Granada Alhambra Guided Tour including Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Gardens
by City Wonders Granada
Choose from 2 available options
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✓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.€84Overview
This guided tour of the Alhambra in Granada lasts about three hours and includes entry to the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens, and the Palace of Charles V. The tour begins at the Alhambra entrance where the guide provides an introduction to the site’s historical and architectural background. Visitors then walk through the Generalife Gardens, the Nasrid rulers’ summer retreat, featuring flowerbeds, fountains, and terraces with views of Granada and the surrounding landscape. Next, the group visits the Alcazaba Fortress, the oldest part of the Alhambra, where they climb the Torre de la Vela to see views over the Alhambra complex and the city. The final part of the tour focuses on the Nasrid Palaces. Guests explore areas including the Mexuar, the Court of the Myrtles, Hall of the Ambassadors, Court of the Lions, Hall of the Two Sisters, and Hall of the Abencerrajes, observing detailed Islamic art, tilework, and architecture. An English-speaking guide shares historical facts and stories throughout the visit. Entry tickets to all these areas are included, but gratuities and hotel transfers are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Alhambra
Meet the guide at the Alhambra entrance for a 30-minute introduction covering the history, architecture, and significance of this monument in Spanish and Moorish heritage.
30 min
Generalife Gardens
Spend about one hour walking through the Generalife Gardens, the summer residence of the Nasrid rulers, featuring flowerbeds, fountains, and terraces with views of Granada and the countryside.
60 min
Alcazaba Fortress and Torre de la Vela
Visit the Alcazaba Fortress, the oldest area of the Alhambra, for 30 minutes. Climb the Torre de la Vela to see views over the Alhambra complex and the city, while learning about the fortress’s defensive role.
30 min
Nasrid Palaces
Spend an hour exploring the Nasrid Palaces, including the Mexuar, Court of the Myrtles, Hall of the Ambassadors, Court of the Lions, Hall of the Two Sisters, and Hall of the Abencerrajes. The guide provides detailed information on the Islamic art, architecture, and history of these rooms.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the main entrance of Alhambra (where the ticket office is located), next to the venue's official "Meeting point / Punto de encuentro" sign (white background, blue hexagone) located in a small gravel esplanade with trees. Your guide will carry a City Wonders flag
End point
Meet your guide at the main entrance of Alhambra (where the ticket office is located), next to the venue's official "Meeting point / Punto de encuentro" sign (white background, blue hexagone) located in a small gravel esplanade with trees. Your guide will carry a City Wonders flag
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Granada Alhambra Guided Tour including Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Gardens
by City Wonders Granada
Choose from 2 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.€84Overview
This guided tour of the Alhambra in Granada lasts about three hours and includes entry to the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens, and the Palace of Charles V. The tour begins at the Alhambra entrance where the guide provides an introduction to the site’s historical and architectural background. Visitors then walk through the Generalife Gardens, the Nasrid rulers’ summer retreat, featuring flowerbeds, fountains, and terraces with views of Granada and the surrounding landscape. Next, the group visits the Alcazaba Fortress, the oldest part of the Alhambra, where they climb the Torre de la Vela to see views over the Alhambra complex and the city. The final part of the tour focuses on the Nasrid Palaces. Guests explore areas including the Mexuar, the Court of the Myrtles, Hall of the Ambassadors, Court of the Lions, Hall of the Two Sisters, and Hall of the Abencerrajes, observing detailed Islamic art, tilework, and architecture. An English-speaking guide shares historical facts and stories throughout the visit. Entry tickets to all these areas are included, but gratuities and hotel transfers are not provided.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
The Alhambra
Meet the guide at the Alhambra entrance for a 30-minute introduction covering the history, architecture, and significance of this monument in Spanish and Moorish heritage.
30 min
Generalife Gardens
Spend about one hour walking through the Generalife Gardens, the summer residence of the Nasrid rulers, featuring flowerbeds, fountains, and terraces with views of Granada and the countryside.
60 min
Alcazaba Fortress and Torre de la Vela
Visit the Alcazaba Fortress, the oldest area of the Alhambra, for 30 minutes. Climb the Torre de la Vela to see views over the Alhambra complex and the city, while learning about the fortress’s defensive role.
30 min
Nasrid Palaces
Spend an hour exploring the Nasrid Palaces, including the Mexuar, Court of the Myrtles, Hall of the Ambassadors, Court of the Lions, Hall of the Two Sisters, and Hall of the Abencerrajes. The guide provides detailed information on the Islamic art, architecture, and history of these rooms.
60 min
Meeting point
Meet your guide at the main entrance of Alhambra (where the ticket office is located), next to the venue's official "Meeting point / Punto de encuentro" sign (white background, blue hexagone) located in a small gravel esplanade with trees. Your guide will carry a City Wonders flag
End point
Meet your guide at the main entrance of Alhambra (where the ticket office is located), next to the venue's official "Meeting point / Punto de encuentro" sign (white background, blue hexagone) located in a small gravel esplanade with trees. Your guide will carry a City Wonders flag
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.