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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WHAT TO EXPECT

1. The Alhambra
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.
2. Alcazaba
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.
3. Nasrid Palaces
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.
4. Barrio Del Albaicin
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.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Posted By : Freedom31462788944
Our guide on the bus was nice but her English was a little hard to understand. The tour of Albaicin was awful due to the rain (not the guide’s fault) but many of us wished we could skip it and find somewhere inside. The restaurant where we had lunch was very good and fortunately, the rain stopped for our tour of Alhambra. We were placed in a French and English tour with Consuela, and she was outstanding. It was a long day but well worth it.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 03:20:11

Posted By : Lela_B
Excellently organized tour, comfortable bus, duper knowledgeable guides Petra and Andy. Fascinated sites! Strongly recommended
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Posted On : 2024-04-29 15:42:16

Posted By : robertsZ9013RD
Our guide Andy was wonderful, we took the photos we wanted, Andy even helped us so that not everything was selfies
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Posted On : 2024-04-28 17:46:47

Posted By : Gina_G
My main motivation to join the tour was to see Alhambra because all the regular tickets were sold out. But I’m happy I joined the tour. Driss was a very good and friendly leader. Unfortunately, the other guide at Alhambra was very hard to understand because he was mumbling into his microphone. It would have been better with an automatic audio guide.
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Posted On : 2024-04-17 06:11:49

Posted By : 724almac
A must see place if one is in Seville. Be prepared to walk going ip amf down cobble stone streets. Our Tour guide Pablo was very informative and guided is through the crowds very well
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Posted On : 2024-04-15 17:53:34

Posted By : Jhoanna_F
Ismael was a great guide. Informative, funny, and made the 3.5hrs walking tour fun. After check-in at the travel office then it’s off to the Seville Cathedral and the Giralda Tower. There is an option to climb the tower via ramps (not steps) to get to the top. Only went up a few but went back down again due to my asthma. After the tower is a tour inside the actual cathedral. There’s a few minutes break for bathroom and quick snack then it’s off to the Alcazar. It’s quite a big area to cover but Ismael was very entertaining and tried to keep the group going. Lovely tour, lots of walking but kept very lively and interesting by the guide.
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Posted On : 2024-04-11 03:43:12

Posted By : Linda_W
Our guide was very upbeat, bus nice, but as I was about to disembark I was told that I would not be continuing with the group. After a long bus ride, I would be viewing the Alhambra 2 hours later. There were 8 of us out of about 40. We would not be taking the same bus back, would arrive back in Seville very late. Guide said he was unhappy and surprised, but at desk they said this often happens. No attempt of trying to reach us with this information or compensate. My reservation was made 15 days in advance, paid in full.
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Posted On : 2024-04-06 14:01:10

Posted By : Kuan_T
They did a good job. Everything was on schedule. We got 1 hour free time in Albacin and headed to Alhambra that the tour started at 3pm. The reason giving 3 star is that three hours in Alhambra was not enough. I just felt rush. The tour guide is very knowledgeable but speaks too fast. There were too much information to get and too much places to see in three hours. If time is allowed, I’d suggest to stay one or two nights in Granada. If not, then Viator would be the best choice for this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-04-05 03:46:28

Posted By : Celia_S
The official tour guide from the Alhambra was excellent.
The bus was late and there were not enough seats, and our group was separated. The stop at the truck stop on the way back to Seville was unnecessary, and made our return arrival time later.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28 11:46:20

Posted By : Dhaval_P
Tour was amazing, sharp time pickup at the suggested location, bus driver Jen and guide Manuel both were amazing, Manuel did great job explaining full history in details in the bus before we reach Granada. Bus was super and equipped with usb charger , ac/heat and other features. 20 minutes breaks were also given for food, use toilets etc on each way in ti a nice highway restaurant rest area. Granada guided tour to gardens and Nasrid palaces was amazing. Lunch break during Albycin walking tour was great, 5 stars to Manuel
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Posted On : 2024-03-26 05:59:39