Marvel at the exquisite Nasrid Palaces and learn more about the Alhambra from a local guide. Admire ancient architecture of the Palaces and the beauty of the Gardens. Enjoy a great eating experience, try authentic local food in a traditional restaurant.
Tour Options
Alhambra Nasrid Palaces Tour and Traditional Meal Experience
Itinerary
Admission included180 min
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.
Admission included50 min
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 Hall of Ambassadors is located inside the Tower of Comares.
- 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.
Admission included40 min
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.
Admission included30 min
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.
Highlights
Local guide
Variety of fried fish
Bartolillo
DESSERT
Traditional Menu Meal of delicious fresh fish:
Seafood Paella
MAIN COURSE (one to choose)
Tickets to the Alhambra Palace Complex (Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Gardens)
Mixed Salad
A drink included
Gazpacho
Sea food soup
Fried aubergine with caña Honey
Grilled white Rosada fish
STARTERS (one to choose)
What's included
Included
Local guide
Variety of fried fish
Bartolillo
DESSERT
Traditional Menu Meal of delicious fresh fish:
Seafood Paella
MAIN COURSE (one to choose)
Tickets to the Alhambra Palace Complex (Nasrid Palaces and Generalife Gardens)
Mixed Salad
A drink included
Gazpacho
Sea food soup
Fried aubergine with caña Honey
Grilled white Rosada fish
STARTERS (one to choose)
Not included
Headphones
Traveller Ratings
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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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Groups regularly change in size and nationality. In order to facilitate these differences, your tour may be led in 2 different languages (Spanish and English)
The time slot may change slightly for operational reasons.
Please note: the Alhambra requires that all passengers provide the full name, date of birth and passport details for each participant when booking. If not provided, the Alhambra may deny access to their premises.
The customer must provide their full name and passport number in order to make the booking.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Alhambra Nasrid Palaces and Local Food Experience take?
Alhambra Nasrid Palaces and Local Food Experience lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Alhambra Nasrid Palaces and Local Food Experience cost?
Prices start at $129 per person for this Granada experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel Alhambra Nasrid Palaces and Local Food Experience for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What languages is Alhambra Nasrid Palaces and Local Food Experience offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(17)
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Quest47580721845
June 28, 2026
Attention! We paid for a nonexistent service and they did not even refund us.
Reservation 340748432 cost 138.34. For 2 people. The ticket included an Italian guide for the tour. They wrote to us the same day that the guide was not available and that (also via WhatsApp) they would refund the difference after 15 days.
As of today, no refund.
I do not consider an agency that charges about 70 euros per person for not providing the service to be serious. Negative experience
Operator response
Grazie per la sua recensione.
Ci dispiace che la sua esperienza non sia stata del tutto soddisfacente e per l’imprevisto dell’ultimo minuto con la sua guida. Tuttavia, come da lei indicato, le abbiamo offerto l’alternativa dell’audioguida e un rimborso parziale.
Se non lo ha ancora ricevuto, la preghiamo di contattarci tramite l’indirizzo e-mail o il numero di telefono riportati nella conferma della prenotazione.
Le porgiamo nuovamente le nostre scuse.
Cordiali saluti
C
Colleen C
June 27, 2026
An amazing piece of history made so clear to us by our wonderful guide!
Our guide was wonderful. He was full of so much information and we understood him perfectly. His name is Antonio Villalobos. He certainly made our trip a great success!!
Operator response
Thank you for your review!
We will transmit your congratulations to Antonio! He is one of our best guides so it was clear that the experience was going to be as wonderful as you describe.
Kind Regards!!!
J
Jon_Holder
May 23, 2026
Wow, what an amazing experience. Absolutely stunning…and Fernando the guide was superb for the whole 2.5 hour tour!
A superb tour by our guide, Fernando, of what can only be described as the stunningly beautiful and outstanding gardens and palaces of Alhambra.
Our guide Fernando was excellent; polite, fluent in English and shared with us the history of “his office” also know as Alhambra.
Perfect day out.!
Operator response
Thank you for your comment!
We will pass it on to Fernando and the rest of the Granavisión team. Ultimately, our goal is for visitors to enjoy the Alhambra and the city, to leave with wonderful memories of their trip, and to want to return.
We hope to see you again soon! Until next time!
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35carlottag
May 8, 2026
Great, fantastic experience thanks to the Alain guide
Great experience, our guide Alain made the tour even more interesting proving professional friendly and exhaustive. I recommend this tour to everyone
Operator response
Grazie per la recensione e per averci consigliato!
Siamo d'accordo con lei: Alain sa trasmettere i segreti e la bellezza dell'Alhambra come poche altre guide sanno fare.
Trasmetteremo questo commento. Siamo certi che li motiverà a continuare.
Grazie ancora e speriamo di rivedervi presto!
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361christophs
May 8, 2026
Huge impressions of a World Heritage Site
Sensational almost 4h guided tour through the whole Al Hambra with tour guide Carlos Senano, who delighted us with his Basel German
Operator response
Vielen Dank für Ihren Kommentar!
Wir freuen uns immer über Bewertungen wie Ihre. Wir leiten sie an Carlos Serrano weiter, der sich sicherlich freuen wird zu erfahren, dass Sie seine Begleitung und sein Fachwissen während Ihres Besuchs in der Alhambra genossen haben.
Und zögern Sie bitte nicht, uns bei Ihrem nächsten Besuch in der Stadt wieder zu wählen! Wir würden uns sehr freuen, wenn Sie uns erneut wählen würden.
Vielen Dank!
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D6907KWannag
May 3, 2026
May in Granada
Carlos accompanied us with punctuality professionalism and sympathy illustrating two and a half centuries of history of the Nasirids and Andalusia
Operator response
Grazie per le gentili parole!
Siamo lieti di sapere che ha apprezzato il nostro servizio, la compagnia e la competenza della sua guida, nonché la visita all'Alhambra.
Torni presto!
L
Leslie L
April 29, 2026
Beautiful! Informative! Eye opening!
What a wonderfully informative and beautiful tour. So worth having a guide (Alain) to take us through time and space to understand Alhambra.
Operator response
Thank you so much for your comment!
We'll pass it on to Alain and the rest of the Granavisión team.
And we hope you'll return to Granada soon and enjoy the city and the Alhambra again!
J
Journey234355
April 11, 2026
Wonderful tour of the Alhambra!
The Alhambra is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is one of the most visited sites in the world. We bought tickets 3 months in advance to tour the Alhambra, Nasrid Palace, Alcazaba, Palace of Charles V and Generalife Place/Gardens. Granavision’s guide Antonio Villalobos was extremely knowledgeable about the site, history and the culture, over 3.5 hrs he patiently explained the history of the site!
Operator response
Dear Guest,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that your visit to the Alhambra, a true jewel of UNESCO World Heritage, was such a success.
It is great to know that Antonio Villalobos provided you with such an enriching experience. His deep knowledge of the history and culture, combined with his patience, is exactly what we strive for in our tours. We will certainly share your kind words with him—he will be delighted!
You also gave excellent advice to other travelers by mentioning you booked 3 months in advance; it truly is the best way to ensure a complete experience including the Nasrid Palaces.
We hope to welcome you back to Granada in the future!
Warm regards,
The Granavision Team
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Sabine B
April 10, 2026
Alhambra with Carlos Serrano
Our German speaking guide Carlos Serrano guided us in a small group perfectly and also very personally through the Alhambra with the beautiful gardens.
Operator response
Sehr geehrter Gast,
herzlichen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie die Führung durch die Alhambra und ihre wunderschönen Gärten in vollen Zügen genießen konnten.
Wir werden Ihr Lob sehr gerne an Carlos Serrano weitergeben. Er legt großen Wert darauf, seinen Gästen die Geschichte auf eine persönliche und professionelle Weise näherzubringen, und es ist schön zu wissen, dass ihm dies bei Ihrem Besuch so gut gelungen ist.
Wir hoffen, Sie bald wieder einmal in Granada begrüßen zu dürfen!
Mit freundlichen Grüßen,
Das Granavision-Team
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Virginie T
April 4, 2026
Awesome tour of the Alhambra in French
A tour of the alhambra in perfect French by Hector, great and very interesting guide
Operator response
Cher client,
Un immense merci pour votre commentaire ! Nous sommes ravis que vous ayez passé un moment génial en compagnie de notre guide Hector.
Savoir que vous avez apprécié la qualité de ses explications ainsi que son excellent niveau de français nous remplit de fierté. Nous ne manquerons pas de lui transmettre vos compliments, cela lui fera sans aucun doute très plaisir.
Nous espérons vous revoir très bientôt à Grenade !
Bien cordialement,
L'équipe de Granavision
