The Secrets of the Alhambra, private tour

5.0
(117 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: German and 4 more

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
Private official expert guide
The listed price does not include parking fee
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Next to the Alhambra's information desks

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Nasrid Palaces

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

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 2
    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    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).

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4
    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.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 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
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