Alhambra &Charles Palace Guided Tour with Optional Nasrid Palaces
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens if you choose the complete option and enjoy on this 3-hour skip-the-line walking tour, led by a professional local guide. This tour option guarantees you'll have an Alhambra ticket and allows you to visit UNESCO-listed Alhambra with minimum fuss. Admire stunning Moorish architecture in the Nasrid Palaces and gain a glimpse into the lavish lives of the sultans who once lived here.
Another option is to discover the surroundings of the Alhambra. This experience doesn’t include admission to the Alhambra itself but focuses on its nearby landmarks around two hours. Opt to explore the surroundings of the Alhambra accompanied by your guide discover the Alhambra Forest, the Gate of Justice, the Plaza of the Cisterns, and the Palace of Charles V.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
On occasion the Alhambra Trust may alter the order of the visit and restrict access to certain areas. In this case, the tour will be adapted accordingly without reducing the visiting time
Please note that groups regularly change in size and nationality. In order to facilitate these changes, your visit may be given in two different languages.
Please note: 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 their premises.
Spanish and English language tours are confirmed but tours in French, German, and Italian require a minimum of 8 people to operate.
The Alhambra Surroundings Option: (Alhambra Tickets not included only surroundings can be visited) Explore Alhambra surroundings: Guided tour to Alhambra Forest, Puerta de la Justicia, Plaza de los Aljibes, Palace of Charles V.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
The Alhambra
If it is option selected visit the Alhambra. Perched high on the hill overlooking the city, the incredible palace complex was first built as a fortress at the start of the 13th century. Successions of Spanish rulers made Alhambra their home. Skip past the long entrance lines with your priority access ticket and walk around inside with your guide, hearing all the history of this fascinating site. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Step inside the Hall of Abencerrajes to gaze up at its star-shaped domed ceiling, and hear the tale of the massacre that took place here during a 15th century banquet. After exploring the palaces, head to the Generalife Gardens to discover where the sultans and Moorish kings of bygone days once relaxed. .
Palace of Carlos V
Palace of Carlos V
What‘s Included
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba fortress, Generalife gardens Tickets (if option selected)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Headphones
Options
German Tour Nasrid P included
Duration: 3 hours
Without Pickup
English Tour Nasrid P included
Duration: 3 hours
Without Pickup
Spanish Tour Nasrid P included
Duration: 3 hours
Without Pickup
Italian Tour Nasrid P included
Duration: 3 hours
Without Pickup
French Tour Nasrid P included
Duration: 3 hours
Without Pickup
Surroundings Alhambra Tour
Alhambra Tickets not included: (Alhambra Tickets not included only surroundings can be visited) Explore Alhambra Forest, Palace of Charles V...
Tour with Nasrid P & Pickup
Spanish or English with Pickup
Reviews
2,140 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous walk through history
Destination784794,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My guide Alain was exceptional. Erudite, thoughtful, witty, intelligent, and charming. He made the experience better than I had imagined.
Tour with Alain 👌🏻
Randa E,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did the tour with Alain it was amazing ❤️❤️ he is also so funny 😂😂❤️ he explained everything and he speaks English perfectly…totally recommend
Best Alhambra experience with Alain
M5796ZDannas,,Dec 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I cannot recommend Alain for his great tour of Alhambra. Funny, informative, showing all the main sights for the full experience.
Short walk. Not an hour!
Sylvia S,,Nov 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00It is a short walk that you can also make yourself. Where you go is public property. The walk took us less than 45 minutes instead of an hour. The guide told enthusiastically and clearly.
It's not what we expected...
MariaElisa D,,Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00It is not what we expected, starts the visit saying that you will visit what you do not need a ticket. Don't sniff it out.
Excellent tour
Frank,,Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Wonderful guide who was very professional and extremely knowledgeable on history of this famous world heritage site in Granada
Missed tour for lack of information
Judith F,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Unfortunately the details of the tour left out one very important fact that it is a 1 1/2 hr drive from the Cruise ship port (Motril) to the meeting place in Alhambra. We anticipated a 30 min trip. So after spending $120 cab fair & a 1 1/2 trip, we missed the tour!!!
A fantastic guide...GUSTAVO A
patriciamI2988QF,,Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Hello, it was a great experience, beautiful everything and the guide GUSTAVO A. was wonderful, I leave my thanks and greetings..Patricia and Enrique from USA / Argentine
Wasn't what I expected.
D8168YBpetras,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The guide was good, but I expected something different and not just walking around outside. In the description I understood this to mean that you can also get into the Alhambra to the sights. Too bad
Perfecto! Fabulous tour company and guide
LynneP652,,Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best organised tour and guide we have experienced on our trip through Spain. Interest g facts, not to much information overload or too less that you didn’t understand what you were seeing- perfecto! The Alhambra and Palaces are something else We had phone call, emails all to check were coming, knew where to meet and to bring our passports. Faultless
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