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Alhambra Tour: Classical Arabic Insights
4.8
148 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.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(148 Ratings)
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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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Karen_b
Apr 25, 2025
Special places deserve special experiences - Alicia was knowledgable and fun, especially on the plentiful flora. She also was adept at avoiding crowds. Our little family group was pleased. Wear good walking shoes
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Ted_p
Apr 13, 2025
So much to see and learn! - Lots of history, very informative, absolutely beautiful tour! Our guide Carlos was able to describe the history, art, science, and stories of the Alhambra and we enjoyed it so much more. The Alhambra is beautiful and we learned and saw so much. Incredibly beautiful art, and an absolute once in a lifetime experience!
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Abdulrahim_a
Apr 21, 2025
The worest tour guide and rude .. did not respect us - Bad tour guide and end of the day he send to us bad whatsup and photo.. I don't know how to submit a complain
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