Alhambra + Nasrid Palaces Guided Tour without Ticket
Tour Details
If you already have your ticket to the Alhambra in Granada, you can explore this incredible monument with a guide. We'll start the tour of this World Heritage Site at the cafe on the Avenida del Generalife, by the ticket offices.
Taking into account the time on your ticket, we'll start the tour with a guided tour of the Nasrid Palaces in the Alhambra. They are three residences where the old governors of the Nasrid Kingdom lived: the Mexucar Palace, the Comares Palace and the Lions Palace. In the last one, we'll see the patio and fountain that gave it its name, and which are without a doubt a real gem of Andalusian architecture.
We'll continue our tour of the Alhambra by visiting the Alcazaba, a military area that protected the palace. In this ancient fortress from the 8th century, we'll see the remains of the Plaza de Armas. We'll also learn about the history of the first defensive watchtowers, including the Torre de la Vela and Torre de la Pólvora towers.
After uncovering the history of the Alcazaba, we'll head to the Generalife Palace to visit its beautiful Arabic-style gardens. Here, we'll discover how water was an essential element in Islamic cultures. In fact, the sound of the fountains and the running water of the irrigation canals are its main attractions.
Finally, we'll end this tour after a total of 3 hours in the Alhambra. Before leaving the complex, with your ticket, you can visit the other sites in the Alhambra without a guide, such as the Medina, Carlos V Palace, the Partal Gardens and the Generalife Lower Gardens. These areas can be visited various times throughout the duration of your valid ticket.
Please be aware that, once we leave the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife Palace, we can't go back inside them.
Ticket not Included
An admission ticket is not included in this activity. Therefore, to participate in this guided tour, it is essential that you purchase your own ticket to the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces. If you do not have this ticket, you will not be able to participate in the activity.
Palaces Schedule
When booking your guided tour, you must take into account the time of access to the Nasrid Palaces that appears on your ticket to the Alhambra:
- Visit at 9 am: for tickets with admission to the Nasrid Palaces between 8:30 am - 9 am
- Visit at 10:30 am: for tickets with admission to the Nasrid Palaces between 12 pm - 12:30 pm
- Visit at 12 pm: for tickets with admission to the Nasrid Palaces between 1:30 - 2 pm
- Visit at 3 pm: for tickets with admission to the Nasrid Palaces between 4:30 pm - 5 pm
- Visit at 5 pm: for tickets with admission to the Nasrid Palaces between 6:30 pm - 7 pm
Tours with Tickets
If you want to discover Spain's most visited monument with a guide and tickets included, you can choose from the following activities:
More Information
Duration
3 hours.
Language
The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.
Included
English–speaking guide
Wireless audio guide
Not included
Admission to the Alhambra with access to the Nasrid Palaces: € 19.09 (US$ 20.10) adults; € 12.73 (US$ 13.40) EU seniors over 65, children aged 12–15, European youth card holders, people with disabilities over 33% and large Spanish families; free for children under 12
When to book?
You can book up until 24 hours before the activity as long as there are still places. Book now to guarantee your spot.
Type of voucher
Electronic. Show the voucher on your phone.
Accessibility
Only some areas are accessible.
Sustainability
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Our providers commit to:
- Provide a safe and satisfying experience.
- Reduce, reuse, recycle.
- Incorporate eco-conscious technologies.
- Uphold fair employment standards.
- Foster the growth of local communities.
- Preserve the integrity of local culture.
- Safeguard both cultural and environmental heritage.
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- Operate with honesty and transparency.
- Encourage sustainable behaviors among customers and staff.
This particular activity contributes as follows:
- No printing of documentation required.
Provider
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Andalucia Travel Experience
Corporate name: Granada Enjoy S.L.U
Pets
Not permitted.
Frequently asked questions
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Q - Can you bring a pram on the tour?
A - There are areas of the route where the use of pushchairs and buggies is prohibited. However, you can take them with you and the guide will tell you when to leave them in the free lockers provided for this purpose.
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Q - Can I spend more time in the Alhambra after the tour is over?
A - Yes, after the guided tour, you'll be able to explore some of the Alhambra's areas at your own pace: the Medina, the Palace of Charles V, the Partal Gardens and the lower gardens of the Generalife. However, other areas can only be visited once and, therefore, you will not be able to visit them at the end of the tour: the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife Palace.
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Q - What is the size of the group?
A - There will be a maximum of 25 people.
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Q - Why do this activity with Civitatis?
A - At Civitatis we guarantee the best quality and prices, click here if you want to know how we select our activities.
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Q - How to book?
A - To reserve the activity, choose the date and complete the form on this page. You will receive your confirmation immediately.
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Q - Is a minimum number of participants required?
A - This activity requires a minimum of 3 participants. Should this number not be reached, we'll get in touch with you to offer alternatives.
If you have any other questions please contact us.
Free cancellation
Polinario Café Bar (Avenida del Generalife s/n, by the Alhambra ticket office)
