Original ID or passport, the same one shown on your tickets (no ID needed for children under 12)
Cancellation
Alhambra tickets are named and cannot be changed or refunded. See the cancellation conditions on this page
This private tour of the Alhambra is designed for those who want to do the visit with their group only and an official guide for about 3 hours. It is a way to explore the monument with attention focused on your pace, with time to stop, follow the explanation without interruptions and ask questions during the visit.
The route passes through the main areas of the Alhambra open to the public, including the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, the Palace of Charles V and the Generalife. The order may vary depending on the time assigned for entry to the Nasrid Palaces, the part of the complex that works with timed entry.
Tickets are not included in this private visit. It is designed for those who already have them or will arrange them on their own and want to visit the Alhambra with a guide exclusively for their group on the day.
This private tour covers the main areas of the Alhambra open to the public in about 3 hours. The visit passes through the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, the Palace of Charles V and the Generalife, following the order set by the Palaces entry time, the part of the monument with an assigned time slot.
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The Nasrid Palaces are a central part of the route, with halls, courtyards and spaces linked to the former Nasrid residence. Some of the best-known areas of the visit are here, and entry to this part usually sets the organisation of the rest of the tour.
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The visit continues through the Alcazaba, the military area of the Alhambra, with towers, walls and spaces linked to the defence of the complex. The route then passes the Palace of Charles V, the Renaissance building raised inside the monument at a later period, and the Generalife, the part linked to the palace and its gardens.
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As it is a private tour, the visit lets you follow the route more continuously and better adapt the stops and the guide's attention along the way.
Practical information for your private visit to the Alhambra
Before booking it is worth being clear about the conditions of this private tour, especially regarding tickets, the meeting point and the documents needed to enter the monument. Here you have the practical information to know how the visit is organised and what to bear in mind before the day of the tour.
Duration of the private tour
The visit lasts about 3 hours. That time lets you cover the main areas of the Alhambra open to the public in the private format.
Languages and groups
The private tour is offered in Spanish, English and French, with an official guide dedicated exclusively to your group.
Price and tickets
The price is per group, without tickets: €190 for 1 to 10 people, €195 for 11 to 20 and €200 for 21 to 30. Tickets to the Alhambra are not included in this private tour. If you already have them, we coordinate the visit around the assigned time. If you do not, we can help you arrange them, but please contact us before booking to check availability and secure access to the monument.
What the visit includes
Includes an official tourist guide and a personal wireless audio system from 6 people. Tickets to the Alhambra are not included in this private tour.
Available times
The time is set by your entry time to the Nasrid Palaces and agreed when booking, within the monument's time options.
Meeting point
The meeting point is the Main Entrance of the Alhambra, next to the ticket offices, in the area set aside for guides.
Accessibility
The Alhambra has limited accessibility. With a pushchair the full route cannot be done, so a baby carrier is recommended. For wheelchair users the Alcazaba cannot be visited, and both the Generalife and the Nasrid Palaces are visited in a reduced way due to the layout of the monument.
Confirmation
Once you have booked, you will receive a voucher by email with the tour information, the meeting point, the location map and the time. You just need to show it on your phone; there is no need to print it.
Families and children
It is a visit suitable for families. Pushchairs cannot enter the monument, although they can be left in the left-luggage office by showing the ticket and ID.
Cancellation conditions of the private tour
This private tour is not refundable. As the visit is coordinated with a specific date and entry time to the Alhambra, check all the details carefully before confirming the booking.
If you do not have the tickets yet or need help arranging them, it is best to contact us before booking the visit. That way we can check availability and avoid mistakes with access to the monument.
Book your private guide for the Alhambra
If you prefer to visit the Alhambra with your own group and an official guide focused on your route, here you can secure a visit designed so you do not depend on an open group. It is a comfortable option for couples, families, small groups or travellers who want to do the visit more calmly and with more direct attention during the 3-hour route.
To book, just tell us the date and the size of the group. If you already have the tickets, we coordinate the visit around the assigned time. If you have not bought them yet, contact us and we will help you arrange them so access is well organised before the day of the tour.
Frequently asked questions about the private Alhambra tour
Are Alhambra tickets included in the private tour?
No. This private tour includes an official guide and, when the group has more than 6 people, a personal wireless audio system, but tickets to the Alhambra are not included. If you already have them, we organise the visit around the assigned time. If you have not bought them yet, we can help you arrange them if you contact us beforehand to check availability.
Which parts of the Alhambra are visited on this private tour?
The visit covers the main areas of the Alhambra open to the public in about 3 hours. The itinerary passes through the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, the Palace of Charles V and the Generalife, although the order may vary depending on the entry time assigned to the Palaces.
Where is the meeting point?
The meeting point is the Main Entrance of the Alhambra, next to the ticket offices, in the area set aside for guides. It is best to arrive a few minutes early to start the visit with time to spare.
Is the visit only for our group?
Yes. As it is a private tour of the Alhambra, the visit is organised only for your group and led by an official guide exclusively for you. That lets you follow the route more continuously and better adjust the pace during the visit.
How long is the private tour?
About 3 hours. That time lets you cover the main areas of the monument within a private visit.
Can I do the visit with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Pushchairs cannot normally enter the monument, although they can be left in the left-luggage office by showing the ticket and ID. For wheelchair users, access and the route are different and more limited, as accessibility is restricted in several areas of the complex.
Does it include the Nasrid Palaces?
Tickets to the Alhambra are not included in this private tour, so the Nasrid Palaces depend on the ticket you buy. The Alhambra General ticket (€22.27) includes the Nasrid Palaces; the Gardens, Generalife and Alcazaba ticket (€12.73) does not. To do the full route with the guide you need the Alhambra General ticket.
What document do I need to bring?
Each participant must bring their original ID card or passport. Tickets are issued in each visitor's name and access control may ask for the document during the visit. Children under 12 do not need ID, although the adult holder of the purchase must bring theirs. It must match the document used to buy the tickets.
In which languages?
The private tour is offered in Spanish, English and French, with an official guide dedicated exclusively to your group.
Do children pay?
Children under 12 enter the Alhambra free (their official ticket is arranged together with the adults'). The private tour has a price per group, with no individual rate by age.
Can I cancel?
Alhambra tickets are issued in your name and cannot be changed or refunded. The cancellation conditions of the private guide service are shown when booking.
What happens if there are no tickets left?
Official Alhambra tickets sell out well in advance, especially in high season and those giving access to the Nasrid Palaces. It is best to book early. If no dates appear for your day, write to us on WhatsApp at +34 655 95 96 78 and we will help you find an alternative.
What time do you enter the palaces?
Each ticket has a fixed entry time to the Nasrid Palaces, assigned when the booking is arranged, and that time sets the order of the visit. The rest of the site (Generalife, Alcazaba, Palace of Charles V) can be visited from 8:30 until closing.
How big can the group be?
The group size is flexible. The monument's rules set a maximum of 30 people per group.
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The Alhambra, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, preserves the legacy of the Nasrid dynasty in Granada through a complex of palaces, defensive areas, gardens and buildings raised in different periods. Within the site are the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba, the Generalife and the surroundings of the Palace of Charles V, each with a specific role in the history and structure of the monument.
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