This is a free walking tour of Granada exploring the lives of historical women through the city's historic, artistic, and monumental center, introducing you to Granada's most emblematic figures. We begin with the Muslim era, from the forgotten history of the sultanas of the Alhambra to the epic feats of the powerful Queen Isabella I of Castile.
All the history that we usually tell and read in books was always written by men and for men, today we already know and can tell you much more than what appears in the books, history of those of considered unfit for life outside their homes.
We also explain all the anecdotes and stories of the tremendous flamenco artists, the community of gypsy women, the neighbors of Albaicín, etc.
Scholars and scholars in the XNUMXst century look for data or traces of written and verbal evidence to find out the secrets or what all those queens, princesses, mothers, wives, grandmothers, daughters and sisters could not tell us because even leading a domestic life, for and for the service of the family and household chores, some deviated from the imposed social line, rioting and destroying wherever they went, among them were: The Regent Sultana Aixa, Mariana Pineda, Juana la Loca, Maria the basket maker, and many more that we will tell you about during the tour.
Visiting hours for Historical Women:
From Thursday to Monday at 10:00 a.m.
Meeting Point
Next to the Supreme Court building in Plaza Nueva . Look for our pink umbrella.
Tour duration:
2h. approx.
Languages:
Spanish.
What does the Free Tour of Historical Women of Granada consist of?
We begin the guided tour from Plaza Nueva , passing through squares named after emblematic women such as Plaza de Isabel la Católica , Plaza de Mariana de Pineda, and Plaza de la Capilla Real. We explain the story of the dubious madness of Juana , Isabel's daughter, and stop at Madraza for a brief explanation of the subject. We then visit the Royal Chancery where Mariana de Pineda was executed and go up to see the Lavadero del Sol in Realejo . We continue along Cuesta de Gomérez to discuss the history of Jewish women, and we will not forget the gypsy women of Sacromonte and the various illustrious women who passed through this city.
A simple tour , with ups and downs that will make us hungry and thirsty before tapas time.
Tour
Plaza Mariana Pineda, Plaza Isabel La Católica, Plaza Madraza, Lavadero del Sol, Cuesta de Gomerez, Cuesta del Rey Chico, Casa de Zafra.
What does the visit of the Nasrid and Granada women include?
- Official guide.
- Sense of humor.
- Panoramic views of the city.
- Intensity High average
Tips
- It is necessary to arrive 5 minutes before to check in.
- Always comfortable shoes.
- In spring and summer take your water bottle y sunscreen.
- In winter and autumn you should be aware of the storm, if it rains do not forget your umbrella.
- Prepare properly for going up and down hills.
- physical intensity High average.
Cancellation policy
- Lolita's Tours reserves the right to cancel any service that does not reach a minimum of 4 people.
- Reserved the right of admission on behalf of the company.
To make any cancellation, it is essential to send the request to the email address: info@lolitastours.com
