3-Hour Private Alhambra Tour: Explore with an Official Guide Speaking Classical Arabic
4.9
74 Ratings
Granada

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: 1 day learn more
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
  • Entrance tickets to the monument included
  • Official guide provided
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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Karen_a
Apr 11, 2024
Thorough, fascinating tour. - Our guide was knowledgeable and patient. It’s unfortunate that the tour companies like this one but up all the tickets so you are forced to pay for an expensive tour. That said, the guide herself was outstanding.
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Malcolm
Apr 10, 2024
Superb Tour Guide - The tour guide was superb. She spent enough time on all facets of the trip and history of the Alhambra.
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Elizabeth_q
Apr 9, 2024
one of the best 'luxeries' to which I have ever treated myself! - I had a lovely visit with genial, informative Pablo. I was so glad I hadn't read up on it very much beforehand , as everything was a wonderful delight. Also, I didn't have to keep consulting a book as I went round, as this would have taken time and slowed the visit up, so I would have been caught up in the crowds behind me. On a practical note, it lasted 3 hours, there's a lot of steep steps, but handrails everywhere, and it's been one of the best 'luxeries' to which I have ever treated myself!
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Paul_b
Apr 8, 2024
Superb guide - Excellent tour. Our guide, Carlos, was superb and really brought it to life. We saw detail and got background that elevated the whole experience
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Srishti_b
Apr 7, 2024
Worth every penny! - Fatim was an excellent tour guide! He was super knowledgeable about the Alhambra and was able to provide many historical details. As an added plus, he was able to translate the Arabic inscriptions for us, making the whole tour experience amazing. Highly recommend this tour and Fatim!
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Anthony_c
Apr 4, 2024
Excellent Private tour - Mr Fatmid was very nice, personable, and informative...good sense of humor, and engaging enough to keep attentions of my kidsi
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Exploration533200
Apr 3, 2024
Great tour of Alhambra - Adriana was lovely. Full of information, very warm and engaging. We learnt a lot and thoroughly enjoyed her tour. I recommend starting in the morning to beat the crowds, it’s more magical.
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Anthony_d
Apr 2, 2024
Great tour in a one-of-a-kind place! - Carlos’ knowledge and joy came out clearly in the tour. Be know plants and flowers, architecture, history, and more! We went with a family of four with two teenagers. We had a fantastic time!
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Sinisa_t
Apr 1, 2024
Amazing tour - We really enjoyed the tour. Our guide was Fatmi -- an experienced and very knowledgeable guide. We learned many historical details and insights from him, which one cannot easily find in history textbooks. He translated to us Arabic inscriptions on the walls, which represent Arabic phrases and excerpts from Arabic poems. We really appreciated learning about their hidden meanings.
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Christian_b
Apr 1, 2024
This tour was a great... - This tour was a great experience. Fatmi, our guide was really great and very knowledgeable. Very well organized.
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