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Guided tour of the Alhambra and Generalife

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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover the Alhambra in a complete and stress-free experience accompanied by professionals with more than 10 years of experience. This guided tour includes official tickets to the monumental complex, access to all its visitable areas and accredited official guide, plus you will have the option to make individual requests such as transportation, extension of visit or private tours and tickets to other monuments with exclusive discounts. Explore the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, the Palace of Charles V and the Generalife Gardens in a three-hour tour with a small group for closer attention. You will receive confirmation within 48 hours or full refund if there is no availability. A deep, cared for and accessible cultural experience.
Approximate duration: 3 hours
Guide in English and Spanish (other languages subject to availability)

Stops included in the visit:

Nasrid Palaces

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Palace of Charles V

Generalife Gardens

What's Included

  • You will receive an individual audio equipment.
  • Official Tickets to : Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and Charles V Palace
  • Private transportation
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Paseo del Generalife
1F, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain

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The Alhambra

Discover the Alhambra in a complete and stress-free experience. This guided tour includes official tickets to the monumental complex, access to all its visitable areas and accredited official guide. Explore the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, the Palace of Charles V and the Generalife Gardens in a three-hour tour with a small group for closer attention. You will receive confirmation within 48 hours or full refund if there is no availability. A deep, cared for and accessible cultural experience.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Nasrid Palaces

Courtyard of the Lions, Hall of Ambassadors, Mexuar and private rooms of Sultans. Its architecture, symbolism and function in the Nasrid court will be explained.
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Palace of Carlos V

Renaissance building showing the impact of the Christian conquest in the Alhambra. Architectural contrast and historical context.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Generalife

Tour of courtyards, fountains and gardens where Muslim kings retreated in summer. Resting place, landscape beauty and botanical wealth.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Delayed start time will result in loss of access and refund
  • In high-demand season, availability must be available for time modifications within the day of the visit during the opening hours
  • Booking and confirmation priority is given to visitors who can prove that they stay overnight in the city

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided tour of the Alhambra and Generalife?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. 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

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Activity code: C-5595503P1

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  • You will receive an individual audio equipment.
  • Official Tickets to : Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and Charles V Palace
  • Private transportation

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • It is mandatory to indicate national identity card or passport number of all travelers both for booking and access to the monument
  • Any erroneous information about identity data will be the responsibility of the visitor and will result in loss of access to the monument
  • Delayed start time will result in loss of access and refund
  • In high-demand season, availability must be available for time modifications within the day of the visit during the opening hours
  • Booking and confirmation priority is given to visitors who can prove that they stay overnight in the city
  • The guided tour will be guaranteed as long as there are a minimum of 4 people targeted for the activity
  • If the reservation is made less than one week later, the place to visit the monument of general type is not secured, but you will be given entry to the monument that is available and will be refunded 80 percent of the amount
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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