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Alhambra &Charles Palace Guided Tour with Optional Nasrid Palaces

1,640 Reviews 4.38 out of 5 stars Based on 1,640 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Granada, Spain

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Explore Alhambra and the Generalife Gardens if you choose the complete option and enjoy on this 3-hour skip-the-line walking tour, led by a professional local guide. This tour option guarantees you'll have an Alhambra ticket and allows you to visit UNESCO-listed Alhambra with minimum fuss. Admire stunning Moorish architecture in the Nasrid Palaces and gain a glimpse into the lavish lives of the sultans who once lived here.
Another option is to discover the surroundings of the Alhambra. This experience doesn’t include admission to the Alhambra itself but focuses on its nearby landmarks around two hours. Opt to explore the surroundings of the Alhambra accompanied by your guide discover the Alhambra Forest, the Gate of Justice, the Plaza of the Cisterns, and the Palace of Charles V.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba fortress, Generalife gardens Tickets (if option selected)
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Headphones
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Paseo de la Sabica
Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Calle Real de la Alhambra
Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain

Salida de la Alhambra

What To Expect

The Alhambra

If it is option selected visit the Alhambra. Perched high on the hill overlooking the city, the incredible palace complex was first built as a fortress at the start of the 13th century. Successions of Spanish rulers made Alhambra their home.Skip past the long entrance lines with your priority access ticket and walk around inside with your guide, hearing all the history of this fascinating site. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Step inside the Hall of Abencerrajes to gaze up at its star-shaped domed ceiling, and hear the tale of the massacre that took place here during a 15th century banquet.After exploring the palaces, head to the Generalife Gardens to discover where the sultans and Moorish kings of bygone days once relaxed. .
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Carlos V

Palace of Carlos V
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Generalife

Visit the Generalife Gardens if option selected
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Alcazaba

Visit the old Alcazaba Fortress. If option selected.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bosque de La Alhambra

Alhambra Surroundings. THIS OPTION DOES NOT INCLUDE ALHAMBRA ENTRY TICKETS. Choose this option to explore the Alhambra surroundings: Guided tour to Alhambra Forest, Puerta de la Justicia, Plaza de los Aljibes, and the Palace of Charles V.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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.
  • Spanish and English language tours are confirmed but tours in French, German, and Italian require a minimum of 8 people to operate.
  • The Alhambra Surroundings Option: (Alhambra Tickets not included only surroundings can be visited) Explore Alhambra surroundings: Guided tour to Alhambra Forest, Puerta de la Justicia, Plaza de los Aljibes, Palace of Charles V.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alhambra &Charles Palace Guided Tour with Optional Nasrid Palaces?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option selected)
  • Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba fortress, Generalife gardens Tickets (if option selected)
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Headphones

Additional Info

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • On occasion the Alhambra Trust may alter the order of the visit and restrict access to certain areas. In this case, the tour will be adapted accordingly without reducing the visiting time
  • Please note that groups regularly change in size and nationality. In order to facilitate these changes, your visit may be given in two different languages.
  • 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.
  • Spanish and English language tours are confirmed but tours in French, German, and Italian require a minimum of 8 people to operate.
  • The Alhambra Surroundings Option: (Alhambra Tickets not included only surroundings can be visited) Explore Alhambra surroundings: Guided tour to Alhambra Forest, Puerta de la Justicia, Plaza de los Aljibes, Palace of Charles V.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Non-refundable

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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