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Day Trip to Granada from Seville: Alhambra and Albaicín

1. Day Trip to Granada from Seville: Alhambra and Albaicín

Depart Seville and journey to the city of Granada to take a tour of the historic Alhambra, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its cultural importance and architectural beauty. Benefit from the services of an official tour guide and expert interpreter of the heritage of the city and fortress, built for the Nasrid emirs who ruled Spain in the 13th and 14th centuries. Marvel at the fortifications of the Alcazaba (citadel), built to protect the city's post-Roman districts, including the Moorish suburb of "El Albayzín." Admire the beauty of the Nasrid Palaces and Generalife, the summer pleasure gardens of the Emir. Next, drive to the center of Granada for lunch (own expense). Then, take a guided walk of the UNESCO-protected Albaicín district where the winding streets are reflective of its Medieval Moorish past. Stroll past whitewashed houses and encounter age-old churches and flower-filled balconies. Stop to take in the spectacular panoramas over the Alhambra fortress perched on its hill.  Return to Seville at the end of your historical adventure, and get dropped off at your original starting point.

From Seville: Granada and Alhambra Full-Day Tour with Ticket

2. From Seville: Granada and Alhambra Full-Day Tour with Ticket

Depart Seville and travel to the historic city of Granada. Upon arrival at the palatial complex of the legendary Alhambra complex, enter the former citadel of the Nasrid Dynasty and learn more about Spain during the reign of the Moors. Access amazing areas of the complex, including the beautiful courtyard of the Patio de Los Leones. Admire the architectural details of the Nasrid palace, such as the stucco ceilings and impressive tiles. Stroll around the water features in the gardens, including the pools of the 14th-century Palacio de Generalife. Then, explore the city center of Granada and venture down the narrow streets of the medieval Moorish Albaicin quarter before the return trip to Seville. 

From Seville: Alhambra Palace and Albaycin Tour

3. From Seville: Alhambra Palace and Albaycin Tour

Follow the route taken by the writer Washington Irving and see the Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens, as well as the city of Granada. Your guide will transport you into the magical world of the Arabian Nights as you explore beyond Moorish architecture to learn about the palace's history. Transform your visit into an extraordinary and rich experience. With a guided tour of Alhambra, have one of the official tourist guides at your disposal, an expert interpreter of Granada’s heritage. Your guide will lead you through every part that forms the “red fortress” and will also answer any queries that you may have about this spectacular monument.

From Seville: Private Granada Day-Trip with Alhambra Visit

4. From Seville: Private Granada Day-Trip with Alhambra Visit

Set off for Granada early in the morning so you are able to tour the Sevillian countryside. On your journey, pass a range of stunning villages such as Estepa, Antequera, and Loja. After seeing and experiencing much of Andalusia, you will arrive in Granada. The city possesses a vast cultural and historical legacy and is presided over by the famous Alhambra Palace. The Alhamabra was an Arabic palace where the Nasrid dynasty used to reside. The palace is among one of the most beautiful places in the world and the most popular tourist attraction in Andalucia. Once you arrive there you will be accompanied around the palace to see just why it’s renowned for its heritage. You will see the remnants of the many different cultures and religions that encompassed this sight. You will also get the opportunity to see the exquisite gardens that astound with their beauty. For this reason, it is considered one of the most important sights in the country. You will take a guided tour of the attractions, including the Alcazaba, Nasrid Palace, and Generalife Gardens. You will discover the different places, courtyards, and pavilions as you discover their history. After the group guided tour, finish with a walking tour of Albaicin. With your private guide, see the old Moorish quarter, with its narrow streets, flower-filled squares, and spectacular Alhambra views. After the tour, drive to the city center where you'll have free time to eat, do some shopping, and simply relax and enjoy the beauty of the city center by yourself. Your guide will rejoin you before you head to Seville and arrive back in time for dinner. The languages offered for the activity and tour are English, Spanish, French, and Italian.

Granada: Albaicín, Sacromonte & Museum of Caves Walking Tour

5. Granada: Albaicín, Sacromonte & Museum of Caves Walking Tour

Visit some of the most emblematic quarters of Granada. No trip to Granada is complete without having visited the Albaicín and Sacromonte. The tour will pass through Albaicín, protected as a World Heritage site by UNESCO in 1994. Also known as the old Muslim Quarter, it contains labyrinthine streets through which you will discover the fascinating world of Al-Andalus and enjoy the famous landscape of Granada from San Nicolás' viewpoint and more. You will then head to the Sacromonte Quarter, which contains more than 3,000 caves and panoramic views from hidden areas. Here you will get to know and understand gypsy culture in the Museo de las Cuevas, a place that demonstrates their history through legends and flamenco dancing. Your tour will also pass through principle Granada sites such as the Plaza Nueva, Placeta de San Gregorio and Casa Enrique Morente, all of which are prone for ideal photo opportunities.

Granada: Muslim Monuments Entrance Tickets

6. Granada: Muslim Monuments Entrance Tickets

Visit four Muslim heritage sites and discover what life was like in Granada in the Spanish-Muslim period. Explore these monuments at your own pace, with a self-guided experience. Enjoy entrance to El Bañuelo, one of the best-preserved Arab bathhouses in the region. Wander through the chambers where ritual and physical and bathing once took place. Continue to Corral del Carbón, an ancient traders’ market. Admire the architectural detail of the facade as you pass through the entryway. See the old grain depot, warehouse, and traveler’s hostel. Admire the Maristán, founded as a hospital by Sultan Muhammad V in the 14th century. Stop at Casa Morisca de Horno de Oro, a well-preserved Moorish house with views of the Alhambra. End with a visit to the Nasrid palace of Dar al-Horra Palace, to stroll the rooms of this former Sultan’s residence.

Granada:Alhambra Skip the Line tour,no included Nasrid Palce

7. Granada:Alhambra Skip the Line tour,no included Nasrid Palce

Discover the Alhambra with us in a group of approximately 25 people. This tour is designed for people who already know the Nasrid Palaces well or can no longer get availability for the full tour. Discover the Alhambra in its entirety, in a reduced guided tour, together with an official guide. With this visit you will access the entire monument: The Alcazaba, the Generalife Palace and its gardens, the Palace of Carlos V, the Media and other areas of the monument, without visiting the Nasrid Palaces. It is the best alternative when the complete visit is no longer possible due to lack of availability, since this tour does not include the Nasrid Palaces. Included *Alhambra and Generalife entrance without access to the Nasrid Palaces (Not included: Mexuar, Patio de los Arrayanes, Patio de los Leones, etc) *Official accredited guide *Single audio system

Granada: Guided Alhambra, Albaicin, & Sacromonte Sunset Tour

8. Granada: Guided Alhambra, Albaicin, & Sacromonte Sunset Tour

Discover the beauty of the ancient city of Granada as you visit the residence of the former emirs, the Alhambra. At dusk, trace the history of one of the city's most emblematic neighborhoods, Albaicin and Sacromonte.  Meet your guide and begin your guided tour of the palatial city of the Alhambra, walk through its gardens, as you learn about its secrets, stories, and legends. Hear about Spain's Hispanic-Muslim as you admire this jewel of the Renaissance left by a great empire. Walk along the walls of the fortress where soldiers waited to be attacked. See the palaces where the last of the sultans of the Nasrid dynasty lived and where the women of the Harem waited to be called. Enjoy the Generalife gardens and be captivated by the Andalusian legacy reflected through the serene combination of water and architecture.  Finally, at sunset head to the San Nicolas viewpoint in Albaicin to contemplate the incredible landscape of Granada as it is lit in the glow of the setting sun. Follow your guide through the ancient streets of Albaicin and Sacromonte and delve into the legends that are an inseparable part of the cultural heritage of Granada. 

Combo guided tour: complete Alhambra with tickets + Albaicín

9. Combo guided tour: complete Alhambra with tickets + Albaicín

Enjoy this combo to visit the most important spaces of Granada: the complex complete of Alhambra and the Albaicín and Sacromonte quarters. We will start the tour in the morning at 9.00h o visit the Alhambra. The Alhambra is one of the most important monuments and attractions in the world. This is a massive complex consisting of 4 different spaces: the Alcazaba , Generalife Gardens, Palaces of Charles the Vth and, the most famous part of this monument, the Nasrid Palaces. Our guided tour has a duration of 3 hours and we will visit all these parts. In the afternoon (our guides will inform to you at what time we will start) we will enjoy the guided tour in Albaicín and Sacromonte quarters. Go deep into the traditional neighborhoods of Albaicín and Sacromonte, recognizable for its caves and settlements that were established after the Castilian conquest. Head to the former Muslim neighborhood of Albaicín, which will lead you to Mirador de San Nicolás, a magical viewpoint with the best views of the Alhambra.

From Malaga: Private Alhambra Palace and Granada Day Trip

10. From Malaga: Private Alhambra Palace and Granada Day Trip

Explore the Moorish architecture of the Generalife gardens and the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra palace and fortress complex with a local guide. Then, head up to the Albaicin and the center of Granada. Meet your private driver in Malaga for the 1.5-hour trip to Granada. Upon arrival, meet your private Alhambra Palace guide for skip-the-line tickets and a 3-hour private tour. Visit the wonderful Palaces and Generalife Gardens. Stroll through the Medina, Arabic baths, Carlos V Palace, and the Alcazaba (Fortress) within the walls of the Alhambra. Next, be driven up to the Albaicin to San Nicolas square for an amazing view of the Alhambra Palace and the stunning backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountain range. Enjoy free time around the center of Granada for more exploration, shopping, and lunch (not included). After soaking in the views, return to Malaga

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based on 2,346 reviews

Pedro has been an excellent guide, we have known the most emblematic parts of Granada with a unique insight as he is practically a native of there. Super friendly with the grandmother and the granddaughter, she explained everything to us at our leisure and without feeling pressured for time or fatigue. He is very professional and 10000% recommended. It makes your day enjoyable and entertaining. Thank you very much Pedro!

Zoraira, nuestra guía de Albaicín, excelente persona, muy profesional, nos llevó a un viaje por su ciudad natal que nos hizo sentir como en casa. nos dió tiempo razonable para comer, disfrutar las vistas y tomar fotos, Pablo, nuestro guía de la Alhambra, muy profesinal y carismático, contestó todas nuestras preguntas y aprendimos mucho con él. Este tour 100% recomendado

Both Yosin on the visit to the Albaicín and Sacromonte, and Belén on the visit to the Alhambra acted as wonderful hosts. They gave us a tour at a relaxed and pleasant pace. We had been to Granada on other occasions but choosing this guide service this time was a success. Thanks for everything!

Great trip - packed a lot in a long day! The Alhambra tour was terrific - Carlos Fuentes was an excellent guide for our group. And Petra was a great overall guide.

The knowledge of the guides specially Alba at Alhambra was increíble. Learned a lot.