Skip the Line: Alhambra and Generalife Gardens Half-Day Tour

Highlights

  • Guide commentary paints a picture of 13th-century life at the palace

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off makes for a seamless experience

  • Tour the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in just half a day

Summary

Start your half-day tour with easy pickup at your Granada hotel, where you will climb into an air-conditioned minivan. Relax and enjoy the scenery on the way to the Alhambra, perched on a hill overlooking the city. With your guide in the lead and priority-access ticket in hand, proceed past the crowds and start exploring immediately. See the Nasrid Palace, the Hall of Ambassadors, the Myrtle Courtyard, the Royal Baths, and the Hall of Abencerrajes. Listen to your guide’s detailed commentary about the history and importance of this grand structure, and what life was like here in the 13th century. Move on to the lush Generalife Gardens for a leisurely stroll, where you’ll encounter blooming flowers, exotic plants, and impressive water features. End the tour and board the minivan to be whisked back to your hotel for drop-off.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Save valuable vacation time with skip-the-line entry to the Alhambra and Generalife Gardens in Granada. One of Spain’s must-see attractions, this popular site often has very large crowds. Breeze past the entry lines and tour the sprawling complex in just half a day, and hear commentary about the history of this grand fortress and royal palace.

What’s included?

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (if it is option selected)

  • Tickets for the Nasrid Palaces, the Alcazaba fortress and the Generalife gardens

  • Professional guide

  • Preventing service Covid-19: Social distancing in the walking tour and bus

  • Hand sanitizer

  • Single use headsets to hear the tour guide clearly

  • Entry/Admission - The Alhambra

  • Entry/Admission - Palace of Carlos V

  • Entry/Admission - Generalife

  • Entry/Admission - Alcazaba

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas

Cancellation Policy

    If you cancel within 5 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

Operated by:

Granavision

About operator:

Granavisión is the best choice for discovering the wonders of Granada and Andalusia from a local perspective. Our service catalogue includes the essential excursions and guided tours in and from Granada to the rest of Andalusia. This Tripadvisor profile is about our guided visits to the Alhambra and Generalife, but Granavision offers the most professional and comprehensive technological and personalized Travel Services. Our vast amount of experience, as well as our services, directly provided without partners, guarantee the best travel arrangements at Competitive Rates

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