Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour including Nasrid Palaces
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the magic of the Alhambra on our 3-hour guided tour! Enjoy exclusive access to the Nasrid Palaces, explore the lush Generalife Gardens, and climb the Torre de la Vela for breathtaking views. Our expert guide will share in-depth historical insights and captivating stories, bringing the rich history and intricate architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage site to life. Join us for an unforgettable experience that will leave you with lasting memories and a deep appreciation for this extraordinary and unique monument.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Due to the current policy of the Alhambra, you must make available to City Wonders the full name, ID or passport number and nationality of each traveler and also present the ID or passport before entering the monument. Without all this data, the entry can be rejected
Please note that the order of the tour itinerary may be subject to change to ensure the best possible experience for you.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Expert, English-speaking Tour Guide
Visit to the Generalife Gardens
Entry Ticket to the Alhambra
Visit to the Palace of Charles V
Entry Ticket to the Nasrid Palace
Gratuities
Hotel pick up/drop off
What To Expect
The Alhambra
Meet your expert guide at the entrance and receive a brief yet captivating introduction to the Alhambra's history, architecture, and significance in both Spanish and Moorish heritage. This tour is designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of one of Spain's most celebrated monuments.
Your tour begins in the serene Generalife Gardens, the summer retreat of the Nasrid rulers. As you stroll through these beautifully landscaped gardens, you'll be surrounded by vibrant flowerbeds, ornate fountains, and lush greenery. The garden terraces offer stunning views of Granada and the picturesque countryside, setting a tranquil tone for your experience.
Options
Group Tour
Groups of 25 people or fewer
Small Group Tour
Small groups of 15 people or fewer
Reviews
218 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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Heidi T,
Oct 23, 2025
- Viator
4.00We highly recommend visiting the Alhambra and enjoyed our tour with Consuela. Three hours flew by, and we spent another few hours after the tour visiting the two museums (both are free), having lunch, and revisiting Generalife. Each person in our group had whisper devices and headphones (provided by City Wonder) so we could hear Consuela without her shouting or being close. The only glitch was in a few buildings where the range was limited, and we had to keep closer to hear her. Consuela was very knowledgeable and open to questions, so we learned a lot about the history and architecture of the compound. A few things to note: do not delay in booking tickets or a tour. We encountered many people during our time in Spain who didn’t know that the Alhambra sells out months in advance. They only allow a certain number of visitors per day. We highly recommend taking public transportation from Albaicin as it’s cheap (1.6€ each way) and almost entirely uphill if you walk. The Generalife 2 stop is the closest to the main entrance where guides and groups meet. While there are other entrances to the compound, be sure to go the group meeting area where your guide while have your tickets and whisper devices. Regarding tickets, you will need to show your physical passport or driver’s license (no copies allowed). Our passport numbers were printed on the tickets and some of the guards were rigid about this as you will show your ticket and passport multiple times. Our only disappointment was that we had a very brief time in the Alcazaba so that we could get to the Nasrid Palace at our scheduled time. We didn’t get to walk up to the highest tower and were not allowed in after our tour ended. Given how much there is to see at the Alhambra and that we spent an hour of the tour in Generalife, which we could go back to our own, we wished the tour had been structured differently to give us more time in the one-entry only buildings, like the Alcazaba. Overall, this is a great tour even with some disappointment about the Alcazaba.
Highly recommend this tour!
Cindy K,
Oct 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Consuela was an incredibly knowledgable tour guide. She greatly enriched our experience. Highly recommended!!
Tour of Alhambra
sholeh h,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide Christina was outstanding- she was very knowledgeable, had a great command of English language and was very kind towards all of her tour members calling us family- she spent more than 3 hours with us and answered everyone’s questions with patience and kindness.
Excellent experience
Marek M,
Oct 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour guide has a deep knowledge of the Alhambra complex and was able to give us a detailed and fascinating insight into the history. Most enjoyable.
100% Recommendation
Katrin S,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was an informative, exciting and entertaining tour. Especially the Nasrid palaces were impressive to see. Conchi was a really great guide!
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