About this experience
I invite you to a tour of the palaces of the Alhambra - built in the 14th century for the last Muslim rulers of Granada, they are a unique example of Moorish architecture of the Middle Ages. You will learn about the history, details, architectural features, and residents of this magnificent place.
There are no damp bare stone walls typical of medieval castles in the Alhambra, the architecture is so elegant and light that it seems to float in the air. The walls of the Alhambra are adorned with mysterious arabesques and geometric figures filled with deep symbolism reflecting the life philosophy of the builders. However, the key decorative element is calligraphy. Alhambra is a book turned into architecture.
What to expect
What messages did the viziers of the Alhambra leave on the walls of this amazing palace? Who were these poets of the Alhambra, whose works have passed through the centuries and were possibly published in the most expensive 'book', the pages of which became the palace walls? This is what you will discover on the tour.
During the tour, we will stroll through the Generalife gardens, visit the Summer Palace, see the Palace of Charles V on the grounds of the Alhambra, but the main focus of our interest will undoubtedly be the Nasrid palaces.
Organizational Details
- As the possibility of conducting a tour in the Alhambra depends on the availability of tickets, it is better to book them online in advance. No entrance ticket is required for the guide. The general overview costs 20€.
- For a group of 6 people and more, it is necessary to use an audio system with headphones. The rental cost is 30€ regardless of the number of participants.
- On weekends and holidays, the cost of the tour is 193€.
