Travel back to Al-Andalus times, when the Moors were the rulers of Spain, on this guided tour of the Alhambra. Thanks to your expert guide, you will be able to learn the history of this palatial city and its royal house, as well as find out the reason why it was declared a National Monument. Once you enter the vast complex of the Alhambra, the guide will begin his guided visit, and you will hear about its great influence and importance in the history of Spain. You will learn essential information about the different architectural styles manifestations in Alhambra, prevailing the Islamic motifs of the courtyards and the fountains and water features of the Generalife. You will also have the opportunity to visit the Generalife (Architect's Garden), which was the summer palace of the Nasrid Emirs, and is one of the oldest surviving gardens of the Moors. Admire the Jardín de la Sultana and Patio de la Acequia with its long pool framed by flowerbeds, colonnades, and pavilions. During your visit to the Alhambra, you will visit other landmarks that the complex hosts, like the monument to Washington Irving, who lived in the palace when he wrote Tales of the Alhambra, the Pillar of Charles V fountain, built along the route that leads to the main entrance of the Alhambra, or the Gate of Pomegranates.