Alhambra: Small Group Tour with Local Guide & Admission
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Alhambra: Small Group Tour with Local Guide & Admission
By Viajes Alhambra - Granavisión
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
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Mobile ticket
Live guide: English, Spanish
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- Tickets for the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba fortress and the Generalife Gardens.
- Professional guide.
- Entry/Admission - The Alhambra
- Entry/Admission - Nasrid Palaces
- Entry/Admission - Palace of Carlos V
- Entry/Admission - Generalife
- Entry/Admission - Alcazaba
What's not included- Bottled water
- Headphones
- Start:
- P.º de la Sabica, 15, Centro, 18009 Granada, SpainAt the time chosen at at the Welcome Visitor Centre located in Paseo de la Sabika 15, next to Guadalupe hotel. The starting time might be changed. In that case you will be contacted by the tour operator and informed of the new starting time the day before the tour.
End:This activity ends back at the meeting point. - Wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3443P67- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Travellers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Small Group Max. 15 people
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travellers
- All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3443P67
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- P.º de la Sabica, 15, Centro, 18009 Granada, SpainAt the time chosen at at the Welcome Visitor Centre located in Paseo de la Sabika 15, next to Guadalupe hotel. The starting time might be changed. In that case you will be contacted by the tour operator and informed of the new starting time the day before the tour.
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- 16teresitag0 contributionsWas worthyWe were a small group of 6 and had no lines. Excelent tourist guide and very interesting visit since the story was very well toldWritten 12 September 2024
- phiphis20160 contributionsHorrible audio guideAudioguide lamentable in French the previous comments already mentioned this problem for years and I see that no effort has been made. The accent and the pronunciation of the reader make certain words totally incomprehensible we are absolutely obliged to read the text. In addition this text uses a lot of repetitive and uninteresting sentences. The points commented are very succinct compared to the official guide. This audioguide is a minus value. The purchase of this tour is only necessary when the official tickets are unfortunately no longer available while they still have them at this price? Where is the mistake? In conclusion to do if possible ( one page of the french audioguide is in english ) Fortunately the Alhambra is wonderfulWritten 8 September 2024
- Naglaa F0 contributionsGranada tourArrangement was acceptable and company reached out to me 2 days before the tour to confirm changing time, appreciated. Staff on the counter at reception are were tough a bit and don’t speak good English. Tour guide was good, knowledgeable and friendly. Over all was a good experienceWritten 6 September 2024
- T1711XTdanielz0 contributionsWould recommendOur guide Juan was great! He was very knowledgeable and friendly, answering our many questions. He was also very accommodating to our friend in a wheelchair, proposing alternate paths. The Alhambra itself is gorgeous and definitely worth visiting. I would recommend trying to go in off hours if possible as it does get very busy.Written 2 September 2024
- 204nnamdia0 contributionsBRILLIANTPhenomenal experience with the tour guide Gustavo A. Very friendly and good with multiple languages. Alhambra was absolutely gorgeous! Unbelievable views with a lot of phenomenal history behind itWritten 2 September 2024
- Tour7088140 contributionsAlhambra , Palacios Nazariea y GeneralifeIt was an amazing experience . Thank you Guillermo , it was very enjoyable and easy to follow tour . Can’t wait to read “ cuentos de la Alhambra .Written 30 August 2024
- mariagU254OL0 contributionsUnforgettableAlhambra is magnificent and majestic! Toured the entire Alhambra. So beautiful! It is a must go if you are in Granada! I would return here again and again.Written 27 August 2024
- DOBKOT58680 contributionsExcellent experienceWe took a trip from Seville to Granada for a day trip, visiting Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces was exceptional experience, so rich in culture, architecture etc. Trip went smooth although a bit long, 600km round trip, but, worthwhile. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and driver very professional.Written 27 August 2024
- Sunshine483210012760 contributionsFantastic day at a UNESCO site with a great guideFirst booking with Viator and it was very easy. Our driver picked us up at the port and we had a comfortable private shuttle ride to the tour office. Our day was spent with a small group and we had a wonderful tour guide Carlos Fuentes to take us through the Alhambra. We appreciated his overall knowledge, not just of the history, but also of the related architectural, mathematical, and artistic aspects of the site. He did a great job and our family enjoyed our time at the Alhambra, Generalife Gardens and Granada thoroughly.Written 17 August 2024
- Aleksandr4360 contributionsPhenomenal tour of AlhambraOutstanding tour to Granada with Driss. Very informative and interesting. Phenomenal tour of Alhambra with Andy who is very knowledgeable in history, architecture and culture. Kept teenage kids entertained during the entire tour! Highly recommend it!!!Written 10 August 2024
- Sofia S0 contributionsThankyou Juan D Lopez!Our guide Juan Domingo Lopez was excellent. He delivered the tour in such a friendly and informative way. He allowed us to take photographs and advised us of the best spots. He was funny and very helpful. We could ask questions throughout the tour. A truly wonderful experienceWritten 9 August 2024
- Miriam S0 contributionsAlhambra Dream Come TrueThis was an amazing experience. A must see if you travel to Spain. Loved all of the grounds, the views, gardens, the towers.Written 6 August 2024
- Companion254436912390 contributionsThe best way to visit the AlhumbraAndy, our guide, gave us a very enjoyable, extremely informative, relaxed and memorable tour. He was very personable, spoke English, French & Spanish fluently and inspired us with his historical knowledge. We highly recommend.Written 2 August 2024
- amros8460 contributionsExcellent day trip from Seville to AlhambraThe tour was amazing and the architecture and decoration in the palaces are breathtaking.Our tour guide Guillermo was very friendly and knowledgeable, he gave us good historical information and some insight to what we've seen in the alhambra and the Nasrid palaces. I would definitely recommend this tour especially with a nice tour guide like Guillermo.Written 1 August 2024
- Johann S0 contributionsAlhambra visit June 2024The Alhambra was amazing. I love the history and wonderful architecture. My father and I enjoyed very much. The history from the Moorish period of Spain permeates the Alhambra. So much to see at the palace you could go 2 or 3 times. I will go again to explore more.Written 24 July 2024
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Lee Mcloughlin
2 contributions
Aug 2020 • Friends
Our tour guide, Alba, made the beautiful surroundings of the Alhambra come alive with her deep knowledge of history, art and architecture. Of particular note was her personal knowledge and experience of the Alhambra Islamic history, language and religion. It is clear that not every guide has this capacity and Alba shared this with a passion that went far beyond any of our expectations. You absolutely must ask for her for this tour.
Written 20 August 2020
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anna g
Italy1 contribution
Aug 2021 • Family
We just finished a marvellous 3,5h of guided tour with Hamdi Tawfiq, our guide at Alhambra. He was very professional, explained in a very detailed, yet engaging way for all of us (4 adults and 4 kids between 10-14 years that absolutely didn’t want to come at the first place). Even though it was 40C , he hold us interested the whole time! Amazing! Definitely recommend him as a guide !
Written 6 August 2021
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We are glad you enjoyed the visit, especially the little ones! You had an exceptional guide, thank you very much for your positive review. Come back soon!
Written 17 August 2021
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petesaund
United Kingdom4,343 contributions
Oct 2021
We decided that Alhambra was our top priority to visit during our four week stay in Andalucia and thus decided to take a small group private guided tour for two of the complex at a. cost €200.Organized tours can be mayhem with a mixture of international tourists with different objectives and rhythm which can slow down the tour considerably with multiple distractions that the focus can then be lost and you have the issue of compliance with social distancing and a scramble to be at the front.
It was a smart decision in spite of the cost as we had an unhindered visit of over three hoursat our own rhythm and could answer any number of questions
The benefit of Granavision Excursions are they are at the entrance to the complex which is a major benefit.
We were fortunate enough to have GUSTAVO as our guide who had been in the business for 20 years and was incredibly knowledgeable as he was equally passionate after so many years.He was professional and engaging and no number of questions was a problem to him.It made our visit enlightening in every way
We chose to go early 0930 hrs to avoid the crowds particularly within the palaces- even then it was crowded and you are talking October and a marked reduction in numbers due to covid pandemic and restrictions.
It was a smart decision in spite of the cost as we had an unhindered visit of over three hoursat our own rhythm and could answer any number of questions
The benefit of Granavision Excursions are they are at the entrance to the complex which is a major benefit.
We were fortunate enough to have GUSTAVO as our guide who had been in the business for 20 years and was incredibly knowledgeable as he was equally passionate after so many years.He was professional and engaging and no number of questions was a problem to him.It made our visit enlightening in every way
We chose to go early 0930 hrs to avoid the crowds particularly within the palaces- even then it was crowded and you are talking October and a marked reduction in numbers due to covid pandemic and restrictions.
Written 1 December 2021
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We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed our private tour!
Written 2 December 2021
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Andy L
1 contribution
Mar 2022
We chose to go on a small group guided tour of the Alhambra and were very pleased with this decision. Alberto was a very engaging and knowledgeable guide and the small size of the group enabled him to talk directly to all of the people on his tour making it a very personable and intimate experience. Also due to the small size of the group we were able to move through the buildings and grounds at our own pace dodging the large crowded groups. Alberto's descriptions of the history of the Alhambra and Generalife flowed throughout the tour with a very good balance of information, anecdotes and responses to our questions. Highly recommended, especially taking the tour in March as the number of people inside the complex was not overwhelming. Thanks Alberto!
Written 8 April 2022
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Dinah C
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Aug 2020 • Family
The whole experience was amazing. The Alhambra was even better than we expected. The fantastic combined use of Muslim arquitecture and Christian symbolism creates an impressive citadel, full of history and amazing sights. Our guide, Felipe was great. He knew everything about Granada and the Alhambra, he was funny and very open to questions. Excellent.
Written 8 August 2020
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gant1004
Leeds, UK11 contributions
Oct 2021
This was one of the highlights of our tour of Spain and was made even more special by our guide Fernando.
We were in a small English speaking group which Fernando truly guided rounded the Generalife and Alhambra sites his knowledge and delivery in faultless English gave the background to the the history of the buildings and the way of life within them. We were given time to absorb the surroundings without feeling rushed in any way. He pointed out particular photo opportunities again giving time to take the "memorable" shot and arriving at the timed entry sections without hassle.
We had a wonderful time and couldn't recommend this experience highly enough.
We were in a small English speaking group which Fernando truly guided rounded the Generalife and Alhambra sites his knowledge and delivery in faultless English gave the background to the the history of the buildings and the way of life within them. We were given time to absorb the surroundings without feeling rushed in any way. He pointed out particular photo opportunities again giving time to take the "memorable" shot and arriving at the timed entry sections without hassle.
We had a wonderful time and couldn't recommend this experience highly enough.
Written 30 October 2021
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Thank you very much for recommending us!
Written 4 November 2021
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JP
9 contributions
Visited during an unusually very rainy March day, with most of the fountains switched off due to silt build-up from the unprecedented sandstorm that hit Granada a few days earlier. HOWEVER, our guide Andy did his upmost best to still give us a fascinating and worthwhile visit with a level of knowledge and detail far above what I was expecting.
Every member of staff inside the Alhambra complex seemed to know and like Andy and he certainly had the right passion and attitude for the role. I believe it was him alone that ensured my visit was a positive experience despite the very unlucky timing / conditions. Everyone else in the tour also seemed highly satisfied.
Side note - I did not take my actual passport / ID thinking a photo on my phone was enough. It was not, but Andy quickly and professionally took me to the ticket office before the tour started to sort out the issue.
Every member of staff inside the Alhambra complex seemed to know and like Andy and he certainly had the right passion and attitude for the role. I believe it was him alone that ensured my visit was a positive experience despite the very unlucky timing / conditions. Everyone else in the tour also seemed highly satisfied.
Side note - I did not take my actual passport / ID thinking a photo on my phone was enough. It was not, but Andy quickly and professionally took me to the ticket office before the tour started to sort out the issue.
Written 18 March 2022
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Hayley B
2 contributions
Nov 2022
This tour was really made great by the guide, unfortunately I can't remember his name, but he is also a farmer, very knowledgable not only about Alhambra but Spanish history, crafts and agriculture. Some of the facts and anecdotes he told us felt very unique to our group and not the stock Alhambra experience. The pacing seemed perfect, I was able to take a lot of photos and didn't feel like I had to go back through it at the end. It was not too crazy busy in November, also the guide gave us a good tip that the mornings are full of tour groups but if you come back in the after 4pm it's completely quiet, and your ticket gives you all day access. I also liked at the start of the tour that the meeting point is at an office space where you can get a coffee and use the bathroom and sit before the tour starts (better than meeting up at the entrance).
Written 22 November 2022
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hugovalderrama
Lake Myvatn, Iceland14 contributions
Me and my web partner Ivanildo were on Granada making a promotion of our enterprise, and we decided to visit the Alhambra and the Generalife. Alba was our guide.
She explains very well and this is not very common. Indeed she is specialised in the subject, in fact she has studied arabic language, and she is also doing her PhD thesis research in a related subject.
It is very difficult to keep the interest and attention of the audience in a 4-hour visit. Essentially, Bravo ! If we should qualify her today, we would give her a grade of 8 in a scale from 0 to 5.
The final grade of the whole experience is only 4/5 because the Alhambra and the Generalife were today too crowded, practically saturated.
Bravo again, Alba.
She explains very well and this is not very common. Indeed she is specialised in the subject, in fact she has studied arabic language, and she is also doing her PhD thesis research in a related subject.
It is very difficult to keep the interest and attention of the audience in a 4-hour visit. Essentially, Bravo ! If we should qualify her today, we would give her a grade of 8 in a scale from 0 to 5.
The final grade of the whole experience is only 4/5 because the Alhambra and the Generalife were today too crowded, practically saturated.
Bravo again, Alba.
Written 11 October 2021
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Thank you very much for leaving your review.
Written 13 October 2021
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Caroline B
1 contribution
Aug 2021
Our family (from the Netherlands and the US) had a fantastic morning at the Alhambra with Hamdi Tawfiq as our expert guide. With his deep understanding of culture, history and languages, Hamdi was able to give us a very interesting and detailed account of both the Spanish-Christian as well as the Islamic elements of the Alhambra palace, in all its splendor. Hamdi pointed us to intricate decorative details and provided us with unique insights into the life of the Sultans and Kings at the Alhambra throughout the centuries. The royal palace, gardens and fortress complex truly came to life for us. We highly recommend Hamdi T. as your tour guide!!
Written 17 August 2021
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Hamdi undoubtedly loves his work and with his good work he knows how to transmit her knowledge to perfection. Thank you very much for your positive review!
Written 23 August 2021
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Hola! en qué consiste la guía? es un recorrido explicado por una persona que te va guiando? o es una audioguía?
Written 2 March 2023
No es audioguia. Te va explicando todo una persona. Unas 3 horas aprox.
Written 5 March 2023
Do I I have to bring headphones for this tour? Or are headphones provided? Or just not needed?
Written 30 August 2022
They give in-ear headphones for adult sized ears. If you have children or are uncomfortable with in-ear phones, I'd recommend bringing your own pair.
Written 30 August 2022
The description on TripAdvisor says this is a 3 hour tour, but the times in the itinerary add up to 5 hours 15 minutes. What is the actual tour duration?
Written 20 June 2022
It was a three hour tour and that included time for photos, toilet visits and a few other stops due to the 35 degree temperatures.
Written 20 June 2022
We are staying at the Alhambra Parador arriving at 12:00 on Monday June 13. We have already purchased tickets. Is it possible to meet the tour at the site?
Written 11 April 2022
I believe it states on your ticket where you have to go to check in with your group and meet your guide and get your your ear buds.
Written 11 April 2022
Jeffrey W
New York City, New York
If I sign up for this tour, is the tour in English only? Some of the reviews made it sound like some tours are given in multiple languages.
Written 10 December 2021
The same company do guide led tours in different languages - you just need to pick the language that you are comfortable with. They also do audio tours with different language options
Written 12 December 2021
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