Walking Tours

Alhambra Surroundings Tour

Name: Alhambra Surroundings Tour
Start: 2024-12-30T11:00:00
End: 2024-12-30T12:45:00
Location: Puerta de la Justicia

Tour guide explaining Alhambra's historical architecture in Granada, Spain.

panoramic view of houses in Albaicín as seen from alhambra

Enjoy a delightful stroll outside the Alhambra complex regaled with tales of the area's Moorish past as well as detailed accounts of the Nasrid's lives and histories.

Highlights

Take a stroll outside the complex with this guided tour and pass by notable structures that have shaped history the way we see it today.
Unable to secure your visit to the Alhambra? This tour is the best alternative, complete with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
Learn about the Palace of Charles V – a masterpiece in Rennaisance architecture, the old San Francisco Convent, and the archaeological remains of Abencerrajes Palace.
Enjoy incredible views of the Albaicín, a revered UNESCO World Heritage Site in all its glory!

Inclusions

Walking tour of the Alhambra surroundings
Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide

Exclusions

Entry to the Alhambra complex

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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Dubois

4/5

May, 2024

Well organized. Guide gave a lot of information. Group was not too big. That was nice. Got a good picture of Alahambra environment.

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Račič

4/5

Oct, 2024

Rosa

5/5

Oct, 2024

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Your experience

Enjoy surroundings of the Alhambra with an expert guide

Walk through the magnificent Puerta de la Justicia and once inside, you will get to admire the different styles of architecture that were used as the Palace expanded. Your guide will regale you with tales about the Palace's history and provenance. Your guide shall walk you past the magnificent Palace of Charles V. It is quite the architectural wonder that boasts of a plateresque style design with traces of Gothic and origin, which was common in the Renaissance era. You will also witness panoramic views of the Albaicín, a revered UNESCO World Heritage Site in all its glory!

Learn about other fascinating parts of the complex

Apart from learning about the key structures of the Alhambra, you will also get to learn about the old San Francisco Convent and the archaeological remains of the Palace of Abencerrajes. Learn about the legend of the Abencerrajes and why this clan was so notable in the Alhambra's vast history.

Know before you go

What to bring

It's recommended to wear comfortable shoes and bring along sunscreen for this experience.

What's not allowed

The following is not allowed inside the venue: pets, luggage & large bags, selfie sticks, flash photography.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair and pram/strollers.

My tickets

You will receive an email confirmation with your Alhambra Surroundings Tour vouchers shortly.
Please arrive at your meeting point 10 minutes before your tour departure.
Please display this voucher on your mobile phone at the meeting point on the day of your experience.
Please carry your original Passport/Driving license for the tour.

Meeting Point

- Meeting point is - Puerta de la Justicia, Calle Real de la Alhambra, 18, 18009 Granada, Spain.
- You're required to assemble outside the Puerta de la Justicia entrance.

- Landmark: Charles V Pillar 
 - To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for - Puerta de la Justicia.

Get Directions to the Meeting Point

Getting There

- By Bus: Board the C30 or the C32 to the Puerta de la Justicia Bus Stop. Your meeting point is a mere 3-minute walk from the bus stop.

- Late arrivals and people who miss their tour will be considered a no-show and will not be eligible for a refund.
- The tour reservations have strict timing. If you arrive late, it will not be possible to join the group or reschedule, unless you pay for the activity again.(subject to availability)