Guided tour to Alhambra with Generalife, Alcazaba and Carlos V
Description
Discover the majesty of the Alhambra with our official guides, who will accompany you on an unforgettable tour of this emblematic site. Please note that access to the Nasrid Palaces is not included in this visit. However, we will tour the rest of the monumental complex: Gardens, Generalife, Alcazaba, Palacio del Partal and Palacio de Carlos V. Explore the imposing Alcazaba that offers panoramic views of Granada. Stroll through the Partal Palace with its arches and ponds, marvel at the Palace of Charles V and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Generalife Gardens, an oasis where architecture and nature merge in a magical setting. Our guides will accompany you, sharing captivating stories about the history and culture of these places, offering you an unforgettable experience in this World Heritage Site. Book now and discover the Alhambra like never before!
Tour Options
Itinerary
We will visit the military part offering explanations of the defensive structure of the palatine city of the Alhambra, we will go up to the Torre de la Vela to enjoy the spectacular views of Granada, Albaicín and Vega de Granada, explaining the function that the tower had and what it It happens with the Christian conquest. You will visit the Jardín de los Adarves and the Puerta de las Armas.
We visit the 16th century building with an explanation of its facades and the main courtyard, an explanation of its construction, symbols and we indicate the location of the museums it houses.
The public area of the Alhambra is covered, explaining the structure of the city, commenting on Christian modifications such as the church of Santa María de la Alhambra and the convent of San Francisco, currently converted into a national hostel that was the burial place of Queen Elizabeth. We visit the area of the dry land where the ruins of the Palacio de los Abencerrajes are located, a very prominent family of the Nasrid court and the area of the Medina where we will see ruins of the workshops and ovens that they used to build the decorations.
Tour of the Cerro del Sol hill where we will see the Nasrid orchards and the Christian labyrinth gardens of the Generalife, explanation of the flora of the gardens and the fruits that were produced in the orchards. Visit to the Generalife Palace and explanation of its physical communication with the city of the Alhambra. Patio de Polo, Patio de la Guardia, Patio de la Acequia where we will see the summer house of the Sultan, Patio de la Sultana with the cypress and tall gardens. Exit from the enclosure through the Paseo de las Adelfas.
We will visit the Partal Palace with its portico, pool and gardens that surround it
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Babies cannot access strollers, only carrying backpacks
- Not recommended for people with reduced mobility
Reviews(57)
Highly recommended, an incredible visit, and above all the Palace of Charles V. What really surprised us was the tasting of the dishes; it was a spectacular meal!!!
Nos alegra mucho saber que han disfrutado de la visita, gracias por la reseña!
A very good experience. We were running a bit short on time and they called us to help us out. In addition to being a beautiful place, the guide, with her explanations, managed to make us admire all the details and the history of the place. A wonderful place to be able to visit at least once in a lifetime
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It was a fantastic visit with an exceptional guide, Daniel. A broad historical tour not lacking in anecdotes, legends, and humor. It lasts 3 hours, but it is worth it to get to know a place like the Alhambra in depth. It is hot in August, but there are many stops that allow you to take a break surrounded by vegetation. We went with two girls aged 8 and 10, and they made it through the whole tour, although naturally, at times, they were tired.
Nos alegra mucho saber que han disfrutado de la visita, gracias por la reseña!
Noelia is fantastic! We were delighted with the tour; you can tell she enjoys her work, we liked it a lot!
Nos alegra mucho saber que han disfrutado de la visita, gracias por la reseña!
This does not actually include the palaces. We ended up having to go back and get a second ticket for the palaces that was much later in the day. The original trip that I wanted to buy was sold out and trip advisor recommended this one to me so I thought it would be the same but it does not include the palaces. The guide was okay she was much more knowledgeable about the plants and she gave very basic history information, but nothing about the buildings themselves per se or any of the symbolism built into the buildings or their reasons for things being built a certain way.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We would like to clarify that we offer different tour options, both with and without the palaces, to suit various preferences and availability. Because access to the palaces is strictly limited, we strongly recommend booking as far in advance as possible to guarantee the full tour. We are also sorry to hear that the guide's presentation didn't fully meet your expectations regarding the architecture and symbolism of the buildings. We take your observations seriously and will use them to continue improving our tours.
Our time of visit was changed by the agency a couple of days prior to our arrival. The information abt the tour in the website is not very clear, during the tour the guide seemed knowledgable but when asked a question the guide reaction was not very kind, he replied as if you are an idiot.
Thank you for your feedback. We take your remarks seriously and will address them internally to ensure our high standards of courtesy are always met. We appreciate your input and hope to provide you with a better experience in the future.
Expectations met, as well as times and places! Council
We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit, thanks for the review!
Booked guided tour of the Alhambra with Alhambra tours. Good organization, great guide (Miguel). It was spectacular, the site of course but the experience with this company too. Congratulations.
Nos alegra mucho saber que han disfrutado de la visita, gracias por la reseña!
Great experience. The guide (Enrique) very professional, nice and attentive. we had a nice day.
Nos alegra mucho saber que han disfrutado de la visita, gracias por la reseña!
The place is very nice. The walk is tired The guide Antonio very good A difficult tour for older people so you walk
Nos alegra mucho saber que han disfrutado de la visita, gracias por la reseña!
