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Everything you need to know to visit the Alhambra in Granada: Tips and recommendations 📝

Granada is one of the favorite destinations for travelers and the Alhambra is the most visited monument in Spain.

If this is the first time you visit the Alhambra monument, we recommend you read our tips and recommendations before organizing your visit or even buying the ticket for the monument.

Where to buy tickets for the Alhambra?

You have two easy options to get Alhambra tickets, one is: buy them together with a guided tour that already includes the ticket and the guide, and thus not worry about anything other than attending to enjoy the monument and so that you do not regret it once you are inside, the Alhambra is immense and It contains a lot of details. You can check the different options of Guided tours of the Alhambra here.

The other option is to buy them through the Alhambra Board of Trustees on the official website. eye! what are many websites

These options are ideal if you want to buy in advance, something like 1 or 2 months depending on the season.

What are the hours to see the Alhambra?

The hours to visit the Alhambra vary depending on the season and the type of ticket you purchase.

Visiting hours to the Alhambra from October 15 to March 31:

  • Day visit: Monday to Sunday from 08:30 a.m. to 18:00 p.m. 
  • Night visit: Friday and Saturday from 20:00 p.m. to 21:30 p.m.
  • Exclusive visit: Monday to Sunday from 18:00 a.m. to 20:00 p.m.

Visiting hours to the Alhambra from April 1 to October 14:

  • Day visit: Monday to Sunday from 08:30 a.m. to 20:00 p.m. 
  • Night visit: from Tuesday to Saturday from 22:00 p.m. to 23:30 p.m.
  • Exclusive visit: Monday to Sunday from 20:00 a.m. to 22:00 p.m.

The days that the Alhambra is closed to the public are December 25 and January 1.

Remember access to the Nasrid Palaces must be done at the exact time indicated on the ticket, regardless of your entry time to the entire Alhambra complex.

What is the best visit to the Alhambra?

In our post about Types of Tours and Visits to the Alhambra You can find more detailed information on each type of guided tour.

We stand out as the best guided visit to the Alhambra, the complete visit or general visit, that is, in which you can access the Nasrid Palaces. If there is no availability for the Nasrid Palaces, I suggest you look for the next most complete, which is the Alhambra Gardens. And if that option is not open either, you can decide on the Alhambra Surroundings Free Tour since it accesses the Palace of Carlos V and other public areas inside the monument, in this last option you can enjoy certain areas inside the Alhambra, in addition of the outside environment which is a delicacy. 

If you have already bought your ticket and those of your companions, you can write to us by email: info@lolitastours.com and we will give you a quote without intermediaries and we will assign you a guide based on the time you have access to the Alhambra, we will contact you and we organize it so that you do not worry.

How long does a visit to the Alhambra with and without Nasrid Palaces last?

The approximate duration of a visit to the Alhambra complete with Nasrid Palaces is approximately 3 hours.
If the visit to the Alhambra is made only from the Alcazaba, Generalife, Partal and Palace of Carlos V, the duration is approximately 2 hours.

What is the best time to visit the Alhambra?

The best times to visit Granada are those before and after Summer, that is, Spring and Autumn. The months of March, April, May, September, October and November. Although it is also the high season for Granada without forgetting the Christmas season, which also has the Sierra Nevada and the ski resort already open. But without a doubt, our strong season is Spring, which usually includes Easter.

Tips and recommendations for visiting the Alhambra

The first thing we recommend is to buy well in advance, to ensure you visit Nasrid Palaces If you come with a large group of family or friends, you will need to buy 2 months in advance to guarantee access to the monument and if you directly hire a private guide just for you it will be almost cheaper, if you do not come in a large group it will be easier hire a tour through an agency, platform or directly through our website that we are official guides and we do not have intermediaries who charge you commission. 

If you couldn't get Alhambra tickets, you have the option of trying to browse or check the availability on the Patronato Alhambra website, which may be available from 00:00 onwards for clients who have cancelled.

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