Private tour in Granada Blanca d
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Welcome to my city, Granada. I am Blanca and I will be very happy to show you and explain in depth the bewitching heritage of this historic Andalusian city, which displays unique treasures of art bequeathed to us by different cultures. My passion for history and aesthetics brought me to study Philosophy and Arts. I earned a master degree from the University of Granada and I am a licensed guide, so that I can conduct tours in all monuments, including the Alhambra. I am an expert in Semiotics and Aesthetics, and I am particularly interested in deciphering the codes that reveal to us the significance of the rich and multicultural heritage of the city: the magic of the Alhambra palaces and gardens, the Sacred Geometry present in Alhambra Palace and also in the Christian monuments, such as the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel and so many other hidden treasures. My tours are private and fully customizable, to suit your special needs and interests. It will be my pleasure to explain thoroughly and in a lively way this fascinating history and beauty. Degree in Philosophy, Degree in History and Arts, University of Granada. Official licensed tour guide, expert in Medieval Art & History I am not a driver. I can accompany you in your vehicle or I can arrange for a separate car and driver
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" Contemplate my beauty and you will understand my being". This is the first verse of a poem carved on the walls of the Palace of the Lions, which recreates in a codified way, the image of the Garden of Eden. The royal city of the Alhambra displays a series of palaces set in the middle of a collection of exquisite gardens. These palaces constructed by the Nasrid sultans (13th - 15th century) are the only royal residences of a Muslim dynasty preserved since the Middle Ages and constitute a unique masterpiece of Islamic art. Let me show it to you! I will tell you the secrets of the walls, entirely wrapped by delicate decorations with floral motifs and geometric patterns, displaying the same texture of the oriental rugs and fine tissues. They also reveal poems carved in an elegant Arab calligraphy, which convert this architecture in an extraordinary book of poetry. You will also discover during this tour the Generalife palace outside the city walls, which preserves in its courtyard a unique medieval garden.
Don't miss out on Blanca's incredible knowledge and contagious personality while touring Alhambra. We had an amazing day with her. She is warm, knowledgeable, and a wonderful tour guide for this can't miss landmark. I feel like I gained a new friend in Spain after our unbeatable tour with Blanca. So happy we found such a great guide and and an even greater person!
Blanca was a wonderful guide. She went out of her way to deal with the changes that we had to make. She was easy to communicate with before our meeting time, and finding her was a breeze. Our tour was excellent. She is very knowledgeable, and we learned so much from her. She is funny and very kind. The Alhambra is overwhelming, but Blanca made it approachable and so enjoyable. I would highly recommend her as an excellent guide. She went above and beyond to accommodate the changes we needed to make. Communication with her before our meeting time was easy, and finding her was effortless. Our tour was outstanding. She is incredibly knowledgeable, and we learned a great deal from her. Blanca is also funny and very kind. Our day was first-rate. The Alhambra is overwhelming, but Blanca made it approachable and enjoyable. I highly recommend her for your visit to Granada.
Blanca was terrific! She has a very engaging personality and an incredible depth of knowledge. She wasn't concerned about ending the tour but rather gave us significant additional time to ensure that we saw everything we wanted to see. She was very flexible and focused on meeting the needs and interests of each member of our party of four. It was obvious that she was eager to share her enthusiasm for the Alhambra with us and help us understand its history as well as the details and intricacies of its construction and decor. She succeeded! I would recommend her highly and without hesitation.
Blanca was not only an exceptional tour guide, but she made the entire trip and unforgettable one! Not only was she knowledgeable, courteous, savvy, but she was more than accommodating to every single question we asked. We took advantage of all the time we had booked with her and had the best experience we could ever think. If you’re ever thinking of coming to Granada, please feel free to book with her as you certainly will not regret it!!!!
We had the most wonderful morning touring the Alhambra with Blanca! She is incredibly knowledgeable about the palace and its history and explained everything so clearly. Her passion, enthusiasm and interest for the subject is infectious and Blanca was the best guide we could have hoped for! We would highly recommend a tour with Blanca!!! Thank you for a fantastic morning!
What a fantastic guide! Blanca was a wealth of knowledge and gave us so much interesting history. She walked us through the ticket process and even picked up our tickets when we lost our emailed copy. She was in touch with us from the very beginning of the booking until we met at Alhambra. Her English was perfect. We highly recommend her. Lynn L. CA, USA
*The tour includes: -The unmissable Nasrid Palaces -The Comares palace -The Palace of the Lions -The Palace of the emperor Charles V. * Inside the Alhambra city walls, you will also: -Walk through enchanting gardens -Visit the vestiges of the medieval palatine city Outside the city walls: -The Generalife I am more than willing to customize this tour according to your preferences, please contact me for a customized tour. Inside the Alhambra city walls, you will also walk through enchanting gardens and the vestiges of the medieval palatine city, with its factories, houses and dwellings which once belonged to the servants and the aristocracy. Outside the city walls, the Generalife is also a must see. This was another royal residence in the countryside, set in the middle of vegetable gardens on a steep hill from which you will be able to contemplate a wonderful urban and rural historic landscape.
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Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Alhambra main entrance, next to the big ceramic map and the ticket office
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