Granada’s Realejo District: A Self-Guided Tour of the Old Quarter

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1. Realejo, Granada’s old Jewish Quarter, is a vibrant and cosmopolitan place with a fascinating history. Its synagogues and mosques gave way to churches over 500 years ago but, if you know where to look, many traces of its Jewish and Muslim heritage remain. On this walking tour, you’ll see this lively neighborhood’s rich past come to life.
2. You’ll be able to admire the city’s renowned palace and fortress complex, the Alhambra, and its surroundings from viewpoints like Placeta Puerta del Sol and Torres Bermejas, which once formed part of the old city walls.
3. You’ll also be able to admire the city and its surroundings from Torres Bermeja's viewpoint, which once formed part of the old city walls.
4. Pass by Carmen de los Catalanes and hear about it while you walk.
5. Take in one of Granada’s most prominent landmarks, the neo-Mudejar Alhambra Palace Hotel.
6. Pass by Cuesta Del Realejo and hear about it while you walk.
7. See the church dedicated to Granada’s patron saint, St. Cecilius.
8. Find out what happened to the prince who gave his name to the Campo del Príncipe.

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Please note: You won't be guided through any museums or other attractions mentioned en route. If you choose to enter and visit such places, you'll need to pay for it independently of this tour.