Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra
Description
Do you want to see what others do not see? Understand and comprehend the Heritage and History of Granada in a pleasant, fun, visual and attractive way? Since I started working as a guide I realized that guiding is not enough. The important thing is interpret what you see and what you cannot see as well. It is not a question of facts and dates, it is a question of taking a guided tour that will make you understand the places as a whole, their past, their present and their possible future. After our visit you will get to know the Alhambra in a different way, with special eyes, ones with a different perspective.
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Itinerary
First we will visit The Generalife, we will wander around the palace and gardens and we will learn about the irrigation system of the Alhambra .
After the Gerenalife we will cross the Medina , real city of the Alhambra learning about the life of the common people in medieval ages and day to day life, in this point we will visit as well the free admission sites : Parador, Charles the V Palace and Santa Maria de la Alhambra.
In third place we will go to the Alcazaba, military section, learning about fortifications and the life of the soldiers.
We will finish with the best part, the royal palace for the sultans of the Alhambra , discoreving how was the life ot he last muslim rulers of Spain.
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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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(233)
Asier was wonderful. He’s extremely knowledgeable and communicates very well. He taught us a lot about the history of the Alhambra and of Spain (we thought we knew a lot about Spain…). He discussed the architecture and its purpose, the way the gardens and reflecting pools are organized, and lots more. We considered visiting without a guide, but it would have been a mistake. We would have missed so much about the history and significance of the palace and generally the Muslim period in Spain. Gracias Asier!
This was an outstanding tour! Asier was an incredibly knowledgeable guide and so pleasant. His tour was wonderful and worth every penny to have our own private guide. Alhambra is special and we loved the tour!
Just an absolutely incredible private tour through the Alhambra. Great communication with the guide from beginning to end. So knowledgeable about every aspect of the Alhambra. Not just the architecture but the true history about the place and the historic figures who shaped it over the years. I HIGHLY recommend this tour. Would actually do it all over again tomorrow!
I was traveling alone with my 5 year old and am very glad I chose a private tour rather than group. With this age of a child, I would rather have no tour than a group tour. So, I was thankful to find a private one at a fiar price. Our guide, Jaime, did a great job balancing my interest in the history and architecture while also engaging my child in conversation. He was very friendly and patient, and he made it easy to navigate the entrance times and such.
Asier is one of the best guides I have ever had the pleasure of learning from. He was able to take a site exploding with history, and organize it to offer the most essential ideas for a gripping 3 hour journey. I've had friends go to the Alhambra without a guide who found the Alhambra overwhelming from the size needing to spend 5-6 hours meandering around the grounds. But with Asier's expertise we got a really excellent experience and walked away with a rich grasp on the context through which it was built and the thought processes behind all the design. Feel very lucky we found Asier and highly recommend him to anyone coming to Granada. Wish we had thought to book even more tours with him, and if we come back to Granada surely we will :)
We had a great experience touring the Alhambra with Asier as our guide! He was very knowledgeable and provided interesting commentary throughout. He expertly guided us through the Alhambra providing suggestions for getting amazing photos, which we greatly appreciated! We highly recommend this tour with Asier!
Our guide, Javier, was excellent. He was knowledgeable and shared lots of good information. He provided us with an easy place to meet. Of all the tours we had on our 11 day cruise, he was by far the best.
Asier was a wonderful guide. He answered all our nitty gritty questions and made Alhambra come to life!
Our tour with Asier was amazing! The private tour is how you need to go while visiting the most beautiful UNESCO location in all of Spain-the Alhambra. You get to ask all the questions (silly or not) that you can’t do while in a group tour! You get wonderful direct attention and assistance with pictures too! And you get a real gem of a guide if you get Asier! His background is architecture history and I think he knows his stuff! On top of it all, his English is easy to understand and follow. He’s got a sweet sense of humor and a wonderful personality. Thank you Asier, we had a fantastic time with you and was surprised when the 3 hours was up so soon!
Very interesting, authentic and entertaining tour. Kept everyone ages 7-40 entertained. Accommodated breaks for kids and very friendly. Would recommend
