Skip the line and have priority access to explore the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, learning the rich history of the fortress and palaces with your own private guide or as part of a small-group tour.

About this activity

Free cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Mobile ticketing: Use your phone or print your voucher
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: Spanish, English, French, German, Italian, Arabic, Japanese, Chinese
Wheelchair accessible
Private or small groups available

Highlights

Skip the line to the Alhambra Palace Complex
Enjoy a private or small-group tour led by a professional local guide
Admire great views over the whole city of Granada
Find out the beautiful Moorish architecture of the Alhambra
Choose between a private or small-group shared tour

Full description

A walk around the Alhambra Palace, declared a World Heritage by UNESCO, is a required activity for any visitor in the city of Granada. Furthermore it is a work of art that calls out to you with its attractive and elaborate rooms, its monumental and historic position and the special charm of its exquisitely detailed Islamic art and architecture. Transform this visit into an extraordinary experience, rich with knowledge and history. On this 3-hour tour of Alhambra, you will have one of the official tourist guides at your disposal. These expert interpreters of Granada’s heritage will guide you through every part that forms the “Red Fortress". They will also answer any additional questions that you may have about this spectacular monument. You will explore the Alcazaba fortress, formerly a military precinct and the most antique area of the Alhambra complex. You will also visit the Nasrid Palaces including the Palace of Mexuar, the Palace of Comares and the Palace of Leones. Finally you will explore the Generalife, the sultan’s summer palace situated east of the Alhambra and surrounded by wide gardens filled with a great variety of vegetation, framed by a beautiful Islamic landscape.

Includes

Tickets for every area of the Alhambra complex (Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba fortress and Generalife Gardens)
Private or shared small-group tour led by a guide

Pick-up and drop off
Lunch or other activities in the city

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You must bring your own headphones
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check

Meeting point

Meeting point varies depending on option booked.

Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Sunscreen
Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Pets

Know before you go

Due to the high demand for the Alhambra Palace, if the time slot you have chosen is not available, the supplier will book you onto a new time slot
Please note: the Alhambra requires that all passengers provide the full name, date of birth and passport details for each participant when booking. If not provided, the Alhambra may deny you access to their premises.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 78 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Value for money
4.2/5
Service
4.9/5
Organization
4.7/5

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Carlos is an excellent guide with excellent expertise. He not only brought us the history of the Alhambra and Granada but also embedded the history in context with anecdotes and history transfers. We really enjoyed the enriching hours with him and would like to take this opportunity to thank him so much again. With best regards, Gabriela Kuhn Thöny and Christian Thöny

November 23, 2021

William was a great guide both patient and very well informed.

William exceeded our expectations by far. His expertise and personal connection as a native of Granada truly brought to life the beauty of the Alhambra. He was very knowledgeable of its unique place and interesting circumstances in Spanish history. We so enjoyed our experience having William as our private tour guide that we would like to come back sometime.

July 9, 2017

Amazing experience

We had a fantastic day with our guide Alberto. So informative and very pleasant to spend our tour with. His knowledge of the Alhambra was outstanding. His love and appreciation of the history of Alhambra made our experience very special. Thank you so much Alberto for making our day so memorable.

May 30, 2017

Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Guided Tour

Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Guided Tour

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William was a great guide both patient and very well informed.

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