Take a guided tour of the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces. Learn the history of this beautiful place, built during Islamic rule over Spain. Choose from a private or a reduced group tour in English with 15 guests maximum, and enjoy fast-track entrance.
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
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
Experience
Highlights
- Enjoy fast-track entrance to the Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces
- Discover the Courtyard of the Lions
- Learn about the Alhambra's history from your English-speaking guide
- Choose between a private tour or a small group tour with a max of 12 guests
Full description
Discover the fascinating and mysterious Alhambra. For years the ancient palace complex has been the most visited monument in Spain, and the greatest surviving symbol of Islamic culture in Western civilization. You can choose from a group tour, or select the private option for a tour with you and your party alone.
Get to know the Alhambra and its palaces in a relaxed and detailed way, with the help of your knowledgeable expert guide. History and legend are intermingled in this jewel of Nasrid architecture, that perfectly combines water, light, architecture and vegetation. The Alhambra is the only palatial city from the times of Islamic rule over the Iberian Peninsular that has been preserved.
This tour grants you access to the entire fortress complex, including the Alcazaba, the Generalife, the Palace of Carlos V, and the mosque baths. Take advantage of your visit to this marvel of architecture to meditate and understand, with the help of your guide, the magic and symbolism that surrounds each of these buildings.
Includes
- Fast-track tickets to the full complex, including Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife, and Charles V Palace
- Expert guide
- Audio headsets (for groups larger than 6 people)
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and drinks
Not suitable for
- Wheelchair users
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All required protective equipment is provided
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
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Participants
Date
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Meeting point
Meeting point varies depending on option booked.
Important information
What to bring
- Passport
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Food and drinks
- Selfie sticks
Know before you go
- The group tour will have a maximum group size of 10 participants
- Your guide will speak in the language you have selected for the tour
- Bilingual tours are not organized for quality assurance reasons
- You must provide the passport details of each participant during the booking process, and bring your original passport with you on the day of your tour
- It is recommended that you wear clothing and shoes that are comfortable for walking
- Meeting time might be earlier or later depending on access time to the Nasrid Palaces that day. Please check your email for updates 48 hours prior to departure
