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title: Private tour of the Alhambra to travel back in time. NO TICKETS
lang: en
type: tour
city: Granada
country: Spain
price: 125
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.96
reviews: 50
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, it, fr, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 17 of 42 (Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-15
data_updated: 2026-10-12
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# Private tour of the Alhambra to travel back in time. NO TICKETS

**Guidekin's take:** A private Alhambra tour with a heritage specialist for people who already hold tickets, walking the walls, fountains and gardens with the meaning behind them, rated 4.96 across 50 reviews. The guide and an audio system for larger groups are included at €125 per person for 3h; the Alhambra ticket is not and must be bought beforehand.

In our comparison: #17 of 42 in Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

If you want to know the Alhambra, the biggest symbol of the Nasrid city, choosing "Guía Pajarita" is your best option. Do not miss a single detail of the meaning of its walls, fountains and gardens... travel back in time to Al-Andalus and live a unique experience.

Learn about the history of this monument and its legends. Discover art, culture... entertainingly and didactically with a specialist in the dissemination of Granada's heritage. Book now with us!

It is best to purchase tickets through one of only two official channels (quick, before they sell out!): 

https://tickets.alhambra-patronato.es/en

https://granadatur.clorian.com/en/

There are different types of entrance, remember to select the general entrance that includes access to the Nasrid Palaces, if possible. Otherwise, book the gardens.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will begin the guided tour in the…
- Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €125 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.96/5 from 50 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Visita Alhambra Guiada | Granada Tours | Guía Pajarita
- Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price
- Group: Private tour, your party only
- Guide languages: English, Italian, French, Spanish
- Booking: mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-15

## Reviews

4.96 from 50 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 49 of 50.

- 5 stars: 49 (98%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (2%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- Audio System (groups of 7 or more)

## Not included

- Alhambra ticket

## Itinerary

1. **The Alhambra** (3m) - Our accredited guide will meet the group and they will enter the monument. Enjoy your visit!
2. **Nasrid Palaces** (1h) - Three palaces form this enclosure: El Mexuar, El Palacio de Comares, or Yusuf I and Palacio de los Leones, or Mohammed V.
3. **Generalife** (45m) - Discover the historic gardens of the Generalife, the summer residence of the sultans of the Nasrid kingdom. Enjoy these wonderful gardens and their evolutions over time.
4. **Alcazaba** (35m) - We cannot forget that the Alhambra also had a military function. Let's discover it!
5. **Palace of Carlos V** (20m) - The Palace of Carlos V is one of the examples that we can see in Spain of the Austrian empire and in a symbolic place such as the Alhambra. This monument has great importance and great significance.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-15
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We will begin the guided tour in the ticket office area (access to the monument). Remember to look for the guide dressed in a bow tie. See you soon!
TICKETS NOT INCLUDED IN THE SERVICE. We can buy them based on the availability of the official sales site.
Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJJQZbO7f8cQ0Rit-dTZdG9ag

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- It is not possible to access with a baby stroller
- Buy your Alhambra tickets online before your travel date. You must have the ticket to join this tour.

## Cost for your party

| People | Total | Per person |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | €250 | €125 |
| 4 | €260 | €65 |
| 6 | €270 | €45 |

Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tours start at €18 per person.

## Compared with other Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #17 of 42** | €125 | 3h | 4.96 (50) | private |
| [Skip The line Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Private Tour](/spain/granada/tours/skip-the-line-alhambra-and-nasrid-palaces-private-tour/?format=md) | €139 | 3h | 5.0 (710) | private |
| [Private Tour With A Different Perspective of Alhambra](/spain/granada/tours/private-tour-with-a-different-perspective-of-alhambra/?format=md) | €140 | 3h | 5.0 (237) | private |
| [Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour including Nasrid Palaces](/spain/granada/tours/granada-alhambra-guided-tour-including-nasrid-palaces/?format=md) | €42 | 3h | 4.91 (1155) | shared |

Ranked #17 of 42 in Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €254, median €123; typical length 3h. 22 of 42 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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