of the city’s spiritual mosaic.
• Palacio Müller - The Palacio Müller in Granada is a lesser-known architectural gem nestled within the city’s urban landscape near the Gran Vía. Constructed in the early 20th century for the Müller family, it showcases an elegant mix of historicist and eclectic styles, with ornate balconies, sculptural details, and a distinctive façade that hints at French and Viennese influences. Though not open to the public, it is admired for its architectural elegance and stands as a quiet testament to Granada’s bourgeois past, where wealth, taste, and European fashion converged in Andalusian stone.
• Basilica de San Juan de Dios - The Basílica de San Juan de Dios in Granada is a stunning example of Spanish Baroque architecture, built in the 18th century to honor St. John of God, founder of the Hospitaller Order. Behind its restrained stone façade lies a lavish interior filled with gilded altars, swirling columns, frescoed domes, and a dazzling display of relics. The saint’s silver-embellished tomb rests in the richly decorated sanctuary. More than a church, it is a theatrical expression of faith, where devotion, art, and grandeur unite in overwhelming splendor.
• Cárceles secretas de la Inquisición - The Cárceles secretas de la Inquisición in Granada refer to the hidden prison cells used by the Spanish Inquisition, located beneath what is now the Facultad de Derecho (Faculty of Law). These dark, cramped chambers once held those accused of heresy, often without formal charges or trial. Though not a major tourist site, remnants of these cells remind visitors of the oppressive mechanisms of religious control that once operated in the heart of the city. A haunting trace of fear and silence beneath Granada’s scholarly façade.
• Granada Cathedral - The Granada Cathedral, officially the Cathedral of the Incarnation, is a monumental symbol of Spain’s transition from Moorish rule to Catholic grandeur. Built on the site of a former mosque, it began in the early 16th century under Queen Isabella and blends Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles. Its soaring white interior, massive pillars, and dramatic main altar reflect the triumph of the Christian Reconquista. Highlights include works by Alonso Cano and the adjacent Royal Chapel, where the Catholic Monarchs are buried. It is both a spiritual center and an architectural statement of power and faith.
• Royal Chapel of Granada - The Royal Chapel of Granada (Capilla Real) is the final resting place of Queen Isabella I and King Ferdinand II, the Catholic Monarchs who completed the Reconquista. Built in the early 16th century in Isabelline Gothic style, it stands beside Granada Cathedral as a powerful symbol of Spain’s imperial beginnings. Inside lie marble tombs, royal flags, and a treasury holding Isabella’s personal belongings. This sacred space, austere yet grand, marks the end of Muslim rule in Spain and the dawn of a unified Catholic kingdom, etched in stone and legend.
• Palacio de la Madraza - The Madrasah Palace (Palacio de la Madraza) in Granada was the city’s first university, founded in 1349 by Yusuf I, Sultan of the Nasrid dynasty. Located near the Cathedral, it once served as a center for Islamic learning in theology, law, medicine, and mathematics. Though its original architecture was largely altered after the Reconquista, traces of its Nasrid stucco work and mihrab remain. Today, it belongs to the University of Granada and hosts cultural events. A quiet but powerful reminder of Granada’s scholarly Islamic past, layered beneath its Catholic present.
• La Alcaicería (antiguo mercado de la seda) - The Alcaicería Market in Granada is a narrow maze of shops that once formed the city’s grand Arab silk bazaar, established during the Nasrid period. Originally covered and guarded at night, it was a hub for trading luxury goods like silk, spices, and precious metals. After a fire in 1843, it was rebuilt in neo-Moorish style, evoking its Islamic roots. Today, it is filled with stalls selling ceramics, textiles, lanterns, and souvenirs. Though touristy, its tight alleys and ornamental details echo the commercial soul of medieval Granada.
• Plaza de Bib-Rambla - Bib-Rambla Square is a lively, flower-filled plaza in the heart of Granada, just steps from the Cathedral. Once the stage for public events, markets, and even autos-da-fé during the Inquisition, it is now a welcoming space lined with cafés, pastry shops, and street performers. Its name comes from the Arabic Bab al-Ramla, meaning “Gate of the Sand.” At its center stands the Fountain of the Giants, a baroque piece from the 17th century. Today, Bib-Rambla is where locals and visitors pause, chat, and soak in the city’s vibrant, layered life.
• Granada City Hall - The Granada City Hall (Ayuntamiento de Granada) sits on the southern edge of Plaza del Carmen, blending understated 19th-century architecture with a long civic history. Built on the site of a former convent, the building houses the offices of the city’s municipal government. Its interior includes historic council chambers, murals, and a clock tower that chimes over the bustling square. Outside, the plaza often hosts public events, protests, and seasonal decorations. It is not just an administrative center — it is part of the everyday pulse of Granada’s public life.
• Plaza Nueva - Plaza Nueva (New Square) is ironically Granada’s oldest square, dating back to the early Christian era after the Reconquista. Nestled between the Albaicín and the Alhambra, it has long been a civic and social hub. Framed by historic buildings like the Royal Chancery and several noble houses, it once hosted tournaments and public trials. Today, it is a popular meeting point, surrounded by cafés and tapas bars, with the Darro River flowing beneath its stone surface. From here, Granada’s past and present flow together, step by cobbled step.
• Mirador Ojo de Granada - The Eye of Granada (Ojo de Granada) is not a formal monument but a poetic nickname often used for Mirador de San Nicolás, the city’s most famous viewpoint. Perched in the Albaicín quarter, it offers a panoramic gaze over the Alhambra, framed by the Sierra Nevada mountains. Especially breathtaking at sunset, it draws travelers, street musicians, and locals alike. From this “eye,” one sees not just architecture or landscape, but centuries of conquests, cultures, and quiet beauty, held in a single, unforgettable view.
• Palacio de Dar al-Horra - The Dar al-Khorrah Palace, also known as Casa del Chapiz, is a historic Moorish-style residence located in the Albaicín district of Granada. Originally built in the 14th century and later adapted after the Christian conquest, it blends Nasrid and Mudéjar elements with later Renaissance touches. With its serene patios, carved woodwork, and views of the Alhambra, it embodies the layered architectural dialogue between Islamic and Christian traditions. Today, it houses the School of Arabic Studies, preserving both knowledge and beauty in one of Granada’s most atmospheric corners.
• The Alhambra - The Alhambra is Granada’s crown jewel — a vast hilltop palace and fortress complex that served as the seat of the Nasrid dynasty, the last Muslim rulers in Spain. Built between the 13th and 15th centuries, it is a masterpiece of Islamic architecture, famed for its delicate stucco work, arabesque patterns, and poetic inscriptions. Highlights include the Palace of the Lions, the Hall of the Ambassadors, and the Generalife gardens. Beyond its beauty, the Alhambra is a palimpsest of cultures, where Moorish refinement, Christian conquest, and romantic myth all converge.

• One-year access to the tour in your preferred language
• Audio guide app for iPhone and Android
• Illustrations to recognize landmarks
• Offline map featuring a route for effortless GPS navigation
• 25 audio recordings narrated by a professional historian

• In-Person Guide
• Smartphone and Headphones
• Transportation
• Food and Drinks

The audio guide is an ideal mobile companion for a self-guided tour of Granada. This tour is perfect for those wishing to explore the city in just 2-3 hours. Simply follow the route on the app’s map, which leads you from Granada train station to the San Nicolás observation deck, passing by the city’s historic landmarks. You are sure to see: Granada Cathedral, Royal Chapel, Moorish Gate, Dar al-Horra Palace, Granada Arena, Alhambra Fortress, and the charming streets of the Arabian market.

Once the tour is downloaded, the app operates offline. The audio guide is clearly audible through headphones at all times. Enjoy engaging stories and legends at your own pace, without the need to keep up with a tour group.

If you have only a few hours in Granada, make the most of it with the TouringBee audio guide. You won’t miss a thing.

• The audio guide is available through a mobile app for iOS and Android
• Entry tickets to the Cathedral, Royal Chapel, and museums are not included and must be purchased separately in advance
• The tour does not cover all the sights in Granada
• This is a self-guided tour, you will need to download the audio guide mobile app, activate your purchase, and follow the route on the app’s map (without a human guide)
• The audio guide can be accessed at any time. The date and time provided during checkout are merely approximations

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.