Alhambra Nasrid Palaces and Generalife with Audio Guide

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• The Alhambra (Pass by)

  Explore the Nasrid Palaces, the Alhambra fortress and the lavish Generalife Gardens on your own with this no-queue, guaranteed-access entrance. Discover thousands of years of Arab history of Granada as you explore this monumental ensemble overlooking the beautiful city of Granada. The Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of the most visited attractions in the world. With an informative audio guide in hand, go at your own pace and follow your own route for a perfect and personalized visit. Learn about the history of the Nasrid Kingdom through its architecture and the symbology you will see throughout the fortress and gardens. Learn about the importance of water in this resort and relax in the Generalife Gardens, an evergreen paradise.

  Admission ticket free
• 1
  Generalife

  The Generalife is the garden villa used by the Sultans of Granada as a retreat and resting place. It was conceived as a rural village, where ornamental gardens, orchards and architecture were integrated in the immediate vicinity of the Alhambra. The name we give to the whole Generalife literally means Yannat al-Arif: “Garden of the Architect”, referring to the gardens and orchards that supplied fruits and vegetables to the Nasrid court. However, the palace to which we turn, conceived as the monarch's resting place, was what the poet Ibn al-Jayyab called "the royal house of happiness".

  45 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2
  Alcazaba

  The Alcazaba is the oldest part of the Alhambra. It was an urban fortified compound, whose function was to serve as royal residence to Mohamed I until the Palaces were finished, from there its function was purely military.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Palace of Carlos V

  The palace of Charles V is a Renaissance construction by the architect Pedro Machuca. The palace is unique in its style, forming a square with a circular courtyard inscribed inside. It is the most outstanding work of the Spanish Renaissance.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Palacio El Partal

  The Partal integrates archaeological and architectural remains corresponding to palatal stays. Its Arabic name means portico, and it refers to the remains of Sultan Muhammad III's residence, the northernmost and oldest. In these gardens you can see the remains of several palaces, since this area was inhabited by the Muslim nobility. The most important was the Palace of Yusuf III, with a plan similar to that of the Palace of Comares, sadly demolished in the 18th century. The Jardines del Partal is an amazing place to walk or stop during your visit to the Alhambra of Granada.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5
  Nasrid Palaces

  The Nasrid Palaces are a palace complex of the Alhambra of Granada formed by two independent palaces, the Palace of Comares and the Palace of the Lions, and the annexes, Mexuar, its construction dates from the first third of the 14th century. The Alcazar or Qasr al-Sultan was the palace area of the Alhambra, the core of the Nasrid kingdom. Sultans resided in this area, in addition to receiving a hearing, disposing of government business or managing the administration of the court.

  40 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• The Alhambra facilitates baby carriers, as carts cannot be used.
• You will be required a valid passport or ID at the entrance to the monument.

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