Tapas Tour of Granada: guided tour

History and gastronomy united in a tapas tour

Want to get to know the centre of Granada while tasting its famous tapas? Don't want to miss the best bars and tapas in the city centre? This tour is perfect for the first days of your visit to the city.

Granada is known not only for the Alhambra, but also for its gastronomy. Tapas are often served free with every drink.

Our guide will take you on a stroll through the city centre, while teaching you about the history of Granada, offering recommendations for your days in the city and tasting the most famous gastronomic jewels of Andalusia, the tapas.

Gastronomic tour itinerary

This tapas tour takes in the monuments and picturesque squares of Granada:

Plaza del CarmenPlaza where the Granada Town Hall is located. In the past, this is where the Official Tribune was installed during Holy Week. Nowadays, it is still a very busy square where the festivities of Granada are celebrated and where free performances and events are held sporadically.

Isabel La Católica Squareknown as Colón, this square is an urban space at the beginning of the Gran Vía de Colón. There is a bronze sculpture of Isabel La Católico and Cristóbal Colón, by the sculptor Mariano Benlliure.

Plaza NuevaThe square has a curious rectangular shape, or better said, its perimeter is pentagonal, irregular and elongated. One of its parts sits on the Darro river. The river Darro plays a special role in 1835.

CathedralThe Cathedral of Granada: built on top of the city's mosque, it is now the Catholic temple of Granada and the seat of the city's archdiocese. A masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance, it is dedicated to the mystery of the Incarnation of the Lord.

Bib-Rambla SquarePicturesque square surrounded by cafés and restaurants near the most popular shopping streets. Next to its fountain, you can find flower stalls. The origin of this square dates back to the Nasrid period where they used to trade. Later, bullfights and jousting were also held here.