Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Guided Visit in Granada
by Granada Turismo y Ocio
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The tour highlights the Nasrid Palaces, where visitors spend about an hour exploring the Comares Palace, including the Mexuar administrative area, Patio de los Arrayanes with its porticos and pool, and the Comares Tower housing the Throne Room. The guide explains the original stucco and wood ceiling techniques. The visit continues with the Palace of the Lions, featuring the famous fountain and adjoining rooms like the Room of Two Sisters and the Room of the Kings, and finishes in the Partal area and Torre de las Damas. Next, the group moves to the Alcazaba fortress for 25 minutes. This section covers the defensive features of the Alhambra’s palatine city. Visitors climb the Torre de la Vela to see views of Granada, Albaicín, and Vega de Granada while learning about the tower’s role and the Christian conquest. The tour also includes the Jardín de los Adarves and the Puerta de las Armas. The 16th-century Palace of Carlos V is next, with a 15-minute stop to examine its facades, main courtyard, construction details, symbols, and the locations of the museums inside. The tour continues through the public areas of the Alhambra for 25 minutes, explaining the city’s layout and Christian additions such as the church of Santa María de la Alhambra and the convent of San Francisco, now a national hostel and former burial site of Queen Elizabeth. Visitors see the dry land area with the ruins of the Palacio de los Abencerrajes and the Medina, where Nasrid workshops and ovens for building decorative elements are located. The final part of the visit is a 45-minute walk through the Generalife on Cerro del Sol hill. The guide describes the Nasrid orchards and Christian labyrinth gardens, the garden flora, and orchard fruits. The tour covers the Generalife Palace, including its connection to the Alhambra city, and patios such as Patio de Polo, Patio de la Guardia, Patio de la Acequia with the Sultan’s summer house, and Patio de la Sultana with its cypress and tall gardens. The exit is via the Paseo de las Adelfas. This guided walking tour lasts about three hours and includes entrance tickets and an audio system. Visitors meet at the Alhambra Meeting Point, near the ticket office building. The start time can be chosen but may occasionally change. The operator provides assistance and reservation monitoring from purchase until the visit day.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Nasrid Palaces
Visit includes Comares Palace with the Mexuar administrative area, Patio de los Arrayanes with porticos and pool, and the Comares Tower containing the Throne Room. The guide explains the original stucco and wood ceiling construction techniques. The tour continues through the Palace of the Lions, showing the patio with its famous fountain and rooms such as the Room of Two Sisters and the Room of the Kings. The visit ends in the Partal area and Torre de las Damas.
60 min
Alcazaba
Tour the military section of the Alhambra, focusing on its defensive structures. Climb the Torre de la Vela to view Granada, Albaicín, and Vega de Granada while learning about the tower’s historical function and the Christian conquest. Visit the Jardín de los Adarves and the Puerta de las Armas.
25 min
Palace of Carlos V
Explore this 16th-century building, including its facades and main courtyard. The guide explains its construction, symbolic elements, and points out the museums housed within.
15 min
Alhambra Public Areas
Walk through public sections of the Alhambra, with explanations of the city’s layout and Christian modifications such as the church of Santa María de la Alhambra and the convent of San Francisco, now a national hostel and former burial site of Queen Elizabeth. Visit the dry land area with ruins of the Palacio de los Abencerrajes and the Medina with workshop and oven remains used for decorative construction.
25 min
Generalife
Tour the Generalife gardens on Cerro del Sol hill, seeing Nasrid orchards and Christian labyrinth gardens. The guide describes the garden plants and orchard fruits. Visit the Generalife Palace and explain its connection to the Alhambra city. See the Patio de Polo, Patio de la Guardia, Patio de la Acequia with the Sultan’s summer house, and the Patio de la Sultana with cypress and tall gardens. Exit via the Paseo de las Adelfas.
45 min
Meeting point
Our visitor reception point "Alhambra Meeting Point" is located a few meters from the ticket office of the Alhambra and the Generalife.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Guided Visit in Granada
by Granada Turismo y Ocio
Choose from 3 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€99.80Overview
The tour highlights the Nasrid Palaces, where visitors spend about an hour exploring the Comares Palace, including the Mexuar administrative area, Patio de los Arrayanes with its porticos and pool, and the Comares Tower housing the Throne Room. The guide explains the original stucco and wood ceiling techniques. The visit continues with the Palace of the Lions, featuring the famous fountain and adjoining rooms like the Room of Two Sisters and the Room of the Kings, and finishes in the Partal area and Torre de las Damas. Next, the group moves to the Alcazaba fortress for 25 minutes. This section covers the defensive features of the Alhambra’s palatine city. Visitors climb the Torre de la Vela to see views of Granada, Albaicín, and Vega de Granada while learning about the tower’s role and the Christian conquest. The tour also includes the Jardín de los Adarves and the Puerta de las Armas. The 16th-century Palace of Carlos V is next, with a 15-minute stop to examine its facades, main courtyard, construction details, symbols, and the locations of the museums inside. The tour continues through the public areas of the Alhambra for 25 minutes, explaining the city’s layout and Christian additions such as the church of Santa María de la Alhambra and the convent of San Francisco, now a national hostel and former burial site of Queen Elizabeth. Visitors see the dry land area with the ruins of the Palacio de los Abencerrajes and the Medina, where Nasrid workshops and ovens for building decorative elements are located. The final part of the visit is a 45-minute walk through the Generalife on Cerro del Sol hill. The guide describes the Nasrid orchards and Christian labyrinth gardens, the garden flora, and orchard fruits. The tour covers the Generalife Palace, including its connection to the Alhambra city, and patios such as Patio de Polo, Patio de la Guardia, Patio de la Acequia with the Sultan’s summer house, and Patio de la Sultana with its cypress and tall gardens. The exit is via the Paseo de las Adelfas. This guided walking tour lasts about three hours and includes entrance tickets and an audio system. Visitors meet at the Alhambra Meeting Point, near the ticket office building. The start time can be chosen but may occasionally change. The operator provides assistance and reservation monitoring from purchase until the visit day.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Nasrid Palaces
Visit includes Comares Palace with the Mexuar administrative area, Patio de los Arrayanes with porticos and pool, and the Comares Tower containing the Throne Room. The guide explains the original stucco and wood ceiling construction techniques. The tour continues through the Palace of the Lions, showing the patio with its famous fountain and rooms such as the Room of Two Sisters and the Room of the Kings. The visit ends in the Partal area and Torre de las Damas.
60 min
Alcazaba
Tour the military section of the Alhambra, focusing on its defensive structures. Climb the Torre de la Vela to view Granada, Albaicín, and Vega de Granada while learning about the tower’s historical function and the Christian conquest. Visit the Jardín de los Adarves and the Puerta de las Armas.
25 min
Palace of Carlos V
Explore this 16th-century building, including its facades and main courtyard. The guide explains its construction, symbolic elements, and points out the museums housed within.
15 min
Alhambra Public Areas
Walk through public sections of the Alhambra, with explanations of the city’s layout and Christian modifications such as the church of Santa María de la Alhambra and the convent of San Francisco, now a national hostel and former burial site of Queen Elizabeth. Visit the dry land area with ruins of the Palacio de los Abencerrajes and the Medina with workshop and oven remains used for decorative construction.
25 min
Generalife
Tour the Generalife gardens on Cerro del Sol hill, seeing Nasrid orchards and Christian labyrinth gardens. The guide describes the garden plants and orchard fruits. Visit the Generalife Palace and explain its connection to the Alhambra city. See the Patio de Polo, Patio de la Guardia, Patio de la Acequia with the Sultan’s summer house, and the Patio de la Sultana with cypress and tall gardens. Exit via the Paseo de las Adelfas.
45 min
Meeting point
Our visitor reception point "Alhambra Meeting Point" is located a few meters from the ticket office of the Alhambra and the Generalife.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.