Guided tour of the Alhambra in Granada
Return transport included
This is most definitely the best way to visit the monument. Do not miss the opportunity to choose this all-inclusive package. There will be no queues and an official guide will be provided to ensure you are informed of all aspects of the history of the monument.
The Court of Machuca (Patio de Machuca)
Arab and Christian garden
This court was named after the architect who built the Palace of Charles V. The Nasrid and Christian fusion which took place in the Alhambra throughout time can be appreciated in this garden.
The Nasrid Palaces
The Mexuar
Justice was administered in this room and it had a small prayer room at the back.
The Generalife
The Court of the Main Canal (Patio de la Acequia)
You can feel the privacy for which this court was originally built. A narrow canal crosses it, and the sound of water helped private conversations from being overheard. The Alhambra can be admired from the viewpoint to the left of the canal.
The Arm Court (Patio de Armas)
Life at the fortress
This is located inside the Alcazaba and it functioned as an arm court. It consisted of small areas where baths and houses of the army officials were to be found. There is also a water deposit and a dungeon.
Palace of Charles V
Palace of the King of Spain and Emperor of Germany
This palace was designed by Pedro Machuca and it is Roman in style. In the inside we can admire not only its magnificent construction but we can also admire the Fine Arts Museum of Granada and the Museum of the Alhambra.
The Hall of the Abencerrages (Sala de los Abencerrajes)
Sample of Nasrid Islamic art
This hall has a breathtaking Mozarab eight-point star shaped dome. 'Abencerrajes' was the name given to the North African dynasty that ruled Granada: the Banu Sarraŷ.