Complete Alhambra with tour guide - Avoid individual queues
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Granada
Explore Alhambra with a private guide. Skip queues, uncover secrets, and visit all key sites in small, safe groups. Book your unique experience now.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Nasrid Palaces - The Nasrid Palaces are undoubtedly the crown jewel of the Alhambra. Constructed at various times by the Kings of Granada.

  • El Mexuar: Built by Ismail I, it is the oldest palace in the complex and has undergone more modifications than any other. Inside, there is a beautiful oratory with the Albaicín neighborhood as a backdrop.

  • Comares Palace: Built by Yusuf I, this palace features a powerful 46-meter tower reflected in a large pond surrounded by a marble floor. Inside is the Hall of the Ambassadors, where Nasrid power and the Sultan’s throne were centralized. The ceiling showcases a spectacular representation of the seven heavens and the paradise of Islam.

  • Palace of the Lions: Built by Mohamed V, this palace includes four spaces: the Mocárabes Room, the Abencerrajes Room, the Kings Room, and the Two Sisters Room. At its center is the famous Fountain of the Lions, an icon of the Alhambra.

  • El Partal: Surrounded by gardens and a large pool.

  • Alcazaba - The first part of the Alhambra built by its founder Mohamed I “Al-hamar” in the first half of the 13th century. An impregnable fortress with access to three of its towers:

  • Torre del Cubo: Offers spectacular views of the Albaicín and Sacromonte, overlooking the Darro Valley.

-Torre de las Armas: Provides an unbeatable view of the Cathedral, the center of Granada, and La Vega.

  • Torre de la Vela: The most famous tower, offering 360º views of the entire city, including a sublime panoramic view of the Sierra Nevada. In the center of the fortress is the military neighborhood, where around 13 families once lived. Today, the foundations of the houses and some ruins of what were once royal baths are preserved.

  • Generalife - The Generalife boasts the best-preserved example of a Nasrid garden in Europe. Its Arabic name means “Garden of the Architect.” It consists of two main elements:

  • The Generalife Palace: Used as a vacation residence for the Sultan, where he retired to spend Ramadan. Inside are the private rooms of the Patio de la Alberca, Patio de la Sultana, Salón Regio, and Mirador de Ismail.

  • The Generalife Gardens: Home to a wide variety of flowers, crops, and plants, all watered by the waters of the Acequia Real.

  • Palace of Carlos V - Commissioned by Emperor Carlos V to serve as a prelude to the Nasrid Palaces. Its imposing Renaissance style stands out in the middle of the Nasrid palatine city. Designed by Pedro de Machuca, who trained in Italy with masters like Michelangelo and Raphael. After his death, his son Luis de Machuca continued the work. The palace is unique for being circular on the inside and square on the outside. It features a total of 64 columns, and its construction required opening a door (the Puerta de los Carros) in the Arab wall to bring in the columns and materials.

What's Included
  • Tour guide service
  • General admission to the Alhambra
Additional Information

A unique experience to activate the senses, where you will enjoy in first person one of the most visited monuments in the world. Discover the stories, ins and outs and secrets of the Alhambra.

Visiting all the entrances to the monument (Alcazaba, Generalife, Nasrid Palaces and Palacio de Carlos V). With a private guide. Without waiting for individual queues. Access by group entrance. Small groups, complying with sanitary measures.

  • IMPORTANT: The time of your tour may change because it is subject to schedule availability. In that case we would notify you.
Location
Access Pavilion of the Alhambra
Paseo del Generalife
The guide will be waiting for you next to the ticket office of the Alhambra to purchase the tickets. IMPORTANT: Bring your ID, passport or driver's license with you. Show up 15 minutes before the agreed time so that the guide can carry out the necessary checks.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Johannesjosefmak
May 6, 2024
Perfect guided tour - professionally organized - The tour with our guide Cristian was an exceptional and unique experience. Simply excellent - I can really recommend this deal - and we were absolutely happy with Cristian as our guide: competent, professional and super sympathetic. The whole tour was perfectly organized and made the visit to Granada unforgettable. Thank you so much !!
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Kimtn6537bo
May 1, 2024
Excellent and very complete Alhambra tour - This was excellent, very detailed and interesting information and easy entry to the Nasrid palaces (Wow - don't miss it), Generalife gardens, and Alcazaba. Our guide Christian was very clear and organized and packed a lot of info into our 3+ hour tour. (Our tour was delayed from 11am to 3pm, which fortunately was not a problem for us and we were told the day before - but perhaps good to have a flexible schedule.)
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Elenaalandaluz
Feb 21, 2024
An incredible visit - A very complete visit. We went with the children and they never got bored. We avoided the long individual lines, since we entered with our guide through special access and he was attentive to all our needs. I recommend it 100 x100.
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