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Alhambra group walking tour

Visit Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and get to know the last historically Arabic city in Spain. This tour takes you back 600 years, when this fortress…

  • Duration3 hours
  • LanguagesSpanish, English, French, German
  • CancellationAlhambra policy

About this tour in Granada

At a glance

Alhambra group walking tour is a cultural and theme tours in Granada that lasts 3 hours, with a guide who speaks Spanish, English, French, German. Prices start from €99. Alhambra policy.

Prices and details checked with the supplier on October 17, 2026.

  • CrewSpanish, English, French, German
  • Duration3 hours
  • CancellationAlhambra policy

Visit Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and get to know the last historically Arabic city in Spain. This tour takes you back 600 years, when this fortress was reconstructed and converted into a magnificent royal palace by the Sultan of Granada in 1333. The complex offers sweeping views of nearby villages and the jagged Sierra Nevada mountain.

The complex sits atop a hill and offers sweeping views of nearby villages and the jagged Sierra Nevada mountain range in the distance. Upon arrival at hte meeting point, your guide regales you with stories about the site's construction and transformation over the centuries.

Enter the sprawling complex, gazing up at its sheer stone walls designed with contemporary Nasrid architecture. This former fortress was converted into a palace in the 14th century, so you're greeted by delicate stonework and ornate ceilings with each chamber you enter.

Step into the Royal Complex and see the quarters that Charles V once called home, and then wander the former sultan's recreational area and lush Moorish gardens. Hear more stories about Alhambra's origins as a military fortress before its transformation into an extravagant hilltop palace.

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Itinerary

  1. Group walking tour at the Alhambra - Itinerary

    Discover the Monumental Complex of the Alhambra, declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO, that is the last historically Arabic city in Spain. We’ll go back 600 years to visit the 11th wonder of the world: the Alhambra.

    The meeting point with your guide will be at the entrance of the Alhambra. Let’s start visiting the Generalife palace, recreational area of the sultans, and its garden. Then pass by the Franciscan Parador Hotel that was a convent built in the 15. century. Next visit the Church with some important images of the 17.th and 18.th century.

    Admire the Palace of Charles V, an awesome Christian palace with Renaissance  style. Wander along its military fortress and finish visiting the renowned Nasrid Palaces: Mexuar, Comares & Lion’s palace while listening to stories, legends and important facts about the Alhambra & Granada from the hand of the guide.

    The walk through the palaces and the gardens takes about 2.5 hours.

    At the end of the visit, if you wish, you will go back to the starting point.


What’s included

Included3

  • Entrance fees
  • Professional guide
  • Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups over 6 pax

Good to know before you go

  • Passport required
  • Accessible for those with limited mobility
  • Alhambra group tour includes entrance tickets + group tour guide + earphones.
  • - Please wear comfortable shoes.

Getting there

The start time and meeting point will be provided by email once the booking is confirmed. It depends on the tickets available that we have on the tour date.

Good to know

Not suitable for pets, unless they are assistance dogs. In this case, client must provide their assistance dog identification card. If a ticket to a monument is included, the regulations that the monument indicates regarding the right of access or not for the assistance dog will be complied with.

Getting there

- Passports. The Alhambra staff can require you to show them the passports to verify the ownership of your nominative tickets. If you don't bring them with, they can not let you get inside the monument.

Weather

- This activity operates in all weather conditions. In the case of rain the tour will run as usual, so please bring an umbrella or a suitable rain gear.

Good to know

- In summertime it can get very hot so don’t forget your sunglasses, sun-tan lotion and a bottle of wáter.

Where the tour starts in Granada

At the main access gate of the Alhambra (by the umbrella with the sign "guides")

Paseo del Generalife 1F, 18009, Granada

37.17434, -3.58403

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the Alhambra group walking tour?

The experience lasts 3 hours.

How much does it cost?

Prices start from €99. The exact price depends on the date and the number of people, and you see the total before you pay.

What is included?

Included: Entrance fees, Professional guide, Headsets to hear the guide clearly for groups over 6 pax.

Where does it start?

The meeting point is At the main access gate of the Alhambra (by the umbrella with the sign "guides"), Paseo del Generalife 1F, 18009, Granada. Full directions are in your confirmation email.

Which languages is it offered in?

It is offered in Spanish, English, French, German.

Can I cancel my booking?

Cancellation policy: Alhambra policy. The full terms are shown before you pay.

How do I book?

Choose a date in the availability calendar on this page, select the number of people and pay securely online. Your confirmation and tickets are sent by email.

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