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Complete Alhambra with tour guide - Avoid individual queues

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A unique experience to activate the senses, where you will enjoy in first person one of the most visited monuments in the world. Discover the stories, ins and outs of the Alhambra.

Visiting all the entrances of the monument (Alcazaba, Generalife, Nasrid Palaces and Palace of Charles V). With a private guide. No waiting for individual lines. Access by group entry. Small groups, complying with health measures.

IMPORTANT: PLEASE REMEMBER THAT VISITING HOURS MAY CHANGE DUE TO AVAILABILITY, IN WHICH CASE YOU WILL BE INFORMED!!!

What's Included

  • Audio system for groups of 7 Pax or more
  • General Entrance - Alhambra: Alcazaba, Generalife , Charles V Palace and Nasrid Palaces
  • Tour guide service
  • Tips
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Nasrid Palaces

Without a doubt, the Nasrid Palaces are the jewel of the Alhambra. They were built at different times by the Kings of Granada. - El Mexuar: Built by Ismail I. It is the oldest palace in the complex. It has undergone more modifications than any other. Inside we find a beautiful oratory with the Albaicín neighborhood in the background.- Comares Palace: Built by Yusuf I. A powerful 46 meter tower that is reflected in a large pond surrounded by a marble floor. Inside, the Hall of the Ambassadors where the Nasrid power and the Sultan's throne were centralized. On its ceiling there is a spectacular representation of the 7 heavens and the paradise of Islam.- Palace of the Lions: Built by Mohamed V. Inside the Palace we have 4 spaces: the Mocárabes Room, the Abencerrajes Room, the Kings Room and the Two Sisters Room. In the center, the famous Fountain of the Lions, icon of the Alhambra. - El Partal: Surrounded by gardens and a large pool.
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1 hour 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alcazaba

The first part of the Alhambra built, by its founder Mohamed I "Al-hamar" in the first half of the Xlll century. An impregnable fortress, where we can access three of its towers:- Torre del Cubo: Looking at the Darro Valley, from which we get spectacular views of the Albaicín and Sacromonte.-Torre de las Armas: With an unbeatable view of the Cathedral, the center of Granada and La Vega.- Torre de la Vela: The most famous and from which we have 360º views of the entire city, including a sublime panoramic view of the Sierra Nevada. In the center of the fortress, the military or military neighborhood, where around 13 families lived. Today the foundations of the houses and some ruins of what were once a royal baths are preserved.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Generalife

The Generalife houses the best example of a Nasrid garden in Europe that has survived to this day. Its Arabic name means "Garden of the Architect". It consists of two elements:- The Generalife Palace: It was used as a vacation residence for the Sultan, and here he retired to spend Ramadan. Inside we find the private rooms of the Patio de la Alberca, Patio de la Sultana, Salón Regio, and Mirador de Ismail.- The Generalife Gardens: Where we find a great variety of flowers, crops and plants. Which are watered with the waters of the Acequia Real.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Carlos V

It was ordered to be built by Emperor Carlos V. Created to act as a prelude to the Nasrid Palaces. Its imposing Renaissance style stands out in the middle of the Nasrid palatine city. It was built by Pedro de Machuca, who trained in Italy with names like Michelangelo and Raphael. Upon his death, his son Luis de Machuca continued with the works. The peculiarity of this palace is that it is circular on the inside and square on the outside. It has a total of 64 columns, for its construction it was necessary to open a door (the Puerta de los Carros) in the Arab wall, to introduce the columns and materials.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • IMPORTANT: The time of your tour may change because it is subject to schedule availability. In that case we would notify you.
  • This tour can last between 3 and 4 hours.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Complete Alhambra with tour guide – Avoid individual queues?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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  • General Entrance - Alhambra: Alcazaba, Generalife , Charles V Palace and Nasrid Palaces
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