Alhambra + Nasrid Palaces Guided Tour Without Ticket, Granada

Our guide, Lucía, was a young and very friendly woman. The tour lasts three hours, but they flew by because Lucía made i...

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Do you already have a ticket to the Alhambra in Granada? If you want to visit the most visited monument in Spain with a guide, this tour is for you! We'll discover all the secrets of the Nasrid Palaces.

Details

Duration

3 hours.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide
Wireless audio guide

Not included

Admission to the Alhambra with access to the Nasrid Palaces: 19.09EUR adults; 12.73EUR EU seniors over 65, children aged 12–15, European youth card holders, people with disabilities over 33% and large Spanish families; free for children under 12

When to book

You can book up to 1 day in advance if there are any seats left. Book now and guarantee your spot.

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Only some areas are accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Not allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

Free cancellation

From

US$38.20

Meeting point

Polinario Café Bar (Avenida del Generalife s/n, by the Alhambra ticket office)

Reviews of our customers

9.2

Exceptional 5,766 Travelers·299 reviews

October 11, 2026
Mariely
Miami, United States
Our guide, Lucía, was a young and very friendly woman. The tour lasts three hours, but they flew by because Lucía made it so enjoyable. She explained ...
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October 4, 2026
Susana García Astudillo
Madrid, Spain
A truly enjoyable and interesting tour. Santiago was our guide this afternoon at the Alhambra, and we found him very inspiring. We really liked his wa...
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July 29, 2026
Andrea
Caba, Argentina
Excellent. The tour, the experience, the place—everything was a wonderful experience. Cristina, our guide (perhaps the best guide), told us the story ...
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July 23, 2026
Lidia Isabel
Madrid, Spain
The visit was wonderful, thanks in part to our guide Marina, who shared her knowledge in a very informative and engaging way. She's also incredibly at...
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May 6, 2026
Ravinder Singh Dosanjh
United Kingdom
Excellent. Myself and friends thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Alhambra, our guide, Georgia was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and able to answer all qu...
With friends
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April 8, 2026
Luz Agudelo
Marbella, Spain
We had an excellent guide, Luís Herrera. He not only provided us with many interesting historical facts but also many tips of tourist interest. We rea...
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October 11, 2026
Alvaro
Santiago, Chile
Having Alberto as our guide was excellent. Throughout the tour, he was always very friendly and informative with every explanation and story. Highly r...
Traveling solo
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September 21, 2026
Geoffrey Van Heerde
Netherlands
Very lively tour with lots of details. Enthusiastic guide. However, we would have liked to spend more time in the Nasrid Palace.
As a couple
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September 12, 2026
Alicia Cortell
Sueca, Spain
Excellent, Natalia was a fantastic guide! We enjoyed it immensely.
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September 7, 2026
Veronica
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Alhambra is incredibly beautiful. The guide was good, but a little rushed for our taste.
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Tour Details

If you already have your ticket to the Alhambra in Granada, you can explore this incredible monument with a guide. We'll meet at the café located on Avenida del Generalife, next to the ticket offices. During our guided tour, we'll explore the great treasures of this World Heritage Site.

One of the tour's highlights will be the guided tour of the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra. These are three sumptuous residences where the former rulers of the Nasrid Kingdom lived: the Mexuar Palace, the Comares Palace, and the Palace of the Lions. In the latter, we'll see the courtyard and the fountain of the same name, undoubtedly one of the jewels of Andalusian art.

We'll also explore the Alcazaba, the military compound that protected the palace complex. In this ancient 13th-century fortress, we'll see the remains of the Plaza de Armas and learn about the history of the main defensive watchtowers, notably the Torre de la Vela and the Torre de la Pólvora.

In addition, we'll head to the Generalife Palace to visit its bucolic, Arabic-style gardens. There, we'll discover how water is an indispensable element in Islamic cultures, thanks to the sound of its fountains and the murmur of streams flowing through the irrigation channels.

At the end of this 3-hour tour, and before leaving the complex, you can use your ticket to explore other highlights of the monumental complex on your own, such as the Medina, the Palace of Charles V, the Partal Gardens, and the Lower Gardens of the Generalife. You may visit these areas multiple times during the validity period of your ticket.

Please note that once the guided tour of the Alcazaba, the Nasrid Palaces, and the Generalife Palace has ended, you will not be able to re-enter these sites.

Ticket Not Included

An admission ticket is not included in this activity. Therefore, to participate in this guided tour, it is essential that you purchase your own ticket to the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces. If you do not have this ticket, you will not be able to participate in the activity.

Important Info

The order of the tour will vary depending on the entry time for the Nasrid Palaces listed on your ticket.

Opening Hours

When booking your guided tour, you must select your tour time based on the access time to the Nasrid Palaces listed on your ticket. The options are as follows:

Visit at 9 am: for tickets with admission to the Nasrid Palaces between 8:30 am and 9 am
Visit at 10 am: for tickets with access to the Nasrid Palaces between 11:30 am and 12 pm
Visit at 11 am: for tickets with access to the Nasrid Palaces between 12:30 pm and 1 pm
Visit at 12 pm: for tickets with admission to the Nasrid Palaces between 1:30 and 2 pm
Visit at 2:30 pm: for tickets with access to the Nasrid Palaces at 4:30 pm
Visit at 4:30 pm: for tickets with admission to the Nasrid Palaces at 6:30 pm
Visit at 5 pm: for tickets with admission to the Nasrid Palaces between 6:30 pm and 7 pm

Tours + Tickets

If you want to discover Spain's most visited monument with a guide and tickets included, you can choose from the following activities:

Alhambra guided tour
Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces tour: in this case, the ticket includes admission and a tour of the Generalife, the Alcazaba, and the Palace of Charles V at the Alhambra, but not the Nasrid Palaces.
Alhambra private tour: includes admission and a tour of the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, the Generalife, and the Partal.

9.2

Exceptional 5,766 Travelers·299 reviews

October 11, 2026
Mariely
Miami, United States
Our guide, Lucía, was a young and very friendly woman. The tour lasts three hours, but they flew by because Lucía made it so enjoyable. She explained ...
As a couple
Is this useful?
October 4, 2026
Susana García Astudillo
Madrid, Spain
A truly enjoyable and interesting tour. Santiago was our guide this afternoon at the Alhambra, and we found him very inspiring. We really liked his wa...
Is this useful?
July 29, 2026
Andrea
Caba, Argentina
Excellent. The tour, the experience, the place—everything was a wonderful experience. Cristina, our guide (perhaps the best guide), told us the story ...
Is this useful?
July 23, 2026
Lidia Isabel
Madrid, Spain
The visit was wonderful, thanks in part to our guide Marina, who shared her knowledge in a very informative and engaging way. She's also incredibly at...
Is this useful?
May 6, 2026
Ravinder Singh Dosanjh
United Kingdom
Excellent. Myself and friends thoroughly enjoyed the tour of Alhambra, our guide, Georgia was so knowledgeable, enthusiastic and able to answer all qu...
With friends
Is this useful?
April 8, 2026
Luz Agudelo
Marbella, Spain
We had an excellent guide, Luís Herrera. He not only provided us with many interesting historical facts but also many tips of tourist interest. We rea...
Is this useful?
October 11, 2026
Alvaro
Santiago, Chile
Having Alberto as our guide was excellent. Throughout the tour, he was always very friendly and informative with every explanation and story. Highly r...
Traveling solo
Is this useful?
September 21, 2026
Geoffrey Van Heerde
Netherlands
Very lively tour with lots of details. Enthusiastic guide. However, we would have liked to spend more time in the Nasrid Palace.
As a couple
Is this useful?
September 12, 2026
Alicia Cortell
Sueca, Spain
Excellent, Natalia was a fantastic guide! We enjoyed it immensely.
Is this useful?
September 7, 2026
Veronica
Buenos Aires, Argentina
The Alhambra is incredibly beautiful. The guide was good, but a little rushed for our taste.
As a couple
Is this useful?

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