Spain · UNESCO Heritage Sites

12-Hour Private Granada Tour from Seville with Alhambra and Albayzín

12 Hours Round trip from Seville Moderate pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Admire the speaking walls covered with extremely intricate ceramics and plasterwork
02 Discover the fascinating palaces and gardens of the most visited monument in Spain
03 Take in panoramic views of the Alhambra and the Sierra Nevada mountains from Albayzín
04 Visit the Royal Chapel and Cathedral in Granada's historic centre

Embark on this trip from Seville to visit the Alhambra and the Albayzín, a UNESCO Heritage Site, and one of the best cities in Spain to taste tapas. You'll also have the chance to visit the Royal Chapel and the Cathedral. See some of the most important architectural structures of the Middle Ages and the finest example of Islamic art left to us in the Western world.

Visit the Alhambra, including the Nasrid Palace, Generalife Garden, and Alcazaba (about 2 hours 30 minutes).

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 12 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

Cities Sevilla, Granada

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Granada Day Trip from Seville with Alhambra and Old Quarter

Depart from our meeting point in Seville.
Arrive in Granada (travel time: 3 hours).
Visit the Alhambra, including the Nasrid Palace, Generalife Garden, and Alcazaba (about 2 hours 30 minutes).
Lunchtime! We'll find a spot for lunch according to your needs. Suggestions include Granada's tapas or Arabic food.

Following this, we have 2 options:

Option 1: Visit the Albayzín neighbourhood (around 2 hours). Please note that this quarter is situated on a hill, so you will need to be comfortable with walking.
- Gate of Philippe V
- Plaza Nueva
- Darro River
- Zafra House
- Aljibe Moraima
- San Nicolas Square
- Plaza Larga
- San Salvador Square
- View to the Sacromonte, the gipsy neighbourhood
- San Nicolas Viewpoint
- Teteteria Street (Albaicin quarter)
Option 2:
- Visit the Royal Chapel
- Visit the Cathedral (around 2 hours)
Travel back to Seville (travel time: 2 hours 45 minutes). The timing is approximate.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Seville 2 cities · 12 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Guiding services
Private transportation
Admission tickets
Other: Private van with 8 seats (fuel, parking, insurance), Alhambra tickets

What's Not Included

Personal expenses
Souvenirs
Food, drinks, and snacks
Other: Taxi expenses from the Alhambra to the city centre and back if you don't want to walk (20 minutes on foot and on an incline downslope); Cathedral ticket (9 euros per person) and Royal Chapel ticket (7 euros per person). Both are optional.

What to bring

25 euros for entry to the Cathedral and the Royal Chapel if you want to visit them (optional).
Money for tapas and drinks, or your own food and drink.
Money for souvenirs (optional).
Money for a taxi from the Alhambra to the city centre and back if you prefer this over walking (it costs less than 10 euros).

Know before you go

Required for booking: the guide will need the name, age, nationality, and passport number.
The last Muslim kingdom in Europe - Alhambra tickets are included! Tickets sell out quickly, so to avoid disappointment, book ahead.
The heritage left by the last Muslim Kingdom in Europe.

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