Guided tour of the Aljafería Palace
Description
“O Alcazar of joy! Oh golden hall! With you I fulfilled my longings. If in my kingdom only that had, Nothing else I would miss.” This is how Al-Muqtádir, king of the taifa of Saraqusta, described his newly built recreational home, the Aljafería Palace. Since it was built in the s. IX, has had different owners and uses as a palace of the Catholic Monarchs, court and jail of the Holy Office or military barracks, until today as the seat of the Courts of Aragon. This palace is an indispensable part of Spanish-Muslim art and is declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the “Mudejar Architecture of Aragon” complex. In this visit we will see all the rooms open to the public and we will immerse ourselves in them thanks to digital recreations, photographs, sounds and smells that will transport us over the centuries. Discover its long and complex history and by extension that of Aragon in the most complete visit to this monument.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will meet the guide in front of the ticket offices of the Aljafería Palace from there we will move inside to learn about the long and complex history of this monument.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
the guide only speaks Spanish, not possible to have another, they should implement audio guides in several languages. very magnificent place all the same
Gracias por tomarte el tiempo para dejar una reseña, nuestros tours son todos 100% en Español y no recomendamos reservarlos si no se es fluido en el idioma. El palacio de la Aljafería cuenta con una app en otros idiomas así como explicaciones en radio guía pero ese es un servicio completamente diferente al nuestro ¡Un saludo!
The palace is very beautiful and the history very interesting. Our tour guide was very helpful. We took the tour in Spanish, but she took time to give us a synopsis in English. I lost a hearing aid there and she was extremely helpful in my being able to retrieve it. Thankfully a guard found it and turned it in. I highly recommend the tour, but prebook for a different language!
Muchas gracias por vuestra reseña, normalmente no tenemos tiempo para hacer ni siquiera un pequeño resumen en otro idioma, pero siempre intentamos facilitar las cosas. Por desgracia únicamente ofrecemos tours en español. ¡Un saludo!
Wonderful guided tour we took with Blanca to the Aljafería, very professional, enjoyable, approachable, and kind. We arrived a little late and even so she allowed us to join the group and when the tour ended she stayed just with us to explain the part of the visit that we had missed. Thank you, Blanca, we will repeat!!
Muchísimas gracias por la reseña, nos alegramos de que disfrutarais tanto de la visita, fue una suerte tener disponibilidad para poder terminar de enseñaros ese poquito que os perdisteis al principio del tour. ¡Un saludo!
This visit to the Aljafería Palace was very worthwhile. BLANCA explained everything to us very well and the visit was very enjoyable.
Muchisimas gracias por la reseña, fue un placer enseñaros este trozito de Zaragoza,
It was great. Truly very kind, very dynamic.
¡Gracias por la reseña! Nos alegramos muchísimo de que disfrutarais tanto de la visita,
Tickets available in ticket office. The failure of online tickets purchase is not correct. I bought the guided tour with only Spanish available at more than double the price is a waste of time and money as we don'tunderstand. With AI, take a photo and ask Gemini give us good guidance already. The palace is very interesting and beautiful, definitely worth a visit, especially as tickets is just few Euros.
EN: Good afternoon, As clearly stated on several occasions, this tour is conducted exclusively in Spanish. Therefore, if someone does not speak the language, we strongly encourage them not to book this tour, as they will not be able to fully enjoy the experience. An AI can never replace the work of a professional guide. We are sorry that you were unable to enjoy the anecdotes, stories, and unique insights about the palace that only a select few of us know. We hope that, on future occasions, you will take the language of the tour into account when making your reservation. Kind regards, ES: Buenas tardes, como bien aparece indicado en varias ocasiones la visita es únicamente en español, por lo que si una persona no conoce el idioma le animamos encarecidamente a que NO reserve esta visita ya que no la va a poder disfrutar. Sin embargo una IA nunca va a poder reemplazar el trabajo de un profesional, sentimos que no pudierais disfrutar de las anécdotas, historias y datos que solo unos pocos conocemos del palacio y esperamos que en próximas ocasiones reservéis teniendo en cuenta el idioma de la visita. Un saludo,
If a competent person gives you an explanation about a monument, you stop seeing just a building and see a piece of history.
Muchas gracias por tu reseña, la Aljafería es un monumento que hay que vivir.
We loved the visit. And Blanca is an excellent guide. Thank you very much!
¡Muchas gracias a vosotros por venir y por dejar la reseña!
Our guide Bianca was extraordinary. The visit on June 14, 2026, at 10:45 AM was excellent. Highly recommended.
Muchísimas gracias por la reseña, seguimos trabajando para ofrecer los mejores servicios.
Wow! Blanca was absolutely amazing! We took her tour of the Aljafería Palace, and it was hands down one of the best tours we have ever experienced. Her passion for the history of the palace, combined with her incredible knowledge and engaging storytelling, made every moment fascinating. You can tell she truly loves what she does, and that enthusiasm makes the tour unforgettable. The palace itself does not disappoint—it is stunning, full of history, beautiful architecture, and details that you would never fully appreciate without a guide like Blanca bringing them to life. If you're visiting Zaragoza, this is the tour company to book. You will not be disappointed. Between Blanca's exceptional guiding and the beauty of the Aljafería Palace, this was truly a five-star experience and one of the highlights of our trip!
Muchísimas gracias por tu reseña, nos ayuda seguir dedicándonos con pasión a enseñar la historia y los monumentos de nuestra tierra
