The Secrets of the Alhambra - Small group tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
The real voyage of discovery consists, not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes...and that is actually our goal with this tour: To show you the famous "Alhambra and Generalife" from another perspective.
History and legend are intermingled in this jewel of the Nasrid dinasty of Al-Andalus that perfectly combines water, light, architecture and vegetation.
Do you want to know the symbolism behind each of these elements?
Esotericism, sufism, astrology, mythology... interesting, isn't it?
The Alhambra walls and fountains are actually a book full of poetry, religion and political propaganda, where we can also read the function of its rooms in the voice of a beautiful woman speaking with a delicate voice to the visitor.
Together we will experience the same overwhelming feeling of those ambassadors coming to visit the Nasrid king and its piece of paradise on earth...
Thousands book guided tours to the Alhambra every year...do they all come back home knowing its secrets?
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
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
VERY IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
VERY IMPORTANT: A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Audio-sets will be included, always for free, if the group is finally larger than 6 people
Dress code is smart casual
Please notice that the tour might be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances in relation to tickets availability, even though our cancellation rate is on average less than 0.3% annually. Alhambra tickets are limited and sometimes, they just may not be available for very concrete reasons. We do have a success rate of over 99% in obtaining them for our customers due to our full dedication and long experience. Please rest assured because this happens very rarely and you are in good hands. The above information is just to inform you about how the Alhambra's ticket sales system operates and all the travel agents proceed in the same way.
You must bring the same document that you use during the booking process.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Small group of maximum 15 people
English, Italian or Spanish speaking guide, you choose
Headsets included, for groups larger than 6 people
Entrance tickets to Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens and Alcazaba
Guaranteed to skip ticket desks
Local expert guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
What To Expect
Nasrid Palaces
Three palaces form this enclosure: the Mexuar, the Palace of Comares (Yusuf I) and the Court of the Lions (Mohammed V).
Alcazaba
The Alcazaba, or fortress, is the oldest part of the Alhambra. It was built in the mid-13th century by the Sultan Alhamar, the founder of the Nasrid dynasty.
Options
Small Group in Spanish. 15 pax
Small Group in English. 15 pax
Small Group in Italian. 15 pax
Reviews
100 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Informative & enjoyable tour with Ester as our guide!!
Redcooks,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide, Ester, was very knowledgeable & considerate of the four people on our tour. We would definitely recommend this small group tour as the grounds of the Alhambra are very extensive. Ester made our day very enjoyable!!
Informative & enjoyable tour guide!!
Sandy M,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Ester, was very knowledgeable and very considerate of the four people on our tour. We would definitely recommend this small group tour as it took three hours to cover the extensive grounds of the Alhambra!!
Small group tour was cancelled and a refund is due.
William G,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00My small group tour was cancelled less than 24 hours before and I was put into a large tour at 9:30am. I am due a refund and have yet to hear from Viator about this. The large group tour was like $35pp and I paid $114.
Excellent tour at Alhambra
R9300MVnathanl,
Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great time with Juan who was informative and of good humor. He helped me understand the history of the area. Recommended small group.
The beautiful Alhambra
PalmTreeTravellers,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Alhambra is a special place to visit ,and it was brought to life by our tour host, Juan Domingo . He was brilliant. Juan was extremely knowledgeable and obviously proud to show tourists this fantastic place. The tour is over 3 hours, but it flies by and you never get bored. We walked up to the Alhambra, which was an effort but worth it, although you can get a taxi. We highly recommend it.
Alhambra was amazing and Ester was awesome
ScottGulson,
Sep 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ester was our guide and she was very knowledgeable and passionate about Alhambra. The others cancelled so we ended up having a private tour.
Best guided tour EVER!
Maggie M,
Sep 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide to The Alhambra was Juan. Not only is it a very special place but Juan’s knowledge and passion for it is fantastic. It was a 3 hour guided tour and he kept our attention for the whole time, sharing its amazing history, stories and facts. He was also a pretty good photographer and knew exactly where we should stand for the best photos! He was the best guide we’ve ever had. I would highly recommend the tour and especially Juan!
The best way to visit the Alhambra and Nazaries Palaces
V9582SDsandraa,
Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00An unforgettable experience. Angela is an extraordinary guide, she knows a lot, explains very well and is super nice. If we return to Granada we will definitely look for it and recommend to everyone this Enterprise.
Must see in Granada
170diegod,
Aug 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It is a mandatory visit that I especially recommend you to do with a guide to travel with greater peace and information each of the spaces. I was lucky enough to do it in a very small group with the guide Angela who behaved wonderfully
Great!
Kayleigh S,
Aug 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Juan was an amazing guide and definitely shared lesser known secrets! Was a lovely small group as well. Highly recommend this tour as a good way to see Alhambra
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