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Alhambra Private Tour: Secrets of the Alhambra

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

We are both travel agents and official tourist guides. Therefore, we will take care of you before, during and after your experience with us.

We know our city in detail and we will provide you with the best personalized service.

The Alhambra is indispensable, fascinating, mysterious ... for years the most visited monument in Spain and the greatest exponent of Islamic culture in western civilization.

Together we will experience the same overwhelming feeling of the ambassadors who came to visit the Nasrid king and its piece of paradise on earth...

History and legend are intermingled in this jewel of the Nasrid architecture of Al-Andalus that perfectly combines water, light, architecture and vegetation.

Ready to discover the magic and symbolism that surrounds each of these Nasrid Palaces and all its hidden secrets?

What's Included

  • Nasrid Palaces included
  • General entrance tickets to the Alhambra and Generalife
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • The listed price does not include parking fee
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Avda. del Generalife s/n (junto a taquillas de la Alhambra
18009 Granada, Spain

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Nasrid Palaces

Three palaces form this enclosure: the Mexuar, the Palace of Comares (Yusuf I) and the Court of the Lions (Mohammed V).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Alcazaba

The Alcazaba, or fortress, is the oldest part of the Alhambra. It was built in the mid-13th century by the Sultan Alhamar, the founder of the Nasrid dynasty.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Generalife

The complex consists of the Patio de la Acequia (Court of the Water Channel or Water-Garden Courtyard), which has a long pool framed by flowerbeds, fountains, colonnades and pavilions, and the Jardín de la Sultana (Sultana's Garden or Courtyard of the Cypress).
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Palace of Carlos V

The Palace of Charles V is a Renaissance building in Granada, southern Spain, located on the top of the hill of the Assabica, inside the Nasrid fortification of the Alhambra. The building has never been a home to a monarch and holds the Alhambra's museum.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • VERY IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • VERY IMPORTANT: A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Alhambra Private Tour: Secrets of the Alhambra?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Nasrid Palaces included
  • General entrance tickets to the Alhambra and Generalife
  • Guaranteed to skip the long lines
  • Private official expert guide
  • The listed price does not include parking fee
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • VERY IMPORTANT: Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
  • VERY IMPORTANT: A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • Please notice that the tour might be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances in relation to tickets availability, even though our cancellation rate is on average less than 0.3% annually. Alhambra tickets are limited and sometimes, they just may not be available for very concrete reasons. We do have a success rate of over 99% in obtaining them for our customers due to our full dedication and long experience. Please rest assured because this happens very rarely and you are in good hands. The above information is just to inform you about how the Alhambra's ticket sales system operates and all the travel agents proceed in the same way.
  • You must bring the same document that you use during the booking process.

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