Excursion to Granada and La Alhambra from Malaga
- 8 hours (including transfers by private transportation).
- Private tour of the centre of Granada and The Alhambra.
- Transfers and entrances to the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces included.
Granada and its palatine city are definitely a must if you are staying several days in Malaga. Explore the history of the capital of the last Islamic kingdom of the Peninsula and the secrets of the Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Our greatest Islamic treasure on an excursion from Malaga
The strong connection between Malaga and Granada goes back many centuries, to Islamic period. Now you can relive this fascinating period in a worry-free experience: this tour includes transportation from Malaga and a private guide who will explore the city of Granada with you, and more importantly, the visit inside The Alhambra!
Discover the most visited monument in Spain with a qualified guide on a three hour tour. You will see the secrets of the Andalusian jewel unveiled in a visit that also includes the Nasrid palaces. You will explore its defensive elements, its palaces, its incredible decoration and plasterwork, its endless gardens, the intrigues of the courts, and also the various catastrophes that the monument went through.
We will pick you up directly from your hotel in Malaga to go directly to The Alhambra. We will visit its corners in the morning. Later in the day, we will visit the historic centre of Granada, very accessible on foot, to breathe in its Nasrid atmosphere, visit its Alcaiceria quarters, the Royal Chapel, the Madraza and its imposing Cathedral.
You will have free time for shopping, coffee and lunch, essential to recharge your batteries, as there is still one more stop to make. An impressive viewpoint from which you can contemplate one of the best views you will ever see in your life, The Alhambra, towering over the hill, contemplated in front of us.
As with all of our tours and excursions, you can count on our flexibility to add or subtract time from any of our stops or from the whole experience.
Details
When
Any day * (Starting from 8:00 to 14:00. We recommend starting in the morning, especially from 8 to 10am).
* We rest on the 25th of December, 1st and 6th of January.
What is included?
8 hours, including transfers in official private transport.
Private guide from pick up until return to the hotel. Private tour of the centre of Granada and inside The Alhambra.Free time for lunch and shopping.
Transfer in a private vehicle.
Entrance fees to the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces included
Languages
Spanish or English. For other languages please consult availability.
Duration
Approximately 8 hours.
Price per group
- 750€ for groups of 2-3 people.
- 950€ for groups of 4-7 people.
Meeting point
Flexible: According to the needs of the travellers.
How to identify the guide?
Find your guide with an “Explora Malaga” sign.
Accessibility
Suitable for people of all ages. Suitable for wheelchair users.
Cancellations
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Contact us
Meeting point
Hotel/apartment
If you are staying in a hotel/apartment in the city centre, pick-up for this tour is available free of charge. If you do not know if your hotel is located in the city centre area, please contact us, we will be happy to help you.
Cruise Terminal
Pick-up at the cruise terminal is included.
How to identify the guide?
The guide will be waiting by the fountain with a name badge and the sign “Explora Malaga”.
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Itinerary
The Alhambra in Granada
PThe Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a monument that continues to amaze us every time we visit it. The visit takes approximately two and a half hours. We will take you through the gardens of the Alhambra, its different palaces and buildings.
The Generalife Palace
The Generalife Palace, a place of rest and retreat, was the summer residence of the sultans. A haven of peace amidst fountains and beautiful gardens of flowers and plants of all kinds.
The Alcazaba of the Alhambra
We will visit the defensive building of the Alhambra, the quarter where the elite military lived. And the Candle Tower, which dominated Granada in the Middle Ages and today offers impressive views of the city and the Albaicin quarter.
The Christian area
We will discover the strong contrast between a robust Christian Renaissance palace such as the Palace of Charles V and the delicate Nasrid palaces. Also its main church and the convent of San Francisco, where today a Parador Nacional is located.
The Nasrid Palaces
The most exclusive area of the Alhambra is made up of some incredible palaces that were built and reformed by each sultan as they wished. Amongst gardens and fountains we will find unique buildings, with an infinite decoration of plasterwork with precision to the millimetre.
The city of Granada
At the end of the visit to the Alhambra we will go to the city centre. Here, we will enjoy the Madraza building, the Royal Chapel, and the Alcaiceria quarter. We will also see the imposing Cathedral of Granada, a jewel of the Christian era of the city
The Albaicin neighbourhood
We will take our private transfer up to Albaicin where we will contemplate the impressive views of the Alhambra from the Mirador de San Nicolas. The perfect ending to our day
Important information
- Pre-booking for a private tour is strictly necessary, please contact us for more information.
- The historic centre of Malaga is pedestrianised and fairly flat. We consider this tour quite easy, but we still recommend comfortable shoes, a bottle of water and sunscreen if it is spring-summer time.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to make a reservation?
Yes, reservations are necessary for private tours.
What happens if I am late for the meeting point?
No problem, we will ask you for a telephone number when booking so that we can contact you in case of any unforeseen circumstances.
Is it a lot of walking? Is it a lot of effort?
Not at all. If you can have a nice walk around the city you can do this tour. Malaga is quite flat and on a private tour the tour guide will adapt to the speed of the group.
Will there be a break?
This tour is for you and your group, if you need to take one or more breaks, please let your tour guide know.
Can I make the tour shorter?
No problem, on this private tour you can choose when you want to start and when you want to finish, we will modify the route accordingly.
Is it possible to visit the Alhambra in a wheelchair?
We recommend comfortable shoes and a bottle of water. In summer even sunglasses and sunscreen.
What should I bring?
We recommend comfortable shoes and a bottle of water. In summer even sunglasses and sunscreen.
Will there be a tour if it rains? And if it rains a lot?
We do tours in all types of weather. In Malaga it is unusual for it to rain, but even if it rains a lot, the tour will still take place. So we recommend you bring an umbrella and a raincoat.