Alhambra Tour: Classical Arabic Insights

Having an official guide, fluent in classical Arabic as well as other languages, to tour the Alhambra with is a significant luxury. They can decipher the text inscribed on the walls of the Alhambra, enveloping you in the ambiance of the place and transporting you to the era of the sultans from the last Islamic kingdom in the Iberian Peninsula.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Nasrid Palaces - Nasrid palaces complete visit with translation of the Arabic inscriptions into your language
  • Alcazaba - fortified military fortress from where the royal guard operates
  • Palace of Carlos V - Carlos V Palace visit outside and inside
  • Generalife - Visit the summer palace of the sultans where they have created a microclimate
What's Included
  • Starting times depend on monument ticket availability
  • Client names must match identity documents
  • Prices include entrance tickets and official guide
  • Passports or official documents required for Alhambra visit
  • Schedules may change to adapt to Nasaries palaces
What's Not Included
  • These prices do not include anything other than the entrance tickets to the monument and the official guide
Location
Alhambra Tour Meeting Place
Paseo del Generalife
At the main entrance to the Alhambra in front of the ticket offices and the wall map
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angad_s
Jun 12, 2025
Our best private tour in the south of Spain - We had a wonderful experience touring the Alhambra with Maria as our guide. She was incredibly kind, affable, and went above and beyond to make sure our 4-year-old daughter felt included and engaged throughout the tour. Traveling with a young child can be challenging, but Maria's caring and thoughtful approach made the day so much smoother and more enjoyable for our whole family. Her deep knowledge of the Alhambra's history was impressive, and she shared it with such clarity and passion. With limited time, she expertly prioritized the key highlights, ensuring we experienced the most meaningful parts of the Palace without ever feeling rushed. If you're visiting the Alhambra as a family, Maria is the guide you want by your side. We’re so grateful for her warmth and expertise, and we truly hope to tour with her again when we return to Granada!
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Lindsay_p
Jun 8, 2025
Perfect Alhambra Guide - Pablo was an excellent host, patient, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. He added depth and dimension to my Alhambra visit with his aptly considered commentary. The visit felt very personalized and professional.
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Bruce_g
Jun 1, 2025
Magic of The Alhambra - Our guide, Amine, is a personable young man who has a great deal of knowledge about the Alhambra. Taking this tour at night was an excellent way to see the Alhambra not merely because we were able to evade the summer heat but also it gives the visitor a perception of magic in the space. Allow me to quote from a qasida (ode) that I read in Robert Irwin's book on the Alhambra: And how many arches rise up in its vault supported by columns which at night are embellished by light! You would think that they are heavenly spheres whose orbits revolve, overshadowing the pillar of dawn when it barely begins to appear having passed through the night. You are left with that impression, particularly viewing The Court of the Lions and the Court of Myrtles.
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David_c
May 24, 2025
Must do in Granada - Amazing experience and great private tour with Amine! Definetely suggest to take your time when visiting Alhambra (4 hours min) since there is so much to see and learn!
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Kento_k
May 7, 2025
Exceptional Tour of Alhambra with a Fantastic Guide! - This tour was a truly memorable experience, thanks in large part to our excellent guide, María! She was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the history and beauty of the Alhambra to life with her insights. With a bit of luck, we were able to explore all sections of the palace smoothly and without any hassle. While the tour isn’t the cheapest option, I can fully recommend it to anyone who values a more personalized and enriching experience of this spectacular UNESCO World Heritage site!
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David_d
May 7, 2025
Amazing place with... - Amazing place with beautiful gardens. The guide is very knowledgeable and has a lot of historical information
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Ahmad_q
May 6, 2025
Breathtaking stroll through history - The tour of Alhambra was breathtaking! A must see when you visit Andaluciya. It also helped having the most fantastic tour guide, Carmen. She is extremely knowledgeable, good energy, and very well spoken in English. If you’re a curious history geek like me, Carmen has the answers to it all! She also took a lot of great pics of us!
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Joya_k
May 6, 2025
It was an amazing experience!! - I highly recommend this private tour. Entry was completely smooth with no waiting time at all, and I was able to enjoy exploring the Alhambra in the refreshing morning air. My guide, Carmen, gave detailed explanations about the Alhambra itself, each of its monuments, and their decorations, all within their historical context. Thanks to her guidance, I was able to discover fascinating points that I would not have noticed on my own. It stimulated my intellectual curiosity and made me want to learn more about the Alhambra and Granada. Overall, I truly felt that joining this private tour was a wonderful decision.
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David_l
May 2, 2025
Best Alhambra Private Tour - It was wonderful to have our own dedicated guide (Amin was excellent!) as we made our way through the Alhambra complex. There is so much to see and understand. It was nice to be able to ask as many questions as we wanted, and Amin was very knowledgeable. The Alhambra is one of the most beautiful places we have ever visited and I highly recommend this private tour to make the most of the experience!
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Pamela_b
Apr 29, 2025
Great visit with Pabloph - Well worth the extra cost because we hadn’t booked. Pabloph was a brilliant guide. He was knowledgeable, enthusiastic and personable.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).