Guided Alhambra Visit with Granada Card
With this tour you get in a single booking the 3-hour guided visit to the full Alhambra and the Granada Card, a combination designed to get to know Granada more completely. The guided part includes access to the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife, the Alcazaba and the Palace of Charles V, and afterwards the Granada Card lets you keep discovering the city on your own with entry to Granada Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Monastery of La Cartuja, the Monastery of San Jerónimo, the Science Park, the Casa de Zafra, the Casa de los Tiros Museum, the Fine Arts Museum and the Archaeological Museum, plus 9 city bus journeys and 1 ride on the tourist train.
FULL ITINERARY THROUGH THE ALHAMBRA AND GRANADA
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The first part of the activity takes place inside the Alhambra, with a guided visit through the main areas of the complex. The route includes the Nasrid Palaces, which concentrate an essential part of the historical and artistic value of the monument, the Generalife, linked to gardens, orchards and spaces for rest, the Alcazaba, the military and defensive sector of the fortress, and the Palace of Charles V, built in the Christian period inside the enclosure. The order of the visit may change depending on the time assigned to enter the Nasrid Palaces, but the route always covers the full monument.
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When the guided visit ends, the experience does not stop there. With the Granada Card you can keep organising the rest of your stay in the city on your own, with access included to several monuments and cultural spaces in Granada. These include the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Monastery of La Cartuja, the Monastery of San Jerónimo, the Science Park, the Casa de Zafra and other museums and historic buildings spread across the city. The pass also includes journeys on the city bus and a ride on the tourist train, so it not only gets you into several spaces but also helps you move around and keep completing your visit to Granada more easily.
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So this booking combines a guided part inside the Alhambra with a flexible part to keep discovering Granada at your own pace, without having to arrange each ticket or each journey separately.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION FOR THE ALHAMBRA + CITY PASS TOUR
Before booking, it is worth being clear about some practical aspects of this visit, since it combines the guided visit to the full Alhambra with the Granada Card in a single booking.
LENGTH OF THE ROUTE
The guided visit to the Alhambra lasts about 3 hours. Added to that is the Granada Card, which lets you keep visiting on your own the other monuments and cultural spaces in Granada included in the pass. Departures available for this tour are at 09:00 and 16:30.
AVAILABLE LANGUAGES
The visit is offered in Spanish, French and English.
PRICE AND RATES
Adults: €120. Junior (12 to 15): €70.
WHAT THE VISIT INCLUDES
The booking includes the 3-hour guided visit to the full Alhambra with access to the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife, the Alcazaba and the Palace of Charles V. It also includes radio guides for groups of more than 10 people and the Granada Card, with entry to Granada Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Monastery of La Cartuja, the Monastery of San Jerónimo, the Science Park, the Casa de Zafra, the Casa de los Tiros Museum, the Fine Arts Museum and the Archaeological Museum, plus 9 city bus journeys and 1 ride on the tourist train.
MEETING POINT
The meeting point is the Main Gate of the Alhambra, next to the ticket offices, in the area set aside for guides, on Calle Paseo de la Sabika. It is important to arrive 20 minutes before the start time.
ACCESSIBILITY
Access to the Alhambra for wheelchair users is different and more limited. The Patronato itself also states that there is an adapted itinerary for wheelchair visitors and that pushchairs are not allowed inside visitable spaces such as the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, Alcazaba and Partal, although they are on the paths connecting these areas.
BOOKING CONFIRMATION
To process the booking it is compulsory to provide the details of all participants: full name, ID or passport number, age and nationality. It is also compulsory to give an email address for each customer, since the Granada Card tickets are sent by email. You must also attend the visit with your physical ID or passport.
FAMILIES AND PETS
The visit has a junior rate for children aged 2 to 11. As for pets, animals are not allowed into the Alhambra, except for duly accredited guide dogs, assistance dogs or therapy or social-support animals.
LARGE GROUPS
For groups of more than 10 people, radio guides are used. If you need a more tailored visit or several of you are going together, there is the option of a private tour.
CANCELLATION AND CHANGES FOR THE GUIDED VISIT TO THE ALHAMBRA WITH CITY PASS
The visit to the Alhambra is NON-REFUNDABLE because of the cancellation policy of the Patronato de la Alhambra, since tickets are named and fully linked to personal ID.
The Granada City Pass can be cancelled up to 24 hours before activation without penalty. If you cancel with less notice or do not show up for the Alhambra tour, the City Pass is not activated either and there is no refund.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS OF THE GUIDED VISIT TO THE ALHAMBRA + CITY PASS
We did the Alhambra and Palacios Nazaríes tour and were incredibly lucky to have Amelia as our guide. From the very beginning, she gave us such a warm and organized welcome, she knew exactly who was in her group and took the time to have everyone introduce themselves, which immediately made the experience feel personal and comfortable. Her knowledge is exceptional, but what really sets her apart is how she explains things. She makes history so easy to understand and genuinely interesting. One moment that really stood out to me was the way she explained the wooden ceilings, something I would have completely overlooked on my own, but she made it fascinating. Amelia is energetic, funny, incredibly patient, and very caring. She constantly checked in on everyone, made sure we were comfortable, and never made the tour feel rushed. The pacing was perfect. Even if someone needed a quick stop, she made sure everyone felt included and taken care of. One of the things I appreciated most was how engaged she kept the group the entire time. She has a natural way of making everything feel alive and enjoyable, not like a typical “information-heavy” tour. She also went above and beyond by helping us take photos and pointing out the best photo spots, which made a huge difference. On top of that, she gave great tips at the end for places to eat and additional spots to visit within the Alhambra. Honestly, if I had done this on my own, I would have missed so much. In just a few hours, I learned and experienced far more than I ever could have by myself. I left feeling truly grateful. I recommend this company and Amelia 3000%, the tour was absolutely amazing.
View on Google MapsCYNTHIA IS AMAZING!! She is so much fun to listen to. Full of knowledge and explains in ways that makes the information so fun to learn and interesting. Sad to say goodbye to her and not be able to have her for the rest of our trip in Spain! We LOVED this tour! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥰
View on Google MapsThis tour should not been taken by anyone who is not in pretty good physical condition as there are a LOT of steps and lots of walking. That said, this two part tour was brilliant. Both guides we had were friendly and very knowledgeable and made the tours interesting. We took the bus (C32) from the Isabel la catolica stop and got it back to the same stop. You can walk but we were so tired after the tour we decided not to. Definitely a tour we would recommend.
View on Google MapsGranada and Alhambra is a stunning piece of Spain’s history, our guide Luis was a wealth of knowledge. He took us through a journey in time of this palace/fortress/city and water source - Alhambra’s lifecycle with its gardens is magical. Thanks Luis!
View on Google MapsPatrizia was very informative. Know her history well. She's very friendly and her English is quite good. Besides giving us history lessons and stories, she also offered tips and places to go for food and scenery. All in all, a very pleasant and enjoyable tour. Love to do it with her on another tour.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE ALHAMBRA + CITY PASS TOUR
What exactly does this booking include?
The booking includes the 3-hour guided visit to the full Alhambra with access to the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, Alcazaba and Palace of Charles V. It also includes the Granada Card with entry to Granada Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, the Monastery of La Cartuja, the Monastery of San Jerónimo, the Science Park, the Casa de Zafra, the Casa de los Tiros Museum, the Fine Arts Museum and the Archaeological Museum, plus 9 city bus journeys and 1 ride on the tourist train.
Is the Granada Card part of the guided visit?
No. The guided part is the 3-hour visit to the Alhambra. The Granada Card is used afterwards on your own to access the other monuments and services included in the pass.
Does it include the Nasrid Palaces?
Yes. This visit includes access to the Nasrid Palaces within the full route through the Alhambra, together with the Generalife, the Alcazaba and the Palace of Charles V.
In which languages is the guided visit to the Alhambra held?
The visit is offered in Spanish and English.
What details do I need to provide to book?
To process the booking it is compulsory to provide the details of all participants: full name, ID or passport number, age and nationality. Without these details entry to the monument cannot be guaranteed.
Do I need to bring ID or a passport on the day of the visit?
Yes. You must attend with your physical ID or passport to enter the Alhambra.
How are the Granada Card tickets received?
The Granada Card tickets are sent by email, so it is compulsory to give a valid email address for each customer when booking.
Is this visit accessible?
Access to the Alhambra for wheelchair users is different and more limited. The route is not done under the same conditions as the general visit.
Can the booking be cancelled or changed?
No. Because of the cancellation policy applied to the tickets supplied by the Patronato de la Alhambra, this visit is non-refundable.
How much does the Alhambra tour with Granada Card cost?
Adults: €120. Junior (12 to 15): €70.
BOOK THE ALHAMBRA AND KEEP DISCOVERING GRANADA
If you already know the date of your visit, here you can lock in, in a single booking, the guided visit to the full Alhambra and the Granada Card to keep accessing other spaces in Granada included in the pass afterwards. When you complete the purchase, you will receive by email the documentation needed for the visit and for managing the pass, so it is worth checking the details of all participants carefully before confirming the booking.
You just have to choose your time, enter the compulsory information for each traveller and complete the purchase to have the visit organised from that moment. As the tickets are named, it is important to book with the correct details and attend on the day of the visit with your physical ID or passport.
