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By Play Granada

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Price is NZ$70 per adult
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Features

  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Gain access to the magnificent Alhambra, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with this timed-entry ticket paired with a premium audio guide. Explore the Alcazaba fortress, Generalife Palace, and the Palace of Charles V at your own pace, with expert storytelling and GPS navigation enhancing your journey. This self-guided experience allows for independent exploration, ensuring you can appreciate the rich history and architecture without the constraints of a group tour. Designed for all ages, this ticket provides the freedom to discover Granada's treasures thoroughly and comfortably.

    • Timed-entry access to the Alhambra complex, including key areas
    • Premium audio guide with expert commentary and digital navigation
    • Self-paced exploration for 2–4 hours, accommodating individual interests
    • Available in multiple languages, ensuring accessibility for diverse visitors

Activity location

  • The Alhambra
    • Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n, Palacio de Carlos V
    • 18009, Granada, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Play Granada
    • 1 Carrera del Darro
    • 18010, Granada, Andalucía, Spain

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15:00PM Ticket & Audio Guide

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 3:00 PM
Price details
NZ$117.29 x 1 AdultNZ$117.29
Total
Price is NZ$117.29

9:00AM Ticket & Audio Guide

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00 AM
Price details
NZ$117.29 x 1 AdultNZ$117.29
Total
Price is NZ$117.29

11:00AM Ticket & Audio Guide

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Starting time: 11:00 AM
Price details
NZ$137.17 x 1 AdultNZ$137.17
Total
Price is NZ$137.17

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    ⚠️ Collect your Alhambra entry and audio guide at the Play Granada office, Carrera del Darro 1.
  • Inclusions
    Self-Guided Audioguide (Rich storytelling, history, and navigation assistance)
  • Inclusions
    Flexible Exploration (Visit at your own pace, no guided tour required)
  • Inclusions
    Alhambra Entry Ticket (Access to Alcazaba, Generalife Gardens, and Charles V Palace)
  • Exclusions
    Live Tour Guide (This is a self-guided experience)
  • Exclusions
    Food and Drinks
  • Exclusions
    Transport to and from the venue
  • Exclusions
    Nasrid Palaces Entry Ticket

Know before you book

    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Your Alhambra entry and audio guide are collected at the Play Granada office (Carrera del Darro 1, 18010 Granada), not sent to your phone.
    • Original IDs, Driving Licence OR Passport required to access the monument
    • Travellers must have a working smartphone with internet
    • We recommend wearing comfortable shoes, no flip-flops or heels
    • Full names and passport or valid ID details are required for booking

Activity itinerary

The Alhambra

The best-conserved palace from the Al-Andalus Islamic sovereigns in Spain. Really one of the most amazing monuments you can visit.

Puerta de la Justicia

  • 5m
Standing at the entrance, admire the Horseshoe Arch and the Christian coat of arms, symbolising the shift from Moorish rule to Spanish conquest in 1492.

Puerta del Vino

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
A beautiful horseshoe-arched gate, the Puerta del Vino once led to the royal palaces. The name may come from its role as a place where wine was once traded, although some historians suggest it refers to its decorative colours.

Plaza de los Aljibes

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
This wide esplanade sits above the Alhambra’s water reservoirs (“aljibes”), offering a fantastic panoramic view of the Albaicín and Sacromonte areas. It’s a perfect moment to take in the fusion of Islamic and Renaissance architecture.

Alcazaba

  • 20m
  • Admission ticket included
The Alcazaba, the oldest part of the Alhambra, functioned as a military fortress. Climb the Torre de la Vela (Watchtower) for breathtaking 360° views of Granada. The tower bell, famously rung every January 2nd, marks the day the Catholic Monarchs took the city from the Nasrids.

Palace of Carlos V

  • 25m
  • Admission ticket included
A dramatic contrast to the Islamic-style structures around it, Palacio de Carlos V was built in the 16th century by Emperor Charles V to emphasise Spanish dominance. The massive circular courtyard inside is one of Spain’s finest Renaissance designs.

Palacio El Partal

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The Partal Gardens feature reflective pools, Moorish towers, and lush vegetation, making it one of the most picturesque spots in the Alhambra. The nearby Torre de las Damas (Ladies’ Tower) preserves elegant Nasrid-style balconies overlooking the gardens.

Torre de la Cautiva

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
This hidden gem is one of the most richly decorated residential towers in the Alhambra, showcasing some of the finest Islamic stucco and tilework. The name “Cautiva” (captive) refers to a Christian noblewoman who was rumoured to have lived here after being taken by the sultan.

Generalife

Walk through the gates of the Generalife, the summer palace and gardens of the Nasrid sultans. This estate provided a peaceful retreat away from the formalities of court life.

Generalife Theatre

This modern open-air theatre hosts cultural events and Granada’s International Festival of Music and Dance. Surrounded by gardens, it blends contemporary arts with the Alhambra’s historic backdrop.

Patio of the Irrigation Ditch

One of the most iconic sites in the Alhambra, the Patio de la Acequia (Courtyard of the Water Channel) is the heart of the Generalife. Its flowing fountains, fragrant flowers, and delicate archways create a paradise-like setting.

Escalera del Agua

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
This unique Nasrid-era stairway is designed with flowing water channels carved into the stone handrails, cooling the area as visitors ascend. The sound of trickling water enhances the serene atmosphere of the Generalife.

Paseo de las Adelfas

Your journey through the Alhambra and Generalife concludes with a peaceful walk along the Paseo de las Adelfas (Oleander Walkway), where you can reflect on the beauty and grandeur of the Moorish legacy in Spain.

Location

Activity location

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    The Alhambra
    • Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n, Palacio de Carlos V
    • 18009, Granada, Spain

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Play Granada
    • 1 Carrera del Darro
    • 18010, Granada, Andalucía, Spain

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