Alhambra & Generalife Tour

Highlights / General details

We will visit the most important halls and courtyards of the Alhambra including the Patio de los Arrayanes (myrtle courtyard), the Patio de los Leones (lions courtyard), the ‘Salon de los Embajadores’ (ambassadors’hall), and the ‘Sala de los Abencerrajes’ which was the scene of a tragic legend. In addition, we shall also visit the Alcazaba or fortress, the royal baths, the partial gardens and the palace of Charles V.

The visit will then continue to the Generalife, situated next to the Alhambra, and which was a place of leisure and recreation for the Moorish kings of Granada. The Generalife contains magnificent gardens with many varied sorts of flowers and fountains, described by the poet "the hidden water weeps". The visit includes two further courtyards, the Patio de la Acequia and the Patio de la Sultana.

Inclusion

Entry tickets to The Alhambra & Generalife Gardens, Official guide (English or Spanish), Option available with Transfer from/to hotel (within a radius of 5 km from city-centre)at additional cost.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily all year round. Departure from hotels: 9:15am to 9:45am. Departure from the Alhambra Car Park Nº1 meeting point: 9:30am to 10:00am.

Duration

Approximately 3 hours.

Additional Information Tour is available daily in Spanish or English. German, French, and Italian are available on request, but not guaranteed. You may select preferred language upon the booking process and will be confirmed on confirmation voucher.

Additional Information

Tour is available daily in Spanish or English. German, French, and Italian are available on request, but not guaranteed. You may select preferred language upon the booking process and will be confirmed on confirmation voucher.

Participant restrictions Children under 6 years old (free).

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation