The 9 Best Alpujarra Villages Tours from Granada

1.Alpujarra Mountain Villages Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 298 reviews · 8 - 10 hours · from $80Our pick

Travel from Granada into La Alpujarra with a bilingual guide such as Michael, Alexandra, or Alfredo. Visit whitewashed mountain villages, taste Trevélez ham, see Fuente Agria, and choose a traditional Alpujarran lunch. Expect a full day on winding roads with free time in Pampaneira and Capileira.

“Angela our guide was knowledgeable and very professional. She has excellent English and her explanations throughout the tour were detailed and informative. We also had an excellent driver Manuel . The tour is a nice break from Granada and chance to see the the white washed historical mountain villages.”

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2.Alpujarra Villages Guided Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 217 reviews · 7 hours · from $108

Travel from Granada into the Alpujarra with a local English- or Spanish-speaking guide. Visit Tablate, Lanjarón, Fuente Agria, Capilerilla, and Pampaneira, with mountain viewpoints, village walks, and free time for lunch. Guides such as Gonzalo and Carlos are especially good at explaining local history and architecture.

“Carlos was a friendly, knowledgeable and well organised guide. He had a very relaxed personality which suited us well. The itinerary was interesting and the villages varied. Carlos greatly increased our knowledge of the area.”

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3.Premium Scenic Daytrip to Alpujarra Villages from Granada (Max 8)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 156 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $139

Travel from Granada in a van limited to eight people, stopping at the Tablate bridge, Lanjarón, Capileira, Pampaneira, and Fuente Agria. Expect guided village walks, Moorish history, mountain viewpoints, local textiles, and free time for lunch. Guides may include Gonzalo, Carlos, Manuel, or Jose.

“We had such a wonderful time traveling to and learning about the villages that make up the Alpujarras. Manuel, our driver and guide was courteous and knowledgeable! He was a great driver (very safe)! It was more of a personalized tour because it was just my friend and I which was so lovely!!! Great, relaxing experience with wonderful views!”

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4.Las Alpujarras Full-Day Tour with Optional Lunch from Granada

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 133 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $102

Travel from Granada into the Alpujarras by air-conditioned minivan, stopping at Pampaneira, Fuente Agria, Trevélez, and Capileira. Expect mountain scenery, village walks, jamón tasting, local food, and commentary in English. Guides such as Michael and Alexandra are known for adding history and surprise stops.

“We had fantastic guide- very knowledgeable and passionate about Spanish history and culture! The ham and cheese degustation and lunch very superb Thank you for memorable day in Las Appujuras”

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5.Alpujarra Private DayTrip from Granada

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $385Top rated

Travel privately from Granada into the Alpujarra, visiting Pampaneira, Capilerilla, Capileira, and Bubión. Your English-speaking guide leads village walks, a short hike, a jarapa craft visit, and the Museo Casa Alpujarreña. Guides may include Jaime, Maika, or Michael.

“Our guide Michael was very friendly, spoke English very well and was very nice to our 14 year old grandson. We were very lucky to be the only people on the tour. It was a good experience that we all enjoyed.”

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6.Alpujarras Day Trip Private or Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $150

Leave Granada at 8:30 a.m. for a full day in Las Alpujarras, stopping at Pampaneira, Fuente Agria, Trevélez, and Capileira. A guide such as Michael, Antonio, Miguel, Angela, or Zarú leads the way, with lunch, hotel pickup, and a private vehicle option included.

“This was a very good tour with an exeptional guide, Michael.”

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7.Day Trip to Trevélez with Ham Factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 12 reviews · 7 hours · from $117

Travel from Granada in a small group of up to seven with a guide such as Gonzalo, Carlos, or José Bolívar. Visit Trevélez, taste cured ham, stop at Pampaneira, see Chorrerón waterfalls, and enjoy Alpujarran scenery and food.

“Enrique was an incredible and knowledgeable guide. The trip was so beautiful with stops along the way, picturesque sights, amazing food and ham factory. Comfortable ride and safe driving. Thanks for helping us make memories today!!”

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8.The Unchanged Villages of Alpujarra Small-Group Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 7 to 8 hours (approx.) · from $311

Travel from Granada into the Sierra Nevada with a guide such as Ignacio, Miguel, Ramon, Manuel, or Dante. Visit Pampaneira, Bubion, and Capileira, taste local products, see the Tablate bridge, and enjoy hotel pickup in a group of no more than eight.

“It was an wonderful experience to visit villages in the Sierra Nevada mountain. It seems that they have an unique culture different from the southern part of Spain.”

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9.Day trip in Trevélez and a visit to ham drying factory

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $136

Travel from Granada into the Alpujarras with a guide such as Carlos, Francisco, or Nicolás. Visit the Nasrid Bridge, taste mineral water at Fuente Agria, tour a Trevélez ham-drying factory, and stop in Pampaneira. Ham tasting is included, while lunch details should be confirmed before booking.

“The drive through the alpujarra was spectatcular. The visit to the ham drying factrory was intersting and the ham tasting delicious. Carlor our guide was informative and added extra bits of information through out the trip. I enjoyed it very much. The villages are unique and the countryside beautiful. Nice minibus and a well run trip.”

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