What is included in the Alhambra ticket?
What is included in the Alhambra ticket? The “Alhambra experiences” ticket includes a night-time tour of the Nasrid Palaces, and a daytime tour of the gardens the next day. Both grant free access to the Palace of Charles V and the Alhambra Museum.
How far in advance should I book Alhambra tickets?
Advance bookings One option is to buy your ticket up to three months in advance. We recommend booking as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Can I bring a backpack to Alhambra?
Entrance of the monumental complex is not permitted with backpacks, bags, suitcases or other objects.
How do you skip lines at Alhambra?
The best way to skip the line at the Alhambra is by buying your tickets online. Please remember that on a particular day only 6,000 visitors are allowed inside the fortress. Book your tickets in advance or risk the chance of tickets being sold out.
Which part of the Alhambra is free?
Access to the monumental complex of the Alhambra in Granada is paid and you will need to buy a ticket to take a tour of the Nasrid palace city. However, there are some sites in the Alhambra that you can see without spending money. The Palace of Charles V, which houses the Alhambra Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts.
Can I bring a water bottle into the Alhambra?
Yes you can take your own food and drink into the Alhambra. You aren't allowed to take large bags into the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba or Generalife though so you may need to use the storage lockers while you are exploring those.
How long does it take to see Nasrid Palaces?
The estimated time to complete a full visit is approximately 3 hours. You will only be allowed to access the monument in the morning, afternoon or night schedule depending on the type of ticket you purchased (see type of ticket). Organize your visit based on the assigned schedule for accessing the Nasrid Palaces.
Should I go to the Nasrid Palace first or last?
Best Way To Explore Alhambra Palace If you choose to enter through the main entrance, explore the Generalife first and then the Nasrid Palaces and Alcazaba. If you enter through the Gate of Justice, then visiting the opposite way is an ideal route to take.
How much time do I need to visit Alhambra?
How long does it take to visit the Alhambra? Normally, it takes between 3 and 5 hours to see the entire Alhambra complex. Many people spend all day; it depends on how fast you want to see things.
Do you need passport to enter Alhambra?
You can also buy them on the same day of your visit (if any tickets left), up to two hours before the allocated time for the entrance to the Nasrid Palaces. Alhambra tickets are nominative, so you MUST show your national ID (UE nationals) or passport to be granted access to the monument.
Can I take photos in the Alhambra?
Do not drink, eat or smoke (except in in designated areas). No photography with tripods or flash (not even for night time visits), without authorized permission. Respect and follow the instructions. No touching the decorations on the walls.
Do you need to cover your shoulders at Alhambra?
Unlike many monuments in Europe, in my experience there was no specific dress code for the Alhambra – it's fine to wear clothes that don't cover your shoulders or knees. However, you will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals.
Can I leave Alhambra and come back?
You can leave the premises for a while after you finish Nasrid Palace and come back via Justice Gate to see the Generalife Gardens, Carlos V Palace and Alcazaba. However, for each of these you can enter only once and re-entry is not allowed.
Can you sleep in the Alhambra?
The Parador de Granada in Andalusia offers one of the most romantic opportunities of any hotel in the world: to sleep inside the Alhambra. So popular has this 36 bedroom Granada Parador become that rooms need to be booked up to six months in advance.
Can I wear sandals to Alhambra?
Dress in comfortable clothing With the warm weather and the hours of walking ahead of you, I would definitely say to wear comfortable shoes and light clothing. If you're planning on walking to the Alhambra, you'll find a pretty large hill waiting for you, so make sure you don't wear sandals.
Can I wear shorts at the Alhambra?
There is a church at the Alhambra. If you plan to see it, you need to follow the dress code: Dress code for churches: Shorts or bare shoulders are not allowed for either women or men.
What is the best time of day to visit the Alhambra Palace?
Time of day: If you're visiting during the winter, you'll have more time to visit Alhambra if you come in the morning. Visit during the afternoon in you're making the trip in the spring, summer or fall months to get the most out of your visit.