Alhambra & Generalife Skip the line Small Group including Nasrid Palaces
4,7 (3327)3hGranada, Spain
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Complete Alhambra with tour guide
3.9(7 reviews)Granada, Spain
3hDurationEnglish, SpanishOffered inMobile ticketTicketNot includedPickupWheelchair accessibleAccessibilityEasyLevel
About this experience
Explore the Alhambra with a private guide, visiting key areas including the Alcazaba, Generalife, Nasrid Palaces, and Palace of Charles V. This tour is designed for small groups to ensure compliance with health measures, allowing you to bypass individual queues with group entry. Note that visiting hours may change based on availability, and you will be informed of any adjustments.
Itinerary
1
Nasrid Palaces
Without a doubt, the Nasrid Palaces are the jewel of the Alhambra. They were built at different times by the Kings of Granada. - El Mexuar: Built by Ismail I. It is the oldest palace in the complex. It has undergone more modifications than any other. Inside we find a beautiful oratory with the Albaicín neighborhood in the background. - Comares Palace: Built by Yusuf I. A powerful 46 meter tower that is reflected in a large pond surrounded by a marble floor. Inside, the Hall of the Ambassadors where the Nasrid power and the Sultan's throne were centralized. On its ceiling there is a spectacular representation of the 7 heavens and the paradise of Islam. - Palace of the Lions: Built by Mohamed V. Inside the Palace we have 4 spaces: the Mocárabes Room, the Abencerrajes Room, the Kings Room and the Two Sisters Room. In the center, the famous Fountain of the Lions, icon of the Alhambra. - El Partal: Surrounded by gardens and a large pool.
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Alcazaba
The first part of the Alhambra built, by its founder Mohamed I "Al-hamar" in the first half of the Xlll century. An impregnable fortress, where we can access three of its towers: - Torre del Cubo: Looking at the Darro Valley, from which we get spectacular views of the Albaicín and Sacromonte. -Torre de las Armas: With an unbeatable view of the Cathedral, the center of Granada and La Vega. - Torre de la Vela: The most famous and from which we have 360º views of the entire city, including a sublime panoramic view of the Sierra Nevada. In the center of the fortress, the military or military neighborhood, where around 13 families lived. Today the foundations of the houses and some ruins of what were once a royal baths are preserved.
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Generalife
The Generalife houses the best example of a Nasrid garden in Europe that has survived to this day. Its Arabic name means "Garden of the Architect". It consists of two elements: - The Generalife Palace: It was used as a vacation residence for the Sultan, and here he retired to spend Ramadan. Inside we find the private rooms of the Patio de la Alberca, Patio de la Sultana, Salón Regio, and Mirador de Ismail. - The Generalife Gardens: Where we find a great variety of flowers, crops and plants. Which are watered with the waters of the Acequia Real.
4
Palace of Carlos V
It was ordered to be built by Emperor Carlos V. Created to act as a prelude to the Nasrid Palaces. Its imposing Renaissance style stands out in the middle of the Nasrid palatine city. It was built by Pedro de Machuca, who trained in Italy with names like Michelangelo and Raphael. Upon his death, his son Luis de Machuca continued with the works. The peculiarity of this palace is that it is circular on the inside and square on the outside. It has a total of 64 columns, for its construction it was necessary to open a door (the Puerta de los Carros) in the Arab wall, to introduce the columns and materials.
What's included / not included
Audio system for groups of 7 Pax or moreGuided tourTour guide serviceGeneral Entrance - Alhambra: Alcazaba, Generalife , Charles V Palace and Nasrid Palaces
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Accessibility and comfort
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Good to know
- IMPORTANT: The time of your tour may change because it is subject to schedule availability. In that case we would notify you.
- This tour can last between 3 and 4 hours.
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