Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history ,Must-sees

Granada walking tour with Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens from Malaga

Av. de Andalucía, 10, 29007 Málaga, Spain, Málaga, Spain

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Overview

Duration

11h

Languages

English, Italian, French, Spanish, German

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

Discover the beautiful city of Granada, located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. A historical city where you will visit the Alhambra Palace, the Palace of Charles V and the Generalife Gardens.The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, was built in the 13th century. It is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is the most renowned building of the Andalusian Islamic historical legacy. It became palace, citadel and fortress, and was the residence of the Nasrid sultans and their senior officials, including servants of the court and elite soldiers during the 13th and 14th centuries.Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, demolished part of the architectural complex to build the Palace which bears his name in the 16th century. The Generalife is a garden area attached to the Alhambra which became a place of recreation and rest for the Granada Muslim kings. The Generalife gardens are also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.Down again in the city center, you will also have free time for lunch and to explore the center of the city by yourself: visit the surroundings of the Royal Chapel, the Alcaiceria, Corral del Carbon and much more.

What to remember

Important info

Due to the policy of the Council of the Alhambra, all bookings must include for each passenger, without exception, the following data at the moment of reservation: Name and Surname of all the customers
Each ticket is personaland the passport number, date of birth, and nationality of each passenger is required
Please contact the local operator to provide the passport number, date of birth, and nationality of every passenger. You will find their contact information in the voucher after booking, otherwise, the entrance could be rejected
Please note that the itinerary of this tour will be subject to the Alhambra visiting hours provided by the Council of the Alhambra

What's included

Air-conditioned coach. Multilingual guide. Entrance fee for the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens

What's not included

Lunch and drinks

Know Before You Go

Highlights

The Alhambra is the contemporary history of Granada's Arab past. Its buildings, towers, palaces, patios and gardens make it one most visited monuments in Spain. The Palace of Charles V is located in the Alhambra and nowadays is the place of Granada Fine Arts Museum. Its circular patio marks the beginning of Renaissance architecture. The Generalife complex was built following the Nasrid Arabic style and consists of buildings, patios and gardens. Calmness, beauty and serenity is appreciated during a walk through the Generalife

Operating days

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 3 days before your travel date

Provider

Julia Travel

Meeting Point

Avenida de Andalucía, S/N - Bus Stop nº11, in front of Caixa Bank