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Alhambra Surroundings Tour

Granada

4.0(149)

Overview

Enjoy a delightful stroll outside the Alhambra complex regaled with tales of the area's Moorish past as well as detailed accounts of the Nasrid's lives and histories.

Highlights

  • Take a stroll outside the complex with this guided tour and pass by notable structures that have shaped history the way we see it today.
  • Unable to secure your visit to the Alhambra? This tour is the best alternative, complete with an English or Spanish-speaking guide.
  • Learn about the Palace of Charles V – a masterpiece in Rennaisance architecture, the old San Francisco Convent, and the archaeological remains of Abencerrajes Palace.
  • Enjoy incredible views of the Albaicín, a revered UNESCO World Heritage Site in all its glory!

Inclusions

  • Walking tour of the Alhambra surroundings
  • Expert English or Spanish-speaking guide

Exclusions

  • Entry to the Alhambra complex

Cancellation Policy

Tickets for this activity are non-refundable. If you are not satisfied with your experience, please contact us to cancel your booking.

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Your Experience

Your experience

Enjoy surroundings of the Alhambra with an expert guide

Walk through the magnificent Puerta de la Justicia and once inside, you will get to admire the different styles of architecture that were used as the Palace expanded. Your guide will regale you with tales about the Palace's history and provenance. Your guide shall walk you past the magnificent Palace of Charles V. It is quite the architectural wonder that boasts of a plateresque style design with traces of Gothic and origin, which was common in the Renaissance era. You will also witness panoramic views of the Albaicín, a revered UNESCO World Heritage Site in all its glory!

Learn about other fascinating parts of the complex

Apart from learning about the key structures of the Alhambra, you will also get to learn about the old San Francisco Convent and the archaeological remains of the Palace of Abencerrajes. Learn about the legend of the Abencerrajes and why this clan was so notable in the Alhambra's vast history.

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