Guided Tour of the Alhambra with Granada Card

Alhambra guided tour - Granada Tours
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With this booking you first take the full guided tour of the Alhambra and then continue exploring Granada on your own with the Granada Card. The guided part includes access to the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife, the Alcazaba and the Palace of Charles V. Afterwards, the pass lets you enter several monuments and cultural spaces around the city, as well as including urban bus rides and a ride on the tourist train.

It's an option designed for those who want to lock in the main visit to the Alhambra and make the most of the rest of Granada without having to buy each ticket separately. The Alhambra offers tours with access to the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, Alcazaba and Palace of Charles V, and the Granada Card is officially marketed as the city's tourist pass.

Itinerary of the guided tour of the Alhambra and use of the Granada Card

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    The visit begins at the Alhambra, where the guided tour of the monumental complex takes place. The order may vary depending on the time assigned for the Nasrid Palaces, but the itinerary always includes the main areas. During the tour you'll pass through the Generalife, with its gardens and spaces linked to former orchards, continue through the Secano area, which preserves remains of the inhabited area within the Alhambra, and walk through the Palace of Charles V, which introduces a later stage within the complex. You'll also access the Alcazaba, the fortress's defensive section, and the Nasrid Palaces, where the most representative halls and courtyards of Nasrid architecture are concentrated and whose access is set by the time shown on the ticket.

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    Once the guided tour is finished, the experience continues on your own with the Granada Card. With this pass you can keep visiting other spots in the city during the voucher's validity period, accessing spaces such as 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 Museum of Fine Arts and the Archaeological Museum, as well as using the included transport with urban bus rides and a ride on the tourist train that covers different areas of downtown and the surroundings of the Alhambra.

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    This way, the visit isn't limited to the guided tour inside the monument, but is extended with a pass that lets you keep organizing the rest of your stay in Granada with several visits already included.

Practical information for the guided tour of the Alhambra with Granada Card

Before booking, it's worth checking a few practical details of this tour. As this activity uses a named ticket for the Alhambra, it's mandatory to correctly provide each participant's details during purchase and arrive on the day of the visit with the original physical ID or passport. Besides the guided tour of the monument, this booking includes the Granada Card, so it's also important to double-check your contact details in order to receive all the documentation by email.

Tour duration

The guided tour of the Alhambra lasts approximately 3 hours. On top of that, you can then use the Granada Card, which lets you keep visiting other monuments and cultural spaces around the city on your own during the pass's validity period.

Available languages

The tour is offered in Spanish, English and French.

Price and rates

The price is €120 per person at the general rate and €70 at the junior rate for participants aged 2 to 11.

What the tour includes

The booking includes the 3-hour guided tour of the full Alhambra with access to the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife, the Alcazaba and the Palace of Charles V. It also includes the Granada Card, which grants access to several monuments in the city and transport services. The spaces officially included in the Granada Card include the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, San Jerónimo, La Cartuja, the Science Park, the Abbey of Sacromonte, the Cuarto Real, the Casa de Zafra, the Museum of Fine Arts, the Archaeological Museum, the Casa de los Tiros, the Corral del Carbón, El Bañuelo, the Casa del Horno de Oro and the Casa del Chapiz. The pass also includes 9 urban bus rides and 1 tourist train ride.

Available times

The available departures for this tour are at 9:00 am and 4:30 pm.

Meeting point

The meeting point is the Main Gate of the Alhambra, next to the ticket office, in the area designated for guides, on Paseo de la Sabika. It's best to arrive at least 20 minutes early.

Accessibility

Access for wheelchair users is different and more limited in some areas of the monument. The Alhambra itself has partially adapted routes within the complex. As for strollers, they are not allowed inside visitable spaces such as the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife or Alcazaba. The Board of Trustees offers a stroller check-in service and loans baby carriers.

Booking confirmation

To process the booking, it's mandatory to provide the details of all participants, including full name, ID or passport, age and nationality. A valid email address is also required, since the Granada Card documentation is sent by email. The Granada Card is named, and to enter the Alhambra you may be asked for the original documentation.

Families and pets

The tour has a junior rate for children aged 2 to 11. As for pets, animals are not allowed at the Alhambra, except in cases permitted by law such as accredited guide or assistance dogs.

Large groups

For groups of more than 10 people, audio guides are used during the Alhambra tour. If you're traveling as a larger group and need a different format, a private tour option can be considered.

Important conditions on cancellation, changes and access

The guided tour of the Alhambra does not accept refunds once the booking is confirmed, since the tickets are named and tied to each participant's personal documentation. For that reason, it's important to carefully review all details before completing the purchase.

As for the Granada Card, it can be cancelled up to 24 hours before activation. If cancellation is requested outside that window, or if the Alhambra visit is not taken, the pass is never activated and no refund applies.

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Book your Alhambra tour and get the rest of Granada organized

If you already have your dates set, here you can lock in the full guided tour of the Alhambra and the Granada Card in a single booking, so you can keep visiting other spaces in the city included in the pass afterwards. It's a practical way to have the main part of your trip organized while also settling other visits and journeys around Granada.

Once you complete the purchase, you'll receive the documentation you need for both the guided tour and the management of the Granada Card by email. Since admission to the Alhambra is named, it's important to carefully check all participants' details before confirming the booking and to arrive on the day of the visit with the original physical ID or passport. Just choose an available time, enter the required information for each traveler, and lock in the activity.

Frequently asked questions about the Alhambra + City Pass tour

What exactly does this booking include?

The booking includes the 3-hour guided tour of the full Alhambra with access to the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife, the Alcazaba and the Palace of Charles V. It also includes the Granada Card, with access to several monuments and cultural spaces around the city, along with urban bus rides and a ride on the tourist train.

Is the Granada Card part of the guided tour?

No. The guided part corresponds to the tour of the Alhambra. The Granada Card is used afterwards on your own to keep visiting other spaces in Granada included in the pass.

Does it include the Nasrid Palaces?

Yes. This tour includes access to the Nasrid Palaces as part of the full tour of the Alhambra, along with the Generalife, the Alcazaba and the Palace of Charles V.

What languages is the guided tour offered in?

The tour is offered in Spanish, English and French.

What documentation do I need to provide to book?

To process the booking, it's mandatory to provide the details of all participants: full name, ID or passport, age and nationality. A valid email address is also required in order to receive the Granada Card documentation.

Do I need to bring my ID or passport on the day of the visit?

Yes. Since this is a named ticket, it's mandatory to bring your original physical ID or passport on the day of the visit.

How is the Granada Card delivered?

The Granada Card documentation is sent by email, so it's important to double-check the address provided when booking.

Is this tour accessible?

Access for wheelchair users is different and more limited in some areas of the Alhambra. As for strollers, they are not allowed inside certain visitable spaces of the monument.

Can the booking be cancelled or changed?

The guided tour of the Alhambra does not accept refunds once confirmed, since the tickets are named. That's why it's important to carefully check all details before completing the purchase.

What is the price of this tour?

The price is €120 per person at the general rate and €70 at the junior rate for children aged 2 to 11.

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