Granada: Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Ticket with Audioguide

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Granada: Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Ticket with Audioguide

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€56
Duration
3 h
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Guide languages
German, Portuguese, English, Italian, French, Spanish

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Overview

Skip the line ticket to Spain’s most-visited monument. Explore the Alhambra and the Nasrid time. Be amazed by the history and art of this palatial city. Entry to the Nasrid Palaces is included.

What's included

Enjoy the complete flexibility of a self-guided audio tour
Stroll around and relax at the Generalife Gardens
Tickets for the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens

Not included

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Headphones

What you will do

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.
3 min
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.
30 min
Alcazaba
The Alcazaba plainly served a military function. The entrance to the Alcazaba was at the foot of the Tower of Homage . At the base of the tower is a slight slope. A simple L-shaped walkway keeps the main gate from being seen from the outside.
30 min
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 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
40 min

Meeting point

Our meeting point is called "Welcome Visitor Centre", 100 metres from the entrance pavilion to the Alhambra, 1 minute walk and next to the Hotel Guadalupe. Go to the souvenir shop on the ground floor from 9:00 to 18:00. If you are outside these hours, go to the offices on the first floor.

End point: Our meeting point is called "Welcome Visitor Centre", 100 metres from the entrance pavilion to the Alhambra, 1 minute walk and next to the Hotel Guadalupe. Go to the souvenir shop on the ground floor from 9:00 to 18:00. If you are outside these hours, go to the offices on the first floor.

Important information

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
Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants.
Time of entry to Nasrid Palaces will be printed on your skip-the-line ticket
The starting time might be changed. In that case new starting time will be informed the day before the tour.
The customer must provide their full name and passport number in order to make the booking.