Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Ticket with Audioguide
Overview
Inclusions
- Discover the Spanish-Muslim architecture of Nasrid Palaces and Alcazaba Fortress
- Stroll around and relax at the Generalife Gardens
- Enjoy the complete flexibility of a self-guided audio tour
- Tickets for the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba and Generalife Gardens
- Entry/Admission - Alcazaba
- Entry/Admission - Generalife
- Entry/Admission - The Alhambra
- Entry/Admission - Nasrid Palaces
What to expect
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Stop At: The Alhambra, Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n Palacio de Carlos V, 18009 Granada Spain
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.
Duration: 3 minutes
Stop At: Generalife Realejo-San Matias, 18009 Granada Spain
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Alcazaba, Calle Real de la Alhambra Conjunto Monumental de la Alhambra y el Generalife, 18009 Granada Spain
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.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Nasrid Palaces, Calle Real De La Alhambra, 18009 Granada Spain
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 Hall of Ambassadors is located inside the Tower of Comares.
- 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
Duration: 40 minutes
Additional information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Actual visit of Alhambra is incredible. Not to be missed. The experience of getting the tickets was a bit stressful. The voucher has a time (9am) printed on it and said I’d receive my time for the Palacios Nazaries upon pickup. I arrived to claim my tickets at that time and then was told my ticke...
Actual visit of Alhambra is incredible. Not to be missed. The experience of getting the tickets was a bit stressful. The voucher has a time (9am) printed on it and said I’d receive my time for the Palacios Nazaries upon pickup. I arrived to claim my tickets at that time and then was told my ticket to the Palacio was also at 9am. They are very strict about that time and you only have a 30 minute grace period. It’s completely on the other side of the complex from the pickup area. I booked it but there was a line to get in. Had that line been longer I may have been out of luck. Would have much been much less stressful to assign a time for the Palacios for an hour or so after pickup. There is plenty to do while waiting.The Alhambra is an absolute must, it’s stunning gardens, architecture and views take your breath away. We had a 3 hr tour, which was full on, very informative with all the historical facts but it was a bit too many facts for us. Andy our guide was a fabulous enthusiastic man with a lot of knowle...
The Alhambra is an absolute must, it’s stunning gardens, architecture and views take your breath away. We had a 3 hr tour, which was full on, very informative with all the historical facts but it was a bit too many facts for us. Andy our guide was a fabulous enthusiastic man with a lot of knowledge and fun as well. Well worth the money, a highlight of our trip.Our guide was Gustavo A. His in depth knowledge, pride in the Alambra and sense if humour was exceptional. Even though it rained and was freezing cold he brought total warmth the the whole experience.
Our guide was Gustavo A. His in depth knowledge, pride in the Alambra and sense if humour was exceptional. Even though it rained and was freezing cold he brought total warmth the the whole experience.Ticketing process was easy. Visitor center is easy to find very near P1 parking lot. The audio guide was adequate and easy to download. Wish included all the sites at Alhambra.
Ticketing process was easy. Visitor center is easy to find very near P1 parking lot. The audio guide was adequate and easy to download. Wish included all the sites at Alhambra.The views were lovely, the staff were friendly and helpful. Thank you for knowing English which helps with non-Spanish speakers.
The views were lovely, the staff were friendly and helpful. Thank you for knowing English which helps with non-Spanish speakers.Andy gave us a group tour and he was fantastic! We hadn’t intended to take this tour but we were glad we did. He really knew his stuff and was clearly excited to be giving these tours. He knew many languages and it was helpful during this tour that he shared a lot of his knowledge. Next time, I ...
Andy gave us a group tour and he was fantastic! We hadn’t intended to take this tour but we were glad we did. He really knew his stuff and was clearly excited to be giving these tours. He knew many languages and it was helpful during this tour that he shared a lot of his knowledge. Next time, I wish he could leave even more time for questions as he knew so much. We were inspired to read more about the history after. We took the tour (which moved very quickly) and then took several more hours to go very slowly.