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Alhambra and Albaicin Private Tour with official Guide

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330 to 360 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the wonderful Alhambra and Albaicin with this private guided tour. Skip the lines and embark on a 5-hour walking tour -with a break for lunch-  throughout the history of the Nasrid Dynasty and their home, accompanied by an official guide. 

Discover the myths and legends of these breathtaking sites and walk through the idyllic gardens of the Generalife and the beautiful Paseo de los Tristes at the city centre.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Hotel pickup
  • Food and drinks
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Paseo del Generalife
1F, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain

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The Alhambra

Skip the lines to the most visited monument in Spain and discover one of the best examples of Islamic architecture in the world. Admire the palaces, gardens and walls of the Alhambra and hidden Nasrid Palaces in Granada on a 5.5-hour tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.Built on Sabika Hill for the Nasrid Dynasty, the Alhambra was the most impressive fortified complex of Muslim Spain. Its walls still stand as testimony to the city's golden age. Enter the glorious Albaicín district to explore Granada’s most ancient quarter. Walk along narrow, cobblestone streets and admire balconies of stunning floral displays.Get breathtaking views of the Alhambra and see the mansions built for the Nasrid nobles in the 14th and 15th centuries. Benefit from a lunch break and time to digest an extraordinary period in Spanish history and art.
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5 hours 50 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Nasrid Palaces

The Dar al-Mamlaka comprises what we know today as the Nasrid Palace, each identified with the sultan who ordered its construction 75 minutes, Admission included
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1 hour 15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Generalife

Beyond the Alhambra walls, a recreational building of the Nasrid sultans, and also used for agricultura 1 hour , Admission included
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Palacio El Partal

Terraced area, one of the most modified in the 20th century, achieving the integration of many of its archaeo-logical structures 10 minutes, Admission included
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Alcazaba

Military area, with a clearly defensive function, not just because of the strength of its walls and towers, but also because it houses the military residential area 25 minutes, Admission included
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Plaza Nueva

Plaza Nueva is probably the most central and busiest square in Granada (perhaps next to Plaza Bib-Rambla), with a cosmopolitan air and a special charm that together with its strategic historical and tourist enclave, being in the middle of the modern Gran Vía, calle Reyes Católicos, ancient Elvira street and the most famous of all: Carrera del Darro, makes it a key point in the city of Granada Pass by without stopping
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Carrera del Darro

One of the most famous streets in the city, it runs parallel to the river that gives it its name, derived from Dauro (Gold) and it is considered on several occasions by prestigious travel magazine one of the most beautiful streets in Spain and the world. On the opposite side of the river are numerous Muslim, Moorish and Christian palaces that are currently hotels, cafeterias or bars and museums. Pass by without stopping
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

El Banuelo

Traditionally, it has been dated to the 11th century, that is, the zirí stage is part of a second construction stage of the zirí dynasty, corresponding to the reigns of Badis and Abd Allah (1038-1090). In it we can see the ritual of physical and spiritual cleansing. One of the best preserved public Arab baths on the peninsula. The Hammam al-Yawza or Bano del Nogal has been known since the late 19th century with the diminutive of Bañuelo for being smaller than the Alhambra's royal baths.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Casa Morisca de Horno de Oro

The so-called Moorish House on Calle Horno de Oro is actually a small Nasrid house on one level, to which a second floor was added in the 16th century. It is located in the Horno del Oro alley, in the Axares neighborhood, a street that goes down from San Juan de los Reyes to Paseo de los Tristes.
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Mirador de San Nicolas

It is the granadino viewpoint par excellence. No one passing through Granada can miss a glimpse of the entire city perspective, the Alhambra in the background and behind Sierra Nevada. Bill Clinton himself expressed in one of his visits that it was the most beautiful sunset in the world and this is recorded in a plaza in that plaza. Both the afternoon and the night are very lively and fun in all the terraces and restaurants in this area of Albacin Pass by without stopping
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Paseo de los Tristes

The Paseo de los Tristes, whose official name is Paseo del Padre Manjón, is known by this name because it was the place where funeral processions passed on their way to the cemetery. To the left of the Paseo de los Tristes, in front of the Alhambra, was the neighborhood of Los Axares, which means "of health and delight", which they also called the Hospital of Africa, for its beauty and the temperance of its climate. You will find a lot of movement and bars in this square, which is always very lively and has magnificent views.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Plaza Larga

It is the most emblematic and typical square of the Albaicin from La Puerta de las Pesas, Puerta Nueva, or Arco de las pesas located at one of the entrances to the current Plaza Larga, it was also called del Ensanche (Bab Al Ziyada). It is one of the first corner doors of Hispanic-Muslim architecture and was one of the access points to the Zirí wall, which separated the Albaicín from the Alcazaba Qadima (Vieja) neighborhood. All the idiosyncrasy of the people of Albaicin can be found in this square
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palacio de Dar al-Horra

The Dar al-Horra palace "House of the honest", located in the Alcazaba Cadima, was part of the great palace of the zirí king Badis, although archeology has not yet managed to provide convincing data to confirm it. It was named after having been the official residence of Aixa la-Horra, wife of Muley Hacén and mother of the last emir from Granada, Boabdil
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25 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • ORIGINAL ID, which provided when you made the reservation. The staff don´t allow them access to the monument without the original ID

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alhambra and Albaicin Private Tour with official Guide?

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. 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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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.
Apr 2025
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The following is included:
  • Professional guide.
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines.
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly.
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  • Hotel pickup.
  • Food and drinks.
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The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

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Accessibility information for the Alhambra and Albaicin Private Tour with official Guide is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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  • Professional guide
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly
  • Hotel pickup
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • ORIGINAL ID, which provided when you made the reservation. The staff don´t allow them access to the monument without the original ID

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