Private tour in Granada Karin K

Jewels of the Realejo

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Karin K.

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My name is Karin. I am German and I came to Granada as a language student in 1994. I wanted to improve my Spanish at the University of Granada after a first professional education in Germany. I fell in love with this country and especially with the South of Spain, Andalusia. It is very rich in history and culture. I decided to stay and to study Tourism in Granada and Seville. At the same time, I began to work as a tour guide for cultural groups throughout Spain. I started guiding in Andalusia but soon I worked in other areas in Spain. I am a very curious person, I love to read and I was always interested in the history of persons, places and the way of life of the people. I have a guiding experience of more than 20 years. Up to the present moment I have done a lot of different tours, like tours with the historic Al-Andalus train throughout Spain, religious groups, pilgrimage tours to the tomb of Saint Jacob in Santiago de Compostela, incentive tours, gastronomic tours, botanical tours, etc. That's still part of my professional life. And as I love to do different tours and themes, I can look over a rich variety of knowledge and experience. This country offers an amazing variety of activities, culture and nature. Since 2015 I got the license as a local guide for Andalusia. That's the reason why I work more and more in Granada and its province. This area is a place of great historical and cultural interest, a real melting point of different races and cultures. I would like to share my fascination and impressions with you. I can offer different tours, stressing on different themes and visiting different places in Granada and its province. I can adapt it to your wishes. I combine my experience as a tour leader throughout Spain with my deep knowledge about local places and topics. I am convinced that it is a great advantage for you. Let me surprise you. . . hope to see you soon. - Degree in Tourism - TEAT (Sevilla) - Official license for guiding in Granada and Andalusia (License from the Government of Andalusia) - Member of AGIP (Association of official guides in Granada). For transport outside Granada, I only use licensed drivers with their authorized limousines.

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Overview of your Granada tour

The Realejo is part of the historical city of Granada. Most of the visitors don't know it, because it doesn't appear in great part of the guidebooks. Nevertheless it is of great beauty and for locals it is important. Many traditions take place here. It is full of history and interesting monuments. On this tour I will take you on little paths, and squares to the most important ones of this quarter. In medieval times the last community of jews lived in this area. For one of its members there was build a statue - Ibn Tibbon. I will explain you why. But after the end of Al-Andalus in 1492 the jews were expelled by the Catholic Kings. They took over Granada and made a lot of changes. I will take you to the most important buildings and places and I will show you how live changed up to the actual day. Some traditions and profesions are lost, like the silk production, but other still exist, like the great number of guitar makers. Great guitarists buy here hand made ones.

Your Granada tour itinerary

We meet at the townhall, close to the Realejo. I will give you a general introduction to Granada and the Realejo. We will stroll through its narrow streets. It has got a lot of hidden beauties. I will show you a variety of monuments that reflect the history of Granada. There is the Royal quarter of Santo Domingo, which is part of an islamic palace of the 13th century, that belonged to the ruling dynasty. Another is the Corrala de Santiago, which was a house of normal people of the 17th century and has been converted in an university residence. La Casa de Tiros, which used to be a 16th century palace of one of the most important families of those days and has been converted into the museum of Granadas' traditions and history. Finally a chapel (Camarin del Rosario) which is known as the best example for barroque style and deeply related to the battle of Lepanto. On our way back we will see the statue of Ibn Tibbon, which was one of the most important jews of Granada. The tour ends on the Isabela square.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

It is a walking tour.

What's included
Private Guide
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. 2 € for the Chapel of the Virgen of the Rosario
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Meeting location

Granada, Andalucía, 18009, Spain

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: Carmen square in front of the townhall of Granada

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Other details
Tour categories
Architecture
Art And Culture
Religious Sites
City Highlights
History
Museums
Tour reference number
558718
Languages
English
French
German
Spanish
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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This private tour in Granada is perfect for travellers who want to explore the historical quarter of the Realejo, a part of the city often overlooked by guidebooks. It's ideal for those interested in history, culture, and local traditions. The tour is also suitable for families with children, as it is kid-friendly and involves minimal walking.

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