Walk through Alhambra, the Water Tower, the Alcazaba, and the Generalife of Granada. Find out how the complex hydraulic system which supplies the palace city of Alhambra was devised. Learn the importance of water for Granada, founded by the Iberians 2700 years ago. Understand the history of agriculture in the area. The fountains and gardens that you see today were made possible by the existence of the Acequia Real (royal irrigation canal) and its slopes, which allowed water to flow using the principle of communicating vessels. Also get the chance to learn about the importance of olive trees in Al-Andalus and the medicinal uses of Nasrid crops. Then, tour the Sultana’s cypress courtyard and the Palace of Generalife. Appreciate the aesthetic and symbolic uses of water in Islamic palace architecture. Enjoy the amazing views from the Alcazaba. The tour stretches from the entrance of the Alhambra by the lower gardens, the Water Tower and the Alcazaba, finishing in the small square of Cisterns. Be accompanied on your walk by guides who are passionate experts on the history of the Alhambra. Stroll through the many corners of the Generalife, its gardens, and the most emblematic palaces that make up the ensemble.