Why choose this Seville tour ?
Visit Granada’s Alhambra Palace on this full-day private tour from Seville. Discover the Alhambra Palace and the Generalife Gardens,one of the most popular monuments in Spain. Learn more about the history accompanied by an official and private guide who will show you all details of the impressive Moorish architecture and tell you all the secrets and legends of the monument. Enjoy free time to discover Granada’s old Moorish district and the main attractions of the city.
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What makes Alhambra with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour from Seville a unique experience ?
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.
The Generalife is located on the hill Cerro del Sol, adjacent to the Alhambra, is composed of a series of large gardens, where every corner holds a novelty and a pleasant surprise for the eyes.
Some buildings within the Generalife are ‘parasitic’ structures, the work of later Christian hands, such as the West Gallery in the eastern part of the gardens, and two levels that rise at the northern headwall.
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 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.
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.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Depending on the schedule provided by the Alhambra monument the order of the itinerary can be changed.
- The pick up will be between 6 am and 10 am (depending on the schedule provided by the Patronato de la Alhambra) in your hotel of Seville city center. To confirm the exact time we ask you to call us the day before the tour.
- The Alhambra guided tour will be in the language chosen but the driver for your private transfer speaks just Spanish and English
- 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.
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Alhambra with Nazaries Palaces Private Tour from Seville Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Tickets for the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces, Generalife Gardens and Fortress
- Guaranteed to skip the long lines
- Single use headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
Not Included
- Headphones
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by GRANAVISION – Movviendo Tourism Group.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/Madrid.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
- This Tour is Rated 3.5 Stars based on 28 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 10 Travelers is accepted for booking.
The pick up can be between 6 am and 10 am (depending on the schedule provided by the Patronato de la Alhambra) at your hotel of Seville city center To confirm the exact time we ask you to call us the day before the tour between 11am and 7pm (Saturday, Sunday, holiday, between 11am and 1pm) at +34 954211609/+34 664 274 428.
The client has to print a voucher or show e voucher to the tourist guide before the beginning to receive the ticket. It´s important to include the hotel where is going to be the client for the picking up, phone and email of contact.
The order of the visit and the itinerary of the tour can be changed .
•For reasons of sustainability and cleanliness we do not provide headphones. It is recommended that customers bring their own headphones, if you can not have yours we can provide them for the price of 1€.
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. • It is mandatory to present the original Id card or passport to access the monumental complex.