Alhambra Palace Guided Tour
Activity Schedule
Key Highlights
- The Alhambra Palace is one of the world’s most beautiful palaces and Spain’s top tourist attraction
- The number of people who can enter the palace per day is strictly limited – book ahead to ensure your reservation
- An expert guide will take you on an in-depth tour of Alhambra Palace and Gardens
- Enjoy priority access to Granada's top attraction!
Overview
When booking the tour, please fill your full name, passport number, nationality, age and date of birth in the special requests section. You have to carry the same on the day of your visit for security check.
Step into the magical world of the Alhambra Palace and Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that transports you to the heart of ancient Arabia. Nestled on a hilltop, this breathtaking palace is one of the most impressive examples of Moorish architecture. As you wander through its halls, marvel at the intricate cedar wood carvings, ornate ceilings, and beautiful mosaics, all set against the stunning backdrop of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains.
On this guided tour, you’ll explore the Alhambra’s rich history and culture with a knowledgeable guide. Visit the Royal Palace, where every surface is a masterpiece of design, the Alcazaba fortress with its panoramic views of Granada, and the peaceful Generalife gardens, which were once the summer retreat of Moorish kings, inspired by the serene beauty mentioned in Koranic description of Paradise.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Official Tourist Guide (Spanish, German, French, English)
- Entrance to the different areas of the Alhambra open to the public (Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife
Exclusions
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Gratuities
Please note
Voucher information: No need to print! You can show your voucher on your smartphone or other devices. (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)
Please carry your passport on the day of your visit for security check.
Occasionally, for operational reasons, the group may be in two languages but never more than 30 people.
The itinerary is subject to change under unknown and unforeseeable circumstances.
You must keep your monument ticket for the entire guided tour.
The Alhambra is not suitable for those who are less mobile or confined to wheelchairs; a tour of the Alhambra Palace will involve a lot of walking.
Customer Reviews
Really good...Well explained and nice tour guide...
Great Alhambra tour with a very knowledgable guide
We had a fabulous time in Granada and the guide for the tour was very knowledgable and interesting. The organisation was excellent and we were picked up on time from our h...
Gus was an exceptional guide. A three hour tour went very quickly due to his knowledge and his amusing talk. There is only so much that can be said about a lot of empty rooms but...
An excellent tour made very enjoyable by a first class guide (Mark) with perfect English and a sound knowledge of the subject and Spanish history. The price we paid however was...
My wife was ill and couldn't come to the date we had originally booked but the arrangements to amend the trip were excellent! Unfortunately she was still ill for the amended...
Great, we were both really impressed.
Yes guide was friendly and clearly had a passion for the alhambra. Our group was small - approx 10 - 15 people - which made the experience more pleasurable.
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