Official Guide to visit Alhambra (tickets NOT included)
Description
You are reserving an experience with a Local Guide who will guide you through this monument... but first you have to purchase your ticket on the Official Website of Patronato Alhambra. The Alhambra, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, is, without a doubt, the monument that you cannot miss on your visit to Granada. Discover this palatine city accompanied by our official guides, knowing all the corners and details of a place where Arab sultans resided, directing the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada for more than two hundred years and where the Christian kings were astonished by such beauty. During this 3-hour tour you will also be able to see its beautiful gardens and the Generalife Palace, the sultan's residence in the hottest months and an enclave where there were numerous orchards. Forget about long lines to enter or missing out on space. Accompanied by our official guides you will be able to see all the visitable spaces.
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Our guide will meet you close to the ticket office to start this wonderful private tour. Remember to bring your tickets and ID Card.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(16)
It goes without saying that if you travel to Spain, you MUST at some point visit Granada and see the Alhambra. There are a lot of tour options, but this one is exceptional! Many tours include the entry ticket into Nasrid Palace, with a marked up price per person. I especially appreciated being able to obtain tickets myself via the official website and have the timing tour based on our entry time slot. Our guide, FERNANDO , was absolutely outstanding! He communicated with us ahead of time to coordinate our meeting point and everything went smoothly and according to plan. Fernando had so much knowledge and passion, which made this tour feel extra special. He guided us through the gardens and multiple palaces with ease. He managed our time so we didn't have to worry about getting to Nasrid Palace within our designated timeframe. Fernando's super power was definitely being able to keep our 11yo engaged by asked her questions and addressing her directly so she felt this tour was for her too. Fernando is a guide of the highest quality. I recommend you request him and be sure to show your appreciation at the end of the tour.
Dear Elena, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review and for placing your trust in Tours de Lao a Lao. It makes me incredibly happy to know that you enjoyed your visit to the Alhambra and that Fernando helped make it such a memorable experience. We are especially pleased to hear that his knowledge, passion, and attention to every detail made the tour run so smoothly, and that he was able to keep your 11-year-old engaged throughout the visit. That is something we truly value, and Fernando will be delighted to read your kind words. Thank you as well for highlighting the flexibility of booking your own Nasrid Palace tickets and coordinating the tour around your entry time. We know how important that can be for many visitors. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back to Granada in the future. Warm regards, Javi Tours de Lao a Lao
Fantastic private tour with Javi. Super knowledgeable who navigated us through the busier areas of the Alhambra with ease. Great relaxed pace - we never felt rushed - and made sense of what would have otherwise been an overwhelming monument. Worth the cost and highly recommended!
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a pleasure showing you around the Alhambra. I’m really glad the tour helped make such a large and complex place feel easy to enjoy and understand. Even on busy days, I try to keep the visit relaxed and enjoyable, so I’m happy to hear you appreciated the pace. Thanks again for your recommendation, and I hope you keep great memories of Granada and the Alhambra!
Javier responded promptly and efficiently to our Saturday afternoon request to book a 3H guided tour for Monday morning. He was friendly and knowledgable and really went the extra mile for us. Strongly recommend !.
Thank you so much for your kind words! It was a real pleasure helping you organize everything and showing you the Alhambra. I’m very happy to hear you enjoyed the tour and appreciated the experience. Thank you for your recommendation, and I hope to see you again in Granada in the future!
Our guide Cristian was superb. Extremely knowledgeable and engaging. The whole family enjoyed the experience.
Thank you so much for your comment, Donna. We're so glad you enjoyed your experience at the Alhambra with Cristian. Have a great trip! Javier
Our first time visiting Spain/Alhambra, wanted to make the most of our experience and decided to book a private tour guide. And, I’m so glad I did! Our guide was Javier “Javi”, and he was EXCELLENT! We could not have been more pleased with our tour. Javi was extremely knowledgeable about the region, the Alhambra, and all its history. He was passionate about the history. And, so patient with our questions. I highly recommend this tour and if considering, certainly seek out and inquire about Javier as your guide. Thank you Javi, Stacey and Jeff Angelini
Thank you so much for your review, Stacey and Jeff! It was a real pleasure showing you the Alhambra and helping you enjoy your stay in Granada to the fullest. Thanks again!
I would give him 10 stars. I highly recommend our local tour guide Javier. I use a mobility scooter and I booked this private tour from the U.S because of the description. We communicated using whatsapp and he was right on time to meet our tour bus. His knowledge of the Alhambra and ability to navigate the site allowed me access using ramps. He was the best guide I have had in over 45 years of international travel.
Mike, thank you so much for your review. Making sure you enjoyed your time at the Alhambra to the fullest was a real pleasure for me. There are no words to express my gratitude for this incredible comment. I really enjoy my job and with visitors like you it is a real luxury. Thank you so much.
Javi was the most fantastic guide ! He was so helpful even before we met and he made our experience in Granada and the Alhambra so special and memorable! He is passionate about his work and it really shows. We had a great morning learning about the Alhambra and he shared so many recommendations about things to do and places to eat which made our stay in Granada so enjoyable. Thank you Javi!
Our visit to the Alhambra, was an amazing and enjoyable experience. Our guide, Javier, was fabulous. He shared a lot of valuable information with us about the history of the Alhambra and about the city of Granada from past to present in a very pleasant and easy to understand way. We highly recommend this tour.
Manu is very knowledgeable and has a lot of patience. He explained a lot interesting details to us, even my son of 12 became interested. We have had an unforgettable visit to the Alhambra
Our local guide Esther was lovely and full of information. Alhambra visit was definitely one of the top highlights of our Andalusian trip.
