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
We have tried to visit the Alhambra Palace a couple of times before through our resorts on the Costas, only to be told 'too late, all the tours are full. You must book before you...
Our tour of the Alhambra in Granada was exceptional. The tour guide was very knowledgable and provided a wonderful history of the site. He provided an appropriate amount of time...
We found the whole tour of the Alhambra an excellent experience, the guide was very knowlegable and amusing. We did have a slight problem finding the assembly point at the ISANGO...
An excellent day from the collection from our hotel through to the last . The ability to be flexible was appreciated in that we stayed on, enjoyed the gardens to the full and...
tour guide (Ima?) was excellent...
Guide, Eduardo Moreno Marquez, was extremely knowledgeable, very friendly (simpatico) and responsive to all questions. We enjoyed the tour tremendously with Eduardo as our guide.
Great Alhambra tour with a very knowledgable guide
Great, we were both really impressed.
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