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Skip-the-Line Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces & Generalife Granada Tour

504 Reviews 4.49 out of 5 stars Based on 504 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | Granada, Spain
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Overview

Enjoy guaranteed and skip-the-line access to the popular Nasrid Palaces, Alhambra fortress, Carlos V Palace, Generalife, and its gardens. Go with an official guide and get swept up in the beauty and architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What's Included

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines to get the tickets
  • Alhambra and Nazaries Palaces Admission Ticket
  • Map of the city
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional)
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Paseo de la Sabica
32, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain

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End point

Calle Real de la Alhambra
s/n, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain

The tour ends in the Alhambra

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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

The Alhambra

The Alhambra, located on the Sabica hill, is an Andalusian palatine city. Its name comes from the reddish colour of its walls, coming from the clay of the land itself (Al-Hamra in Arabic). It is formed by a group of palaces, gardens and fortress where there was a citadel within the city of Granada itself, its main function was to serve as accommodation for the monarch and the court of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. There are also Christian settlements, such as the palace of Charles V and the church of Santa Maria, built on top of the old mosque. It is one of the most visited monuments in Spain and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984. Enjoy the visit with an official guide.
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Alcazaba

The Alcazaba is the oldest part of the Alhambra, from the Arabic: القصبة al-qaṣbah (citadel) was a fortified enclosure of urban character, whose function was to serve as royal residence to Mohamed I until the Palaces were finished, from there its function was purely military.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Nasrid Palaces

The Nasrid Palaces, are a palace complex of the Alhambra of Granada formed by two independent palaces, the Palace of Comares and the Palace of the Lions, and annexes, Mexuar, its construction dates from the first third of the fourteenth century. The Alcázar or "Qasr al-Sultán" was the palace area of the Alhambra, the nucleus of the Nasrid kingdom. In this area resided the sultans, in addition to receiving an audience, dispachar the affairs of government or manage the administration of the court.
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palace of Carlos V

Carlos V's palace is a Renaissance construction by the architect Pedro Machuca. The palace is unique in its style, forming a square with a circular courtyard inscribed inside. It is the most outstanding work of the Spanish Renaissance.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Generalife

The Generalife is the villa with gardens used by the Muslim kings of Granada as a place of retreat and rest. It was conceived as a rural villa, where ornamental gardens, orchards and architecture were integrated in the vicinity of the Alhambra. The name we give to the Generalife complex literally means Yannat al-Arif: "The Architect's Garden", an allusion to the gardens and orchards that supplied fruit and vegetables to the Nasrid court. However, the palace to which we are heading, designed as a resting place for the monarch, was what the poet Ibn al-Jayyab called "the royal house of happiness".
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45 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Palacio El Partal

El Partal integrates archaeological and architectural remains corresponding to palatine rooms.Its name in Arabic means portico, and refers to the remains of the residence of Sultan Muhammad III, the northernmost and oldest.In these gardens, you can see the remains of several palaces, as this area was inhabited by the Muslim nobility. The most important was the Palace of Yusuf III, with a floor plan similar to the Palace of Comares, sadly demolished in the 18th century.The Partal Gardens are an incredible place to stroll or stop during your visit to the Alhambra in Granada.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Passport name, number, expiry, date of born and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
  • A current valid passport/ID card is required on the day of travel
  • The tour requires a minimum group of 6 participants to take place. If exceptionally the minimum number is not reached, they will be given an audio guide and the difference will be refunded.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-Line Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces & Generalife Granada Tour?

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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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Skip-the-Line Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces & Generalife Granada Tour?
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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.
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines to get the tickets.
  • Alhambra and Nazaries Palaces Admission Ticket.
  • Map of the city.
  • Professional guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Transportation to/from attractions.
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional).
  • Gratuities.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Skip-the-Line Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces & Generalife Granada Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Skip-the-Line Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces & Generalife Granada Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines to get the tickets
  • Alhambra and Nazaries Palaces Admission Ticket
  • Map of the city
  • Professional guide
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional)
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Passport name, number, expiry, date of born and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
  • A current valid passport/ID card is required on the day of travel
  • The tour requires a minimum group of 6 participants to take place. If exceptionally the minimum number is not reached, they will be given an audio guide and the difference will be refunded.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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