Alhambra Online

Guided Tour of the Generalife Gardens and the Alcazaba of the Alhambra

The most beautiful gardens of al-Ándalus and Granada's most imposing military fortress, with an expert local guide included.

  • Guided Tour of the Generalife Gardens and the Alcazaba of the Alhambra 1

Main activity information

Duration
1h 30m
Tour type
Guided visit
Languages
ESENFRITDE
Nominative
Yes

Description

The Alhambra is not limited to its palaces. The Generalife and the Alcazaba are two distinct areas that allow a complete reading of the monumental complex without the need to enter the Nasrid Palaces. The first was the retreat palace of the Nasrid sultans, a space of gardens, irrigation channels and Mediterranean vegetation built on the slope of the Cerro del Sol with direct views of the palatine city. The second is the oldest part of the complex, a 13th-century military fortress from whose Torre de la Vela you can overlook Granada, the vega and Sierra Nevada in a single panoramic view.


Our tour starts at Paseo de la Sabika, just 100 meters from the main entrance to the monument, with an expert guide in Nasrid history in groups of up to 30 people. The route also includes the Palacio de Carlos V, the circular-plan Renaissance building set on the Alhambra hill, unique in its style within the monumental complex. We offer the service in Spanish and English, and also in French, German and Italian with a minimum of 8 participants in that language.


What you will see


  1. The Alcazaba: the oldest military area of the Alhambra, with panoramic views over Granada and Sierra Nevada from the Torre de la Vela.
  2. Palace and Gardens of the Generalife: the summer palace of the Nasrid sultans, surrounded by gardens of Islamic landscape architecture with fountains, cypresses and flowering beds.
  3. Palacio de Carlos V: the imposing Renaissance building set on the Alhambra hill, unique in its style within the monumental complex.


Practical information


  1. Meeting point: Paseo de la Sabika 15, next to Hotel Guadalupe, 100 meters before the main entrance.
  2. Documentation: It is mandatory to present an ID card or original passport to access the monument.
  3. Footwear and equipment: Comfortable shoes are recommended. In summer, bring sun protection.
  4. Languages: French, Italian and German require a minimum of 8 participants booked in that language; if this minimum is not reached, the tour will be conducted in Spanish or English.
  5. Tour order: It may be modified according to instructions from the Patronato de la Alhambra.
  6. Ticket: It is necessary to keep the ticket throughout the entire visit.
  7. Accessibility: Not suitable for wheelchair users.

Meeting point

Welcome Visitor Center - Alhambra Online - Granavisión

P.º de la Sabica, 28, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain
View on Google Maps
From 54.50 €