Photos: Er Komandante, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 No machine-readable author provided. Joonasl assumed (based on copyright claims)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Айрат Хайруллин, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
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Photos: Er Komandante, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 No machine-readable author provided. Joonasl assumed (based on copyright claims)., Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Айрат Хайруллин, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 3.0
Capilla Real, the tombs of the Catholic Monarchs
Your local guide
Rosa Gil Benítez
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Highlights
- Tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella
- Granada chosen as a resting place
- A gilded chapel screen
- Ironwork years in the making
- The end of the Reconquista, marked here
About this tour
This session covers the Capilla Real, from the marble tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella to the gilded screen separating them from the rest of the chapel. You see why the monarchs chose Granada, the final city of the Reconquista, as their resting place. The two stops sit close together, allowing time to look closely at both.
We begin at the tombs with a short check of the light on the marble, then move to the screen, pausing to explain the ironwork's craftsmanship. I answer questions about the monarchs' choice of burial site as we go and send a short note on the chapel's history afterward.
This suits anyone interested in the end of Moorish rule in Spain, and travellers who want the cathedral's neighbouring chapel explained with equal care. It works well paired directly with the cathedral session.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Granada before heading out.
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The marble tombs 15 min
The camera holds on the elaborate marble tombs of Ferdinand and Isabella, and I explain why they chose Granada, the last city they conquered, as their final resting place rather than anywhere else in Spain.
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The chapel screen 15 min
You see the ornate gilded screen separating the tombs from the rest of the chapel, and I point out details in the ironwork that took craftsmen years to complete.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Granada: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Habas con jamón and Sacromonte, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Madrid time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Granada, showing you The marble tombs and The chapel screen live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We connect on Google Meet and I move slowly through the nave, since the scale here rewards a steady camera.
Times shown in Madrid time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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