Granavision

Gardens of the Alhambra and Alcazaba with Audio Guide

Explore the most beautiful corners of the Alhambra at your own pace. Includes admission to the Generalife Gardens, the Alcazaba and the outdoor areas with a multilingual audio guide.

  • Gardens of the Alhambra and Alcazaba with Audio Guide 1

Main activity information

Duration
2h 30m
Tour type
Guided visit
Languages
ESENITDEFRPT
Nominative
Yes

Description

The Alhambra is not limited to the Nasrid Palaces. The Generalife and the Alcazaba are two areas with their own identity that allow a complete reading of the palatine complex without the capacity and schedule limitations imposed by access to the palaces. This visit option is designed for those who prefer to tour the monument at their own pace, with a multilingual audio guide as their only companion.


The Generalife was the retreat palace of the Nasrid sultans, a space of gardens, irrigation channels and Mediterranean vegetation built on the slope of Cerro del Sol with direct views of the palatine city. Its water systems, heirs to Andalusian hydraulic engineering, still work today with the same logic as seven centuries ago. The Alcazaba is the oldest part of the complex, a 13th-century military fortress from whose Torre de la Vela Granada, the vega and Sierra Nevada can be overlooked in a single panoramic view. The outdoor areas of the site complete the route with the walls, monumental gates and walks that structure the palatine city. The audio guide is available in Spanish, English, French, German and Italian.


What you will see


  1. Generalife Gardens: Nasrid retreat palace with irrigation-channel gardens, fountains and Mediterranean vegetation on the slope of Cerro del Sol.
  2. Generalife water systems: 14th-century Andalusian hydraulic engineering that is still operational, with irrigation channels and fountains integrated into the garden architecture.
  3. Alcazaba: 13th-century military fortress with access to towers and panoramic views over Granada, the Albaicín and Sierra Nevada from Torre de la Vela.
  4. Outdoor areas of the Alhambra: Walls, monumental gates and walks of the complex that allow you to understand the scale and defensive logic of the palatine city.
  5. Multilingual audio guide: Historical content in Spanish, English, French, German and Italian


Practical information

  1. Access: The customer arrives on their own at the site entrance.
  2. Important: This option does NOT include access to the Nasrid Palaces. To visit the palaces, it is necessary to purchase a different ticket.
  3. Capacity: The Alhambra has a limited daily capacity. Booking in advance is recommended.
  4. Pace: The visit is self-guided and has no fixed schedule within the site. The customer organizes the route according to their preferences.
  5. Footwear: Comfortable shoes are recommended for the walk through the gardens, towers and outdoor areas of the complex.

Meeting point

Welcome Visitor Center - Alhambra Online - Granavisión

P.º de la Sabica, 28, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain
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From 30.21 €