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Juan Antonio O., local guide in Granada

Juan Antonio O.

Licensed local guide in Granada

Licensed guideGranada local
5.0(29 reviews)

About Juan Antonio

Hi! I’m Juan Antonio, an official tour guide in Andalucía with 13 years of experience. I offer private, personalized tours of Granada focused on history, nature, and gastronomy—told from the perspective of someone who lives in the heart of the old town. Let me show you the city like a local!

Years of experience & specialties

I have 13 years of experience guiding in Granada, specializing in history, nature, and gastronomy.

Languages I'm fluent in

English, Portuguese, & Spanish.

Favorite local cuisine

Fried Eggplants with Molasses.

Favorite things to do in Granada

Walking my dog and having some beers with friends

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What travelers say about Juan Antonio

5.0(29 reviews)
  • Joan W.5 out of 5Apr 2025

    Juan Antonio “Nono”, was the perfect tour guide for our private tour of the Alhambra. He has a wealth of information about the history, the many buildings and plants and that adds much color to the tour. He also knows when to be quiet and let you absorb the beauty of what you are seeing. It is a lot to take in. He purchased our tickets in advance and that was very convenient. He whisked us through all the checkpoints expertly. With 8,000 visitors a day, he knows how to make the experience feel as isolated as possible, so you don’t feel crushed by the crowds. Nono communicated with us before the tour, so that we felt very comfortable that he would show up and we knew how to get in touch with him. We highly recommend Nono if you need a tour guide while in or around Granada.

  • Michelle C.5 out of 5Mar 2025

    We had the absolute pleasure of touring Granada and the Alhambra with Juan Antonio, and it was an unforgettable experience! From start to finish, his passion for history, deep knowledge, and engaging storytelling made every moment come alive. He didn’t just share facts—he transported us back in time, weaving together the rich history of the Nasrid dynasty, Moorish architecture, and Spanish culture in a way that was both educational and captivating. Juan Antonio was incredibly kind, patient, and attentive, ensuring we were comfortable and engaged throughout. His recommendations for local food and hidden gems were fantastic, adding even more value to our visit. If you’re in Granada, a tour with Juan Antonio is a must! His expertise and enthusiasm make all the difference. Thank you for an amazing experience—we will cherish these memories forever!

  • Scott C.5 out of 5Nov 2024

    Our tour of the Alhambra and city of Granada was superb. Our tour guide Juan Antonio O was superb. His knowledge of the remarkable Alhambra was deep, obviously. As someone who lives right here in Granada, he knows his city very well. His English is perfect, he was fun, and very attentive to one of our group who had mobility limitations. I cannot recommend him more highly. What a remarkable day our group of four people had. Thank you Juan Antonio so much!

  • Laurel H.5 out of 5Nov 2024

    Juan was an exceptionally wonderful tour guide. He was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and kind. We had the most perfect day- he did a great job with helping plan the itinerary and provided us with an informative, enjoyable day. 10/10 recommend him as a tour guide, it was our favorite excursion on our entire trip.

  • Charles M.5 out of 5Nov 2024

    Really interesting tour. Very friendly guide. Excellent English. He was very knowledgeable of the palaces and all the plants in the gardens

  • Brian S.5 out of 5Sep 2024

    Juan Antonio is a fantastic guide - we recommend him without reservation. We had visited the Alhambra years ago and enjoyed it, but that visit was nothing like our tour today. Juan Antonio has a remarkable breadth and depth of knowledge, not only of the history of Spain and the Alhambra, but even the horticultural and common names of the plants in the Generalife gardens! Juan Antonio really brought the Alhambra and its history to life. On top of all that, he’s a lot of fun to spend a few hours with. If you can find an opening on Juan Antonio’s schedule for a tour, I would jump on it. You’ll be very glad you did.

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