Granada: Royal Chapel & Madrasah walking tour with tickets

Summary

Walk through Granada’s history from Royal Chapel to Madrasah

You’ll walk through Granada’s Royal Chapel with an expert local guide, see where Isabel and Fernando rest beneath Carrara marble, wander lively Alcaicería market streets, and step inside the historic Madrasah university building — all with entry tickets included. Expect quiet moments and bursts of color as you discover what makes Granada feel alive.

What’s the experience like?

"You see that marble? It came all the way from Carrara," our guide Carmen said, tapping her knuckles gently against the tomb of Isabel and Fernando. I’d seen photos of the Royal Chapel before, but standing there — cool stone underfoot, light slanting through stained glass — it felt heavier somehow. There was this faint scent of old wood polish and candle wax. Carmen told us how Juana I and Felipe el Hermoso were here too, which I hadn’t realized. She spoke softly, like she didn’t want to wake them.

We wandered out into the Alcaicería after that, where the silk market used to be. The air changed — suddenly full of voices, spice smells, someone selling sweets nearby (I almost bought some but got distracted). Carmen pointed out little details in the tiles that I would’ve missed: patterns left over from centuries ago. There was a moment when a local shopkeeper waved at her and called out something in Andalusian Spanish I couldn’t quite catch; everyone seemed to know each other here.

The Madrasah was next, tucked right off Plaza Bib Rambla. It’s quieter inside than you’d expect for a place in the middle of Granada. The walls are covered in delicate carvings — I ran my hand along one (gently! promise) and felt how smooth it was after all these years. Carmen explained how it was once an Islamic university and now is part of the city’s university life. She laughed when I tried to pronounce “Madraza” properly — definitely didn’t nail it.

I keep thinking about that mix of silence and bustle: the hush in the chapel, then all that color outside. If you’re curious about Granada’s layers — Christian kings, Moorish scholars, modern students — this walking tour really brings it together without feeling rushed or staged. And yeah, those marble tombs stay with you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Granada's history and gastronomy

• Taste tapas at three restaurants
• Visit the Royal Chapel of Granada
• Walk around the Alcaicería silk market

Top questions

Is entry to the Royal Chapel included in this tour?

Yes, your ticket for the Royal Chapel is included in the tour price.

Does this guided walking tour visit both the Royal Chapel and Madrasah?

Yes, you’ll visit both monuments during this Granada walking tour.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible throughout the route.

How long does it take to walk between stops on this tour?

The main sites are close together in central Granada; walking distances are short.

Are children or infants allowed on this Granada walking tour?

Yes, infants and small children can join using a pram or stroller if needed.

Will we have a local guide during the entire experience?

An official local guide leads you throughout the whole walking tour.

What’s included

Your day includes entry tickets for Granada’s Royal Chapel plus guided visits to both the Madrasah and Alcaicería market area — all led by an official local guide so you don’t miss any stories or details along the way.