Cartuja Monastery (Monasterio de la Cartuja) Tours and Activities

We will discover the Granada of the Catholic Monarchs without forgetting the Muslim past, its most emblematic buildings, from the imposing Renaissance Cathedral (16th-18th centuries), the Royal Chapel, La Madrasa (the first University of Spain) we will cross all its romantic squares (Trinidad, Lobos , Bib- Rambla ...) The Church of San Jerónimo, the Royal Hospital, the Cartuja, the gardens of triumph. A different way of discovering the Granada of splendor.

Experience the beauty of Granada at your own pace. Discover Alhambra fortress is the greatest surviving relic of Andalusia’s 800 years under Moorish rule. Built between the 8th and 15th centuries, this incredible fort-palace complex sits forbiddingly atop the Darro Valley, against a dramatic backdrop provided by the crisp peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Also alongside the Alhambra you will be get to experience Nasrid Palace, Generilife & other famous monuments in Granada. With this experience you would be able to access: - Alhambra (Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife) - Cathedral, Royal Chapel - Cartuja Monastery - San Jerónimo Monastery - Science Park Museum - Zafra’s House - Cuarto Real - Sacromonte Abbey - Casa de los Tiros Museum You will get a transport pass with 9 trips via local bus. Please note: You´re free to roam around the city at your own pace with only exception to Nasrid Palaces. Visit to Nasrid Palace must be done at the specific time showed on your ticket.

Delve into Granada’s storied history with this private, half-day sightseeing tour. Visit the flamboyant Royal Chapel, see the magnificent Granada Cathedral and explore the narrow, timeworn streets of ancient Albaycin. You’ll also stroll along the Gran Via, get up close to the 16th-century Carthusian Monastery and gaze out over the city from the Mirador de San Nicholas viewpoint.

Visit as many attractions as you like, pay nothing at the gate. Get around Granada City with the Red Public Bus. -Your Pass is ready to use immediately after purchase. -Download your mobile Pass from your confirmation email ( sent by AparTrip) and use it right away on your phone. -Should you prefer a physical Pass simply print your Pass at home from your confirmation email. -Simply present your Pass at each attraction for entry. You can visit each attraction just once. The pass it is then valid for the number of consecutive days it was purchased for , our pass is for 2 days. ( except alhambra is with indicated appointment) Your Pass will automatically expire at the end of your the duration. For example, a 2 day Pass that is first used on Monday will expire at midnight on Tuesday.. We also offer post purchase support service, where we send all kinds of support to our clients and tourist information they need: Hotels, advice, Guides, restaurants ... etc.

This tour is much different than any other tours that you will be able to enjoy in Granada. It is focused to enjoy the hidden gems of the Granada city much away from the common touristic routes. The tour emphasizes on the remarkable monasteries of Granada. The tour starts in Carthusian monastery which is definitely one of a kind. You will not only be able to enjoy the most beautiful example for the baroque style in the entire Andalusia but also learn about the ascetic way of life of the Carthusian monks and the history of the Carthusian order that is strictly related to Henry the VIII, the king of England. Next, the guide will take you to visit the burial place of the Great Captain located in the Monastery of Saint Jerome. On the way you will be able to admire the Royal Hospital founded by the Catholic Kings and the stunningly well preserved 11th century muslim gate to the city. Certainly, you will be surprised to find such a rich heritage away from the other tourists!

Enjoy this wonderful visit together with our latest generation audio guides, the most demanded monument in Spain and one of the most visited in the world. On the tour you can take your time to visit the Alhambra, Generalife Palace and their gardens, Carlos V Palace and all the monumental environment. With our guided tour "Barrios Patrimonio de la UNESCO" we will visit the muslim neighborhood of Albayzín and the gypsy neighborhood of Sacromonte, two of the most characteristic neighborhoods in the world, with beautiful views due to their location, in front of Alhambra. You can also complete the visit of the city with the entrances to all the most emblematic and important monuments, such as the Cathedral, Royal Chapel, etc. In the Science Park, both adults and children can enjoy the first interactive science museum in Andalusia. To move around the city you have 9 trips in urban transport, and 1 round in the tourist train which will make the perfect panoramic of the city.

Let yourself be guided by the hand of expert guides (bilingual Spanish / English) through the main Christian monuments of Granada, we begin with the Monastery of Our Lady of the Assumption, La Cartuja. We continue our route crossing Calle Gran Vía de Colón, continuing along Calle Cárcel Baja, on the way to the Cathedral of Granada. The arrival of the Catholic Monarchs to the last Arab bastion of the Iberian Peninsula meant a radical change in the model of the city. The Renaissance Cathedral of Granada is a hymn to grandeur where Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Neoclassical are mixed. Going down Calle Oficios to enter the Royal Chapel, a place chosen by the Catholic Monarchs as their last resting place, this temple symbolizes the restoration of the Granada church, showing the great wealth of its artistic heritage.