Alhambra guided tour with skip-the-line tickets and transport
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No picture or book can prepare you for the actual experience of walking around the stunning Islamic architecture of Granada’s UNESCO listed Alhambra.This hilltop fortress, castle, palace and monumental garden represent a sprawling and fantastic dream made real by successive kings of the Nasrid dynasty. With your expert local guide, you’ll explore all of its treasures, including:
- The Alcazaba Fortress: the oldest part of the Alhambra complex
- The Nasrid palaces: including the Mexuar, Comares, Lion palaces
- The Generalife: the sultan’s summer palace, found east the Alhambra and surrounded by sculpted gardens
NOTE: The visiting order of the different areas will be determined by the hour of entrance for the Nasrid Palaces. On occasion, the Alhambra Trust may alter the order of the visit and restrict access to certain areas.
Highlights
- Skip the long lines and spend more time in the palace
- Expert local guide for insightful commentary
- Explore one of Europe's best-preserved Islamic palaces
- See the Alcazaba fortress, the Nasrid palaces and the Generalife
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Facilities
Free cancellation
mobile
3 hours
Available in English, French, Spanish, German
What's included
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Granada city
- Tickets for every area of the Alhambra open to the public (Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba fortress, Generalife)
- Official tour guide
Not included
- Lunch or other activities in the city
Where you'll meet
- With pick-up: 9.15-10.00am from your hotel in Granada city center.
- Without pick-up: 9.45-10.00am, Paseo de la Sabica, 15; Granavision Visitor Welcome Centre, next to the Alhambra.
Important information
Know in advance:
* The Alhambra requires that all passengers provide the full name, date of birth and passport details for each participant when booking. If not provided, the Alhambra may deny access to the monument. The name given at the time of booking must be the same name that appears on the identity card of each participant
* Due to the high demand for the Alhambra Palace, if the time slot you have chosen is not available, the supplier will book you into a new time slot
* The Spanish and English language tours are always confirmed, but tours in French, German, and Italian require a minimum of 8 people to operate
* The tour you book may be guided in two languages simultaneously
Remember to bring:
* It is mandatory to present your original Id card or passport to access the monumental complex
* For reasons of sustainability and cleanliness no headphones are provided. It is recommended that you bring your own headphones. On-site they can be provided for the price of 1€
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