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What includes.

• Alhambra Tickets: General ticket type that allows access to all the visitable spaces of the Monument.
• Expert guide: Accompanied throughout the visit by a Granada Official Guide, member of the Association of Guides and Interpreters Heritage of Granada (A.G.I.P.)
• Duration of Visit: The entire duration of the tour is approximately three hours.
• Earphone System: Headphones to hear very clearly the explanations of our guide.
• Meeting Point: The day of his visit at the meeting point (Alhambra) will provide its inputs and introduce you to your Official Guide to the Alhambra for your tour.

This visit is also available with Departure from Malaga and with Departure from Seville

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• Duration of Visit: The entire duration of the tour is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours.
• Meeting Point: The day of his visit at the meeting point (Alhambra) will present its Official Guide to the Alhambra for your tour.
• If you have tickets: Indicate on the form the time of entry to the Nasrid Palaces listed in their entries.
• If you have NO tickets: nWe manage the purchase of tickets for tour.

This visit is also available at night Night private tour of the Alhambra

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It is important to note that the Nasrid Palaces can only be visited respecting the schedule of the Alhambra tickets. Once past this time you can not go to visit them. Therefore, we must be very aware of the assigned time.

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With your visit we will provide you with your Tickets and an Official Guide of the Alhambra for your visit.

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COMPLETE GUIDED VISIT TO THE ALHAMBRA

regular group

• Discover the alhambra with this guided tour of 3 hours guided by an official tour guide.
• Complete acces to the Alhambra , Nasrid palaces are included, Generalife, Gardens of the Alhambra, Medina and Alcazaba.
• Enjoy the priority access for groups and avoid the queues.
• Regular Group.
• Included: Alhambra Ticket for the entire complex + official tour guide in your language +audio devices + electronic voucher.

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GUIDED VISIT TO THE GARDENS, ALCAZABA AND GENERALIFE (NOT INCLUDING NAZARÍ PALACES)

Small group

• Discover the Alhambra with this 2-hour guided tour with an official guide.
• Enjoy access to the Paseo de los Cipreses, Secano and San Francisco gardens; Alcazaba: Torre de la Vela and garden of the Adarves; Partal: portico of the Palace, gardens and walkways; Generalife: Gardens and Palace (Patio de la Acequia, Patio de la Sultana, Water Staircase); the Medina and the Palace of Carlos V.
• Take advantage of priority access for groups and avoid queues.
• Small group.
• Included: Entrance to the Gardens, Generalife and Alcazaba + Official guide + Individual audio system + Electronic voucher.
• This visit does not include the Nasrid Palaces (Mexuar, Comares Palace, Palace of the Lions)

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COMPLETE GUIDED VISIT TO THE ALHAMBRA + ALBAICIN AND SACROMONTE

reduced groups

• Discover the Alhambra + Albaicin and Sacromonte quarters guided by an official tour guide with a 5-hour tour

COMPLETE GUIDED VISIT OF THE ALHAMBRA, JOIN A GROUP!

If you already have your ticket to Alhambra, join one of our groups!

• Included: Official tour guide in your language + Audio devices

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GUIDED VISIT TO THE ALHAMBRA, GRANADA CATHEDRAL AND ROYAL CHAPEL

• Discover the Alhambra and the monumental center with this 5-hour guided tour with an official guide.
• Enjoy access to the entire Alhambra, including the Nasrid Palaces, El Generalife, the Alhambra Gardens, the Medina and the Alcazaba. Also access to the Cathedral of Granada and Royal Chapel.
• Included: Full Alhambra ticket + Cathedral and Royal Chapel ticket + Official guide + Individual audio system + Electronic voucher.

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Online tickets for the Alhambra

Don't wait in the ticket office. Enjoy the Alhambra with the main ticket: Nasrid Palaces, Generalife garden and palace, Medina and Alcazaba are included.

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Tours and Services in the City of Granada to complete your visit

In addition to the Alhambra, the city has other interesting places to see and visit. Some of these visits can be booked through our website, just by clicking on the See Guided Tours button

In this section you can find visits or services to other places in the city such as:

• Albaicín and Sacromonte
• Cathedral and Royal Chapel
• Science Park or Hammam
• Private transfer or restaurant reservation Service

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Meeting point.

Paseo del Generalife 1F18009 Granada. Official entrance of the Alhambra, beside the ticket office.

Cancellation Policy

1. We advise the client, before making the reservation, carefully read the cancellation policies of the service you want to hire, as well as the general terms and conditions of contracting.

2. In the event that there is no specific cancellation policy for the specific product or service, the cancellation policy that appears in the Contract Terms and Conditions will apply.

3. If there are particular conditions in the service or product, the particular conditions of the service or product will apply, exceeding the particular conditions in status to the general cancellation policy that appears in the Contract Terms and Conditions.

1. Refund of 100% of the price or free reschedule 30 days before the tour, except for the online selling ticket service of the Alhambra.

2. Refund of 50 % of the price if the cancellation is from 30 to 15 days before the tour, except for the online selling ticket service of the Alhambra.

3. No refund if the cancellation is within 15 days before the tour and until the starting time of the visit.

4. No refund in case of no show or delay.

5. The online selling ticket service cannot be cancelled, rescheduled, or modified in case of sanitary alert that affects to the monument.

Nominative Tickets

1. Due to the regulation and policies of the Patronato de la Alhambra as well as the security protocol in the monument.

2. It is mandatory to provide the full name, last name, ID/PASSPORT/ or an official document from tour country with portrait picture and name included of each visitor at the moment of the booking. You can provide this information through the website or when the payment of the visit is done. You will then receive an email in order to identify your companions in a fast and easy way. The no identification of the visitors on time will provoke the cancellation of the booking.

3. The access to the complex will take place by scanning the ID or Passport of the visitors. For this reason, the ID and Passports must be the original and same ones that were previously provided.

4. Tickets are nominative, the staff from the Alhambra will check all this information. In case that the information provided does not match with the information of the ID or Passport, the Staff of the Alhambra will deny access to the visitor. Special Plans is not responsible of wrong information provided or the lack of original documentation. Special Plans cannot do anything regarding this situation due to the fact that this is the official regulation of the Alhambra.

Sanitary measures

1. The use of mask is mandatory, as well as keeping social distance during the tour.

2. Tour guides will use mask during the tour.

3. Cleaning protocols, and frequent disinfection of the visited spots.

4. Disinfection protocols on the individual audio devices provided during the tour.

5. Hydroalcoholic gel are provided in every access.

6. Backpacks, suitcases and bags bigger than 40x40 are forbidden.

7. We recommend you to use your own headphones.

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How to buy tickets and visiting the Alhambra

1. Advance bookings

One option is to buy your ticket up to three months in advance. We recommend booking as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

2. Only buy through official channels

There are two ways of buying your ticket in advance. You can buy it from official website or by calling +34 858953616.

3. Choose the right type of ticket

The general ticket grants access to all areas open to the public. The gardens ticket, meanwhile, only grants access to the main landscaped areas. There are also two tickets for night-time visits: one for the palaces (available throughout the year) and one for the Generalife Gardens and Palace (available from April to November). The “Alhambra experiences” ticket includes a night-time tour of the Nasrid Palaces, and a daytime tour of the gardens the next day. Both grant free access to the Palace of Charles V and the Alhambra Museum.

4. Note when travelling with children under the age of 12

The tickets for these children are free, but they must be purchased so that they can gain access. In the case of minors from 3 to 11 years old, tickets must be booked at the time of purchase together with the rest of the adult tickets. Tickets for children under 3 years of age do not need to be booked in advance as they are provided at the ticket offices or at the entrances to the monument.

5. Organise your visit around the opening times for the Nasrid Palaces

A visit lasts approximately three hours, although the Nasrid Palaces have set visiting times that are allocated when purchasing the ticket. These cannot be changed. You should therefore plan your visit around these times. We recommend the following two itineraries: Alcazaba – Palaces – Generalife, or alternatively, Generalife – Alcazaba – Palaces. Bear in mind the following distances: it takes 15 minutes from the entrance to the Alhambra to the Generalife, 17 to the Nasrid Palaces, and 20 to the Alcazaba.

6. Think about how to get to the Alhambra

If you’re driving, bear in mind that you need to make your approach from the southern ring-road (Ronda Sur), since private vehicles are not permitted to approach from the city centre. You may find it more convenient to take a taxi or the C3 or C4 local bus (it takes 15 to 20 from Plaza de Isabel La Católica, in Granada) or catch the “Granada City Tour” tourist train. If you decide to walk, it takes about 20 minutes from Paseo de los Tristes or from Plaza del Realejo.

7. Take your digital or printed tickets with you

To access, you must show your physical or digital QR code ticket in addition to presenting your ID document or passport. If you wish, you can take the ticket printed on A4 paper, or with the type of ticket that is provided at the ticket offices and automatic vending machines.

8. If you haven’t purchased your ticket yet, you can do so on the day of your visit

While we don’t advise leaving it until the last minute, advance booking is available up to two hours before your visit. You also have the option of buying tickets when you arrive at the monument. There is no guarantee whatsoever that tickets will be available, and tickets bought at the Alhambra will only be valid for that day. Payment is by credit card (from the ticket machines) or by cash (at the ticket desk) only.

9. You can take a virtual tour of the Alhambra while eagerly awaiting the day of your visit

We suggest you do it with this multimedia gallery.

You can find out more about this monument at the following link .

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Alhambra and Generalife guided tours

Visiting the Alhambra with an expert guide is a unique experience as it allows you to discover details about its history and architecture that you would miss on a visit on your own.

The guided tours below are organised by quality tour companies and are led by official guides of Granada and the Alhambra.

Due to the great demand of tickets and to the restriction of the number of visitors per day, we recommend you to book at least one month in advance.

Guided tours with entrance tickets included

Group guided tours to the complete Alhambra Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and Gardens

These tours include tickets to visit the Alhambra, joining a group, with an official guide.

Groups can be up to 30 people. There are also options with smaller groups.

Optionally, some services include transportat from and to your hotel in Granada city center.

Private Guided Tours to the complete Alhambra Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and gardens

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These tours include tickets to visit the Alhambra with an exclusive official guide for your family or friends.

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Alhambra Tickets - How and Where to Buy, What's Included and Types of Visits

Types of Visit to the Alhambra

• General Alhambra Entrance: 19.05 euros. It is the most popular and comprehensive ticket option, which includes everything: the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife and Alcazaba.
• Generalife Gardens and Alcazaba: 10,61 euros. This entry grants access to both the gardens and palaces of the Generalife, the Partal and its Palace, and the Alcazaba. It does NOT include the Nasrid Palaces.

• Night Visit to the Nasrid Palaces: 10,61 euros. This visit includes only the Nasrid Palaces, does not include the Generalife or the Alcazaba.
• Night Visit to Generalife: 7,42 euros. This ticket includes only the Gardens and Palaces of the Generalife and does not grant access to the Alcazaba or Nasrid Palaces.

• Alhambra Experience: 19,09 euros. It includes a daytime visit to the Alcazaba, Gardens and Palaces of Generalife and a nighttime visit to the Nasrid Palaces on two consecutive days. This ticket does not grant daytime entrance to the Nasrid Palaces.
• Dobla de Oro General: 27,30 euros Daytime visit to the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba and the Generalife. Also daytime visit to: Dar al-Horra Palace, Bañuelo, Chapiz House and Zafra House, Horno de Oro, Royal Quarters of Santo Domingo.

• Dobla de Oro General: 20,93 euros It includes a nighttime visit to the Nasrid Palaces and a daytime visit to the: Palace of Dar al-Horra, Bañuelo, Chapiz House and Zafra House, Horno de Oro, Royal Quarters of Santo Domingo.

The Other Ways to Obtain Official Tickets for the Alhambra

• Alhambra Guided Tour : you can also book a guided tour with a local expert guide, who will share in-depth knowledge about the Alhambra.
• Buy Granada Card: This is also the official card, issued by the town hall. It costs 40 euros but with this card you gain access to the Alhambra and also visit 10 other monuments. For more information, refer to Granada Card .

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Duration 2-4 hours

Entrance without queuing at the ticket office

Digital or printed coupons are accepted

You can bring your ticket on the phone

Wheelchair accessible with specific route

We will visit with an official guide in group the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces (if you choose this option), Generalife Palace with its wonderful gardens and his monumental environment. All without queues for buy Alhambra tickets. 

The Alhambra, is declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco.

• The Alhambra, is declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco and it is one of the most visited monuments of the world and the most demanded of Spain.
• You can guarantee your entry of the most requested monument in the world.
• Thank you to our guide, you can have a good knowledge about the Alhambra, Generalife Palace and its gardens, Carlos V palace…

• Official accredited guide in the selected language.
• Alhambra Ticket , for access to the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and Gardens or ticket to Alcazaba, Generalife, Gardens and Carlos V Palace (according to option selected).
• Individual audio system for groups of more than 6 people, to guarantee the best hearing quality.
• Map of the city.

Not included

• Transfers (Check us rates and availability).
• Nothing not specified in the “includes” section.

Between 2 and 4 Hours.

What to bring

• Current passport or id card
• Comfortable shoes

Important information

• For the visit to the Alhambra you must carry all the time your id card or passport.
• Presentation 15 minutes before the start at the meeting point.
• If you arrive late or you don´t have id card or passport you can not make the tour and you do not have the right to a refund.
• The itinerary for wheelchair users does not provide access to certain areas of the monument.
• On certain dates, due to the high demand for this visit and in order not to create overbookings, what is done is a request for availability, it is indicated when the payment is going to be made. Within a period of less than 72 hours, you will be answered informing you if there are places available or not. If the reservation is less than that period, you will be answered urgently. The amount will be blocked in the reservation request to guarantee that in case of availability there are funds to collect it.
• Our Tours are not bilingual. They are always developed entirely in the selected language.
• Depending on the option chosen (with or without palaces), the visit time ranges from 2 to 4 hours.
• If you choose this option, you will enter a waiting list in case there are cancellations or last-minute ticket availability.
• Our confirmation rate is 96%.
• The maximum confirmation period is 8 hours before the time of your visit.
• If entry is not confirmed, the amount paid will be unlocked and you will receive a full refund.
• The access time to the Nasrid Palaces (if you choose this option) will be confirmed by email once there is availability. Remember that the opening hours are: from 15/10 to 31/03 from 8:30 to 17:00 and from 01/04 to 14/10 from 8:30 to 19:00.
• If you want to leave the waiting list, you can write an email requesting it to [email protected]
• Please note that only the ticket types available for the selected date and time are displayed. If there is only one type of ticket available, you will be specified which accesses are included in your visit in the 2nd step. We recommend carefully reading the information displayed during your reservation process
• On certain occasions you will only be given the option to book the visit that DOES NOT include access to the Nasrid Palaces. This is due to the high demand and the reduced availability of the complete visit (with Nasrid Palaces). That is why we always recommend booking well in advance.
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Cancellation Policy

• From the moment the reservation request is made, it cannot be changed or canceled. You will not receive any refund.

Meeting Point

• The meeting point is located between the bus stop (C31-C32) and La Mimbre Restaurant. The reference point is the mailbox located between the two places. Look for the Orange Umbrella.

How to arrive:

• To access by car the only available parking is that of the Alhambra
• Urban bus line C30 and C32.
• Walking through gomerez Street.

More information

With this tour you guarantee the Alhambra ticket, including Nasrid Palaces (if you choose this option) and you will enjoy this wonderful tour with a official Guide expert of the monument. Alhambra is the most requested monument in Spain and one of the most visited of the world.

With this tour you will visit the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Palace and its gardens, Carlos V Palace and its monumental environment. A visit that will make you transport yourself to past centuries and fall in love with Granada.

It is essential to include in your reservation the name and surname, identification card or passport, age and nationality of all visitors, including children due to security access.

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Information about the Guided Tour of the Alhambra

The Alhambra and the Generalife is one of the monuments that you must visit at least once in your life. It is and will remain a paradigm of beauty. 

The Alhambra, since the Nasrid period, has preserved a series of cultural values that have increased over the centuries and that we want you to get to know during your visit to Granada. The oriental attractions of Granada, which for years the romantic travellers were responsible for spreading universally, makes the Alhambra stand out with all justice. It is an Islamic palace from medieval times that has survived to the present day. We will show you the beauty of its coloured plasterwork ceilings and wall coverings, the tiles of the skirting boards, the marble of the floors and the gardens, which are intimately linked to the architecture by their evocative paradisiacal atmosphere.

With our tour, you will discover the palatine city of the Alhambra, planned and built to be the seat of the Nasrid dynasty between 1238 and 1492, and later slightly modified by the Christian kings. The layout that we will encounter during the guided tour of the Alhambra follows a long tradition in the medieval Islamic West, and specifically in Al-Andalus. We will walk through the 105,000 square metres that the entire Monumental Complex occupies. During our visit to the palatine city, you will discover the most important area, as it was part of the family residence of the dynasty and is known today as “the Nasrid Courtyards”. In this area we will find a unitary character but distributed in different palaces, built in different periods, almost all of them adapting and redecorating their predecessor, or building on a new site. Their structures are similar to any other house, but with larger dimensions and their own decoration.

But if there is one thing that stands out from our walk through the Alhambra, it will be the patios, the viewpoints and the gardens where water and vegetation play a major role. In these gardens we will find the close relationship that they awoke in their conception with the Koranic paradise longed for by the Muslims.

This wonder of the world, inscribed on the World Heritage List in 1984, is not only one of the most visited monuments in the world, but also a constant source of inspiration for artists, musicians, writers and creators in general.

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The Alhambra is a building that will impress you with its uniqueness. It is a beautiful and inspiring Monumental Complex to walk through its interior, but above all you will have the need to answer hundreds of questions that you will be able to solve with a specialised guide who will accompany you throughout the tour. You won’t be able to leave the Alhambra without the need to return, to refresh your visual contact with its decoration, its patios and its views. With this tour, you will be able to visit the monument without the need to wait in the long queues at the ticket office to get your ticket to the Alhambra. Our guide will accompany you, guide you through the tour and tell you the many stories and legends that surround the Nasrid complex. You can stop to observe the earthly beauty of the Alhambra and take photos as souvenirs.

Alhambra of Granada: schedule of guided tours

Adapting to the needs of your stay in Granada, we have put at your disposal different routes in the morning and afternoon in Spanish, English and French, so that you don’t miss out on discovering the wonders hidden in this palatial fortress. We are waiting for you at the obligatory stop of your trip.

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If you prefer a tailor-made tour or if you are a large group, it is also possible to book a   Private Tour.

Guided tour with an Official Guide for 3 hours

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The information of the meeting point with the guide will be sent in the confirmation email

How to get there

From the train or bus station:

• Bus lines C30 and C32 .
• Parking La Alhambra, Tramo de Unión Street, 18009 Granada.

Free cancellation up to 4 days before the activity. If you cancel with less time or no-show, no refund will be made.

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Nos ha gustado mucho la actividad gracias a los conocimientos y a la forma tan entusiasta de explicar de la guía. Da gusto encontrar personas como ella tan amantes en su trabajo. Ojalá que coincidamos en alguna otra actividad con ella. Migdalia

La guía muy buena y muy agradable. Maria Esther

¡El guía fue muy bueno! Desde el primer momento mostró mucha cercanía y amabilidad. Se nos hizo la visita super amena. Maria Jose

The tour with the guide was excellent. His command of the English language and his knowledge of the topics was extraordinary. It is an excellent guide. We really enjoyed the tour, which was very complete. Loliannette

Truly enjoyed the Granada Cathedral & Royal Chapel Tour with our friendly and very knowledgeable guide. Margarita

The guide was excellent. He has an extensive knowledge of Granada. We really enjoyed our time with him and I would recommend him to anyone who would like to hear about the history of Spain and its religions. John

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Visiting the Alhambra in Granada: 21 Important Tips (FAQ + Tour Info!)

One of the most stunning feats of architecture in the world, Granada’s famous Alhambra is not only a beautiful place, but a window into Spain’s distant past.

Not merely a single building but a complex of palaces, gardens, views, and of course a fortress, the Alhambra was the last stronghold of Al-Andalus, the Islamic society that dominated much of the Iberian peninsula for 700 years.

Today, visiting the Alhambra offers a window into a time, pre-1492, when Andalucia was part of the Islamic World.

With palaces that are mesmerizing in their detail, views that overlook all of Granada, and plenty of nooks and crannies to explore, anyone who has a chance to tour the Alhambra will not regret taking the opportunity to step foot in the most-visited attraction in Spain.

If you’re planning an Alhambra visit soon and are curious about what to see, how to book tickets, whether or not a tour is worth it, and more, this guide to visiting the Alhambra is for you!

We curated this guide after our personal experience with an Alhambra tour , and let me say: we are so, so glad that we finally visited this fantastic place.

Here are our best tips for visiting the Alhambra, plus the answers to the most frequently asked questions about Granada’s most iconic monument!

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Sure you’ve heard of it, but perhaps you’re wondering exactly what’s special about the Alhambra.

While there has been some kind of fortification overlooking Granada from this spot since at least the 800s, the Alhambra as we know it today really rose in prominence starting in 1238, when the founder of the Nasrid dynasty, Muhammed Al-Ahmar, started reconstructing and expanding the fort.

For the next few hundered years–up until 1492, to be exact–the Nasrid dynasty’s court could be found at the Alhambra, in an ever-evolving mix of palaces, military structures, gardens, mosques, a medina, and more.

The Alhambra was more than a building, it was an entire whole city within a city.

In 1492, the Reconquista (the centuries-long effort by the Catholics to force the Islamic rulers out of the Iberian peninsula and back into North Africa) was completed, and the Alhambra became the seat of a Catholic court headed by King Ferdinand II of Aragon and Queen Isabella I of Castille.

Eventually, the complex fell out of favor with succeeding monarchs, and was more or less abandoned for quite some time.

The 19th century started out rough for the Alhambra (it was damanged by French forces in the Peninsular War), but things took a turn when the complex started being restored.

In the 19th century the Alhambra caught the attention of the romantics, including the American writer Washington Irving, who brought the complex to life with his Tales of Alhambra .

In 1984, the Alhambra, Generalife, and Albayzin (Granada’s medieval quarter) were together declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Given its extreme popularity, it’s no surprise that there are a few more quirks to visiting the Alhambra than for visiting most attractions in Spain!

Before you book your Alhambra tickets or tour, here’s what to know.

There are several ticketed sections of the Alhambra.

In its heyday, the Alhambra wasn’t merely a palace or even a series of palaces–it was a city-within-a-city, home to a wide variety of structures and people.

Here are the major places you can see on an Alhambra visit today!

Generalife Palace and Gardens

Located uphill from and set apart from the main part of the Alhambra, Generalife is technically a different structure altogether (that’s why you’ll see some places discussing “visiting the Alhambra and Generalife”).

Constructed in either the late 13th or early 14th century as a summer retreat for the Nasrid rulers, Generalife feels like a paradise–and it’s meant to.

The gardens have been constructed so many times by now that it’s said that no one is really sure what they originally looked like, but they sure are beautiful today.

The water features are particularly notable, both in Generalife and throughout the Alhambra: water is a symbol of life, and in much of the Islamic world, a very scarce resource–so of course the rulers wanted to show it off as much as possible!

Located at the western tip of the complex, the Alcabaza is the oldest part of the Alhambra.

Built in the 13th century (on the site of an earlier fort), this fortress made up the defensive part of the Alhambra and housed a residential area, stables, an armory, baths, and more.

Today, the Alcabaza is primarily known for its fantastic views of Granada.

Nasrid Palaces

The Nasrid Palaces make up several buildings that were the residences, meeting rooms, and more of the various members of the Nasrid Dynasty that ruled Granada up until 1492.

They are, by far and away, the star of the show at the Alhambra, and some of the most fantastic pieces of Islamic architecture that we have seen anywhere.

El Mexuar, the Palace of Comares, the Palace of the Lions (including the iconic Court of the Lions, one of the most photographed spots in the Alhambra), and the Partal Palace are all incredible.

Don’t miss the incredible wooden ceiling in the Hall of the Ambassadors!

Entrance to the Nasrid Palaces is run on a tightly controlled timetable–we’ll cover more on this below, but if you’re visiting the Alhambra independently, getting in line for the Nasrid Palaces before your reservation time can and should dictate the schedule of your visit.

Charles V Palace

Construction started in the Charles V Palace in 1527, and its Renaissance architecture makes it immediately apparent that by this time, the Alhambra was now in the hands of Catholic monarchs.

Charles V never lived in the palace, though, and neither did any other monarch–between delays, wars, lack of interest, and more, the palace wasn’t completed until the 20th century.

Today, it houses the Alhambra Museum (which is free to visit) and the Fine Arts Museum of Granada, but you can step inside the palace without visiting either.

… and a few free-to-visit sections, as well.

In addition to the Palace of Charles V, which is free to visit, there are a few other areas of the Alhambra that you can see without a ticket.

These include the Santa Maria Church, the Parador de Granada Hotel (they have a restaurant on-site and the hotel is housed in 15th-century Saint Francis Convent), and the Fountain of Charles V.

Several of the historic gates, including the the Gate of Justice, The Pomegranates Gate, and the Gate of Wine are also free to visit, as well as the Alhambra Forest and the Plaza de Los Aljibes.

That being said, we’d highly recommend paying to enter the Alhambra, including the Nasrid Palaces–if you’re visiting Spain on a budget, we’d suggesting trimming just about anything else before skipping the Alhambra.

You’ll need to have your ticket checked to enter each section.

Generalife, Alcabaza, and the Nasrid Palaces all have separate ticket entry checks, so if you’re visiting the Alhambra independently, be sure to keep your tickets handy as you move throughout the complex!

(If you’re taking an Alhambra tour , your guide will generally help you keep track of this.)

Not all tickets include the Nasrid Palaces–but they’re the best part.

You can book Alhambra tickets and tours that only include Generalife and the Alcabaza, and not the Nasrid Palaces… but to me, that’s like buying a pricey plane ticket to Rome and then deciding “you know what, paying to visit the Colosseum isn’t worth the splurge.”

Really, the Nasrid Palaces are the crown jewel of the Alhambra, and without them, it’s a beautiful complex, but one that you can arguably see a similar version of in various other corners of Andalucia.

If you’re the type to research a trip to Andalucia in detail (which you clearly are, since you’re reading this blog post!), you will not regret seeing the Nasrid Places during your Alhambra visit.

Visits to the Nasrid Palaces are highly restricted, and you’ll need to reserve a time slot.

While you need to choose a morning, afternoon, or evening entrance for visiting Generalife and the Alcazaba, for the Nasrid Palaces, it goes further: you’ll be assigned a timed entry slot, and it’s critical that you get in line to enter them before your entry time.

(This is one of the benefits of taking a tour like us –no need to worry about time management!)

You must bring your ID when visiting the Alhambra in Spain.

This needs to be an official government ID, too, so for non-EU residents, it’s best to bring your passport along!

The Alhambra has multiple entrances.

Most visitors, including those meeting a tour group, will likely start at the main entrance.

From the main entrance, you’ll be closest to Generalife and located uphill from the rest of the monument.

If you have booked an independent ticket and have it in hand, you can also enter through the Gate of Justice, which will put you close to the Alcabaza, Charles V Palace, and Nasrid Palaces.

If you want to visit independently, official tickets often sell out well in advance.

Granada limits the number of tickets that can be sold for the Alhambra each day, as well as capping the number of visitors to the Nasrid Palaces by the half hour.

This is clearly necessary, given how intensely popular the monument is, but it does making getting Alhambra tickets a bit competitive!

For the best prices and most flexibility, it’s best to plan ahead, especially during the high season.

However, even last-minute travelers can visit the complex–and we’ll cover that in the next section of this Alhambra blog post.

Ready to buy your Alhambra tickets, or to book a guided Alhambra tour as we did?

Here are the different options for visiting, plus the pros and cons of each.

Option 1: Book Independent Alhambra Tickets

If you’d rather not visit with a tour, you can of course visit the monument independently!

The Alhambra’s official website lists tickets well in advance, however, they have a tendency to sell out.

Third-party sellers like Get Your Guide (who we use for most of our tickets and guided tours when traveling in Europe), often have more last-minute stock than the official website and very similar prices.

For your general visit, you’ll have access to a morning, afternoon, or evening entrance, but for the Nasrid Palaces, the schedule is even more exacting.

An Important Note on the Nasrid Palaces

Not all Alhambra tickets include the Nasrid Palaces, but they are the star of the show!

Double-check that you’re purchasing a ticket that includes them if you hope to explore the site independently.

The main advantage of booking tickets through the official website as opposed to a third party is the ability to choose your own entrance time to the Nasrid Palaces.

If you don’t get to choose one, a time slot will be assigned to you–and whichever option you go with, your entry time to the Nasrid Palaces will dictate your schedule for the day!

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Option 2: Taking an Alhambra Tour

With a monument as large, complex, and fascinating (not to mention slightly overwhelming) as the famous Alhambra, we knew we wanted the help of a knowledgeable guide on our visit!

We booked this Alhambra tour which showed us Generalife and the Gardens (admittedly the gardens weren’t at their best during our February visit), the Alcazaba, and the Nasrid Palaces.

The tour was incredibly memorable, and our guide was thorough and passionate about the building.

It did feel a bit long in a couple of spots–which was not helped by the fact that we visited the Nasrid Palaces last and we were chomping at the bit to see them–but I’m glad we opted to visit this way.

We finished the day with a deeper understanding of Granada’s history, both during the time of Al-Andalus and after the Reconquista, and left with sore feet but happy minds (and hundreds of photos).

And, as a bonus, not having to manage our own schedule or worry about getting to the Nasrid Palaces on time made our time spent visiting the Alhambra much more relaxing than it would have been otherwise!

While it’s certainly very doable to visit the Alhambra independently, we’re very glad we opted for this guided tour and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

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Option 4: Visiting the Alhambra at Night

For an alternative visit to the Alhambra, you can skip the daytime crowds entirely and opt to visit at night .

We haven’t done this ourselves, and the consensus we’ve heard from friends and colleagues is essentially that while the atmosphere is lovely, it is very dark, and losing access to the views you get during the day (of the palaces, the gardens, and even Granada itself) isn’t worth it for a first visit.

I can see it being appealing on a brutally hot summer day or for a second visit to the complex, though!

The Alhambra is located on the steep Sabika Hill overlooking Granada, and there are a few different ways to get there!

Assuming you’re staying in Granada, the best way to head to the Alhambra is likely by minibus.

You can pick up bus C30 or C32 from Isabel Católica Square (by the Colombus Monument).

This is how we visited and it worked out perfectly.

You can also walk up to the Alhambra, but it takes about 20 minutes of fairly steep climbing to get there, so be prepared.

If you’re driving to the Alhambra from outside Granada, there is also parking outside the complex.

However, if you’re already staying in Granada, we don’t recommend driving up there–more trouble than it’s worth when you’re already in town.

In a pinch, you can order a taxi as well, though taxis aren’t as common in Granada as in some cities.

Do I need a tour to visit the Alhambra, Spain?

While we were happy to visit with a tour, you certainly don’t need a tour for visiting the Alhambra–with one caveat.

Alhambra tours like this are generally the last option to sell out, after standard tickets and fast-track tickets .

So, if you’re booking at the last minute, a tour may be your best option.

If you’re torn between visiting on a tour or skipping the Alhambra and wondering if the increased expense is worth it: to us, it absolutely would be worth the splurge.

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What should I wear to visit the Alhambra?

There’s no dress code for visiting the Alhambra in Spain, but you’ll absolutely want to dress for comfort!

This means comfortable shoes, due to all the walking ( I wore my favorite boots for travel ), and dressing with the weather in mind.

Granada typically has a very hot climate, and while we didn’t have to worry much about that during our February visit, we’ve spent most of our lives living in places with similar climates and strongly recommend keeping the heat in mind.

Light, loose clothing and sun protection are important when visiting the Alhambra in the summer (and frankly, parts of the spring and fall too).

The complex includes lots of time spent under the beating Spanish sun, and no air conditioning.

Add crowds and summer heat to some of the smaller palaces, and it will undoubtedly be a bit uncomfortable.

What do I need to bring to the Alhambra?

Large bags or backpacks are not allowed in the Alhambra Complex, though there is a coatroom where you can check them at the main entrance.

However, it’s best to bring as little as possible with you on your visit.

There are a few places inside the complex to purchase drinks, souvenirs, etc., if you either don’t bring water or run out along the way.

How long does it take to visit the Alhambra, Granada?

The average visit to the Alhambra lasts about 3 hours–it takes a long time to see everything!

Our visit lasted a bit over 3 hours in total, and while we were very tired by the end, we were glad we didn’t skip anything.

How much does it cost to visit Spain’s Alhambra?

The cost of visiting the Alhambra can vary dramatically, based on how you choose to visit.

Variations can include whether you visit the Nasrid Palaces (you should), whether you take a tour, whether you visit at night, etc.

Technically, you can set foot inside the Alhambra for free, but the vast majority of the attractions are ticketed and we wouldn’t recommend this option.

Standard tickets to the Alhambra that include a visit to the Nasrid Palaces start at 14 Euro as of the time of writing.

Can I take a day trip to the Alhambra from Malaga?

Yes, you definitely can!

While we would highly recommend making time for a couple of days in Granada and seeing the Alhambra that way if possible, if it doesn’t fit into your schedule, well… the Alhambra is one of those sites that is worth going out of your way for.

You can take a train between Malaga and Granada , and then take a bus up to the Alhambra, but it would make for a long day.

Alternatively, you could rent a car and drive , though be sure to carefully note the parking in advance!

There is paid parking close (ish) to the Alhambra but be prepared for a climb.

If you would rather not navigate transportation between the Alhambra and Malaga, this well-reviewed tour is a great option and includes both your transportation and a guided tour of the complex!

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Can I take a day trip to the Alhambra from Seville?

Taking a day trip from Seville to the Alhambra is a bit more challenging than from Malaga, simply because the distances involved are longer, but it is doable.

If you take a train or rent a car and drive , plan to spend between 2.5 and 3 hours in each direction of travel, really pushing the limit of a reasonable day trip.

However, the Alhambra is a once-in-a-lifetime sort of place, so if this is your best chance to visit and you’re determined to go, I completely understand!

(I will say, though, that while Seville’s Alcazar doesn’t entirely stack up against the Alhambra, it is also stunning and similar in many ways. You don’t necessarily need to see both complexes in one trip!)

A well-reviewed guided tour is the best option for taking a day trip to the Alhambra from Seville.

Having someone else take the lead on transportation, not having to worry about parking or dealing with lines, etc, is an enormous benefit when dealing with long travel times like these.

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What is there to do in Granada other than the Alhambra?

While the Alhambra is an incredible place, if you can, it’s well worth making time for some of the other fun things to do in Granada, too!

Soaking in the views from Mirador de San Nicolas, wandering the streets of the Albayzin, visiting the Granada Cathedral (built shortly after the Reconquista), cozying up at a bar for tapas y tinto verano , and exploring the Sacramonte District are just a few of the many other memorable Granada attractions.

We also loved our experience soaking in Arab-style baths at Hammam Al-Andalus , and consider it the perfect way to wind down after spending hours sightseeing at the Alhambra.

When is the best time of year to tour the Alhambra?

Granada is located in Spain’s southern Andalucia region, known for its blistering hot summers.

While the higher elevation in Granada means that it doesn’t get quite as hot as places like Seville and Cordoba, it’s still best to avoid visiting during the summer if you can, especially in July and August.

If you have a choice of months when choosing your trip, we’d recommend visiting the Alhambra in the spring or fall, when the weather will be cooler and crowds (somewhat) less overwhelming than during the peak summer season.

We visited the Alhambra during February, and while we loved our winter visit, our trip would have been enhanced by having a few more things blooming–the gardens, naturally, were not at their best (though the dampened crowds were a nice consolation).

Is visiting the Alhambra worth it?

Yes, it absolutely is!

There’s a reason that the Alhambra is the most-visited tourist attraction in all of Spain, drawing in millions of visitors a year.

With its stunning Islamic architecture and unique look into Spain’s complex history, the Alhambra is an incredibly special place and not to be missed.

The beautiful views of Granada don’t hurt, either!

We absolutely loved our Alhambra tour and would highly recommend visiting the Alhambra to anyone planning a trip to southern Spain.

About Kate Storm

In May 2016, I left my suburban life in the USA and became a full-time traveler. Since then, I have visited 50+ countries on 5 continents and lived in Portugal, developing a special love of traveling in Europe (especially Italy) along the way. Today, along with my husband Jeremy and dog Ranger, I’m working toward my eventual goal of splitting my life between Europe and the USA.

3 thoughts on “Visiting the Alhambra in Granada: 21 Important Tips (FAQ + Tour Info!)”

Hi Kate, thank you for all this info. Unfortunately we can’t get tickets to the Alhambra on the day we will be in town – they are sold out. Is it still worth it to go and just tour the outside and the gardens? Or is there some other option you would suggest – we are hoping to be back in the region in the future and can properly book an inside the palaces tour then. Sherry G.

If you have your heart absolutely set on seeing the Alhambra this trip, you may think it’s worth it to walk up there! You can get a nice view of Granada, but that’s about it.

I would double-check that the guided tours through third-party sellers are sold out too if you really want to visit, some of those are generally available much closer to your travel dates (though they do sell out too).

If you can’t see the palaces and you’re open to focusing on other places, I’d just do that. Andalucia has no shortage of amazing things to do, better to spend your time doing one of them if you can’t get tickets to the Alhambra!

Within Granada, sights like the Cathedral, Royal Chapel, Mirador de San Nicolas, Sacramonte, etc, are all worth your time and can make for a great day. There are also some beautiful hikes just outside the city, though we haven’t had a chance to try them out for ourselves yet!

I really appreciate your candid response. Do you have any third party ticket sellers you can recommend? Thank you 😊

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Images of the main rooms of the route of your Alhambra guided tour.

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The official guided tour lasts approximately 3 hours and has the right to access the entire monumental complex of the Alhambra and the Generalife, where we will see: the Palatine City, the Generalife patios and the Monumental Environment. . Below are pictures of some of the areas you will explore during your guided tour:

General View

Detail - Moqarabs Arches

Courtyard of the Arrayanes

Courtyard of the Lions

Cruise Fountain

Detail - Nazari Dynasty

Albaycin Neighborhood View

Ambassadors' Lounge

Gardens of the Alhambra

Courtyard of the Lions Entrance

Yard of the Acequia

Palace of Charles V

Patio of the Cypress of the Sultana

Detail - Patio of the acequia

General view Alhambra

General view - Courtyard of the Lions

Detail - Nasrid Art

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• Alhambra Route

The recommended tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours and has a length of 3.5 km. The order of visiting the different parts of the monument has to be carried out according to the time slot shown on the ticket to access the Nasrid Palaces.

The order recommended to follow would be one of these:

Alcazaba-Palaces-Generalife

Palaces-alcazaba-generalife, generalife-alcazaba-palaces.

Any other route order is not as effective.

If you have time, you can also visit the Museums, of Fine Arts and of the Alhambra and the Presentation Room, which are all in the Charles V Palace. The Puerta de la Justicia [Gate of Justice], the woods of the Alhambra, as well as any other premises which, temporarily, are open to the public (every month the monument opens up areas that are usually closed. Ask in the Access Pavilion.)

• DAYTIME VISIT
• EVENING VISIT
• FOR PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

GENERAL DAYTIME VISIT

ITINERARY: Alcazaba - Nasrid Palaces - Generalife.

Alcazaba ,is the military area within the grounds of the Monument. The following areas may be visited: the terrace of the Bucket Tower (Torre del Cubo), the ramparts of the northern wall, the Arms Square (Plaza de Armas) with an urban military district (Barrio Castrense), the terrace of the Arms Gate (Terraza de la Puerta de las Armas), the Watchtower (Torre de la Vela) and the Ramparts´ garden (Jardín de los Adarves).

Nasrid Palaces . This area includes:

• Mexuar : Hall, Oratory, Gilded Room and Patio.
• Comares Palace : Court of the Myrtles (Patio de los Arrayanes), Hall of the Boat (Sala de la Barca), the Ambassadors´ Hall (Salon de Embajadores).
• Palace of the Lions (Palacio de los Leones) : Sala de los Mocárabes, Patio, Sala de los Abencerrajes, Hall of the Kings (Sala de los Reyes), Hall of the Two Sisters (Sala de Dos Hermanas), The Emperor's Chambers, Belvedere, Court of the Wrought Iron Grille (Patio de la Reja), Garden of Lindarja.
• El Partal : Gallery of the Palace (Portico del Palacio), Gardens and walkways, Rauda, Palace of Yusuf III and the Towers Walk.
• Admission to the Nasrid Palaces is only allowed during the time slot shown on the ticket.

Generalife . This area includes: The New Gardens, Patio for Dismounting (Patio del Descabalgamiento), Court of Access (Patio de Acceso), Court of the Water Channel (Patio de la Acequia), Court of the Sultana, Upper Gardens and Oleander Walk.

TICKET FOR THE GARDENS

The entry ticket for the gardens allows access to the main garden areas within the Monument, with the intention that this type of ticket will expand the visitor's choice and be of value.

• Cypress Walk, Secano Archaeological Walk, Gardens of Saint Francis.
• Alcazaba : the Ramparts Garden (Jardín de los Adarves).
• Rauda, Partal : Gallery of the Palace (Pórtico del Palacio), gardens and walkways, Palace of Yusuf III, and the Towers Walk.
• Generalife : Lower Gardens, Upper Gardens, the Water Stairway.

TICKETS FOR EVENING VISIT

The itinerary for the evening visit begins from the Entrance Pavilion, continues along the Cypress Walk, and crosses the bridge over the Aqueduct next to the Water Tower (Torre del Agua) to enter into the area called the Medina. Then it follows the Royal Street (Calle Real), the esplanade of the Charles V Palace and on into the Nasrid Palaces. To exit: follow Lower Royal Street (Calle Real Bajo) and the Muslim Cemetery (Rauda).

• Mexuar, Court of the Myrtles (Patio de Arrayanes) and the Court of the Lions (Patio de los Leones).
• Nasrid Palaces

*During the evening visit the use of a flash may dazzle and be of a nuisance to other visitors, therefore it is not allowed. It will also distract from the serenity of the scene found along the gently lit routes.

ROUTE FOR THE PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED

Despite the limitations due to the special characteristics of the spaces covered by the visit to the Monument, which includes narrow rooms and stepped and steep areas, as well as due to conservation reasons, adapted resources and tours have been arranged to facilitate access to the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife, and other areas of the Monument to people with physical, psychic or sensorial disabilities.

The Council of the Alhambra and the Generalife is committed to adapt and improve the areas to which people with disabilities will be able to access; this commitment is shown in the present development of different accessibility plans.

Information in the Entrance Pavilion or directly to the security staff of the Monument.

Wheelchairs are available for the tour.

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