Granada: Alhambra & Generalife Fast-Track Guided Tour
ID: GYG48872-65644
Category:
Country: Spain
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Explore the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens with fast-track tickets on this 3-hour guided tour. Engulf yourself in the pinnacle of Moorish culture and architecture as you learn from your informative guide.
Discover the unforgettable Muslim palatial city of Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which once was home to the sultans of the Nasrid Dynasty. Learn more about its rich history and elaborate, Moorish architecture from a professional guide as you walk around the uniquely well-preserved medieval citadel and explore both the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife gardens.
Inside the palatine city and once the explanations have been received, enjoy the artistic beauty of the Patio de los Leones. Known for its iconic Muslim blue and yellow tile decoration, the courtyard is a stunning example of the splendor of Islamic architecture and engineering.
Next, visit the Palace of Mexuar, the oldest palace in the complex and the Palace of Comares, which was the official residence of the Sultan as well as the location of the throne room. Finally, head to the Palace of Lions, which is considered the peak of Nazari art.
Finish your tour at the sultan’s summer palace to the east of Alhambra. The Generalife is framed by breathtaking scenery and surrounded by a plethora of vegetation and green open space.
Highlights
- Explore Granada's impressive Alhambra Palace Complex
- Admire the impressive architecture of the Court of the Lions and the Hall of the Ambassadors
- Learn all about the fascinating history and significance of Alhambra
- Relax amidst the myriad of fountains and flowers in the Generalife Gardens
- Discover medieval Granada from the towers and balconies
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• When booking, please provide the full name, date of birth and ID details for each participant. This information is required in advance for permission to enter the Alhambra. Please note, in order to access to the monument, you must provide the original ID or passport you made the reservation with
• Please note that all visitors to the Alhambra must carry a ticket, including children and babies of all ages
• The Alhambra has an extension of 12 hectares
• The entire tour will be guided except for the Nazaries palaces where capacity is limited and each client will have an established schedule depending on when you made your reservation
• As per Alhambra policy and in order to conserve the monument, time slots can be changed prior to your tour date. You will be advised by phone or email of any changes
• No refunds will be issued for late ticket collection
• Your visit commentary may be in 2 different languages
Meet your guide in front of the monument ticket office
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
