Attractions & guided tours

Granada full-day excursion with Alhambra tickets from Malaga

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£87.00

Language: English, Spanish

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Duration: 10 hours

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Entrance fees included

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Why you’ll love this…

Choose between the Complete Alhambra Tour with Nasrid Palaces or the Essential Tour for a tailored experience
Enjoy two hours of free time to explore Granada’s historic center at your own pace
Skip the lines and dive straight into the beauty and history of the Alhambra
Take in breathtaking views of the Alhambra and Granada from the serene Generalife Gardens
Discover the secrets of the Alhambra with an expert Official Guide

What to expect

Discover the magic of Granada on this full-day excursion from Málaga, including a visit to the world-famous Alhambra. Enjoy free time in the city before exploring one of Spain’s most breathtaking monuments.

Upon arrival in Granada, spend two hours of free time to explore the historic center at your own pace. Stroll through picturesque streets, visit landmarks like the Albaicín district or the Royal Chapel, and experience the lively Andalusian atmosphere.

Then, head to the Alhambra, where you can choose between two tour options, both with an Official Guide:

Complete Alhambra Tour with Nasrid Palaces: A full visit to the Alhambra complex, including the Nasrid Palaces (Palace of Comares and Palace of the Lions), the Alcazaba fortress, Palace of Charles V, Generalife Palace with its gardens, and the archaeological area with ruins of the Palace of the Abencerrajes, Partal Palace, and Palace of Yusuf III.
Essential Alhambra Tour: A shorter experience covering the Medina, Alcazaba, Palace of Charles V, Generalife Palace and gardens, archaeological area of the Abencerrajes Palace, Partal Palace, and Palace of Yusuf III. This option excludes the Nasrid Palaces.

With skip-the-line tickets, guided tours, and transport included, this excursion offers a perfect way to experience Granada’s rich history and stunning beauty in just one day.

What's included

Entrance ticket
Transportation
Digital guidebook
Multilingual guide
Pickup and drop-off from designated areas

What's not included

Food and drinks

Where

Avenida de Andalucía, 10, Málaga, Spain

Meeting point:

Please be on time at your chosen pickup location:09.31 am Benalmadena Zona Los Maites y Playa de Bil Bil - Castillo el Bil Bil (bus stop 2065) seaside / 09.35am Benalmadena Zona Puerto Marina y Plaza Solymar - Plaza Solymar, Puerto Marina (bus stop 2139) Sabadell Solbank / 09.45am Torremolinos Zona Montemar y hotel Pez Espada - roundabout Pez Espada (bus stop 2067) opposite BP - Av. Carlota Alessandri, 99 / 09.46am Torremolinos Hotel Princesa Solar (bus stop 2070) / 09.47am Torremolinos Zona Carihuela - Avenida Carlota Alessandri 43 (bus stop 2069) at Carihuela Palace / 09.48am Torremolinos Centro - Av. Palma de Mallorca, 15 (bus stop 2057) close to Banco Santander / 09.49am Torremolinos Centro Zona Casa Blanca - Bus Stop Av. Palma de Mallorca 37 / 09.50am Torremolinos Centro - Av. Palma de Mallorca 15. Bus Stop Torremolinos Centro V (Parada 2057) cerca del Banco Santander / 09.55am Torremolinos Costa Zona Hotel Cervantes y Fenix - Rotonda "U E" Calle Rios Canoles 4 cerca Hotel Cervantes / 10.00am Torremolinos Costa Zona Bajondillo - bus stop at Plaza del Lido - Tourist office / 10.02am Torremolinos Costa Zona Playamar - Principito (Bus Parada 2289) Paseo Marítimo de Torremolinos / 10.05am Torremolinos Costa Zona Costa Lago - kiosk next to the entrance to the beach in the hotel Riu Costa del Sol in Paseo Marítimo Torremolinos / 10.06am Torremolinos Costa Zona Hoteles Puente Real, Marconfort - Hotel Puente Real (bus stop 1272) seaside / 10.08am Torremolinos Zona de Los Alamos - bus stop Hotel Occidental Torremolinos Playa seaside / 10.25am Malaga Centro - bus stop opposite Caixa Bank Av. Andalucía 10, in direction of the Airport.

What to remember

Not allowed:

strollers inside the Alhambra

Know in advance:

please note that pick up options from Benalmadena have been temporarily deactivated, except for the 1) Zona Los Maites y Playa de Bil Bil and 2) Zona Puerto Marina y Plaza Solymar; only selecting one of these two options you'll be able to proceed with the booking (further details in the "Meeting point" section)
you're requested to contact the local operator after purchase to provide them with full name, nationality and identification number (ID or passport) of all participants (contact details in the voucher you'll receive after booking); failure to provide this information will result in the rejection of your reservation
please note that a fee of 20 euros per ticket will be applied if you cancel the booking or if you ask to change the names on the Alhambra tickets
If you choose the Complete Alhambra Tour, you'll visit the Nasrid Palaces and more. If you choose the Essential Alhambra Tour, you'll explore the Alhambra excluding the Nasrid Palaces.
the itinerary may change, you could visit Granada first and then the Alhambra or vice versa
be aware that it's mandatory to show your original passport or ID at the entrance of the Alhambra, please bring the same passport or ID you used during the booking, a copy won't be accepted

Provider

Rios Travel

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 75% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Anonymous
From United States of America - March 2025

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Carlos was great
Hilde
From United States of America - February 2024

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Guiden på bussen var topp! Guiden på Alhambra var vanskelig å forstå- snakket veldig fort. Veldig dårlig lyd på ørepropper. Synd vi ikke kom inn i se ...

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