Tour of the Alhambra and the Albayzín
Day trip to Spain’s most visited monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
From
130 €
per person
Available every Wednesday of the year
Duration: 8.5 hours (from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm)
Languages: English, German and Spanish
Small group of 3-8 people
What is included in the tour?
This day trip will open your eyes to our culture, Hispano-Muslim architecture, and one of the most wonderful monuments in Andalusia: the Alhambra
Guided tour of the Alhambra
Guided visit to the Albayzín
Tapas bar recommendations
Visit to the Mirador de San Nicolás
Description and itinerary
Visiting the Alhambra is a must if you are in Andalusia, that’s why it is the most visited monument in Spain.
Come with us and visit it in a different way: with enough time to enjoy and understand the magnificence of this monument and an official guide with a lot of local knowledge.
We will pick you up around 9:00 am and drive to the majestic city of Granada. Once there, we will visit the whole Alhambra monument with our official guide.
It will be a relaxed and comfortable visit through the palaces, gorgeous gardens, passageways, and the defensive fortress. We will spend around 3 hours and a half visiting this monument so so you will have enough time to take the perfect pictures and learn a lot about the history of this special citadele.
After the visit to the Alhambra we will take you to the Albayzin, the oldest and most beautiful neighborhood in Granada and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We are sure you will be hungry so our guide will take you to a local restaurant to try the local gastronomy.
Once we have recovered our strength, we will have a guided tour through the Albayzín to discover this charming neighborhood and the viewpoint with the best views of the Alhambra, Mirador de San Nicolas, you cannot miss it!
Included in the tour
Pick-up and drop-off at coastal accommodations from Torre del Mar to Nerja (other locations on request).
Official guide and driver in English, Spanish, and German.
Fast-access tickets and guided tour of the Alhambra, including the Generalife Palace, Gardens, Alcazaba, and Nasrid Palaces (we recommend booking this tour two months in advance, as tickets sell out quickly).
Guided visit to the Albayzín neighborhood.
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Want to do this tour completely in private, during another time of the year, or in a larger group? Request a custom tour.
Why with Oletrips?
Local guides
Our guides are Andalusian, true locals born in the region.
Experts
They have an in-depth knowledge of the history, customs and traditions of the area.
In love with their land
We are truly passionate about our land! You will take a little piece of Andalusia in your heart.
Testimonials about the Alhambra tour
Recommended by 100% of the customers that have taken our day-trip to Alhambra (TripAdvisor).
John
Great tour, Cipriano was an excellent guide. He knew the best spots for great views and pictures
Beautiful area to tour. Cipriano was a great guide he knew all the history of the area.
Finished off with the most authentic dining experience in a great family seafood restaurant.
Trish M.
Excellent day thanks to Cipriano. Very attentive and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend the optional dining experience.
Will definitely book again with Oletrips on future visits to Nerja.
Alison
Memorable trip to Alhambra.
We would thoroughly recommend visiting Granada and Alhambra with Oletrips. The tour round the palace and gardens and Cipriano’s knowledge and enthusiasm for the history of this area was exceptional.
A delicious traditional meal and relaxing tour in the old part of the city followed.
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Tell us your where your accommodation is and we will inform you about the pick up time.
FAQ
Since when is the Alhambra a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
The Alhambra, the Generalife and the Albaicin of Granada have been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1984.
What’s El Mirador de San Nicolás and why is it so famous?
It’s a very famous sightseeing point on top of the Albaycin neighbourhood. It has amazing views to the Alhambra, Sierra Nevada mountains, and Granada city. It’s very well known so that means it is usually very busy too.
Does this tour to the Alhambra involve a lot of walking?
Yes, the Alhambra is a large monument with many steps, so to see the whole monument you have to walk quite a bit.
Why do I have to enter my passport details?
Passports are compulsory to buy tickets for the Alhambra and must be brought to the tour.
