View of the Alhambra from the Generalife

Private Tour of Granada Alhambra with Tickets Included

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Visiting the Alhambra with an official Arabist guide is much more than just an experience, it is a journey back in time. Our added value is that we speak Arabic, the language in which the poetry and messages adorning its walls were written. Not only do we show you the beauty of their palaces, but we give voice to words carved in stone, revealing their true meaning. Through these inscriptions, we transport you to the time of the Sultans, when the Alhambra was the heart of a kingdom where art, culture and poetry reached their fullest glory. You will live the Alhambra like never before, with the essence of Al-Andalus beating in every corner.

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Private Tour of Granada Alhambra with Tickets Included

From£132.55Per Person

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Itinerary

Nasrid Palaces

The Nasrid Palaces are the heart of the Alhambra of Granada and one of the most impressive jewels of Islamic art in the world. Built between the 13th and 15th centuries by the sultans of the Nasrid dynasty, these palaces were the official residence of the monarchs and the center of power in the Kingdom of Granada. Its exquisite architecture combines courtyards with fountains, delicate plaster filigrees, majestic arches and a rich decoration of Arabic inscriptions that still recite verses from the Koran and poems from Al-Andalus. Among its most iconic spaces are the Patio de los Lions, the Hall of Ambassadors in the Palacio de Comares and the Patio de los Arrayanes, reflecting Nasrid splendour. Every corner of the Nasrid Palaces is a testament to the cultural and artistic sophistication of medieval Granada. Visiting this ensemble is time travel and immerse yourself in the history, poetry and refinement of Al-Andalus.

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The Generalife is the former playhouse of the Nasrid sultans of the Alhambra of Granada, an oasis of tranquility surrounded by lush gardens and fountains. Built in the 13th century, this space served as a rest home for monarchs, keeping them away from the bustle of the city and the center of power. Its design reflects the essence of Andalusian paradise, with landscaped courtyards, reflecting ponds and architecture that blends with nature. The Courtyard of the Ditch, with its water channel flanked by colorful flowers and cypress trees, is one of the most iconic corners, evoking the harmony and refinement of Islamic art. From its terraces and viewpoints, Generalife offers unrivalled views of the Alhambra and the city of Granada. Its serene atmosphere and the perfect integration between water, vegetation and architecture make it one of the most beautiful and evocative spaces of the Alhambra, ideal for immersing yourself in the essence of Al-Andalus.

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Alcazaba

Imposing and eternal, the Alcazaba is the defensive heart of the Alhambra of Granada, the place from which the Nasrid sultans protected their kingdom. With its high walls and watchtowers, this fortress, the oldest in the Alhambra, dominates the city from the hill of the Sabika, offering one of the most spectacular views of Granada and its vega. Walking through its walls is about history, feeling the presence of soldiers who once patrolled its battlements and discovering the remains of the military quarter where they lived with their families. The Candle Tower, the most emblematic, continues to mark time with its bell, which still rings on designated days. From there, Granada stretches at the feet of the visitor, bathed in the golden light of the sunset. More than just a fortress, the Alcazaba is the symbol of a kingdom that fought for its legacy to the end. Between the stone and the wind, you can still see the echo of a time when Granada was the jewel of Al-Andalus.

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Inclusions

  • Occasionally we are obliged to change the schedule depending on the availability of tickets
  • Prices include access tickets to the monument and an official guide
  • Start time is approximate depending on availability of monument tickets
  • Tips
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • 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

  • It is located directly opposite the Alhambra ticket offices and opposite the large wall map of the Alhambra.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Tickets will be delivered post-booking by email; or, physically delivered to you or your hotel

On the day of the tour, when the clients show up at the meeting point, the guide will give them an access ticket to each of the visitors.

Operator

Califa Experience