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Full Alhambra Tour with Official Guide

52 Reviews 4.81 out of 5 stars Based on 52 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 94% of reviewers | Granada, Spain
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On average, this is booked 35 (23) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

On this tour we take you to discover the most emblematic spaces of the Alhambra. Our official guides, experts in its history, will accompany you with detailed and entertaining explanations in the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife, two essential jewels for their architectural wealth and symbolic value.
The visit also includes the Alcazaba and the Palace of Charles V, thus completing a complete overview of this unique monumental ensemble. An experience designed to know and enjoy the Alhambra in all its essence.

What's Included

  • Entrance to all areas of the monument including the Nasrid Palaces.
  • From 7 people, we include the Radio Guide service so you don’t miss any details of the guide explanations.
  • Guided tour with certified official guides.
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beverages It does not include any type of drink
  • Shuttle service not included
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Meeting Location

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Paseo de la Sabica
34, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain

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The Alhambra

Your certified guide will meet you at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time of the booked tour. Once the group is gathered, we will access the reception area to start the visit. We will stop at the Nasrid Palaces, the jewel of the Alhambra, where we will admire the delicate Islamic architecture of the Court of the Lions and the Hall of the Ambassadors, among other emblematic spaces. We will walk through the gardens of the Alhambra, designed to evoke the Islamic paradise with fountains, fragrant flowers, and paths surrounded by vegetation. In the Generalife, the sultans' recreation residence, we will stop at the Acequia Courtyard and the Sultana's Cypress Courtyard, two spaces full of history and legends. The visit also includes the Alcazaba, the defensive fortress of the Alhambra, and the Palace of Charles V, a masterpiece of the Spanish Renaissance. Completing thus a complete vision of this unique monumental set.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • During peak season (January-June, September-November) schedules may be subject to change due to limited availability of full tickets.
  • Changes of day, time or name are not allowed once the reservation has been made, due to monument regulations. Tickets are nominative, personal and non-transferable to avoid resale and for security reasons.
  • All participant details are mandatory: Entries to the Alhambra are nominative, so all reservations must include the full name as it appears on the passport, passport number and nationality of each participant. In addition, it is mandatory to include the telephone number of the person responsible for the reservation. Incomplete reservations will be cancelled automatically.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Full Alhambra 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. 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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Average 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 52 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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On average, this is booked 35 (23) days in advance.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Entrance to all areas of the monument including the Nasrid Palaces.
  • From 7 people, we include the Radio Guide service so you don’t miss any details of the guide explanations.
  • Guided tour with certified official guides.
  • Snacks
  • Carbonated beveragesIt does not include any type of drink
  • Shuttle service not included
  • Private transportation
  • Tip

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours after booking, subject to availability
  • Each traveler must carry an original and valid passport or identification document that exactly matches the name provided in the reservation to be able to access the Alhambra
  • We do not answer the phone on Sundays, only by email or WhatsApp due to staff rest.
  • During peak season (January-June, September-November) schedules may be subject to change due to limited availability of full tickets.
  • Changes of day, time or name are not allowed once the reservation has been made, due to monument regulations. Tickets are nominative, personal and non-transferable to avoid resale and for security reasons.
  • All participant details are mandatory: Entries to the Alhambra are nominative, so all reservations must include the full name as it appears on the passport, passport number and nationality of each participant. In addition, it is mandatory to include the telephone number of the person responsible for the reservation. Incomplete reservations will be cancelled automatically.
  • Correct Classification of Children and Infants : Tickets for children and infants must be selected according to the actual age at the date of the visit. Reservations that do not meet this condition will be cancelled.
  • This tour requires at least 6 participants to be able to take place. If this minimum is not reached, an alternative will be offered, such as audio-guided tickets and the corresponding partial refund or a change of time of your visit.
  • It is essential to provide the contact telephone of the main traveler of the booking
  • Availability of tickets : If the Board of Trustees of the Alhambra indicates that there is no availability and therefore we cannot get tickets, the total amount of the reservation will be refunded. No additional compensation is provided.
  • We cannot guarantee the availability of tickets for visits in high season if they are not purchased at least two months in advance of the scheduled date.
  • Non-refundable.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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