Alhambra Palace and Albaicin Tour with Skip the Line Tickets from Seville | La Vacanza Travel

Alhambra Palace and Albaicin Tour with Skip the Line Tickets from Seville

Duration: 13 hours
Destination: Spain, Andalucía, Seville
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  • 13 hours
  • Seville
  • E-Voucher
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  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

Visit Granada and the Alhambra on this full-day tour from Seville. Skip the line at Alhambra Palace on your guided tour that includes Nasrid Palace, Alcazabar, and Generalife Gardens. Your guide will share the history of the area along the way. If the option is selected, finish with a walking tour of Albaicin, the city's whitewashed Moorish quarter.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Barrio Del Albaicin, Carrera del Darro, Granada Spain

The Albaicín (Spanish pronunciation: [alβai̯ˈθin]) or Albayzín (Arabic: ٱلْبَيّازِينْ‎) as it was known under Muslim rule, is a district of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. It retains the narrow winding streets of its Medieval Moorish past dating back to the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada. It was declared a World Heritage Site in 1984, along with the Alhambra.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Barrio Del Albaicin, Carrera del Darro, Granada Spain

In this famous and peculiar neighbourhood you will have free time for yourself, one hour and a half approximately. Here you can go for lunch, shopping or simply strolling the streets.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Generalife Realejo-San Matias, 18009 Granada Spain

The Palacio de Generalife (Spanish pronunciation: [xe.ne.ɾa.ˈli.fe]; Arabic: جَنَّة الْعَرِيف‎ Jannat al-‘Arīf, literally, "Architect's Garden") was the summer palace and country estate of the Nasrid rulers of the Emirate of Granada in Al-Andalus, now beside the city of Granada in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Alcazaba, Calle Real de la Alhambra Conjunto Monumental de la Alhambra y el Generalife, 18009 Granada Spain

The Alcazaba was a building used for military purposes. The first Arab constructions date back to the Caliphate period, possibly built over some ruins of a Roman fortress. In the 11th century, the "ziríes" expanded the enclosure, when Granada was the capital city of one of the "Taifas" kingdoms. Even so, the main constructions date from the "nazarie" period (13th to 15th centuries). At this enclosure there are also some Christian additions like the round "Cubo" Tower.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

The Alhambra (/ælˈhæmbrə/; Spanish: [aˈlambɾa]; Arabic: الْحَمْرَاء‎ [ʔælħæmˈɾˠɑːʔ], Al-Ḥamrāʾ, lit. "The Red One") is a palace and fortress complex located in Granada, Andalusia, Spain. It was originally constructed as a small fortress in AD 889 on the remains of Roman fortifications, and then largely ignored until its ruins were renovated and rebuilt in the mid-13th century by the Nasrid emir Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar of the Emirate of Granada, who built its current palace and walls. It was converted into a royal palace in 1333 by Yusuf I, Sultan of Granada.[1

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Palace of Carlos V, Alhambra, 18009 Granada Spain

The Palace of Charles V is a Renaissance building in Granada, southern Spain, located on the top of the hill of the Assabica, inside the Nasrid fortification of the Alhambra. The building has never been a home to a monarch and stood roofless until 1957.

The structure was commanded by Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, who wished to establish his residence close to the Alhambra palaces. Although the Catholic Monarchs had already altered some rooms of the Alhambra after the conquest of the city in 1492, Charles V intended to construct a permanent residence befitting an emperor. The project was given to Pedro Machuca, an architect whose biography and influences are poorly understood. At the time, Spanish architecture was immersed in the Plateresque style, still with traces of Gothic origin. Machuca built a palace corresponding stylistically to Mannerism, a mode still in its infancy in Italy. The exterior of the building uses a typically Renaissance combination of rustication on the lower level and ashlar on the upper. Even if accounts that place Machuca in the atelier of Michelangelo are accepted, at the time of the construction of the palace in 1527, the latter had yet to design the majority of his architectural works.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Official Certified Guides
  • Albaicin walking tour (if option selected)(English and Spanish)
  • Tickets of Alhambra (palaces included)
  • Pick up and drop off from Seville city centre. Only selected hotels.
  • Tour leader on the bus (English and Spanish)
  • Entry/Admission - Alcazaba
  • Entry/Admission - Generalife
  • Entry/Admission - Palace of Carlos V
  • Entry/Admission - The Alhambra
  • Entry/Admission - Barrio Del Albaicin

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Bottled water - No food or drinks included in the price of the tour.
  • For reasons of sustainability and cleanliness we don´t provide headphones. It´s recommended that customers bring their own headphones,if you can´t bring yours we can provide them for the price of 1€.
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • The order of visits can be changed due to unexpected circumstances of the Alhambra monument schedule
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
  • Please, contact the local supplier after booking to arrange a meeting point and time.
  • Please note: The Alhambra requires that all passengers provide full name, date of birth and passport details for each participant when booking. If not provided, the Alhambra may deny access to their premises.
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Gratuities and Food/Drinks are NOT included in the price.
  • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

1: Bécquer Hotel, C. Reyes Católicos, 4, Casco Antiguo, 41001 Sevilla, Spain
2: Hotel Derby Sevilla, Pl. del Duque de la Victoria, 13, Casco Antiguo, 41002 Sevilla, Spain
3: Hotel Don Paco, Pl. Padre Jerónimo de Córdoba, 4, Casco Antiguo, 41003 Sevilla, Spain
4: Bike Center Sevilla, P.º de Catalina de Ribera, Casco Antiguo, 41004 Sevilla, Spain


Departure Time

07:00 AM


Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

13 hours


User's Reviews

RichardS323

22 Apr, 2024

Where to begin??? Initially date of departure mix up. Time and location of pick up, mix up. Time and location yet another mix up. Two hours and forty minutes late with no response to enquiry ( fellow passenger had to clarify the pick after many calls.) Itinerary completely messed up. Missed initial stage of trip. Excuse that coach had malfunctioned but, as stated, no contact to myself. Heavy accent marred English translation. On arrival at location had less than 15 minutes for lunch. Further confusion over grouping. Early evening meal told by guide to be over in 15 minutes. On route home initial toilet break found location closed. Surely the guide might have checked?? Did not arrive back in Seville centre until 10.20pm Dropping us off at another location than when started. As a 66 year old pensioner with my wife (63) we found ourselves lost. But for an eventual hotel staff calling us a taxi, who knows what might have happened? With an eventual taxi fee of 8 Euros in addition to £240 ticket price, it is not acceptable. We eventually arrived bavk at our hotel at 11.15pm, rather than the initially promised 7.20pm There were many others of a similar age to ourselves who voiced their disapproval. With no word of apology from the oblivious guide. Shame on Andalsur Richard and Ann Sinclair Monday 22nd April 2024

Alycia_C

21 Apr, 2024

Manuel (and Carlos at the Alhambra) were so knowledgeable about the history of the city and castle. I enjoyed the experience so much and recommend it to anyone going to Seville.

suelN7069KJ

20 Apr, 2024

This trip was spectacular. It was a long day but worth it. Great organisation from start to finish. Our guide (Carlos) was incredibly knowledgeable but also passionate about communicating the history of the landscape and people as well as the architecture. Would highly recommend (with sturdy shoes!)

Amy K

18 Apr, 2024

Great way to get from Seville to the Alhambra & tour. Long day but worth it. Very easy. Maria was a great guide! Antonio was an excellent bus driver

Amarjith_M

17 Apr, 2024

The Alambra Palace setting & the ease of travel provided by viatour Must see experience while in Seville & strongly recommend.Sandy the driver of the bus & Idris the guide we’re excellent

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Long day but so worth it

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Petra was an amazing guide, trip was fantastic

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Fulfills all the requirements but stop the naked promotion on Teipadvisor ! It is annoying .

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Definitely do!

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Highly recommend this tour from Seville

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Must see tour!

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Amazing experience visiting the beautiful Alhambra

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Incredible experience.

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Perfect!

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Granada tour

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Best thing moorish empire gave!

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A fabulous tour not to be missed if you are spending more than a couple of days in Seville!

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Wonderful Alhambra tour.

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Interesting, Amazing, beautiful

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Really interesting.

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Thanks Alexi, Antonio and Ferdanind for a great time from Seville to Al Alhambra.

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Well worth this trip

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Excellent palace and tour

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Not to be missed

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Gorgeous tour, SO long though!

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