Granada Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Full Guided Tour

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Experience Highlights

Would you like to delve into one of Spain's most emblematic monuments? With this three-hour guided tour, you'll discover the interior of the Alhambra, exploring its palaces and gardens with an expert guide.

Meet your guide on the Paseo de la Sabika, next to the Alhambra ticket office. Avoid the long queues and get faster access to the inside of this majestic fortress.

Our guide (in Spanish, English or French) will take you through the details of the Islamic architecture, revealing the symbolism and stories behind every wall and garden. You will be able to admire the Patio de los Leones, the Comares Palace and the Generalife, while listening to the legends that surround these iconic places.

This experience will allow you to explore the entire Alhambra, from the Nasrid Palaces to the Alcazaba, the Palace of Charles V and the Generalife Palace. Don't miss the opportunity to feel like part of history on this journey into the past.

  • Walk through the Nasrid Palaces and see the fabulous Fountain of the Lions.
  • Visit the Alcazaba, the old military area of the complex.
  • Enter the Palace of Charles V, an example of Renaissance architecture.
  • Surprise yourself in the Generalife and feel the freshness of its gardens.

What’s included

  • Entrance to the Alhambra with the Nasrid Palaces
  • Expert guide
  • Personal wireless audio system (groups of more than 6 persons)

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Step by Step

Immerse yourself in the rich history of the Alhambra with a guided tour lasting approximately 3 hours. With your skip-the-line ticket, you'll explore this monumental complex, including iconic palaces such as the Palace of Charles V and the Palace of the Lions, as well as the Generalife and its beautiful gardens.

Meet your guide (available in three languages) at the Paseo de la Sabika, next to the Alhambra ticket office, and start enjoying one of Spain's most visited monuments.

The tour includes tickets for the entire Alhambra complex: the Nasrid Palaces, the gardens and palace of the Generalife, and the Alcazaba fortress. In addition, you will be provided with a personal wireless audio system (compulsory for groups of more than 6 people) and an official tour guide who will answer all your questions.

The order may vary, but in general the itinerary will consist of the following stops:

  • Palace of Charles V: built for Emperor Charles V, it stands out for its unique circular courtyard and is an emblematic work of the Renaissance in Spain. Here you can visit the Museum of Fine Arts and the Alhambra Museum.
  • Nasrid Palaces: explore the residence of the Nasrid sultans, where you will find the Mexuar, the Palace of Comares and the Palace of the Lions. Admire the Islamic architecture and artistic details that reflect the public and private life of the monarchs.
  • Alcazaba: the oldest fortress in the complex, built by Muhammad Iben Al-ahmar in 1238. Stroll through the Plaza de Armas and the Jardín de los Adarves, and visit the defensive towers such as the Torre del Homenaje, the Torre Quebrada and the Torre de la Vela.
  • Generalife: the resting place of the Muslim kings, built between the 12th and 14th centuries. Visit the Patio de la Acequia, with its central irrigation channel and gazebo for gatherings, and the Patio de la Sultana, the scene of legends and romanticism.

Reviews

4.5
· 12 Reviews
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    A.
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    The tour was great, the guide was very knowledgeable and made us feel like we were living in the time of the sultans. What I liked the most was the amazing view from the gardens, spectacular!
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    A.
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    The guided tour of the Alhambra was amazing, full of history and beauty, an unforgettable experience that I would recommend to everyone!
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    N.
    5
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    The visit was impressive, the Alhambra is a place that really leaves you speechless!
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    L.
    4
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    The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and the Alhambra is simply stunning, although the visit can be a little rushed.
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