Granada: Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Ticket with Audioguide
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Skip the line ticket to Spain’s most-visited monument. Explore the Alhambra and the Nasrid time. Be amazed by the history and art of this palatial city. Entry to the Nasrid Palaces is included.
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On a rocky hill that is difficult to access, on the banks of the River Darro, protected by mountains and surrounded by woods, among the oldest quarters in the city, the Alhambra rises up like an imposing castle with reddish tones in its ramparts that prevent the outside world from seeing the delicate beauty they enclose. Originally designed as a military area, the Alhambra became the residence of royalty and of the court of Granada in the middle of the thirteenth century, after the establishment of the Nasrid kingdom and the construction of the first palace, by the founder king Mohammed ibn Yusuf ben Nasr, better known as Alhamar. The fortress became a citadel with high ramparts and defensive towers, which house two main areas: the military area, or Alcazaba, the barracks of the royal guard, and the medina or court city, the location of the famous Nasrid Palaces and the remains of the houses of noblemen and plebeians who lived there.
The Generalife is composed of a series of large gardens, where every corner holds a novelty and a pleasant surprise for the eyes, with a minimum of obtrusive buildings.
The Alcazaba plainly served a military function. The entrance to the Alcazaba was at the foot of the Tower of Homage . At the base of the tower is a slight slope. A simple L-shaped walkway keeps the main gate from being seen from the outside.
The habitual residence of the kings of Granada, their construction began at the beginning of the 14th century. The Nasrid Palaces are a palatial complex formed by three buildings: - The Mexuar is the oldest hall. It was employed for meetings between the ministers of the king and as a courtroom. - Next, we come to the Palace of Comares, which dates back to the era of Yusuf I. This dwelling was erected around the Patio de los Arrayanes (Courtyard of the Myrtles), and its side exits lead to the Sala de los Embajadores (Hall of Ambassadors) and the Sala de la Barca (Hall of the Boat). - The Palace of the Lions, dating back to the era of Muhammed V, is also a royal residence. It is composed of a central courtyard, the Courtyard of the Lions, and halls along each side, the Hall of the Mocarabes, the Hall of the Kings, the Hall of the Two Sisters, the Hall of the Ajimeces, leading on to the mirador Daraxa viewpoint, and the Hall of the Abencerrajes, along with the Harem
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
- Time of entry to Nasrid Palaces will be printed on your skip-the-line ticket
- The starting time might be changed. In that case you will be contacted by the tour operator and informed of the new starting time the day before the tour.
Reviews(797)
Granada: Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Ticket with Audioguide Granada Avoid this reseller. Buy official tickets for 22 euro including places. 1065856619 Don’t buy these reseller marked up tickets The official site sells an adult ticket for 22 euro including palaces. I’d highly recommend the palaces. Google this to get the official site (trip advisor blocks sharing links) alhambra-patronato.es The .org site that is the second hit on Google is 3-4x the actual price — which is about 22 euro in June 2026
The Alhambra is an absolutely stunning place and one of the highlights of our trip to Spain. The palaces, gardens, and incredible architecture are truly breathtaking. Everything inside the complex is well worth visiting, and we had an amazing experience once we got in. The only issue was the ticket collection process. We booked through Tripadvisor, with the tour operated by GRANAVISIÓN – Movviendo Tourism Group. The booking instructions were not clear that the tickets needed to be collected from the operator's office rather than the official Alhambra ticket office. We went to the Alhambra ticket office first and then had to find the operator's office, which was stressful and took extra time. Despite this inconvenience, the Alhambra itself is magnificent and absolutely worth visiting. Just make sure you know exactly where to collect your tickets before you go.
Very LONG day full of walking and lots of stairs and uneven walkways. Amazing areas to see and so much to learn about Andalucian culture and history. Our 9 & 11 year old granddaughters enjoyed seeing it- unfortunately we visited on one of the hottest days (100’F). Take plenty of water, sunscreen, a hat, and wear good tennies or walking shoes. Areas to buys snacks, water, and souvenirs. We had been before about 16 years ago- much easier when we were younger😉.
Thank you very much for your kind words! We agree with all your recommendations: water, comfortable clothing, a hat... especially since, in summer, you might run into a hot day just as you did... In any case, we are delighted to know that you enjoyed the visit (especially your grandchildren) and loved the monument. We hope to see you again in a few years for your third visit to the Alhambra! Thank you! And see you soon!
Our guide Carlos Fuente was excellent. Knowledgeable, friendly, and with his passion, he conveyed his knowledge about the history of the Alhambra to us. I recommend him. He deserves a 10 and praise.
294 Buon pomeriggio. La vostra guida, Carlos Fuentes, è un grande esperto dell'Alhambra e un appassionato della sua storia. Siamo lieti di sapere che la visita vi sia piaciuta e che vi siate divertiti all'Alhambra (dopotutto, non si tratta solo di imparare...). Speriamo di rivedervi al vostro ritorno a Granada!
We had a wonderful experience and enjoyed all the beautiful views and history.
Thank you for your comment! Indeed, the Alhambra offers unforgettable views and places. We are so glad you were able to enjoy them during your visit and take them home with you in your memories. We hope you return soon! And thank you again for trusting us!
A must to visit, take on good shoes and be careful to meet on time if you have booked the visit on time, they are very accurate. Picking up tickets purchased on TripAdvisor was easy with very good help and tips. Calculate good time and bring water. Easy food is available at the Alhambra.
Mange tak for dine venlige ord! Vi er normalt meget punktlige, når vi starter vores ture. Alhambra er et monument, der tager flere timer at besøge, så det er bedst at tage afsted til tiden og, som du nævnte, have behagelige sko på. Vi er glade for at høre, at du havde en så vidunderlig oplevelse i byen! Vi håber at se dig snart igen! Tak!
Alhambra is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever visited, The Nazaris Palace is a WOW! Experience!
Thank you so much for your comment. We couldn't agree more: the Alhambra is one of the most breathtaking places anyone can visit. We hope you'll return soon and choose us again! Thank you!
I have booked the Alhambra for you today at 10 AM. We were here shortly after 9:00 AM; one should arrive early. After receiving the ticket, we were informed that we can only enter the Nasrid Palace at 6:30 PM. I did not open the email from unknown senders on Sunday. It was not from you. Walking around the Alhambra for 9 hours for 2 people around 70 years old is no picnic. 6:30 PM, I could have gotten that cheaper. We will definitely never book with you again and will not recommend you either.
Hallo. Es tut uns leid, dass wir Ihre Erwartungen nicht erfüllt haben, aber wir möchten Ihnen einige Dinge klarstellen: Der Eintritt mit Audioguide kostet immer denselben Preis und hängt nicht von der Besuchszeit der Nasidenpaläste ab; auf Ihrem Gutschein können Sie sehen, dass wir Sie je nach Verfügbarkeit der Nasridenpaläste im Voraus über die Besichtigungszeit informieren und Ihnen eine Änderung der Uhrzeit empfehlen können (damit Sie nicht so lange in der Alhambra und Umgebung herumlaufen müssen). Deshalb haben wir uns bei Ihnen gemeldet, auch wenn Sie die Nachricht nicht geöffnet haben (die, wie Sie sicher verstehen, immer als Nachricht von einer unbekannten Nummer angezeigt wird, da es sich um eine Nummer handelt, die Sie nicht in Ihrem Handy gespeichert haben). Auf jeden Fall bedauern wir den negativen Eindruck, den Ihr Besuch hinterlassen hat. Übersetzt mit DeepL.com (kostenlose Version)
The audio guide was difficult to hear and we had to return it outside the gate by 1230. Vendor ticket got us in at appointed time.
Hello. You booked tickets and an audio guide. You collected the tickets and, as you mentioned, were able to use them for the visit. However, we had no problems listening to the audio guide (as it works with or without headphones). We don't know what might have happened to you. In any case, we hope you enjoyed your visit to the Alhambra.
Very good experience despite some of the other reviews I read. I think those are people who did not read the instructions clearly and did not spend the proper time researching how this type of ticket works so here it is the full explanation: - The Alhambra is a set of monuments all located in the same area but the whole complex is extremely big (3/4 hours to visit everything). - The Nasrid Palaces (Palacios Nazaries) are the key piece you need to see where the coolest stuff is. Because they are somewhat fragile they don't want too many people inside at the same time so they schedule visitors to enter at different times during the day. - Basically you book your voucher online ticket with Viator for a certain hour (let's say 9am), at 9am you go to the ticket office that is registered with Viator (Granavision as of May 2026) at the Alhambra, there someone will give you your physical printed ticket that you scan at the gates to enter and will explain to you the structure and map of the Alhambra but most importantly they will give you your scheduled time to enter the Nasrid Palaces (mine was at 10am). So no matter what at 10am you have to be at the Nasrid Palaces entrance with your ID card (the same you used to book the tickets), this is very important because personnel will check your ID card at every gate of the Alhambra (once you enter the first gate there are other ones) - Before 10am you can still see other sections of the Alhambra (usually the ticket office will tell you which ones are best to see in order for you to be at the Nasrid Palaces on time) - After you get out of the Nasrid palaces you can basically go in an out of the other Alhambra sections whenever you want throughout the day (Generalife, Medina, Alcazaba). - Check your e-mail regularly 24 hours before the day of the visit because if you booked with Viator at 2pm they might send you an e-mail saying that your entrance at the Nasrid Palaces is at 1pm so you need to be at the ticket office at 12:45pm to pick up your tickets and not miss your entrance at the Nasrid palaces. - Of course Viator will try to give you an entrance of the Nasrid Palaces at a time after the one on your voucher.
We are extremely grateful for your feedback (and for your comments regarding the Alhambra visit and everything one needs to know to make the most of it). It's true that sometimes the booking voucher isn't read clearly. However, if you do read it carefully, you can have free rein on the day of your visit to focus on what's truly important: the Alhambra. We are delighted that you have such a positive impression of our company and the service we provide, and that you also enjoyed the monument. We hope to see you again soon (we'll be waiting with open arms)!
