Guided visit to the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife

Overview

Learn about its fascinating history and architecture as you stroll through the lush Generalife Gardens and marvel at the decorative details of the Nasrid Palaces. Immerse yourself in the splendid Nasrid architecture and live an unforgettable experience in this World Heritage Site. Enjoy the Alhambra and Generalife accompanied by an experienced Official Guide. Personalized assistance and reservation monitoring from the moment of purchase until the day of the visit. Reception of visitors at our Alhambra Meeting Point located a few meters from the Alhambra ticket office building. Select the start time you prefer. Please note that in exceptional cases this time may be modified.

Itinerary

1. Nasrid Palaces

   You will visit the Comares Palace with its administrative area called Mexuar, Patio de los Arrayanes with its porticos and pool and the Comares Tower where the majestic Throne Room is located. The stucco construction techniques and the wood techniques used to make the original ceiling that are still preserved will be explained. The visit continues with the Palace of the Lions, a majestic work of Sultan Mohammed V where we will visit the patio with the famous fountain and the annexed rooms such as the Room of Two Sisters and of the Kings. Concluding the visit in the Partal area and the Torre de las Damas.

   · 1 h· Admission included

2. Alcazaba

   We will visit the military part offering explanations of the defensive structure of the palatine city of the Alhambra, we will go up to the Torre de la Vela to enjoy the spectacular views of Granada, Albaicín and Vega de Granada, explaining the function that the tower had and what it It happens with the Christian conquest. You will visit the Jardín de los Adarves and the Puerta de las Armas.

   · 25 min· Admission included

3. Palace of Carlos V

   We visit the 16th century building with an explanation of its facades and the main courtyard, an explanation of its construction, symbols and we indicate the location of the museums it houses.

   · 15 min· Admission included

4. The public area of the Alhambra is covered, explaining the structure of the city, commenting on Christian modifications such as the church of Santa María de la Alhambra and the convent of San Francisco, currently converted into a national hostel that was the burial place of Queen Elizabeth. We visit the area of the dry land where the ruins of the Palacio de los Abencerrajes are located, a very prominent family of the Nasrid court and the area of the Medina where we will see ruins of the workshops and ovens that they used to build the decorations.

   · 25 min

5. Generalife

   Tour of the Cerro del Sol hill where we will see the Nasrid orchards and the Christian labyrinth gardens of the Generalife, explanation of the flora of the gardens and the fruits that were produced in the orchards. Visit to the Generalife Palace and explanation of its physical communication with the city of the Alhambra. Patio de Polo, Patio de la Guardia, Patio de la Acequia where we will see the summer house of the Sultan, Patio de la Sultana with the cypress and tall gardens. Exit from the enclosure through the Paseo de las Adelfas.

   · 45 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Ticket to be collected at a different location

Our visitor reception point labeled Alhambra Meeting Point, is located a few meters from the Alhambra ticket office building You must present your original identity card to redeem access tickets, it is an indispensable requirement

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Not recommended for people with reduced mobility

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