Top Andalucia Historical Tours - page 2

Avoid the hassle of waiting in long ticket lines at the Alhambra with this efficient ticket and walking tour package that includes access to the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, the Generalife, and the Palace of Charles V. With all major areas covered on a single ticket, the experience offers a stress-free way to explore the complex while listening to fascinating stories from your guide.

Discover the essential sights of Seville in an active and enjoyable way. During this 3-hour guided bike tour, you will see the city’s most famous monuments, historic streets, and local neighborhoods you probably will not see by foot. Learning about Seville’s rich history and culture from your local guide. Enjoy a panoramic ride past the Cathedral of Seville and explore the riverside and Maria Luisa Park for some of the city’s most beautiful views. A bicycle tour through Seville offers the perfect balance between discovering hidden corners and seeing Seville’s most visited sights.

No trip to Andalusia is complete without visiting Granada, the Moorish city home to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed The Alhambra. This tour allows you to travel from Seville to Granada with ease, without the hassle of advance planning, and provides an insider’s perspective into the history of The Alhambra.  Plus, you’ll have free time to explore Albaicin.

The Alcazar of Seville is a former royal palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the most well-known and most visited places in Seville. By prebooking entry and a small-group guided tour, you can skip the stress of waiting in long ticket lines and visit at your chosen time slot. Once inside, learn fascinating historical insights as you explore both the majestic interiors and the gardens.

Take a walking tour of Granada and visit the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage–listed palace and fortress, on this tour from Costa del Sol. With a guide, you'll explore the Alhambra, known for its Moorish architecture, plus see the neighboring Generalife, another palace known for its gardens, and learn about the history of Granada. When booking, select the option that corresponds to your pickup location.

Discover some of Malaga’s major attractions in just a few hours on this walking tour, which gives you time to stop and appreciate the finer details of the Andalucian city. Go beyond the guidebook as you hone in on highlights such as Málaga Cathedral, the Roman Theater, and the hilltop Alcazaba, which offers panoramic views. Admission tickets to all three are included to save you from booking in advance and navigating websites in a different language.

Enjoy a magnificent day visiting Zahara de la Sierra, Setenil de las Bodegas and Ronda on an unforgettable 9-hour tour, with a small group that ensures personalized attention by the guide.

Granada's signature sight, the Alhambra's gorgeous gardens, elegant palaces, and military fortress repay careful exploration. Discover this UNESCO World Heritage Site at a more leisurely pace—and ask as many questions as you want—on this private tour, with a guide just for your group. Learn about Andalucia's rich Moorish culture, the Spanish conquest, and more, and soak up dramatic city views too.

If you’re short on time in Cordoba, maximize every moment on a private tuk-tuk tour that helps you get your bearings in the culture-rich Andalusian city. Check off more historical highlights than you could if walking, and make light work of the cobbled streets and tight corners in your small and nifty vehicle.

Skip the lines and visit the Seville Cathedral and Giralda Tower without long waits with this guided, priority access tour. The tour includes walking through the Capilla Mayor and the crypt, which houses a tomb rumored to hold the remains of Christopher Columbus. Then, climb to the Giralda Bell Tower to enjoy gorgeous views of the Patio de los Naranjos and Seville's rooftops.

Visit the Alcazar of Seville (Real Alcazar) on a tour that shows off the top features of the royal palace, such as the Patio de las Doncellas. Learn about the various styles of architecture that the palace is known for, particularly Mudejar, and enjoy skip-the-line access with a guide.

Cordoba is a city where the three major religions have lived in harmony over hundreds of years. On this tour, join a small group and visit the Mosque-Cathedral, otherwise known as La Mezquita, the Alcazar, and the Jewish Synagogue in just one day. Enjoy guided tours at each location and learn about the history of Cordoba from your guide.

Thousands visit Granada’s Alhambra each day and daily numbers are capped to help protect the complex. Book in advance to avoid disappointment and save vacation time with this skip-the-line ticket and audio guide package. Simply collect your ticket and download the app—don’t forget your headphones!—then explore the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens, Alcazaba, and more your own way, dipping in and out of the audio commentary as you wish.

Go beyond a normal tour of Cordoba and explore the city on a dynamic bike tour. Join a small group for a pedal around the historic sights including the Mezquita, the Jewish Quarter, the Roman bridge, and the Castle of the Christian Kings. Your guide also provides context on the history of the city as well as the confluence of the three great world religions.

Go beyond the guidebook at the Alcazaba of Malaga—and guarantee your access to this popular attraction—on this history tour. Learn about architecture and culture as you explore, discover the fortified palace’s role in Malaga’s history, and uncover hidden corners you’d otherwise miss. Explore palace interiors, wander through ornate gardens, and take in panoramic views along the way.

Andalucia is packed full of cultural gems, but arranging your own transportation between them can eat into precious vacation time. This day trip to Granada from Malaga comes with three options, so that you can tailor your tour according to what suits your schedule. Choose to explore Granada at your own pace or include Spain’s most visited monument in your itinerary, with a choice of Alhambra tickets.

See a different side of Granada during this 1.5-hour guided exploration of the city’s top Christian monuments. If you’ve seen the Alhambra, this is a great opportunity to check out highlights like the Granada Cathedral along with the 16th-century Royal Chapel, assisted by a professional art historian guide. Site admission fees are included.

When your cruise ship sails into the picturesque port of Cadiz, disembark to explore the seaside city on a panoramic half-day walking tour. Accompanied by an accomplished guide, wander the elegant New Town and visit impressive monuments like the Santa Catalina Castle and the Puerta de Tierra Gate. Lose yourself in the labyrinthine lanes of the ambient Old Town and absorb the tranquil atmosphere of Alameda Apodaca as you stroll amid exotic plants. Gain fascinating insight into Cadiz’s colorful past through sacred structures such as Cadiz Cathedral and enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour, limited to only 15 people.

See more of Malaga during an extended tour by self-balancing Segway. Lasting around two hours, the tour follows a carefully planned route around the city to showcase the key Malaga landmarks. With your balancing skills honed, you'll then set off by Segway with a guide to discover Malaga Cathedral, the Picasso Museum, Teatro Romano, Plaza de la Merced, and more.

Get a fresh look at Granada's signature sight, the Alhambra palace complex, on this private tour with a guide (tickets included). Learn about the irrigation system as you wander the fountain-filled gardens, hear how soldiers lived as you tour the Alcazaba fort, and immerse in the cultured lives of Spain's last Muslim rulers as you explore the Nasrid Palaces. You'll also visit the Palace of Charles V and more.

Visit a selection of White Villages in Andalucía, without having to plan the route or transportation yourself, with this trip to Ronda, Zahara de la Sierra, and Setenil de las Bodegas. Scattered about throughout the Cádiz mountainous region, getting to these villages can be a bit tricky if you are unfamiliar with the area. Leave all the organization and logistics to your guide, as you relax throughout the experience.

The Mezquita (Mosque-Cathedral of Córdoba) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Spain’s most visited monuments, but there’s so much to see inside, it’s hard to know where to start. This tour takes in all the highlights, including the Maqsura, the Mihrab, and the Patio de los Naranjos, and guarantees your entry to the often sold-out sight.

Discover the historic and unique city of Cordoba on this full-day tour from Granada. Join a small group and head to the western Andalucian city to explore its grand Mosque-Cathedral as well as other important sights. Learn about the rich history of the city that stretches back to Roman and Moorish times and how the city was a convergence of the three great world religions.

Check off more of Seville's sights in less time—and enjoy a fun and active way to explore—on this small-group tour by electric bike. Expend minimal energy on the safe and state-of-the-art bikes, whose electric motors allow you to effortlessly explore the Spanish city. Admire the vibrant colors of Triana and enjoy the stunning Plaza de España in Maria Luisa Park.