13 hours
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Overview
Your tour begins with pickup from your central Seville hotel or alternatively, from a meeting point in central Seville.
Settle aboard your air-conditioned coach and admire the rugged Andalucian countryside as you journey to Granada. Along the way, hear an introduction to your destination’s history, and learn how your route is the same as the one taken by the 19th-century American essayist Washington Irving, author of the famous Tales of the Alhambra.
Catch glimpses of the Alhambra Palace on your approach to Granada and, on arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour of this UNESCO-listed gem. Bypass the entrance lines with your skip-the-line ticket, and enjoy priority access to its main attractions, including the Alcazaba, Nasrid Palace, Generalife Gardens and Palace of Charles V.
A vision of Moorish architecture and art, this exquisite complex dates back to the 13th century, and was built as a royal city, court and retreat for Spain’s Moorish rulers. Admire the Court of Lions and Hall of the Ambassadors, and stroll around the enchanting courtyards, fountains and pavilions as your guide shares details of their history.
Next, drive to the center of Granada to enjoy lunch (own expense). Then, depending on your chosen tour option, take a guided walk of the UNESCO-protected Albaicin quarter, Granada’s old Moorish district.
Stroll down the narrow streets past whitewashed houses, churches, gardens and flower-filled balconies, and stop to take in the area’s spectacular panoramas over the hilltop Alhambra.
Afterward, hop back in your coach and drive back to Seville where your tour finishes at the start point.
Operated by
City Tour Alhambra Viajes, S.L (GRANAVISION)
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A must do Tour in your lifetime
RobertRaj_J, Apr 2026
Granada was nice and the Moroccan restaurant we had lunch - lamb tajinn was awesome and highly recommend. The background of Alhambra in all its glory was a view to kill for sure. The trip Alhambra was amazing but alas there were no tickets to go inside as well sold out when I booked . I am told the inside is more impressive and so must come back again just to go see the inside. Our guide Pia, who is originally from Chile was just awesome pawsome. She was very helpful and took the trouble to explain the history and was very patient with the questions from all of us. I would highly recommend her and will surely request her personally next time when I go see Alhambra in the inside. Unfortunately it was a Monday and the museum in Alhambra was closed and so do take note of that esp if tickets are sold out and u wanna at least visit the museum. Kudos also to our bus driver (whose name unfortunately shall remain mysterious due to my ba memory :( )
Do Not Book This Company - They Did Not Get Alhambra Tickets and Failed To Advise Guests Prior
Bethany_H, Apr 2026
Absolutely terrible experience. I booked 6 clients of mine 7 weeks prior and provided all passport information necessary for Alhambra tickets and paid in full. My clients received their confirmation, and a reminder email 24 hours prior about their activity, which included the Alhambra. They showed up to the pick-up location listed on their confirmation only to find out it had been changed and they weren't notified. They made it to the new location only to be told that the company never obtained their Alhambra tickets and it was now sold out. I had 6 clients who were shocked and disappointed, and a company who never provided what happened after I requested multiple times for an explanation. With so many other reputable companies that can provide this experience, I would highly recommend you not book this company. As a travel advisor I will never book any client with them again.
Super guide Hector
gloriasE96JN, Apr 2026
Hector was a passionate and very prepared guide! He enchanted and fascinated us with cultural and historical anecdotes throughout the visit with sympathy and expertise , making us look out over the wonderful Arab world . Gracias!!!
Wonderful day trip to Granada
julieoberlin, Apr 2026
We booked a day tour to Granada from Seville. Emilio was our guide from Seville and he was great - spoke in both English and Spanish to accommodate the group. It was a 3-hr drive to Granada and first did a short walking tour of Albaicin which was lovely and beautiful. Then the group was split by those who bought package with admission and without to the Alhambra. We made sure to get the admission because that was the purpose of our trip to Granada. We had 3 hours at the Granada with a guided tour led by someone else - Alain was our Alhambra tour guide and he was wonderful and knowledgeable. We had a group that included three children ages 8 and 12 and another younger teen, plus one in a wheelchair (love that the Alhambra was accessible!), and a few elders including my mom who is 76 years old. Alain was extremely accommodating, patient, kind and knowledgeable and funny too. He was great with the kids and engaged them with humor and kindness. Alhambra was from 3-6pm. We arrived in Seville around 9:30pm. Thank you for a wonderful time!
Itinerary
The Alhambra
On a rocky hill that is difficult to access, on the banks of the River Darro, protected by mountains and surrounded by woods, among the oldest quarters in the city, the Alhambra rises up like an imposing castle with reddish tones in its ramparts that prevent the outside world from seeing the delicate beauty they enclose.
Originally designed as a military area, the Alhambra became the residence of royalty and of the court of Granada in the middle of the thirteenth century, after the establishment of the Nasrid kingdom and the construction of the first palace, by the founder King Mohammed ibn Yusuf Ben Nasr, better known as Alhamar. The fortress became a citadel with high ramparts and defensive towers, which house two main areas: the military area, or Alcazaba, the barracks of the royal guard, and the medina or court city, the location of the famous Nasrid Palaces and the remains of the houses of noblemen and plebeians who lived there.
You will have time to enjoy lunch after this visit.
3 hoursAlcazaba
The Alcazaba plainly served a military function. The entrance to the Alcazaba was at the foot of the Tower of Homage . At the base of the tower is a slight slope. A simple L-shaped walkway keeps the main gate from being seen from the outside.
30 minutesNasrid Palaces
The habitual residence of the Kings of Granada, their construction began at the beginning of the 14th Century. The Nasrid Palaces are a palatial complex formed by three buildings:
- The Mexuar is the oldest hall. It was employed for meetings between the Ministers of the King and as a courtroom.
- Next, we come to the Palace of Comares, which dates back to the era of Yusuf I. This dwelling was erected around the Patio de los Arrayanes (Courtyard of the Myrtles), and its side exits lead to the Sala de los Embajadores (Hall of Ambassadors) and the Sala de la Barca (Hall of the Boat).
- The Palace of the Lions, dating back to the era of Muhammed V, is also a royal residence. It is composed of a central courtyard, the Courtyard of the Lions, and halls along each side, the Hall of the Mocarabes, the Hall of the Kings, the Hall of the Two Sisters, the Hall of the Ajimeces, leading on to the mirador Daraxa viewpoint, and the Hall of the Abencerrajes, along with the Harem.
2 hoursBarrio Del Albaicin
The Albaicin is a “barrio” (a neighbourhood) of Granada which has been built on a hill opposite the Alhambra. The layout came about when Granada was ruled by the Arabs long before the advent of cars so the streets form a narrow cobblestoned maze interspersed with small squares. The geranium filled balconies, glimpses of the Alhambra at every turn, the silence and the sound of running water in numerous fountains all give the Albayzin a romantic slightly enchanted atmosphere.
1 hourAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Albaicin walking tour (English and Spanish)
- Tour leader on the bus (English and Spanish)
- Pickup and drop-off in meeting point of Seville city centre
- Entry to Nasrid Palace, Alcazaba fortress, and the Gardens (if option selected),
Exclusions
- Lunch
- Headphones
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- The order of the visit can be changed to any unexpected circumstances. In order to facilitate these changes, your visit may be offered in two different languages
- Please note: Depending on the schedule provided by the Alhambra monument the order of the itinerary can be changed.
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
- Please note: the Alhambra requires that all passengers provide the full name and passport details for each participant when booking. If not provided, the Alhambra may deny access to their premises.
- The maximum of travellers in the Alhambra guided tour will be 30 people and the maximum of travellers in the bus will be 50 people.
- The tour with the guide in German, Italian or French requires a minimum number of participants and it is possible to be cancelled with short notice if the minimum is not met. In this case, we will provide audio guide for those languages.
- If you have booked the option Albaicin&Alhambra Surroundings, take into account The Alhambra Guided Tour is not included
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Cancellation Policy
No refund is possible if you cancel.