We listen! Knowing that every inquiry is unique, we take the time to understand what you want to accomplish
and then work with you to provide solutions that are customer focussed.
Since all our tours are private you are never rushed and are assured an easy going tour with
Excellent Service, Experience and Enthusiasm
Reserve your tours now for 'OFF SEASON' discounts
-5% -10% -15% or higher
Calculated by number of tours reserved and number of people in your group
Discounts will be applied on all tours reserved in February for any date in 2012
Allow us to guide youthrough the gates and doors of Granada . . .
All our tours are one on one lead by expert local guides - Only you and your family and friends
Let us calculate your discount
Do you have questions. . .
or want to know your discount?
Please tell us date, people & tour(s)
We will invoice you online - Most major cards accepted
NOTE: Do not purchase your Alhambra entrance online as they are included in our price.
FUN FUN FUN!
4. Tapa Pub Crawl-City Night Life
In Albayzin and Granada- a very popular tour, we visit the small bars frequented by the locals and enjoy tapas (food rations on the bars menu) and a drink in each bar. Let us show you how Granada lives after dark. We start with the oldest bar in Granada where we feast on a full board of pate, Spanish cheeses, olives, salmon and jamon. Tapas vary from bar to bar. You won't need dinner after this tour. All food and drinks are included. 7:00pm - 10:00pm
40€ euro per adult
AUTHENTIC AND AWESOME MOROCCAN!
6. Moroccan Feast - Lunch or Dinner
Prepare to be awestruck - We will arrange an authentic 5 course Moroccan feast in a private dinning room in the Moroccan Quarter. Taste dishes that you won't find in the local restaurants. You will go away with a new understanding of this sophisticated cuisine. Morocco, the culinary star of North Africa, is the doorway between Europe and Africa . Much imperial and trade influence has been filtered through her and blended into her culture. Unlike the herb-based cooking across the sea to the north, Moroccan cooking is characterized by rich spices. Cumin, coriander, saffron, chiles, dried ginger, cinnamon, and paprika are on the cook's shelf, and in her mortar. Price is all inclusive.
30€ euro per adult
SPANISH FARE AT ITS BEST!
7. Tapas and Wines-A Tasting Experience
Gain an intimate, educational knowledge of Spanish wines, olives, cheeses and tapas. We market with a master chef, then return to his restaurant to enjoy tapas he prepares and wines he serves as you have never experienced them before. A culinary treat. You will come away with an education regarding the wines and tapas of Andalusia. This is a full meal. All food and wines are included. We must have several weeks lead time for this popular tour. 11:am to 3:pm
55€ euro per adult
STEP BACK IN TIME!
8. The Women of Islam 8 to 15th c
Listen to a presentation by a woman, holding a masters degree in Muslim Women's Studies, as she relates acheivements of Muslim women who realized a high level of education in the Sciences. We sit in the serene gardens of the Great Mosque in Albayzin. Conversation and questions to follow presentation. In addition we visit the Palace of Dar-al-Horra, home of Aixa, the exiled wife of Sultan Mul Hacen, (mother of Granada's last Moorish sultan, Boabdil) after Mul Hacen took a Christian princess as his wife, Isabel de Solis/Zoraya (who converted to Islam). Aixa's palace was built far away from the Royal Nazrid Palaces of the Alhambra in the opposite Muslim hill community of Albayzin. 2.5 hours
35€ euro per adult
THE JEWELL OF EUROPE!
2. Alhambra Visit*
Nazrid Palaces-Alcazaba-Generalife
We visit the entire monument which includes A. the Nazrid Palaces of the Sultans, B. the Alcazaba (fort) and C. the Generalife Gardens, a summer estate of the Sultans. We tell you about the 'golden proportion' or 'golden rectangle', the mathematical progression used to build the Alhambra, an ancient system of geometry and ratios resulting in harmony and balance. 3+ hours You can combine with any other tour.
* This is an all time low price for an Alhambra one on one private tour. . .
Our price doesn't increase in 'High Season'. * Entrances are included
Bring your camera, and gain a very personal view of Granada on these photographic garden walks. Capture your travel experience as never before. We visit Granada's largest fountain and almost hidden intimate fountains. Anne is a master designer/photographer and has been photographing the city and it's hidden gardens for many years. She shares with you not just her love and knowledge of Granada's gardens but also techniques for getting the best results. You will learn tips and advice on such matters as photo composition, light, angles, focus, how to create a striking photo. 2.5 hours
35€ euro per adult
Full Day Tours... Do you want a combination of our tours?
Discounts are available. Tell us your interests. . .
we will combine, customize and discount to your needs.
Children 10 years and under are free on all our tours
FASCINATING!
5. Cave Dwellers w/Dinner and Flamenco
See inside the life of one of Granada’s least-discovered districts, the Sacromonte. This walk will introduce you to the history and legends that have grown up around its cave dwellings, traditionally inhabited by Gypsies. It was in these caves that the Flamenco zambras were held: You will experience how life was lived in these caves at a dwelling in the hillside. Dinner and an authentic Flamenco Show included in the best Flamenco establishment in Granada. Choice of menu. 4 hours
Monday through Thursday
50€ euro per adult
Friday, Saturday or Sunday
55€ euro per adult
Please note:
Our tours are lead by expert local guides who are native English speakers...
Other languages are not available
We will assist you in arranging private or public transportation to and from Granada
Your tour is not reserved until we receive full payment
We explore nooks and crannies that you would never find on your own, both historic Christian and Muslim areas. Various monuments can be included. 14 century Muslim structures, the Plaza Bib Rambla in the historic area of the city where the Inquisitors held the Trials of Faith. We explore a large open air spice market. We wander through the Albayzin, an ancient village on a hill above Granada, this one thousand year old neighborhood was originally Jewish and later the Muslim community in the 13 to 15 century. We enjoy the view from Mirador de San Nicholas. In Albayzin we see walls and gates from the Muslim Ziri Dynasty of North Africa which fell in the 11th century. We explore a large Moroccan market (souk) similar to those found in Fez in Morocco and visit an 11th century Arab hammam (bath). Can include focus on the Muslim, Jewish and/or Christian history in Granada and/or shopping. 2.5 to 3 hours
For a full day combine with number 2. Alhambra Visit and a 'Culinary Tour'
45€ euro per adult
Changes and Cancellations by you
Any cancellation or amendment request must be sent to us in writing, by email, and will take effect on the day we receive it. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your booking prior to travel. Whilst we will try our best to accommodate changes, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met after you have made your original arrangements.
Because we purchase entrances months in advance, arrange custom transportation and reject other clients on the date of your tour, when you make a cancellation in regards to your tour(s), cancellation charges will be applicable.
If there is true emergency (volcanic eruptions, blizzards, severe illness, failure of cruise ships docking at scheduled port) we will refund full amount less the Alhambra entrances.
Days before start of your tour(s) % charged against the cost of your tour(s) Note: Prior to 90 days before tour date a 5% administrative fee will be charged against all refunds.
Please note: Your tour is not reserved until we receive full payment
Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements or physical challenges), please let us know at the time of booking. We will endeavour to facilitate your request
Our philosophy
As you can see by our web site -
We are different
We don't try to be all things to all people. Our focus is only in Granada city. Our company is small, straight forward and simple and we plan to keep it that way.
The tours you reserve with us will never be subcontracted to other companies or guides not directly working for us. In addition we never lead you to shops where we receive a 'kick-back' for goods you purchase. (a common practice here) Nor do we receive compensation from hotels, restaurants or services we might recommend. The buck stops here and we take complete responsibility for the private one on one tours you reserve with granadapicnictours.
Our
goals are to share our enthusiasm and knowledge regarding the city and its history,
while all the time working with your time frame and schedule. The pace
is one on one client oriented, slow and flexible. We never rush from one sight to another as though
our hair is on fire. These goals will enable you to have a pleasurable
experience seeing the most of Granada with the least amount of hassle.
Some of our guides are well spoken of on tripadvisor.com, Fromers and other travel blogs and therefore sought out. However it isn't a personality or popularity contest. Each
tour is lead by a guide who is a native English speaker and has lived
in Granada a minimum of ten years. All have a masters degree or higher relating to
Spanish history or medieval art history. All guides are able to relate and converse no matter the level of our clients experience, be it a seasoned or novice traveler.
Happy touring, Stephan and Anne
If you reserve with another company don't be disappointed if :
* Your tour is advertised as 'Private' but is actually
not a 'private one on one tour' and includes a minimum
of 15 and as many as 30 people...
* Your total price charged is actually higher than what
is advertised... especially on dates in 'High Season'...
* You are rushed through and do not visit all areas...
* Monument fees are not included...
* No personal interaction during the reservation process...
* You are not met at and returned to your hotel...
Before buying elsewhere check all details and inclusions
