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Alhambra: tour with Nasrid Palaces. Admission not included

Granada, Spainby Granada Turismo y Ocio

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 30 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, French, Spanish

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Overview

We remind you that admission tickets are mandatory and are not included in this service; you must have purchased them previously on the Alhambra website. If it doesn't have tickets, it won't be able to participate in the visit READ CAREFULLY: Choose your start time according to your Palacios schedule: TOURS IN SPANISH Start time 8:30: Nasrid Palaces: 8:30 and 9:00. Start time 8:30: Nasrid Palaces: 9:30 and 10:00. Start time 9:00: Nasrid Palaces: 10:30 and 11:00. Start time 10:00: Nasrid Palaces: 11:30 and 12:00. Start time 11:00: Nasrid Palaces: 12:30 and 1:00. Start time 12:00: Nasrid Palaces: 1:30 and 2:00. Start time 4:00 PM: Nasrid Palaces: 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. Start time 5:00 PM: Nasrid Palaces: 6:30 PM and 7:00 PM. TOURS IN ENGLISH Start time 12:00: Nasrid Palaces: 1:30 and 2:00. Start time 4:00 PM: Nasrid Palaces: 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. TOURS IN FRENCH Start time 12:00: Nasrid Palaces: 13:00, 13:30, 14:00 and 14:30.

What's included

  • Official tourist guide
  • Audio system
  • Lunch
  • Not mentioned above
  • General Alhambra Entrance with Nasrid Palaces

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Nasrid Palaces

    1 hour

    We will visit the Comares Palace with its administrative area called Mexuar, Patio de los Arrayanes with its porticos and pool and the Comares Tower where the majestic Throne Room is located. The stucco construction techniques and the wood techniques used to create the original ceiling that is still preserved will be explained. The visit continues with the Palace of the Lions, a majestic work of Sultan Mohammed V where we will visit the patio with the famous fountain and the adjacent rooms such as the Room of the Two Sisters and the Room of the Kings. Concluding the visit in the Partal area and the Torre de las Damas.

  2. 2

    Alcazaba

    25 min

    We will visit the military part offering explanations of the defensive structure of the palatine city of the Alhambra, we will go up to the Torre de la Vela to enjoy the spectacular views of Granada, Albaicín and Vega de Granada, explaining the function that the tower had and what it It happens with the Christian conquest. You will visit the Jardín de los Adarves and the Puerta de las Armas.

  3. 3

    Palace of Carlos V

    15 min

    We visit the 16th century building with an explanation of its facades and the main courtyard, an explanation of its construction, symbols and we indicate the location of the museums it houses.

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    25 min

    The public area of the Alhambra is covered, explaining the structure of the city, commenting on Christian modifications such as the church of Santa María de la Alhambra and the convent of San Francisco, currently converted into a national hostel that was the burial place of Queen Elizabeth. We visit the area of the dry land where the ruins of the Palacio de los Abencerrajes are located, a very prominent family of the Nasrid court and the area of the Medina where we will see ruins of the workshops and ovens that they used to build the decorations.

  5. 5

    Generalife

    45 min

    Tour of the Cerro del Sol hill where we will see the Nasrid orchards and the Christian labyrinth gardens of the Generalife, explanation of the flora of the gardens and the fruits that were produced in the orchards. Visit to the Generalife Palace and explanation of its physical communication with the city of the Alhambra. Patio de Polo, Patio de la Guardia, Patio de la Acequia where we will see the summer house of the Sultan, Patio de la Sultana with the cypress and tall gardens. Exit from the enclosure through the Paseo de las Adelfas.

Meeting and pickup

Our visitor reception point "Alhambra Meeting Point" is located a few meters from the ticket office of the Alhambra and the Generalife.

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check the information about start times and Nasrid Palaces that appears in the description
  • Not recommended for people with reduced mobility

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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