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From Malaga: Alhambra and Royal Chapel with Entry Tickets

1. From Malaga: Alhambra and Royal Chapel with Entry Tickets

You will be picked up from the meeting point in Malaga city center at 9 am. Sit back and relax on the scenic countryside drive to Granada, only 90 minutes away. Immerse yourself in the history of the Alhambra on this this day trip from Malaga. Explore one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in the world at your own pace. You will have the chance to visit it at your own pace. See the intricate details, fountains, and frescos in the Nasrid Palaces. Wander through the reception halls and royal quarters in the palace. Explore the main fortification, the Alcazaba. Climb the Torre de la Vela watchtower to enjoy a panoramic view of the whole city. Enter the Palace of Charles V and see the artwork and artifacts housed within this Renaissance-era building. Finally, wander through the tranquil gardens of the Generalife estate and hear the sounds of running water from the fountains. Apart from the Alhambra, you will be also able to visit the impressive Royal Chapel of Granada in the city center. Here you will learn about the connection between the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferninand, and the city of Granada and why they decided to be buried in this unique place. Possibly this is one of the best examples of Renaissance style in Spain. After this tour, you will be back in Malaga around 5 pm. Do not miss this opportunity to discover Granada in one day.

Granada: Alhambra and Generalife Tour

2. Granada: Alhambra and Generalife Tour

Journey back to the days of the Moors in Spain on a walking tour of Granada, and see the city’s two most iconic monuments in one of its most historic neighborhoods. Learn the history of the palatial city and Royal House, and why it was declared a National Monument in 1870. Enter the vast complex of the Alhambra and hear about its great influence and importance in the history of Spain. Get essential information about the architectural styles at the Alhambra, including the beautiful Gate of Pomegranates. See the monument to Washington Irving, who lived in the palace when he wrote Tales of the Alhambra. Walk past the Pillar of Charles V fountain, erected in 1554 along the route that leads to the main entrance of the Alhambra. Admire the diverse architectural styles inside the grounds of the palace, such as the Islamic motifs of the courtyards and the fountains and water features of the Generalife. The Generalife (Architect's Garden) was the summer palace of the Nasrid Emirs, and is one of the oldest surviving gardens of the Moors. Admire the Jardím de la Sultana (Courtyard of the Cypress) and Patio de la Acequia (Court of the Water Channel) with its long pool framed by flowerbeds, fountains, colonnades and pavilions. Discover an exquisite example of the medieval Persian gardens of Al-Andalus.

From Malaga: Day Trip to Alhambra by Bus with Entry Tickets

3. From Malaga: Day Trip to Alhambra by Bus with Entry Tickets

Immerse yourself in the history of the Alhambra on this this day trip from Malaga. Explore one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in the world with a guide. Visit the Nasrid Palaces of Granada and the Palace of Charles V.  Be picked up from the meeting point in Malaga. Sit back and relax on the scenic countryside drive to Granada. Enter the Alhambra complex and let the city views of Granada take your breath away.   See the intricate details, fountains, and frescos in the Nasrid Palaces. Wander through the reception halls and royal quarters in the palace. Explore the main fortification, the Alcazaba. Climb the Torre de la Vela watchtower.  Enter the Palace of Charles V and see the artwork and artifacts housed within this Renaissance-era building. Finally, wander through the tranquil gardens of the Generalife estate and hear the sounds of running water from the fountains. Return to Malaga at the end of your tour. 

Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, and Generalife 3-Hour Guided Tour

4. Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, and Generalife 3-Hour Guided Tour

On this 3-hour guided tour, visit the Nasrid Palaces, the Palace of Charles V and the Generalife and its gardens. Admire beautiful views of Granada along the journey and skip the long lines to spend more quality time enjoying your trip. Be amazed by the province's beauty and learn about the history of the Alhambra Palaces and its Gardens. See the Nasrid Palace with its beautiful tile work and stucco ceilings, the famous Court of the Lions, fountains, pools, gardens and patios.

Granada: Alhambra Gardens, Generalife & Alcazaba Guided Tour

5. Granada: Alhambra Gardens, Generalife & Alcazaba Guided Tour

First, enjoy skip-the-line access to one of the most visited attractions in Spain, giving you much more time to explore. Meet your local knowledgeable guide and enjoy views of Granada city and the surrounding mountains as you enter. Start the tour by discovering the Alcazaba complex built in the 13th-century. Find out about how the Nasrids added large towers and a street with an important access route through Puerta de las Armas. After that time, discover how the fortification of the entire perimeter of the Alhambra and wall was built.  Then, head to the Generalife, composed of the Lower Gardens, the Generalife Palace, and the High Gardens located outside the walls of the Alhambra. Learn about how this area was a recreational estate for the Nasrid sultans. 

Alhambra: Generalife Gardens & Alcazaba Fast-Track Tour

6. Alhambra: Generalife Gardens & Alcazaba Fast-Track Tour

Feel the atmosphere of the moorish culture, admire the Spanish Islamic gardens and delight in the smells of the flowers and the murmuring of the ornate fountains. Discover the Alcazaba and Generalife gardens with a tour of its fortifications, gardens and outdoor areas. During the visit, you can enjoy and see the Generalife gardens and the summer palace, the amazing hydraulic system, the Medina, the Charles V Palace, the rest of the Partal palaces and new gardens. Don’t miss the incredible, breathtaking views from atop the fortress which towers over the city of Granada—the perfect spots for making lasting memories.

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What people are saying about Palace of Charles V

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4.3 / 5

based on 538 reviews

Natasha, an excellent guide, very nice and also guided us through the Alhambra with great eloquence. I recommend this tour, added to the Nasrid Palaces, since history is appreciated and it is really understood where we are standing.

Our guide was fantastic and gave us so much information to really help us understand the enormous importance of La Alhambra.

Fantastico!! Jorge es un guía extremadamente carismático, muchas gracias!

It was a wonderful tour and very informative. Highly recommended.

Everything was fine. Exceptional, friendly and recommended guide