Alhambra Private Skip-the-Line Tour including Nasrid Palaces in Granada
by Nhue Concierge
Choose from 5 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.€320Overview
The Alhambra in Granada is a historic fortress and palace complex that reflects centuries of architecture and culture. This private skip-the-line tour lasts about three hours and includes entrance fees and a private official guide. The tour begins at the Generalife, where visitors walk through the palace and its gardens while learning about the restored gravity irrigation system that keeps the gardens green. Next, the group visits the Medina, the ancient fortified city inside the Alhambra walls, which housed the court and nobility during the Nasrid era. This stop also includes access to free admission areas such as the Parador, Palace of Carlos V, and Santa Maria de la Alhambra. Afterward, the tour proceeds to the Alcazaba, the oldest military fortress in the complex. The visit concludes at the Nasrid Palaces, encompassing the Comares, Mexuar, and de los Leones palaces, which represent the main highlights of the site. A headset is provided for groups of seven or more to hear the guide’s explanations clearly. Food, drinks, transportation, and hotel pickup are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Generalife
The tour starts at the Generalife, where visitors walk around the palace and its gardens. The guide explains the gravity irrigation system used to water the gardens, which has been restored and still functions to maintain the greenery.
60 min
Palace of Carlos V
Next, the group visits the Medina, the fortified area within the Alhambra walls that was home to the court and nobility during the Nasrid era. Visitors walk the narrow streets and also see the Parador, Charles V Palace, and Santa Maria de la Alhambra, which are free admission sites at this stop.
30 min
Alcazaba
The tour continues to the Alcazaba, the oldest building in the Alhambra complex, which served as a military fortress.
30 min
Nasrid Palaces
The tour ends at the Nasrid Palaces, a group of buildings that includes the Comares, Mexuar, and de los Leones palaces, which are considered essential parts of the Alhambra.
60 min
Meeting point
To recognize us, the guide will hold a piece of paper with your name. They will be near the ticket office at the main entrance. You can reach the meeting point on foot (30 minutes, walking from Plaza Nueva) or with the bus c30, c32 leave from Plaza Isabel la Católica
End point
To recognize us, the guide will hold a piece of paper with your name. They will be near the ticket office at the main entrance. You can reach the meeting point on foot (30 minutes, walking from Plaza Nueva) or with the bus c30, c32 leave from Plaza Isabel la Católica
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Alhambra Private Skip-the-Line Tour including Nasrid Palaces in Granada
by Nhue Concierge
Choose from 5 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.€320Overview
The Alhambra in Granada is a historic fortress and palace complex that reflects centuries of architecture and culture. This private skip-the-line tour lasts about three hours and includes entrance fees and a private official guide. The tour begins at the Generalife, where visitors walk through the palace and its gardens while learning about the restored gravity irrigation system that keeps the gardens green. Next, the group visits the Medina, the ancient fortified city inside the Alhambra walls, which housed the court and nobility during the Nasrid era. This stop also includes access to free admission areas such as the Parador, Palace of Carlos V, and Santa Maria de la Alhambra. Afterward, the tour proceeds to the Alcazaba, the oldest military fortress in the complex. The visit concludes at the Nasrid Palaces, encompassing the Comares, Mexuar, and de los Leones palaces, which represent the main highlights of the site. A headset is provided for groups of seven or more to hear the guide’s explanations clearly. Food, drinks, transportation, and hotel pickup are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Generalife
The tour starts at the Generalife, where visitors walk around the palace and its gardens. The guide explains the gravity irrigation system used to water the gardens, which has been restored and still functions to maintain the greenery.
60 min
Palace of Carlos V
Next, the group visits the Medina, the fortified area within the Alhambra walls that was home to the court and nobility during the Nasrid era. Visitors walk the narrow streets and also see the Parador, Charles V Palace, and Santa Maria de la Alhambra, which are free admission sites at this stop.
30 min
Alcazaba
The tour continues to the Alcazaba, the oldest building in the Alhambra complex, which served as a military fortress.
30 min
Nasrid Palaces
The tour ends at the Nasrid Palaces, a group of buildings that includes the Comares, Mexuar, and de los Leones palaces, which are considered essential parts of the Alhambra.
60 min
Meeting point
To recognize us, the guide will hold a piece of paper with your name. They will be near the ticket office at the main entrance. You can reach the meeting point on foot (30 minutes, walking from Plaza Nueva) or with the bus c30, c32 leave from Plaza Isabel la Católica
End point
To recognize us, the guide will hold a piece of paper with your name. They will be near the ticket office at the main entrance. You can reach the meeting point on foot (30 minutes, walking from Plaza Nueva) or with the bus c30, c32 leave from Plaza Isabel la Católica
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.