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Granada: Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, and Generalife Tour

1. Granada: Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, and Generalife Tour

See the Alhambra Palace, a must-see for any visitor in the city of Granada. This Unesco World Heritage Site boasts attractive and elaborate rooms, a monumental and historic position, and exquisitely detailed Islamic art and architecture. Transform your visit into an extraordinary experience, rich with knowledge and history with an official local guide. Your expert interpreter of Granada’s heritage will escort you through every part that forms the “Red Fortress". Your guide will also answer any additional questions you may have about this spectacular monument. Explore the Alcazaba fortress, formerly a military precinct and the most antique area of the Alhambra complex. Marvel at the Nasrid Palaces including the Palace of Mexuar, the Palace of Comares, and the Palace of Leones. Finally, discover 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.

Granada: Alhambra, Gardens, and Alcazaba with Audio Guide

2. Granada: Alhambra, Gardens, and Alcazaba with Audio Guide

A visit to Granada is not complete without seeing the Alhambra, the only remaining fortified complex of the Islamic period. Take advantage of your audio guide and tour this amazing attraction at your own pace. Fall in love with the monumental complex, admire the fortress, the Generalife Gardens, and the palace in all their splendor. Enter these incredible places and breathe the history and art of the Nasrid Kingdom. You can rely on your audio guide to help you gain an understanding of the origins and development of one of the most visited monuments in the world, leaving you delighted the this exquisite fusion of Andalusian art and culture. Round off the experience with spectacular views of Granada from the hill-top fortress.

Granada: Alhambra Ticket and Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces

3. Granada: Alhambra Ticket and Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces

Get a taste of medieval Granada with an unforgettable guided tour of the Alhambra and Generalife grounds, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relax knowing your ticket to the palatial city includes entry to the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba Fortress, and Generalife grounds. Best of all, choose a small-group or private guided experience, depending on your preference.  Your expert local guide will collect you from just outside the complex, ensuring that you access the Alhambra grounds via a separate group entrance. You will also enjoy separate group access with your guide when entering the Generalife Palace.  Take in the tranquility of the Emirs’ old summer palace at the Generalife, including a beautiful rose garden, planted courtyards, and relaxing water features. Hear all about the history of the city of Granada and the Alhambra in this tranquil setting.  Your guide will take you into the Nasrid Palaces, the old Moorish palaces, where you can get up close to the iconic Islamic decorative details. Enjoy the colorful geometric tiling and various courtyard water features, including the famous Patio de los Leones. Architecture and art fans will enjoy the iconic Islamic and Mudéjar styles in the grounds. Visit the Alcazaba with your guide to see the royal fortress, so strong it was used for many centuries after its construction. Climb the steps of the Watch Tower here to get unrivaled views of the city of Granada below you, including the Albaicín and Sacromonte neighborhoods. Roam the free areas of the complex at the end of the tour, whether you want to take in more of the beautiful gardens or visit other features such as the Palace of Carlos V, a Renaissance palace dating from the 16th century. Enjoy breathtaking views of the old Arabic Quarter of Granada, the Albaicín, from numerous viewing points in the Moorish palace complex.

Granada: Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Guided Tour

4. Granada: Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Guided Tour

No visit to Granada is complete without seeing the Alhambra, the only remaining fortress complex from the city’s Islamic period - so take advantage of this tour of the attraction with an experienced guide.  You will fall in love with this monumental complex: see the fortress (the Alcazaba), the Nasrid Palaces (optional), the Generalife Gardens and Palace, and more beautiful venues scattered around this complex. Enter these incredible places and breathe in the history and art of the Nasrid Kingdom. Your official guide will explain the origins and development of one of the most visited monuments in the world, delighting you with its exquisite fusion of Andalusian art and culture. If the option is selected, your ticket includes access to all the venues, including the Nasrid Palaces. In addition, choose the transportation option to reduce travel stress and make the most of your visit to this unique and stunning monument complex.

Fast-Track Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Guided Tour

5. Fast-Track Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Guided Tour

Learn about the history of Granada on this 3-hour guided tour of the Alhambra and Generalife summer palace. An informative guide will lead you around the vast complex, dating back more than 600 years. Marvel at a magnificent mix of Islamic art and culture. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, the Alhambra was a courtly city where the sultans of the Nasrid Dynasty lived. In addition to the ornate palaces of the sultans, your guide will take you the military fortress for rewarding views of Granada and the surrounding mountains. Then walk over to the Generalife. Built as a place of leisure for the Moorish Kings of Granada in the 14th century, its beautiful gardens are abundant with diverse flora and stunning water features. One writer poetically described it as the "water that cries."

From Seville: Alhambra Palace and Albaycin Tour

6. From Seville: Alhambra Palace and Albaycin Tour

Follow the route taken by the writer Washington Irving and see the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, as well as the city of Granada. Your guide will transport you into the magical world of the Arabian Nights as you explore beyond Moorish architecture to learn about the palace's history. Transform your visit into an extraordinary and rich experience. With a guided tour of Alhambra, have one of the official tourist guides at your disposal, an expert interpreter of Granada’s heritage. Your guide will lead you through every part that forms the “red fortress” and will also answer any queries that you may have about this spectacular monument.

Granada: Alhambra Complex Guided Tour Options

7. Granada: Alhambra Complex Guided Tour Options

Explore the 600-year-old Alhambra complex on a 3-hour tour led by an expert local guide. Visit the entire Alhambra complex and the Nasrid Palaces if you opt for a complete or private tour, and the Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens if you select the Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens tour.  Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984, the Alhambra was a courtly city that was home to the sultans of the Nasrid Dynasty. In addition to the ornate palaces of the sultans, your guide will take you to see the military fortress for sweeping views of Granada and the surrounding mountains. The Generalife Gardens were a place of leisure for the Moorish rulers of Granada in the 14th century. Admire the stunning site that’s abundant with plants, flowers, and water features. Alternatively, choose the option for the Charles V Palace and Alhambra Surroundings Tour which just includes a visit to the exterior of the Alhambra. Don't worry if you have no ticket you can complete your visit to the amazing Alhambra surroundings accompanied by an official guide.

Granada: Alhambra Fast-Track Tour with Nasrid Palaces

8. Granada: Alhambra Fast-Track Tour with Nasrid Palaces

Before entering the premises you will have a brief introduction in order to put you in the right context. Your visit to the Nazari monument includes three main areas: Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife-gardens, the order of which vary according to the circumstances and time of access to Palacios Nazaríes.  Your guide will decide the order and will inform the group about it before starting the tour. The Palace of Charles V is also included in the visit, although access is free without tickets.

Granada: Alhambra and Generalife Private Fast-Track Tour

9. Granada: Alhambra and Generalife Private Fast-Track Tour

The Alhambra is the most important and most captivating monument of Muslim Spain and one of the most visited attractions in the country. Discover the heritage of the Nazari dynasty as you explore the Alcazaba, the Palace of Comares, and the Generalife Gardens. Avoid the lines and enter the Alhambra quickly thanks to your fast-track entrance ticket. Visit the palaces of the Alhambra on a 3-hour tour, accompanied by an official guide who will tell you about the secrets, legends, and artistic details of the site. Admire the impressive Moorish architecture of the Nasrid palaces and discover how the sultans lived during the height of this era.

Granada: Night Visit to the Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces

10. Granada: Night Visit to the Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces

Explore the Alhambra and take a guided tour of the Nasrid Palaces at night. Visit one of Europe’s most popular historic sites at night so you won’t have to contend with the crowds or the heat. Easily navigate the massive palace and fortress complex. Spot details that most visitors pass by with the help of your knowledgeable guide. Marvel at the last great Moorish palace built in Europe. Learn about the history of this 1000-year-old architectural treasure. Share this romantic nighttime experience with that special someone, or go solo or with the family. Begin your tour with a walk along the palace’s wall. See the forests surrounding the Alhambra. Admire the Puerta de la Justicia, an impressive horseshoe archway that’s topped by a square tower. Continue to the Puerta del Vino. Enter the Nasrid Palaces, the private royal chambers built by the Nasrid Emirs. Admire the splendid and intricate decorations. Look up and see intricately carved wood ceilings. Marvel at the complexity of Islamic geometric design. Enjoy being able to take in all this exquisite beauty without the crowds that are usually there during the daytime. Explore the Palace of Carlos V. Stand in awe before the monumental facade of this impressive Renaissance building. Discover the courtyard with its two-tiered collonade boasting 32 columns.

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based on 214 reviews

Great guide, well informeel, Good contact with Group especially belgians ;-) One critic: for elderly People stairs are painfull. So mounting the hill to where the water came in from the river didn’t inform us, delivered no beautiful views and felt absurd: mounting up the hill and straight thereafter going down again.

Really great tour with incredibly knowledgeable local tour guide Ana of the generalife palace, gardens and Alhambra. We especially loved the focus on the Muslim history of Granada and Andalusia. Thanks so much to Ana, would definitely recommend this detailed and engaging tour.

Carmen was a very passionate and expert guide. The agency contacted to confirm details the night before. In this tour we were the only guests but in general they seem to work small groups. An unforgettable experience and excellent service that made it possible

We had a great day with Carlos! It was a wonderful experience to see what our ancestors built. He explained everything really well and provided us with well rounded insights into the history of the Al Hambra. Thanks Carlos!

Pepa fue una guía excelente! Altamente recomendada