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Full Alhambra Tour with Official Guide

3.8(83 reviews)Granada, Spain
3h30DurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel

About this experience

This tour involves exploring the Alhambra, focusing on key areas such as the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife, guided by official experts who provide in-depth historical insights. The itinerary also covers the Alcazaba and the Palace of Charles V, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of this significant architectural site. This experience is ideal for those interested in history and architecture. It may not suit travelers looking for a casual visit without guided commentary. Prior to booking, consider the need for comfortable walking shoes and a time commitment for the duration of the tour.

Itinerary

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The Alhambra

Your accredited guide will meet you at the meeting point 10 minutes before the time of access to the contracted monument. Once the group has gathered, we will access the enclosure to start the visit. We will stop at the Nasrid Palaces, the jewel of the Alhambra, where we will admire the delicate Islamic architecture of the Courtyard of the Lions and the Hall of Ambassadors, among other emblematic spaces. We will stroll through the Alhambra gardens, designed to evoke the Islamic paradise with fountains, fragrant flowers and paths surrounded by greenery. At the Generalife, the Sultans’ recreational home, we will stop at the Sultan’s Ditch Court and Cypress Court, two spaces full of history and legends. The visit also includes the Alcazaba, the defensive fortress of the Alhambra, and the Palace of Charles V, a masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance. Completing a complete overview of this unique monumental set.

What's included / not included

Guided tour with certified professional guides.Skip-the-line entrances to all monument spaces.From 7 people, we include the Radio Guide service so you don’t miss any details of the guide explanations.
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Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Good to know

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours after booking, subject to availability
  • It is mandatory to carry the original ID or passport to access the monument.
  • On Sundays we do not answer by phone, only by mail due to rest of the staff.
  • During peak season (January-June, September-November) schedules may be subject to change due to limited availability of full tickets.
  • Changes of day, time or name are not allowed once the reservation has been made, due to monument regulations. Tickets are nominative, personal and non-transferable to avoid resale and for security reasons.
  • All participant details are mandatory: Entries to the Alhambra are nominative, so all reservations must include the full name as it appears on the passport, passport number and nationality of each participant. In addition, it is mandatory to include the telephone number of the person responsible for the reservation. Incomplete reservations will be cancelled automatically.
  • Correct Classification of Children and Infants : Tickets for children and infants must be selected according to the actual age at the date of the visit. Reservations that do not meet this condition will be cancelled.
  • This tour requires at least 6 participants to be able to take place. If this minimum is not reached, an alternative will be offered, such as audio-guided tickets and the corresponding partial refund or a change of time of your visit.
  • It is essential to provide the contact telephone of the main traveler of the booking
  • Availability of tickets : If the Board of Trustees of the Alhambra indicates that there is no availability and therefore we cannot get tickets, the total amount of the reservation will be refunded. No additional compensation is provided.
  • We cannot guarantee the availability of tickets for visits in high season if they are not purchased at least two months in advance of the scheduled date.

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