Step beyond the grand palaces of Granada’s Alhambra to uncover the fortress’s hidden prisons and underground tunnels. This unique guided tour with Granada Secreta reveals stories of captivity and resilience woven into the city’s historic heart.
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Difficulty
moderate
Duration
3 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for visitors with reasonable mobility; involves some uphill walking and uneven stone surfaces.
Wildlife
History
The Alhambra’s prisons held captive Christians during the Nasrid period, reflecting Granada’s complex interactions through centuries of conflict and coexistence.
Conservation
Tours like this support local heritage preservation efforts by funding restoration and promoting awareness of Granada’s hidden historical sites.
Granada Secreta
Step beyond the grand palaces of Granada’s Alhambra to uncover the fortress’s hidden prisons and underground tunnels. This unique guided tour with Granada Secreta reveals stories of captivity and resilience woven into the city’s historic heart.
Granada Secreta is a guided-tour operator based in Granada, Andalucía, offering specialized walking tours that focus on the city's hidden histories, cultural heritage, and legendary sites. The company leads a range of experiences, from in-depth explorations of the Alhambra’s lesser-known spaces to intimate neighborhood walks through the Albaicín and Sacromonte.
Tours include an exclusive look at the Alhambra’s prisons and Mauror hill when access is available, a nocturnal Alhambra tour through the Palacios Nazaríes, and themed walks that explore Nasrid daily life, historic houses, gardens and baths such as the Bañuelo and Casa del Chapiz. Literary itineraries trace the life and places of Federico García Lorca, while guided visits to the Albaicín reveal minarets, Moorish palaces and sunset views from the Mirador de San Nicolás. Sacromonte tours cover the neighborhood’s cave dwellings and flamenco roots; Chorrojumo, noted as Granada’s first guide, features in the narration of that route.
Granada Secreta’s offerings emphasize contextual storytelling, historic sites, and local perspective. The tours list includes specialized themes — legends and tales of the Alhambra, haunted and mysterious locations around the city, and hands-on cultural narratives that appeal to history lovers, literature fans, and travelers seeking immersive local experiences. All descriptions reflect the business’s published itineraries and stated tour focuses in Granada, Andalucía.
Tours Offered
9 Tours
Guided experiences across Granada
Local Guide
Chorrojumo
Granada's first guide referenced
Alhambra Focus
Prisons & Night Tours
Specialized Alhambra experiences
Location
Granada, Andalucía
Historic Andalusian city
Select a themed experience — from Alhambra nights to Lorca’s Granada — and reserve a guided walk that matches specific interests and schedules.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour includes irregular stone surfaces and inclines; sturdy footwear is necessary for safety and comfort.
Check underground access availability
Visits to the underground passages depend on access rights; confirm availability when booking your tour.
Arrive early
Participants should arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour starts at Plaza Nueva’s Quiosco de prensa Chalo.
Bring a light jacket
The historical sites may be cooler than the surrounding city, especially in shaded or underground areas.
Sturdy walking shoes
Protect your feet and ensure safe footing on irregular paths and stone steps.
Light jacket or sweater
Keeps you warm in cooler temperatures, especially in shaded or underground areas.
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Water bottle
Stay hydrated during the warmer months while wandering through the historic sites.
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Camera or smartphone
Capture the striking architecture, views, and hidden corners of the Alhambra.