Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Skip the Line Entrance from Seville

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Duration:13 hours (approx.)
Location: Seville, Andalucia

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Experience Andalusia’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed wonders on this day trip from Seville to Granada. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to Alhambra Palace’s Generalife Gardens, Nasrid Palace and the Alcazaba fortress, and explore numerous courtyards filled with fountains, flowerbeds, pavilions and fortresses featuring Moorish architecture. Take an optional walking tour of the Albaicin quarter and learn fascinating facts about these sites from your knowledgeable guide as you travel by comfortable coach.

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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.
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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.
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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 Hall of Ambassadors is located inside the Tower of Comares. - 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.
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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.

ADDITIONAL INFO

• 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, date of birth 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 audioguide for those languages.
• This is a PRE-BOOKING service, the Alhambra ticket is subject to availability. The company reserves the right to advance or delay the time of the visit, depending on the availability of tickets to the Alhambra. In case of unavailability, the company may cancel with 12 hours notice and provide a full refund of the amount paid. The company is exempt from any liability, as by placing the reservation, it accepts the indicated conditions.

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Posted By : D7680TYlucasl
Our guide Carlos F was the goat. Highly recommend! He made 3 hours feel like 20 mins and I learned a lot! If u get the chance to book with Carlos you should!
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 17:13:51

Posted By : 820anuk
Was a great experience! The tour guide Patra was good, the highlight was Alhambra and our English tour guide Gustavo. He was extremely knowledgeable about the Alhambra palace and the whole experience was awesome!
Highly recommend this tour .
It takes about 3 hours from Seville. But glad we did it as it was so amazing! The city of Granada views are breathtaking!
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Posted On : 2024-06-22 14:58:24

Posted By : Brendan_D
Our main guide, on the bus and in Granada, was fantastic. They took great care of us and made the trip entertaining. Our guide in Alhambra was also quite good. With him, we covered all parts of Alhambra as he explained each with care providing the history.
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 20:33:46

Posted By : Companion11957798377
We took the tour of the Alhambra guided by Andy from the Grana Visión company, he was pleasant and explained it to us very well. We would repeat without a doubt.
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Posted On : 2024-06-20 06:45:55

Posted By : georgel266
Beautiful example of a Medieval township within a town, the Alhambra is both breathtaking and awe inspiring.
Beware the crowds are relentless - I first visited the palace as a fourteen-year-old (some 50+ years ago) and recall being one of a small group of visitors. Alas times have changed, and I understand upwards of 8,000 people a day pass through it, so photography is compromised as indeed being able to visit all areas of the palace within your allotted tour time.
That said it is still without question one of the finest monuments in Spain and in my opinion of its type anywhere in the world.
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Posted On : 2024-06-18 17:25:43

Posted By : Anil_P
The trip to AL hambra Palace was nit booked. We were asked to come next day for it. How can the company make such mistakes?
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 15:11:14

Posted By : Peter_N
Good guide, María, and excellent local guide, Carlos, took us to see magical Alhambra. Once there, the tour was excellent. Be ready to spend 5 hours in the bus though.
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Posted On : 2024-06-16 03:13:21

Posted By : YihuiHe
Cannot be worse. Booking confirmed without having booked the ticket to enter the Alhambra palace for my mom. I have wasted the whole day calling someone to resolve it. No one cared about us and let us stand outside the palace. My mom from China has missed the only opportunity in life to visit nazaries palace due to this mistake. Legal action will be taken against this contract fraud.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 13:39:47

Posted By : Grace_L
Antonio, our guide was very knowledgeable, has a good sense of humor and very compassionate towards a passenger who was not feeling well during the tour.
Petra, our tour bus guide was also pleasant and knowledgeable and Alberto, our driver was a very good one, it was a smooth drive. Thank you!
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Posted On : 2024-05-26 12:51:30

Posted By : Irene_Z
Highly recommended! Fulfilling my wish to visit the Alhambra. Long journey from Seville but worthwhile. Regret of not staying in Granada for the night to enjoy the best of the air of Alhambra.
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 17:39:44