--- title: Private tour of the Alhambra with a historian-Tickets included lang: en type: tour city: Granada country: Spain price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 61 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] rank_in_category: 8 of 42 (Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-15 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/tours/private-tour-of-the-alhambra-with-a-historian-tickets-included/ --- # Private tour of the Alhambra with a historian-Tickets included **Guidekin's take:** A private Alhambra visit led by a historian, taken slowly enough to stop at the fountains and the scents of the gardens, with the general entrance and the Nasrid Palaces included, rated 5 across 61 reviews. Tickets, guide and audio equipment for larger parties are included at €115 per person for 3h; snacks and transport are not. In our comparison: #8 of 42 in Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Feel like the last Nasrid king in this unique experience to discover the Alhambra and the Generalife at the hands of a historian. You will discover the legends, secrets, history and architecture of the Nasrid monument, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With this private experience we will visit the different areas of the monument without haste, stopping to savor each scene, listen to the murmur of the fountains and get intoxicated with its smells. *The schedule may vary depending on the availability of Alhambra tickets ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet at the polinario cafe bar, - Min. 3 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:30, 15:00, 17:00: 3 departures a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €65: ages 3 to 11 - Non-refundable: no free cancellation **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 61 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Operator: AlQamar Tours Granada - Minimum booking: 3 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 10:30, 15:00, 17:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-15 ## Reviews 5.0 from 61 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 61 of 61. - 5 stars: 61 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Audio guide equipment for groups of more than 6 people - All Fees and Taxes - General Entrance to the Alhambra and the Generalife with Nasrid Palaces ## Not included - Snacks - Transportation to the meeting point ## Itinerary 1. **Generalife** (1h; admission included) - We will walk through the magnificent romantic gardens that surround the summer palace of the Nasrid, the Generalife and visit the interior of it. 2. **Palace of Carlos V** (30m; admission included) - We will explore the old Medina of the Alhambra, the archaeological remains of the houses and the imperial palace of Emperor Charles V 3. **Alcazaba** (30m; admission included) - We will discover the oldest area of the Alhambra, the Alcazaba, where the soldiers who protected the sultan lived and we will enjoy the incredible views of the city from its towers. 4. **Nasrid Palaces** (1h; admission included) - We will visit the Nasrid Palaces of the Alhambra, the architectural jewel that the Muslims left in Granada. We will discover the Palace of the Mexuar, the patio of the myrtles and the Throne Room of the Palace of Comares, the imperial rooms and the famous Palace of the Lions. 5. **The Alhambra** (3h; admission included) - , a Nasrid citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30, 15:00, 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 We will meet at the polinario cafe bar, right next to the Alhambra ticket offices Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJsfRZO7f8cQ0RtYs3kc8yB3Y Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - A baby carrier can be provided to enter the palaces - Depending on availability the Alhambra offers wheelchairs for visitors - There is a special tour for PMR or wheelchair Booking asks for: passport details ## Compared with other Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 42** | €115 | 3h | 5.0 (61) | 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 #8 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/alhambra-tours/?format=md ## More in Granada - All Granada tours: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/tours/private-tour-of-the-alhambra-with-a-historian-tickets-included/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/spain/granada/?format=md