The top 3 Alhambra tours in Granada
Alhambra tours in Granada are the best way to experience the jewel of the crown of this beautiful city located close to the Sierra Nevada, Spain. The Alhambra is extremely popular and there are always long lines of people waiting to get in.
The Alhambra is in Granada, a wonderful city where many civilizations that once lived in the lands of Andalusia have left such a cultural legacy that it can be considered one of the marvels of the world. It is a glorious citadel of sultan palaces and ornate gardens that was once the seat of the last Moorish kingdom on the Iberian Peninsula.
Access to the Alhambra is strictly limited to a certain number of visitors each day. For this reason advance bookings are strongly recommended.
If you want to experience a complete visit and not miss a detail while skipping the lines and have a guide for your self, here are the best Alhambra tours.
Skip the line: Alhambra and Generalife gardens half-day tour
Explore the Alhambra and the Generalife on this skip-the-line walking tour, led by a professional local English speaking guide.
This tour guarantees you’ll have an Alhambra ticket (remember there are limited ticket numbers are allocated per day) and allows you to visit UNESCO-listed Alhambra with minimum fuss. You won’t have to wait in line and your hotel pickup and drop-off is included.
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Alhambra is a treasure trove of Moorish architecture and you’ll see several of its wonders as you tour its highlights.
Skip the line: Alhambra and Generalife gardens half-day tour »
V.I.P. access to Alhambra and Generalife gardens in Granada
Experience one of Granada’s iconic landmarks without the hassle of large crowds on a V.I.P. exclusive tour of the Alhambra. With a priority-access pass, you’ll gain early entry to the UNESCO-listed landmark before it becomes crowded, and embark on a tour of the Alhambra complex with a knowledgeable English speaking guide.
Your Alhambra experience starts with pickup at a central Granada location, where you’ll meet your guide and travel to the World Heritage site for early entry before most crowds arrive. Your tour includes a stroll around the Alhambra palatial town, the Alcazaba fortress, the Generalife summer palace and gardens, and the old Medina.
At the end of the tour, you are dropped off back in the center of the city so can enjoy the rest of your visit.
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Private tour of the Alhambra and Generalife
Skip past the Alhambra’s long entrance lines with your private guide and explore this incredible palace complex! Including priority access, this private tour ensures you’ll see the best of Granada’s premier UNESCO World Heritage Site with ease.
Enjoy this Alhambra tour with your own guide and explore the best representation of artistic, cultural and scientific development reached Al-Andalus in its last period. That’s why the Alhambra has been for decades, a claim for millions of travelers from all corners of the world to visit Granada.
On top of it, booking a guided tour improves the experience to understand the history and art on the site, especially if you are unfamiliar with Spanish history.
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2. How many days to spend in Granada
3. How to get to Granada
4. How to move around Granada
5. Granada hotels: where to stay in Granada
6. What to eat in Granada
7. What to do in Granada
8. Tips to visit the Alhambra in Granada
9. How to buy tickets to the Alhambra in Granada
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