Alhambra Tours in Granada

Granada sits at the foot of the snow-capped Sierra Nevada in Andalusia, and the Alhambra crowns the city from the Sabika hill, facing the whitewashed Albaicín quarter across the Darro valley. Built by the Nasrid dynasty between the 13th and 15th centuries, it is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the great masterpieces of Islamic art and architecture.

The complex is really several sites in one — the royal Nasrid Palaces, the military Alcazaba, the summer palace and gardens of the Generalife, and the Renaissance additions of Charles V. A guided visit ties eight centuries of history together, from the Moorish emirs to the Catholic Monarchs, and makes sure you reach the Nasrid Palaces on time.

On a guided Alhambra tour you can expect a walk of two to three hours through the palace-city, with a guide who brings its history, poetry and craftsmanship to life. Highlights across our tours include:

• The Nasrid Palaces — the Mexuar, the Court of the Myrtles and the exquisite Court of the Lions
• The Generalife summer palace and its terraced water gardens
• The Alcazaba fortress and its watchtowers, with panoramic views over Granada
• The Palace of Charles V and the wider Alhambra grounds
• An evening option touring the floodlit Nasrid Palaces after dark

Entry tickets are included, and your guide handles the timed-entry logistics so you can focus on the experience.

The Alhambra is open all year. Spring (April–June) and autumn (September–October) are the most rewarding, with warm days, the Generalife gardens in bloom or turning, and gentler crowds than high summer. Summer is hot and very busy, so early-morning slots are best; winter is quiet and crisp, often with the Sierra Nevada snow as a backdrop.

Whatever the season, book well ahead — Nasrid Palace tickets are strictly capped and sell out fast. Early-morning and late-afternoon visits give the softest light for photography, and the evening tour of the illuminated palaces is a magical, far quieter alternative.