Private Tour

Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Private Tour from Malaga

Overview

Available languages

Arabic

English

French

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Explore one of the most popular monuments in Spain and Islamic civilization on this 7 to 8-hours private tour with skip the line ticket. Walk with the official guide through the Islamic palaces and visit the stunning summer palace and gardens of the Generalife.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Ticket Reservation & Guarantee 100% of tickets are guaranteed for reservations made 2+ months in advance. For other bookings, our success rate in obtaining tickets is 99.99%. As you know, Alhambra has limited tickets and high demand. Tour Includes: Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, and Generalife. The time on your voucher is approximate; the exact time will be confirmed via email or SMS. Start time may vary based on Alhambra’s administration. Important Notes: Provide full names, date of birth, and passport details (tickets are nominative). Bring your physical passport or ID on the day of the tour. Alhambra is closed on Dec 25 & Jan 1; tours are rescheduled. No train or fixed activities should be scheduled on the same day due to possible schedule changes. Never give up! Sometimes, tickets are even available on the same day—we're here to assist you. If tickets are unavailable, you will receive a full refund. By booking, you accept these conditions.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off from Málaga and Surronds

Private tour with a professional art historian guide

Guaranteed to skip the long lines

Port pickup and drop-off

Transport by private vehicle with driver

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

The Alhambra

Experience the fascinating history of Granada on a 7 to 8-hour guided tour of the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife summer palace with a skip-the-line ticket. Led by a specialist and historian guide, explore the vast complex dating back more than 600 years and marvel at the magnificent blend of Islamic art and culture. Walk through the chambers and corridors of the Nasrid Palaces, the 14th-century miracle that shines as the Alhambra's jewel, and admire the intricate designs of the Mexuar, Comares, and Lions courtyard. Explore the military fortification of Alcazaba and the recreational palace and gardens of Generalife. Your tour includes pickup and drop-off via private coach from Malaga, Fuengirola, Marbella, Torremolinos, and Benalmadena. After the tour, enjoy free time for 1 to 2 hours to explore the shops, restaurants, and museums outside ( city center) or inside Alhambra. The tour concludes with a return drive to Malaga (about 1hr 30min).

8 hours • Admission Included

Options

1 to 2 People

Duration: 7 hours: Private Experience 1 to 2
Pickup included

3 to 4 People

Duration: 7 hours: Private Experience for 3 to 4
Pickup included

5 to 8 People

Duration: 7 hours: Private Experience for 5 to 8
Pickup included

Reviews

4.92

95 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great day trip to Alhambra!
Tamsen T,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Polite, friendly driver and guide who shared so much knowledge with us. We would have missed so many details without his guidance.
Had an excellent tour...
Jaime R,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Had an excellent tour with Jose as our driver and Isabella as our tour guide. Both were very knowledgeable and made the trip a good one. Alhambra is not to be missed, the architecture, decorations and grounds are gorgeous. Would recommend this tour to everyone.
Worth it!
Michael W,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Fantastic tour, very informative and it really helped that the guide was a Moroccan living in Spain. He could read Arabic and explained many details that I suspect others would not have. Additionally you managed to add 2 people to the group with less than 72 hours.
Great visit to the Alhambra
Darin L,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Easy transportation; great informed guide; smoothly accessed the site; worked well my cruise schedule.
Highest recommendation.
Roberta P,
Oct 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was an excellent experience from the time the taxi picked us up at our rental home to the time we were dropped off in the later afternoon. Many thanks to our expert tour guide Abubakr. We felt so fortunate to have a guide who was so incredibly knowledgeable about the history of Alhambra, and was friendly and professional throughout. The palaces and garden were stunning and the history was fascinating. We would highly recommend this tour!
Excellent informative Alhambra Tour & more
Deborah F,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband and I were promptly picked up by Pepe at the agreed-upon time, at our Vking cruise port location. Pepe introduced us to Malaga and Granada while we were driven to Alhambra. Once there, we met our personal guide, Hamdy, who guided us to the Palaces’ entry while introducing us to the history of Alhambra. As we were guided throughout these beautiful and ornate grounds, Hamdy shared a wealth of history and information for absolutely everything we saw. Hamdy additionally helped me set up excellent photos plus took several of us at key locations (photo ops!). Be prepared for lots of walking involving cobblestones, steps, inclines. But any challenges you may have are rewarded with a vast number of beautiful sights!! Once the tour was over, Hamdy recommended a restaurant in Granada where Pepe took us to enjoy a delicious lunch outside at a central location (where we also found an ATM to use). Next was the drive back to our ship where we were dropped off within the required time frame, just ahead of sailing to our next location. We highly recommend this tour!!!
Excellent, informative and passionate
Christoph G,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour to the Alhambra. Our guide had profound knowledge about history and all cultures influencing this outstanding monument. Thanks for your passion!
Our trip was a seamless...
Anil p,
Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our trip was a seamless experience. We were picked up at our hotel and guided throughout the day. The driver and guide were punctual and were conversant in English. Our tour guide Andy was very knowledgeable and was an art historian. Excellent experience.
Red palace of Alhambra…. what a morning…
Jo J,
Aug 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Go early morning, we arrived at 0830 am, it was cooler and far less people. Our guide was Mohamed, and, for us, he bought the red palaces history and secrets to life. The twists and turns of the garden, the irrigation system, the summer palace and its beauty. Alhambra was seen through a cultural lens, from understanding the writings in the fretwork, poetry hidden, steps of paradise, and the geometry and meaning of ceramic designs. Secrets we’d have missed… the lion clock that was, stained glass in women’s rooms, the communication chamber, the fountains and stillness, views, the amazing engineering of irrigation, and the surprise of just how many plants growing there, are in our garden… and so much more. Be clear what you’d like to do with your spare time, we headed into Grenada for a mixed platter of Iberian cheeses and meats, and watched the world go by, bought traditional caramelised sweet treats and art…. Of course you may wish to squeeze your own visit to cathedral or something else, or enjoy a luxurious lunch overlooking the City from up high. Just speak to your guide. Whatever you do wear comfortable and footwear, there’s lots of walking… This is just our personal view, we would recommend it… just open your mind to discover a citadel full of history and peace. The Jones’s - UK
Worth it!
N6926XGlorie,
Aug 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Definitely worth it. Our driver, Miguel picked us up right at our hotel in Malaga and drove us to the Alhambra where our guide, Isabel, met us. Isabel was very knowledgeable about the Alhambra and the area. She was patient with us while taking pictures and took pictures of us. It was wonderful, not to have to worry about staying with a large group when there are so many people there. We had a fantastic lunch on the terrace at the hotel in Grenada (at own expense) which had fantastic views of the city. Then Miguel drove us back to our hotel. It was a truly wonderful experience.