Visit Granada’s Alhambra Palace on this full-day private tour from Seville. Discover the Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens,one of the most popular monuments in Spain. Learn more about the history accompanied by an official and private guide who will show you all details of the impressive Moorish architecture and tell you all the secrets and legends of the monument. Enjoy free time to discover Granada’s old Moorish district and the main attractions of the city.
Tour Options
Alhambra Private tour
Weekday Private tour: Weekday Private tour
Pickup included
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 included35 min
The Generalife is located on the hill Cerro del Sol, adjacent to the Alhambra, is composed of a series of large gardens, where every corner holds a novelty and a pleasant surprise for the eyes.
Some buildings within the Generalife are 'parasitic' structures, the work of later Christian hands, such as the West Gallery in the eastern part of the gardens, and two levels that rise at the northern headwall.
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 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 included20 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
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Tickets for the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens and Fortress
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Single use headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
What's included
Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour
Professional guide
Tickets for the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens and Fortress
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
Single use headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Specialized infant seats are available
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Depending on the schedule provided by the Alhambra monument the order of the itinerary can be changed.
The pick up will be between 6 am and 10 am (depending on the schedule provided by the Patronato de la Alhambra) in your hotel of Seville city center. To confirm the exact time we ask you to call us the day before the tour.
The Alhambra guided tour will be in the language chosen but the driver for your private transfer speaks just Spanish and English
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.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Alhambra with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour from Seville take?
Alhambra with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour from Seville lasts about 13 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Alhambra with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour from Seville cost?
Prices start at $578 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 with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour from Seville for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What languages is Alhambra with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour from Seville offered in?
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 10 travellers can book together.
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
Reviews(32)
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Z9165WUjasond
July 26, 2026
Highly Recommend!
Carlos Serrano, Manuela, and Laura were our guides and they were fantastic. No one could do a better job at Alhambra than Carlos. He was so knowledgeable and it is obvious he loves his job. Manuela and Laura were great also!
Operator response
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed your visit. We certainly have a wonderful team of guides. We’ll pass on your kind comments to Carlos Serrano.
We look forward to seeing you again in Granada!
Kind regards,
The Granavisión team
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B7840EBkimberlyd
July 3, 2026
Amazing time
One of the best places I have been to. Our guide, Andy, was amazing!!!
Operator response
Thank you very much for your review!
We couldn't agree more with you about the Alhambra; it is a beautiful place, full of magic and history.
And visiting it with a guide like Andy makes the experience even more enriching.
Come back soon! We look forward to welcoming you with open arms!
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GrandTour28844163313
October 1, 2025
Amazing experience
We went with Guiermo and he was the best!!!! Was a special tour and he was telling us so much about the place!! A beautiful experience !
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Rebecca_R
September 23, 2025
Great tour of palaces and gardens, logistics not as described
We booked the private tour for 9 people- the palaces, gardens, and free time to explore the Albayzin area. Original pick up was at 7:00 am, as requested, we called the day before to confirm pick up location and were advised the pickup time changed to 9:00 am. When we arrived we were told our tour time was not for another 1 1/2 hours, and they had a table for us to purchase lunch. The driver had just stopped an hour before so we could purchase breakfast, so lunch was not part of the original plan. After that the tour of the palaces and gardens was great. Our guide was excellent and went at a good pace for our group, the tour itself was 5 star. After the tour our guide contacted the driver for our return trip to Seville, due to the change in pick up and tour time, we were not given the free time to explore the Albayzin which was a disappointment as my niece had studied in Granada in college and wanted to show us the area. Overall the tour of the Al Alhambra was great and highly recommended, unfortunately the timing and logistics were not as expected.
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Roving07424615988
September 8, 2024
Alhambra the wonder of world
Great awesome must do
Maria was awesome guide and Sandra was the best driver. Very professional and informative . Best experience
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clau952019
June 17, 2024
Wonderful day
Magnificent and perfectly organized experience. We traveled with Petra (a force of nature, adorable!) through the Albaicin neighborhood and visited the Alhambra with Eduardo, in just under three hours she showed us the main points of the city and told us so many things.
The organization of the day was perfect and I thank the agency for helping us find a place even though the tour was fully booked!
Operator response
Grazie infinite per la sua meravigliosa recensione! Siamo felicissimi che abbia apprezzato la sua esperienza con noi e che tutto sia stato organizzato perfettamente.
Petra sembra aver lasciato un'impressione positiva come guida nel quartiere di Albaicin, e siamo lieti che abbia trovato Eduardo tanto informativo e appassionato durante la visita alla Alhambra. Ci teniamo molto a offrire esperienze che siano ricche di conoscenza e che permettano di scoprire i punti principali della città in modo efficace.
Siamo anche felici di aver potuto trovare un posto per voi nonostante il tour fosse completamente prenotato. La vostra soddisfazione è la nostra priorità assoluta.
Grazie ancora per aver scelto la nostra agenzia e speriamo di potervi accogliere nuovamente per altre esperienze indimenticabili!
Cordiali saluti,
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giannif112
May 19, 2024
Beautiful things to see
Good organization and very beautiful places, prepared and helpful guide, warm, bearable, queue jumping for very positive groups, too many controls at the various steps, too many behavioral restrictions
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G4793XVsusanm
April 29, 2024
Great day!
Beautiful place. A must must see. Tour was very organized. Covered a lot without feeling rushed. Great guides and driver, comfortable bus. All around excellent experience.
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steven_l
April 21, 2024
Very good experience
Our guide did an amazing job his knowledge was very well presented to us and we where very relaxed during the tour. His pace was well suited for the four of us at no time did we feel rushed. I would recommend spending the extra money for a private tour.
Operator response
Thanks for your kind words. We appreciate your comment. It is a pleasure for us to offer the best possible service to our guests, and we are glad that this commitment has been reflected in your visit. Waiting for the next occasion to be able to offer you our services again. Have a nice day!
The entire Andalsur team
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C1405FLjustinev
April 17, 2024
Great tour
Great tour, the guide on the bus (Alex) was great and very friendly. The guide in Alhambra was also great!
The day before I got a WhatsApp message with the starting hour and pick up location. There was a little bit of a delay because of the traffic in Seville, but from there on everything went smoothly.
Operator response
Thanks for your kind words. We appreciate your comment. It is a pleasure for us to offer the best possible service to our guests, and we are glad that this commitment has been reflected in your visit. Waiting for the next occasion to be able to offer you our services again. Have a nice day!
The entire Andalsur team
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