Sacromonte and the San Miguel Caves: Private Tour of Granada's Off-Beat Side
A private 2½-hour walk through the San Miguel caves and Sacromonte, where people live without running water or conventional power. Includes access to a private cave. Price per group.
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Private: just your group
- Spanish, English
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
From €180 per group
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Practical details
- Duration
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Private tour, just for your party
- The inhabited caves of San Miguel and Sacromonte, away from the tourist trail
- Access to a private cave included
- How a cave is dug, daily life inside and its legal status
- Views over Granada all the way
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Our take
It's unlike any other tour in Granada: not the flamenco caves, but the ones people actually live in today, self-sufficient and without running water or conventional power. The guide explains how they're dug, what life inside is like and the conflicts with the city. Genuinely authentic, even for locals. The price is per group (€180 for 1 or 2), fair for a private tour. You'll need some fitness: there are plenty of climbs on dirt paths.
What's included
- Private guide
- Access to a private cave
- Personal assistance from the operator
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips (optional)
Good to know
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes with good grip: there are steep dirt paths
- Water
Not suitable for
- Children under 6
- Wheelchair or pushchair users
- Pregnant travellers
- People with back or heart problems
Things to keep in mind
- Price per group: €180 for 1 or 2 people and €300 for 4
- A moderate level of fitness is needed: lots of uphill on dirt paths
Meeting point
Plaza Nueva, Granada
Meet your guide in Plaza Nueva. From there the tour is on foot, with plenty of uphill on dirt paths.
The experience
What you'll see
Everyone knows the Sacromonte caves where flamenco is performed. This tour goes elsewhere: the caves of San Miguel and Sacromonte where the way of life has barely changed. Self-sufficient caves, without running water or electricity as we know it, in the middle of the city.
The guide explains how a cave is dug, what daily life is like, their legal status, the residents' demands and their run-ins with the police. The tour includes access to a private cave, and views over Granada follow you all the way.
How it works
It starts in Plaza Nueva and is on foot, with lots of uphill on dirt paths. The price is per group and it can be booked for one. Minimum age 6.
Who it's for
- Anyone looking for a less touristy, more real Granada.
- Travellers curious about alternative ways of life.
- Not for people with back or heart problems, according to the operator.
Accessibility
The operator states it isn't wheelchair or pushchair accessible.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation with a full refund up to 24 hours before. No refund within 24 hours of the start.
Frequently asked questions
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Related reading on our guides
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