Skip The Line Alhambra and Generalife Guided Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
On this walking tour, discover the secrets of Alhambra, save time with skip-the-line access and explore this wonder of Moorish architecture, unique in Europe. Make sure your camera is fully charged and the memory empty as you will have the opportunity to take thousands of pictures of this incredible palace complex and its surrounding gardens. Your guide will let you know everything about the art, culture, history and religion in each of the areas that you will visit. Get ready to forget everything and plunge into the mysteries of this paradise. This tour gives you a tailor-made tour through the Alhambra complex also including the Alcazaba, Generalife Palace and Gardens and the Palace of Charles V.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, no flip-flops or heels
Original IDs, Driving License OR Passport required to access the monument
Entrance tickets to be handed by the guide in paper form on date and time of the visit, at the meeting point.
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Local guide with live commentary
Alhambra Complex Entry Ticket
Hearing Radio Devices
Free wifi & phone charging station
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transportation to/from attractions
Nasrid Palaces Admission Ticket
What To Expect
The Alhambra
The Alhambra, one of the best-preserved palaces of Al-Andalus, is a must-visit for history and architecture lovers. As Spain’s most breathtaking Moorish monument, it offers an unforgettable experience through Alhambra guided tours and Alhambra and Generalife tour packages. Secure your Alhambra skip-the-line tickets or join an Alhambra tour from Granada to explore its stunning Islamic architecture, lush gardens, and historic fortresses. For a deeper experience, consider an Alhambra tour with an official guide or an Alhambra private tour, ensuring exclusive insights into its rich past.
Puerta de la Justicia
At the entrance to the Alhambra, admire the Horseshoe Arch alongside the Christian coat of arms, a powerful symbol of the transition from Moorish rule to the Spanish conquest of 1492. A key highlight on any Alhambra guided tour, this historic gateway marks the fusion of Islamic and Spanish heritage within the Alhambra complex. Secure your Alhambra skip-the-line tickets or join an Alhambra tour with an official guide to uncover the fascinating stories behind this architectural masterpiece.
Options
12:30PM Tour in English.
Live Guided Tour
Duration: 3 hours
10:00AM Tour in English.
Live Guided Tour
Duration: 3 hours
10:00AM Tour en Español.
Live Guided Tour
Duration: 3 hours
15:00PM Tour en Español.
Live Guided Tour
Duration: 3 hours
15:00PM Tour in English.
Live Guided Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Reviews
3,658 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Last Minute Schedule Changes and a Crawling Pace
Thomas H,
Sep 11, 2025
- Viator
2.00I would not recommend this tour. First, our tour time was pushed very last minute from 10:00 to 12:30, which impact our other plans throughout the day. Second, this tour was SLOW. In nearly an hour and a half, all we had done was make it barely to the first tower, there is far too much standing around and waiting. Multiple tour groups were passing us by. We ultimately decided to leave the tour group after the first tower and it was a great decision. We saw so much more at our own pace than we ever could have on this excruciatingly slow tour.
Good
Carlo R,
Sep 10, 2025
- Viator
4.00Alhambra is a very nice place a must visit, guide is recommended if interested on history details and did not read about in advance however the tour its a bit slow with too many historical quiz that slow down the process, I personally prefer a quick detailed explanation and move on faster
Steep Climb
Melissa G,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great guide - friendly and knowledgeable. Steep climb up to Alhambra but it's an incredible place! Amazing history with beautiful architecture and gardens.
The guider I think her name was Sara. She wasn't only typical tourist guider. She looks after our safety .
Roqeya H,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was good experience despite the crowd We learn more extra information about Alhambra's history.... .
Excellent tour!
Kevin R,
Sep 5, 2025
- Viator
5.00Sandra was a fantastic guide! She knew the info well and kept the group together well. They give the guide a microphone that transmits to a device they give everyone in the group that has a single earphone. You're able to hear what the guide is saying even if you're not right next to them, which is a super helpful idea. They stop several times for bathroom and water fill-up breaks. There is a gift shop we stopped at at the midpoint that also had some snack foods. Our tour was 3hrs 20 min. During the tour we entered 3 separate "areas" (Alcazaba, Palacio El parte, Generalize) that required a ticket. We were contacted to add on the Nasrid palaces, which we didn't do. Although, we did visit one of the Nasrid palaces during the "normal" tour, which I didn't expect (Palacio El parte). It was one of my favorite places in the palace complex. If you do the add-on it's a separate set of palaces (another "area") with a separate entry fee.
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