Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces: Private Tour through the Senses
Skip the long lines for the Alhambra and enjoy a unique private tour. From delicate sensations and feelings, let you guide during a sensory tour, explore items from the daily life of the Nasrid time and touch, smell or taste them to discover the mystery and sensitivity of that era.
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Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces: Private Tour through the Senses
What's included in Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces: Private Tour through the Senses
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Alhambra
On a rocky hill that is difficult to access, on the banks of the River Darro, protected by mountains and surrounded by woods, among the oldest quarters in the city, the Alhambra rises up like an imposing castle with reddish tones in its ramparts that prevent the outside world from seeing the delicate beauty they enclose. Originally designed as a military area, the Alhambra became the residence of royalty and of the court of Granada in the middle of the thirteenth century, after the establishment of the Nasrid kingdom and the construction of the first palace, by the founder king Mohammed ibn Yusuf ben Nasr, better known as Alhamar. The fortress became a citadel with high ramparts and defensive towers, which house two main areas: the military area, or Alcazaba, the barracks of the royal guard, and the medina or court city, the location of the famous Nasrid Palaces and the remains of the houses of noblemen and plebeians who lived there.
Nasrid Palaces
The habitual residence of the kings of Granada, their construction began at the beginning of the 14th century. The Nasrid Palaces are a palatial complex formed by three buildings: - The Mexuar is the oldest hall. It was employed for meetings between the ministers of the king and as a courtroom. - Next, we come to the Palace of Comares, which dates back to the era of Yusuf I. This dwelling was erected around the Patio de los Arrayanes (Courtyard of the Myrtles), and its side exits lead to the Sala de los Embajadores (Hall of Ambassadors) and the Sala de la Barca (Hall of the Boat). The Hall of Ambassadors is located inside the Tower of Comares. - The Palace of the Lions, dating back to the era of Muhammed V, is also a royal residence. It is composed of a central courtyard, the Courtyard of the Lions, and halls along each side, the Hall of the Mocarabes, the Hall of the Kings, the Hall of the Two Sisters, the Hall of the Ajimeces, leading on to the mirador Daraxa viewpoint, and the Hall of the Abencerrajes, along with the Harem
Generalife
The Generalife is composed of a series of large gardens, where every corner holds a novelty and a pleasant surprise for the eyes, with a minimum of obtrusive buildings.
Inclusions
- Dicover items from the Nasrid time daily life
- Tasting of Arabic pastry
- Sensory and informative tour led by a Private local guide
- Single use headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
- Pick-up and drop off
- Headphones
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- On occasion the Alhambra Trust may alter the order of the visit or restrict access to certain areas. In this case, the tour will be adapted accordingly without reducing the visiting time
- Due to the high demand for the Alhambra Palace, if the time slot you have chosen is not available, the supplier will book you onto a new time slot
- Please note: the Alhambra requires that all passengers provide the full name, date of birth and passport details for each participant when booking. If not provided, the Alhambra may deny access to their premises
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- At the time chosen at at the Welcome Visitor Centre located in Paseo de la Sabika 15, next to Guadalupe hotel. The starting time might be changed. In that case you will be contacted by the tour operator and informed of the new starting time the day before the tour.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• On occasion the Alhambra Trust may alter the order of the visit and restrict access to certain areas. In this case, the tour will be adapted accordingly without reducing the visiting time. • Due to the high demand for the Alhambra Palace, if the time slot you have chosen is not available, the supplier will book you onto a new time slot • For reasons of sustainability and cleanliness we do not provide headphones. It is recommended that customers bring their own headphones, if you can not bring yours we can provide them for the price of 1€. Please note: the Alhambra requires that all passengers provide the full name, passport details for each participant when booking. If not provided, the Alhambra may deny access to their premises. • It is mandatory to present the original Id card or passport to access the monumental complex.
