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Private excursion to the Alhambra and Generalife

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2 to 3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Spanish, Arabic

Overview

A unique experience visiting and getting to know the jewel of Spanish-Muslim architecture in the West, the Alhambra, at the hands of a professional official guide who knows how to read the Alhambra through the poetry and Arabic inscriptions that cover the walls of the Nasrid palaces and through which they tell us the history of the monument. visit the gardens and orchards of the sultans as well as their summer palace El Generalife. Visit and learn about the jewel of the Spanish Renaissance represented in the Palace of Emperor Charles V.
All this makes your visit a very special experience and an unforgettable memory.

What's Included

  • Sometimes we are forced to change schedules to adapt to the schedule of the Nasrid palaces
  • The starting times are approximate and depend on the availability of monument tickets.
  • Guided tour of the Alhambra with entrance fees to Nazareth palaces and the Generalife
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

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Paseo del Generalife
1F, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain

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Generalife

On the tour we visit the Generalife palace and gardens. This is the rest area for the Nasrid sultans. There we will learn about the irrigation system used by the Nasrid sultans and what they did to bring water from the Darro River to the Generalife. We will enjoy the oldest garden palace in Europe.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Palace of Carlos V

After visiting the Generalife Palace and Gardens, we will pass through the Medina, which is the place where the workers lived and where they had their jobs to serve the court. We later arrive at the palace of Emperor Charles V, there we will visit this jewel of the Spanish Renaissance in the palatine city of the Alhambra.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Nasrid Palaces

We also visited the most important area of the Alhambra, the royal house or the Nasrid palaces. There are three palaces that have different uses. The Mexuar palace, the Comares palace and finally the famous palace of the lions.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private excursion to the Alhambra and Generalife?

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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Activity code: C-467453P2

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Sometimes we are forced to change schedules to adapt to the schedule of the Nasrid palaces
  • The starting times are approximate and depend on the availability of monument tickets.
  • Guided tour of the Alhambra with entrance fees to Nazareth palaces and the Generalife
  • Guided tour in only one language
  • Guided tour in Spanish, Arabic or English
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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