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Alhambra: tour with Nasrid Palaces. Admission not included

4.8(39 reviews)Granada, Spain
3hDurationEnglish, French, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupEasyLevel

About this experience

Join a guided group tour of the Alhambra, specifically focusing on the Nasrid Palaces. Ensure you have your admission ticket prior to booking. Select your start time based on your scheduled entry to the Palaces. Tours are available in Spanish, English, and French, with specific times allocated throughout the day. The Spanish tours run from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, with multiple start times. English tours are available at 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM, while French tours are at 12:00 PM. This experience is suitable for those with pre-purchased tickets. It is important to choose the correct time based on your entry schedule.

Itinerary

1

Nasrid Palaces

We will visit the Comares Palace with its administrative area called Mexuar, Patio de los Arrayanes with its porticos and pool and the Comares Tower where the majestic Throne Room is located. The stucco construction techniques and the wood techniques used to create the original ceiling that is still preserved will be explained. The visit continues with the Palace of the Lions, a majestic work of Sultan Mohammed V where we will visit the patio with the famous fountain and the adjacent rooms such as the Room of the Two Sisters and the Room of the Kings. Concluding the visit in the Partal area and the Torre de las Damas.

2

Alcazaba

We will visit the military part offering explanations of the defensive structure of the palatine city of the Alhambra, we will go up to the Torre de la Vela to enjoy the spectacular views of Granada, Albaicín and Vega de Granada, explaining the function that the tower had and what it It happens with the Christian conquest. You will visit the Jardín de los Adarves and the Puerta de las Armas.

3

Palace of Carlos V

We visit the 16th century building with an explanation of its facades and the main courtyard, an explanation of its construction, symbols and we indicate the location of the museums it houses.

4

Generalife

Tour of the Cerro del Sol hill where we will see the Nasrid orchards and the Christian labyrinth gardens of the Generalife, explanation of the flora of the gardens and the fruits that were produced in the orchards. Visit to the Generalife Palace and explanation of its physical communication with the city of the Alhambra. Patio de Polo, Patio de la Guardia, Patio de la Acequia where we will see the summer house of the Sultan, Patio de la Sultana with the cypress and tall gardens. Exit from the enclosure through the Paseo de las Adelfas.

What's included / not included

Official tourist guideAudio system
LunchNot mentioned aboveGeneral Alhambra Entrance with Nasrid Palaces

Additional information

Accessibility and comfort

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility

Good to know

  • Check the information about start times and Nasrid Palaces that appears in the description

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