Alhambra private walking tour
Book your tour to Alhambra with Tours in Malaga - your local operator with no third parties involved - and experience the magic of this historical fortress-palace, where the echoes of centuries past resonate in every intricate detail
Alhambra stands as a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Spain, showcasing the blending of Moorish and Renaissance influences. Each corner of this fortress-palace tells a story of its historical significance and architectural brilliance.
Benefit from the expertise of a knowledgeable guide who will provide insights into the history, art, and cultural significance of Alhambra.
The tour highlights:
- Nasrid Palaces: Enter the Nasrid Palaces within Alhambra, where the intricate architecture and exquisite details reflect the opulence of Moorish design.
- Generalife Gardens: a haven of tranquility with carefully landscaped gardens, beautiful fountains, and charming pathways.
- Alcazaba Fortress: Delve into its military history and discover the strategic significance of this fortress.
- Palace of Charles V: a Renaissance masterpiece within the Alhambra complex.
- Sierra Nevada Views: Capture the breathtaking scenery that surrounds Alhambra and adds to its allure.
What is included
- Admission ticket (the starting time will be confirmed once the tickets have been purchased, so some flexibility with schedules is required).
- Tourist guide
- Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups over 6 pax
What is not included
Please see below the add-on costs that can be added in the payment process:
- Extra hour with the tourist guide: 100€
What to bring
- Passports. The Alhambra staff can require you to show them the passports to verify the ownership of your nominative tickets. If you don't bring them with, they can not let you get inside the monument.
- This activity operates in all weather conditions. In the case of rain the tour will run as usual, so please bring an umbrella or a suitable rain gear.
- In summertime it can get very hot so don’t forget your sunglasses, sun-tan lotion and a bottle of wáter.
- Please wear comfortable shoes.
Important information
The starting time will be confirmed once the tickets have been purchased, so some flexibility with schedules is required
Alhambra private tour includes entrance tickets + private tour guide.
Accesible for those who has a limited movility
Not suitable for pets, unless they are assistance dogs. In this case they must provide their identity card. If a ticket to a monument is included, the regulations that the monument indicates regarding the right of access or not for the assistance dog will be complied with.
Cancellation policy
Common languages - ES, EN, DE, FR, PT, IT
- Cancellation within 168 hours before the experience: 100% cancellation charge.
- Cancellation within 720 hours before the experience: 50% cancellation charge.
- Cancellation within 8760 hours before the experience: 25% cancellation charge.
Challenging languages - RU, JA, AR, ZH, KO, DA, NL
- Cancellation within 168 hours before the experience: 100% cancellation charge.
- Cancellation within 720 hours before the experience: 50% cancellation charge.
- Cancellation within 8760 hours before the experience: 25% cancellation charge.
Please check the conditions for your selected rate before booking.
Guide languages
Spanish, English, German, French, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, Danish, Dutch
Itinerary
Private or Group walking tour at the Alhambra - Itinerary
Alhambra private or group tour. Last bastion of the Arab kingdom in Al-Andalus
Discover the Monumental Complex of the Alhambra, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, that is the last historically Arabic city in Spain. We’ll go back 600 years to visit the 11th wonder of the world: the Alhambra.
The meeting point with your guide will be at the entrance of the Alhambra. Let’s start visiting the Generalife palace, recreational area of the sultans, and its garden. Then pass by the Franciscan Parador Hotel that was a convent built in the 15. century. Next visit the Church with some important images of the 17.th and 18.th century.
Admire the Palace of Charles V, an awesome Christian palace with Renaissance style. Wander along its military fortress and finish visiting the renowned Nasrid Palaces: Mexuar, Comares & Lion’s palace while listening to stories, legends and important facts about the Alhambra & Granada from the hand of the guide.
The walk through the palaces and the gardens takes about 2.5 hours.
At the end of the visit, if you wish, you will go back to the starting point.
Meeting points
At the main Alhambra access gate (by the umbrella with the sign "guides")
Paseo del Generalife 1F, 18009, Granada, Andalucía, ES
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