--- title: Guided tour to Alhambra with Generalife, Alcazaba and Carlos V lang: en type: tour city: Granada country: Spain price: 43 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.79 reviews: 58 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, fr, es] rank_in_category: 28 of 42 (Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-15 data_updated: 2026-09-15 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/tours/guided-tour-to-alhambra-with-generalife-alcazaba-and-carlos-v/ --- # Guided tour to Alhambra with Generalife, Alcazaba and Carlos V **Guidekin's take:** The Alhambra without the Nasrid Palaces: an official guide through the gardens, the Generalife, the Alcazaba, the Partal and the Palace of Charles V for anyone who could not get palace tickets, rated 4.79 across 58 reviews. Entry to those areas and an audio system are included at €43 per person for 2h. Not recommended for reduced mobility. ## Overview Discover the majesty of the Alhambra with our official guides, who will accompany you on an unforgettable tour of this emblematic site. Please note that access to the Nasrid Palaces is not included in this visit. However, we will tour the rest of the monumental complex: Gardens, Generalife, Alcazaba, Palacio del Partal and Palacio de Carlos V. Explore the imposing Alcazaba that offers panoramic views of Granada. Stroll through the Partal Palace with its arches and ponds, marvel at the Palace of Charles V and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of the Generalife Gardens, an oasis where architecture and nature merge in a magical setting. Our guides will accompany you, sharing captivating stories about the history and culture of these places, offering you an unforgettable experience in this World Heritage Site. Book now and discover the Alhambra like never before! ## Key facts - Price: from €43 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.79/5 from 58 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: Granada Turismo y Ocio ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Tour in Spanish | €43 / person | Spanish | Guided tour | | Tour in English | €43 / person | English | Tour in English | | Tour in français | €43 / person | French | Tour in français | ## What's included - Entrance Gardens, Generalife and Alcazaba - Audio system ## Not included - Not mentioned above ## Itinerary 1. **Alcazaba** (20m; admission included) - We will visit the military part offering explanations of the defensive structure of the palatine city of the Alhambra, we will go up to the Torre de la Vela to enjoy the spectacular views of Granada, Albaicín and Vega de Granada, explaining the function that the tower had and... 2. **Palace of Carlos V** (10m; admission included) - We visit the 16th century building with an explanation of its facades and the main courtyard, an explanation of its construction, symbols and we indicate the location of the museums it houses. 3. **The public area of the Alhambra is covered, explaining the structure of the c...** (35m) - The public area of the Alhambra is covered, explaining the structure of the city, commenting on Christian modifications such as the church of Santa María de la Alhambra and the convent of San Francisco, currently converted into a national hostel that was the burial place of... 4. **Generalife** (30m; admission included) - Tour of the Cerro del Sol hill where we will see the Nasrid orchards and the Christian labyrinth gardens of the Generalife, explanation of the flora of the gardens and the fruits that were produced in the orchards. Visit to the Generalife Palace and explanation of its... 5. **Palacio El Partal** (10m; admission included) - We will visit the Partal Palace with its portico, pool and gardens that surround it ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-15 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations. ## Meeting point Our visitor reception point "Alhambra Meeting Point" is located a few meters from the ticket office of the Alhambra and the Generalife. ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Babies cannot access strollers, only carrying backpacks - Not recommended for people with reduced mobility ## How it compares in Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tours Ranked **#28 of 42** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume). Alternatives worth comparing: 1. [skip-the-line-alhambra-and-nasrid-palaces-private-tour](https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/tours/skip-the-line-alhambra-and-nasrid-palaces-private-tour/?format=md) — 5.0 (706) 2. [Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra](https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/tours/private-tour-with-a-different-perspective-of-alhambra/?format=md) — €140 per person, 5.0 (235) 3. 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