Private excursion to the Alhambra and Generalife
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.
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Alhambra Tour
What's included in Private excursion to the Alhambra and Generalife
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Guided tour in Spanish, Arabic or English
- 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 in only one language
- Guided tour of the Alhambra with entrance fees to Nazareth palaces and the Generalife
- Gratuities
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- The meeting point is the wall map of the Alhambra that lies between the ticket offices and the main access pavilion of the Alhambra. You can reach the meeting point on foot (30 minutes walk from Plaza Nueva) or by bus C30 or C32 departing from Plaza Isabella Católica.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
On the day of the excursion, your guide will facilitate your entry before starting the visit.
