Alhambra Surroundings Tour and Nasrid Palace in Granada
Features
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
3 hours
- Radio guide system for groups when required
- Entrance ticket to the Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo (included in the full experience option).
- Guided visit to the Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo, a former Nasrid palace (included in the full experience option).
- Guided tour through the monumental surroundings of the Alhambra
- Local tips and recommendations provided at the end of the experience.
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- food and drinks
- Gratuities (optional)
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Discover the Alhambra and its historic surroundings on a guided tour that will help you understand its history. You will enter through the Justice Gate, walk across Plaza de los Aljibes and visit the Palace of Charles V while learning about the historical connection between the Nasrid fortress and the...
- Duration 3 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 30 people in the group
- 1
Puerta de la Justicia
Meeting point with the guide and beginning of the experience. After receiving the audio system for better hearing and group comfort, we will start with a brief introduction to the history of the monument to provide context. At this location we will analyze the symbolism and meaning of the Justice...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
Plaza de los Aljibes
In this large open square we will observe the former military area of the complex and understand its strategic role. From here we will enjoy views of the Albaicín, a neighborhood declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, while learning about the close historical and visual relationship between these two areas....
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Puerta del Vino
We will pass through the Wine Gate while the guide explains its origin, function and the symbolism behind this structure, one of the oldest in the Alhambra complex.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 4
Palace of Carlos V
We will visit the impressive Palace of Charles V, where the historical context of the emperor’s arrival in Granada and his relationship with the Alhambra will be explained. We will explore its Renaissance architectural features and its importance in the History of Art. The guide will also highlight a unique...
- Duration 25 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 5
Church of Santa Maria de la Alhambra
We will learn about the history of this church, built on the site of the former main mosque of the complex. The guide will explain its transformation after the Christian conquest and its significance in the historical evolution of the monument. There will also be time to enter and visit...
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Laguna Taller De Taracea
We will visit a traditional workshop where you will be able to observe the craft of Granada’s traditional marquetry, a technique that dates back to the Nasrid period. The guide will explain the materials used, the production process and the importance of this craft in the cultural identity of Granada....
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 7
Puerta de los Carros
At this point we will see original cannons from the Napoleonic period, reminders of the French occupation of the city. The exterior tour around the surroundings of the Alhambra ends here. The guide will say goodbye to travelers who selected the 1 hour and 30 minute option, while those who...
- Duration 20 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 8
Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo
From the Gate of the Carts we will begin a pleasant walk down towards the historic center of Granada, enjoying the urban surroundings and learning about their historical evolution. The experience will culminate with a visit to the Cuarto Real de Santo Domingo, a former 13th-century Nasrid palace. Inside, we...
- Duration 45 Minutes•
- Admission Ticket Included
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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