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Alhambra Small Group Tour: Secrets of the Alhambra

107 Reviews 4.97 out of 5 stars Based on 107 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Granada, Spain
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3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Italian, Spanish
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Overview

The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes...and that is actually our goal with this tour: To show you the famous "Alhambra and Generalife" from another perspective.

History and legend are intermingled in this jewel of the Nasrid dinasty of Al-Andalus that perfectly combines water, light, architecture and vegetation.

Do you want to know the symbolism behind each of these elements?

Esotericism, sufism, astrology, mythology... interesting, isn't it?

The Alhambra walls and fountains are actually a book full of poetry, religion and political propaganda, where we can also read the function of its rooms in the voice of a beautiful woman speaking with a delicate voice to the visitor.

Together we will experience the same overwhelming feeling of those ambassadors coming to visit the Nasrid king and its piece of paradise on earth...

Thousands book guided tours to the Alhambra every year...do they all come back home knowing its secrets?

What's Included

  • Small group of maximum 15 people
  • Headsets included, for groups larger than 6 people
  • Entrance tickets to Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens and Alcazaba
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Avda. del Generalife s/n (junto a taquillas de la Alhambra
18009 Granada, Spain

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Nasrid Palaces

Three palaces form this enclosure: the Mexuar, the Palace of Comares (Yusuf I) and the Court of the Lions (Mohammed V).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Alcazaba

The Alcazaba, or fortress, is the oldest part of the Alhambra. It was built in the mid-13th century by the Sultan Alhamar, the founder of the Nasrid dynasty.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Generalife

The complex consists of the Patio de la Acequia (Court of the Water Channel or Water-Garden Courtyard), which has a long pool framed by flowerbeds, fountains, colonnades and pavilions, and the Jardín de la Sultana (Sultana's Garden or Courtyard of the Cypress).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Palace of Carlos V

The Palace of Charles V is a Renaissance building in Granada, southern Spain, located on the top of the hill of the Assabica, inside the Nasrid fortification of the Alhambra. The building has never been a home to a monarch and holds the Alhambra's museum.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Audio-sets will be included, always for free, if the group is finally larger than 6 people
  • Dress code is smart casual

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alhambra Small Group Tour: Secrets of the Alhambra?

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 (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Small group of maximum 15 people
  • Headsets included, for groups larger than 6 people
  • Entrance tickets to Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens and Alcazaba
  • Guaranteed to skip ticket desks
  • Local expert guide
  • English, Italian or Spanish speaking guide, you choose
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • VERY IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • VERY IMPORTANT: A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Audio-sets will be included, always for free, if the group is finally larger than 6 people
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please notice that the tour might be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances in relation to tickets availability, even though our cancellation rate is on average less than 0.3% annually. Alhambra tickets are limited and sometimes, they just may not be available for very concrete reasons. We do have a success rate of over 99% in obtaining them for our customers due to our full dedication and long experience. Please rest assured because this happens very rarely and you are in good hands. The above information is just to inform you about how the Alhambra's ticket sales system operates and all the travel agents proceed in the same way.
  • You must bring the same document that you use during the booking process.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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