Description
The Alhambra and the Generalife form one of the world's most extraordinary monumental complexes. This palatial city was the setting for the political and courtly life of the former Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it preserves a remarkable legacy of architecture, art and gardens, offering a unique insight into the history of the last Muslim kingdom on the Iberian Peninsula.
On our Alhambra and Generalife tour, you will be accompanied by an official guide as you explore its main areas: the spectacular Nasrid Palaces, where you can admire the rich decoration of the Court of the Lions and the Palace of Comares; the Generalife, the sultans' summer residence, with its gardens, courtyards and fountains; and the Alcazaba, the military fortress offering magnificent views over Granada and its surroundings. During the visit, you will also learn about the history of the Nasrid dynasty, the secrets of its architecture and some of the legends hidden within its walls.
Book your guided tour of the Alhambra and the Generalife. An unmissable opportunity to fall in love with the legacy of Al-Andalus and the history of Granada.
Details
Itinerary:
1. Meeting point: Café-Bar Polinario. Welcome and reception next to the Alhambra's main entrance.
2. Generalife Palace. Former summer residence of the Nasrid sultans, featuring gardens, courtyards and fountains of exceptional beauty.
3. Medina. The former urban area within the Alhambra complex.
4. Palace of Charles V. A magnificent Renaissance palace located in the heart of the Nasrid complex.
5. Nasrid Palaces – Court of the Lions. A jewel of Hispano-Muslim art, featuring the famous Court of the Lions and the Hall of the Two Sisters.
6. Partal Palace. The oldest surviving palace in the Alhambra, with its iconic pool and portico.
7. The Alcazaba. A military fortress offering spectacular panoramic views of Granada and the Sierra Nevada mountains.
8. Gate of Justice. Exit through the Alhambra's iconic medieval entrance gate.
Start time: Subject to availability (see the booking calendar).
Languages: Spanish, English, French, Italian, German, Arabic, Chinese and Japanese.
Meeting point: Café-Bar Polinario – opposite the official shop in the main pavilion (black umbrella).
Important: You must present the original ID card, passport or identity document specified in the booking. If you fail to do so, admission to the monument may be refused and no refund will be issued.
Recommendations:
- Comfortable footwear.
- Large bags, backpacks and holdalls are not permitted.
- Not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Public transport available nearby.
- Most travellers can participate.
- Guide dogs are permitted.
Duration
3 hours
Including
Official guide in your preferred language (exclusive to your group).
Entrance tickets to the Alhambra: full access to the complex, including the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife, the gardens and the Alcazaba.
Individual headset system (not audio guides) for a more comfortable listening experience.
Personalised assistance throughout the tour.
Not including
Transport to the meeting point.
Tips (not compulsory; at the customer's discretion).
Services not specified in the “Included” section.
Personal expenses.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation or amendment requests must be submitted by sending a message through the booking page on MiReservaOnline.es, so that the date and time of the request are recorded in writing.
If the booking is cancelled up to 48 hours before the tour, 50% of the amount paid will be refunded.
No refund will be issued if the booking is cancelled within 48 hours of the tour or if the customer fails to show up (no-show).
Changes to first or last names are not permitted.
Weather conditions are not considered valid grounds for cancellation.
About us
Adipatours (R. Mercantil de Granada T4573, L3481, F211)
