Sacromonte Tours and Tickets

There are plenty of ways to experience Sacromonte. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Albaicín & Sacramonte Electric Bike Tour in Granada

• Granada: Albaicín and Sacromonte Segway Tour

• Granada's Hidden Treasures: Albaicín and Sacromonte Walking Tour

• Golden Hour in Granada: Sunset Walking Tour with Play Granada

• Segway Your Way Through Granada's History: The Ultimate Ride

It’s free to wander around Sacromonte on your own. To learn more about the storied neighborhood, opt for a walking tour, which starts at around US$17. You can also cruise through the area on a Segway tour for about US$55 or on an e-bike tour for about US$60, which makes navigating Sacromonte’s steep terrain and cave dwellings a bit more manageable.

It’s best to visit Sacromonte from March to May (spring) or September to October (autumn), when the weather is mild, dry, and warm. Summers can be extremely hot, and winters are often cold and rainy. Since Sacromonte’s terrain is steep and can be uneven, especially at the cave entrances, it’s best to visit in dry conditions when it’s not overly hot.

No, Sacromonte isn’t a very accessible area of Granada. The neighborhood is situated atop a steep mountain, and its main attractions include caves that can be bumpy and feature irregular flooring. Roads are windy and narrow, and there are also traffic restrictions on driving to the area, so it’s best to consider other attractions in Granada if you need accessibility.

The best time of day to visit Sacromonte is late afternoon, when the sun sets over Granada’s mountaintops. As the evening approaches, the caves come alive with flamenco, and the bars and restaurants begin to fill up. However, if you prefer hiking along the trails from Sacromonte into the mountains, it’s best to visit the area in the early morning.

Yes, you can take as many photos of Sacromonte as you’d like when you’re outdoors—especially of the surrounding hills and the picturesque whitewashed architecture. However, if you attend a flamenco show, respect the performers and don’t use flash. The Sacromonte Abbey allows photos, but you can’t use flash, tripods, or selfie sticks.