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Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces & Gardens

1. Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces & Gardens

Get a skip-the-line entry ticket to the Alhambra, Nasrid Palace, Alcazaba, and Generalife Gardens. Hear all about the history and culture of Granada from your guide. Meet your guide at the Alhambra to join this walking tour around Granada. First, access the Alhambra and admire the medieval architecture dating to the Moorish occupation.  Marvel at this UNESCO World Heritage Site, which started life as a walled citadel before becoming the opulent seat of Granada's Nasrid emirs. Continue to the Alcazaba, a fortress, one of the oldest parts of the Alhambra, and explore the stunning Vermilion Towers (Torres Bermejas).  Immerse yourself in the Alcazaba. Make sure you take a photo a the top of the cliff, as you will capture the view of the Albaicín neighborhood. Next up, visit the Nasrid Palaces. See the Moorish-style courtyards, reception halls, and royal quarters are at the heart of the Alhambra.  Listen as your guide tells you all about the antique wooden ceilings, brightly colored tiles, and history of this beautiful mansion built for the Spanish Muslim rulers.  Lastly, visit the Generalife Gardens, which used to be a leisure place for the kings of Granada to get away from the official affairs of the palace. End the day on a high and relax and chill in the gardens. Admire the magnificent architecture, fascinating decorations, gardens, fountains, and courtyards.

Granada: Cathedral & Royal Chapel Skip the Line Tour

2. Granada: Cathedral & Royal Chapel Skip the Line Tour

If the Alhambra is the highlight of the Muslim side of Granada, the Cathedral is the heart of the Christian city. On this 90-minute walking tour with a Spanish-speaking guide you’ll begin with a visit to the Cathedral, built on the site of a mosque by Queen Isabella after the conquest of Granada. Admire this masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance style, with its impressive façades and stunning interior that includes a grand altar and several chapels. Carlos V, always respectful of the memory of his ancestors, ensured that the Cathedral was built in accordance with the desires of the Catholic kings. Continue on to the Royal Chapel, which is surrounded by the Granada Cathedral, the Church of Sagrario and the Madraza Palace. Built between 1505 and 1517 in the Isabelline Gothic style, the Chapel was dedicated to St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. You can pay your respects to those buried here, including Catholic monarchs, Joanna of Castile and her husband, Philip I of Castile.

Granada: 3-Hour Cathedral and Royal Chapel Tour

3. Granada: 3-Hour Cathedral and Royal Chapel Tour

An in depth insight into the Christian history of Granada, including the Encarnación Cathedral and the Royal Chapel. The tour also includes a trip to the Arabic Baths from the XI century, some the oldest in Granada. These baths hold great cultural significance due to their complete preservation, and their being one of the few places that were not destroyed by the Catholic Kings. The tour concludes by passing through the historical center, visiting 'La Madraza', the first university that was created by Yusuf I.

From Malaga: Alhambra and Royal Chapel with Entry Tickets

4. From Malaga: Alhambra and Royal Chapel with Entry Tickets

You will be picked up from the meeting point in Malaga city center at 9 am. Sit back and relax on the scenic countryside drive to Granada, only 90 minutes away. Immerse yourself in the history of the Alhambra on this this day trip from Malaga. Explore one of the finest examples of Moorish architecture in the world at your own pace. You will have the chance to visit it at your own pace. See the intricate details, fountains, and frescos in the Nasrid Palaces. Wander through the reception halls and royal quarters in the palace. Explore the main fortification, the Alcazaba. Climb the Torre de la Vela watchtower to enjoy a panoramic view of the whole city. Enter the Palace of Charles V and see the artwork and artifacts housed within this Renaissance-era building. Finally, wander through the tranquil gardens of the Generalife estate and hear the sounds of running water from the fountains. Apart from the Alhambra, you will be also able to visit the impressive Royal Chapel of Granada in the city center. Here you will learn about the connection between the Catholic Monarchs, Isabella and Ferninand, and the city of Granada and why they decided to be buried in this unique place. Possibly this is one of the best examples of Renaissance style in Spain. After this tour, you will be back in Malaga around 5 pm. Do not miss this opportunity to discover Granada in one day.

Granada: City Center, Cathedral, Capilla, and Madraza Tour

5. Granada: City Center, Cathedral, Capilla, and Madraza Tour

You will start in Plaza Nueva, admiring one of the constructions that changed the physiognomy of the city the most. You will also astonish yourself with the Real Chancillería, which was the highest court of appeal of the Corona de Castilla. Follow that, admire the Plaza Nueva, the church of Santa Ana, and the Pilar del Toro, each of them being a part of one of the most important places of today’s Granada. You will walk down the Darro riverbed to see the old Al-Funduq (Corral del Carbón), one of the few Muslim buildings of commercial use that are still preserved. Following that, stroll through its streets, visiting the old silk market where thousands of stalls will intoxicate your senses with their colors and smells. Later on you will visit the Madraza, founded by Yusuf I in 1349. You will then proceed to enter inside the Capilla Real, where the Reyes Católicos chose to be buried in order to leave a permanent reminder of the hard work they had to do to win this city back. Towards the latter end of your tour you will visit the cathedral, which began to be built by Emperor Charles V.

Granada: Royal Chapel, Cathedral and Monastery of San Jerón

6. Granada: Royal Chapel, Cathedral and Monastery of San Jerón

With this combined tour, you can enjoy the three most characteristic monuments of Granada linked to the Catholic Monarchs and Emperor Carlos V. Start your tour at the Plaza Bib-Rambla where you will meet your friendly guide. From here, you'll enter the Royal Chapel, built for Isabel la Católica, who is buried next to Fernando de Aragón. After discovering its splendid marble tombs and the rich collection of Flemish paintings personally owned by the queen, you will visit the Cathedral of Granada, built by Emperor Carlos V. This Cathedral was erected by the hands of the architect Diego de Siloé on the Alhama mosque, making it one of the first Renaissance works in the country. Finally, complete your experience with a visit to the splendid Monastery of San Jerónimo, built by the Catholic Monarchs to extol the military and heroic greatness of the Grand Captain, Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba. Of particular note in this building is the main altar, where Gonzalo was buried, it is truly a sight to behold.

Granada: Private Cathedral and Royal Chapel Tour

7. Granada: Private Cathedral and Royal Chapel Tour

Your tour will begin as you meet your guide at a meeting place predetermined by you prior to the day. From there you will travel to the Royal Chapel of Granada, which is a final resting place of the magnificent kings of Spain, Queen Isabella, and her husband King Ferdinand. You will then advance towards Granada Cathedral, which is one of the biggest cathedrals in all of Spain and a significant representative symbol of the presence of Christianity in the country. Following this you travel to Alcaiceria, where you will be able to stroll around a Muslim Medieval market place for 15 minutes. Towards the end of your tour you will visit Plaza de Isabel La Catolica, a monument that commemorates the meeting of Queen Isabella with Cristopher Columbus.

Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour w/ Nasrid Palaces & City Pass

8. Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour w/ Nasrid Palaces & City Pass

Discover the best of Granada across two days with a guided tour of the Alhambra complex, the historic neighborhoods of Albaicín and Sacromonte, and receive a city pass with entry tickets to a wide variety of landmarks that you can use on the subsequent days of your stay. First, visit the Alhambra with your expert guide and learn all about its history. Discover all areas of the complex include the Generalife, Alcazaba, Palacio de Carlos V, and the Nasrid Palaces, the most famous area of this complex. Then, in the afternoon, explore the most famous neighborhoods of Granada with a guided walk trough the Albaicín and Sacromonte. Learn about the fascinating history and culture of these areas characterized by quaint narrow streets and whitewashed Andalusian homes. Afterward, you will receive your City Pass which is valid for a further 48 hours. With this pass, you can visit the Cathedral, the Royal Chapel, Monasterio de la Cartuja, Monasterio de San Jerónimo, the Science Park, Casa de Zafra, Museo Casa de los Tiros, Fine Arts Museum, and the Archeological Museum. With the pass, you will also benefit from free transportation on the local bus for 9 trips so you can uncover the best of Granada during your stay.

Granada Full Day with Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens

9. Granada Full Day with Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens

Discover the historical city of Granada, land of the Alhambra and the Generalife gardens on this full-day tour. The Moors built Alhambra in the 13th century. Charles V, ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1516, built the court of Charles V in the 16th century. The Generalife gardens are a well-deserved UNESCO World Heritage Site, built by Mohammed III in the 14th century. Once you have finished here, enjoy a guided tour to the historical city center to explore the surroundings of the Royal Chapel, the Alcaiceria, Corral del Carbon, the Cathedral and more. You'll also get the chance to wander off and find some traditional tapas. 

Granada: Cathedra&Royal Chapel & Albaicín skip the line Tour

10. Granada: Cathedra&Royal Chapel & Albaicín skip the line Tour

Discover the Cathedral and Royal Chapel of Granada as well as the Albaicin and Sacromonte neighborhoods on a guided walking tour. Learn about and visit the Royal Chapel, the Mausoleum of the Catholic Monarchs and some of their descendants, and the monumental center around the cathedral. In the afternoon, you will visit the old Arab city, which is now the Albaicín neighborhood and the most flamenco neighborhood in Spain. Check out the famous caves of the flamenco tablaos, the Sacromonte.

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Our tour around the Alhambra, gardens and Nasrid palace was a unforgettable experience. The tour was just the right length and pace to take in the beauty and scale of our surroundings. Esther's commentary was interesting and informative and she gave us tips on the best photo shots. She was very knowledgeable on the history of the Alhambra and delivered her explanations with great enthusiasm. The views were stunning.

Very interesting tour with a great guide. Daniel introduced us to the magical world of the Alhambra, he had a wealth of knowledge, was helpful and very friendly. Thank you! ❤️

All perfect. The guide, Alicia, is charming, the way she explains things makes you immerse yourself in history. as they say, TO REPEAT!

My guide was Esther - very knowledgable, funny, firnedly and energetic lady. The monuments definitely on the must see list.

It's very fantastic experience, many thanks for the guide.