3-Hour Private Alhambra Tour: Explore with an Official Guide Speaking Classical Arabic
4.8
82 Ratings
Granada

Having an official guide, fluent in classical Arabic as well as other languages, to tour the Alhambra with is a significant luxury. They can decipher the text inscribed on the walls of the Alhambra, enveloping you in the ambiance of the place and transporting you to the era of the sultans from the last Islamic kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nasrid Palaces - Nasrid palaces complete visit with translation of the Arabic inscriptions into your language
  • Alcazaba - fortified military fortress from where the royal guard operates
  • Palace of Carlos V - Carlos V Palace visit outside and inside
  • Generalife - Visit the summer palace of the sultans where they have created a microclimate
What's Included
  • Entrance tickets to the monument included
  • Official guide provided
What's Not Included
  • These prices do not include anything other than the entrance tickets to the monument and the official guide
Location
Alhambra Tour Meeting Place
Paseo del Generalife
At the main entrance to the Alhambra in front of the ticket offices and the wall map
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Janice_m
May 24, 2024
Relive history through beauty and stories - Our guide, Fatima, was knowledgeable and his insight into the inscriptions, poems and symbolisms beautifully highlighted throughout The Alhambra was particularly interesting. Of course this Unesco world heritage site is amazing, but the history through Fatima's stories makes it come alive. If you're going to take a tour of the Alhambra, choose this one. Fatima is a fantastic guide. Meeting him before the tour started was easy breezy even with the crowds.
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Alan_r
May 11, 2024
A Real Professional - Adrianna is a warm and pleasant person. She is very smart and has an encyclopedic knowledge of the history and culture of the people who built and lived at the Alhambra. Her linguistic knowledge is strong and she uses it to weave the story of the Alhambra. She is also very insightful regarding the symbolism of the decorations used by the rulers in the interiors and exteriors of the many buildings at the site. Her English is excellent and you really feel you are in capable hands. You never feel rushed so you can explore subjects as they develop.
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Journey610467
May 9, 2024
Private Tour of Alhambra - Carlos was a great guide, very knowledgeable and at the right pace throughout. Very good English, all went well, would recommend him
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Willem_m
May 7, 2024
Great experience - The Alhambra was truly an amazing experience on its own due to its scale, details, diversity and location! Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, very personable and tuned into our interests well to make sure he highlights the specific areas and items that would appeal to us.
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Michele_w
May 6, 2024
Great tour - The Alhambra is amazing. Our guide, Abdul, provided interesting perspectives on the Islamic period and read some of the inscriptions on the walls for us. We would definitely recommend the tour
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Stephen_r
May 2, 2024
Alhambra a must - Abdul did a great job. Sort of pricey but well done. Ability to read Arabic added an extra dimension An incredible place. A real learning experience
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Kim_p
Apr 30, 2024
excellent - Abdul was absolutely brilliant!! we feel very lucky to have had him tour us he know his history well and you can tell he loves Alhambra
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Rachel_s
May 9, 2024
Average - Abdul was pleasant but I believe he was under the weather since he seemed tired and needed breaks more then we did! He gave us minimal information as opposed to other guides who I could overhear nearby. The tour ended at 5:45. Very average for the price
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Julie_s
May 23, 2024
Strong knowledge of English a must - Our guides English was not good. He mixed Spanish and English with an Arabic accent. Very hard to understand. If I hadn’t read about the sights we saw we would have been very confused. The guide was ill and had trouble speaking so his narration of the sights was limited. Was not the best experience for us because of his limitations.
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Marina_g
Jun 8, 2024
Cheating! - The tour was cancelled by the tour organizer 30 minutes before it was supposed to start. It spoiled our complete journey to Granada, as we were left no time to organize something else. I would not recommend anyone to work with this company "Prestige Tour", as they are not responsible and not reliable.
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