Granada: Alhambra general admission with Nasrid Palaces
General admission ticket to the Alhambra with access to the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and Palace of Charles V, self-guided. 4.6/5 with 18,167 reviews.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- No restriction
- Pets
- Not allowed
Highlights
- Full access: Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Generalife and Palace of Charles V
- Timed entry to the Nasrid Palaces (the slot that sells out first)
- Self-guided, at your own pace, no group
- Available when the official website is already sold out
Our take
If you are visiting independently and want the whole Alhambra, this is the ticket. Book as soon as you have dates: it is Spain's most visited monument and morning slots go fast.
What's included
- Alhambra general admission ticket
- Access to the Nasrid Palaces in your reserved time slot
Not included
- Guide
- Audio guide (available for hire at the entrance)
- Transport
Good to know
What to bring
- Passport or ID for every visitor (named tickets)
- Comfortable shoes: the route is 3-4 km
- Water in summer
Things to keep in mind
- The Nasrid Palaces time slot is fixed: miss it and you will not get into the palaces
- Children under 12 enter free but need their own named ticket
- Sells out weeks ahead at Easter, on long weekends and in summer
Meeting point
Alhambra, Access Pavilion, Granada
The access pavilion is next to the Alhambra car park, at the eastern end of the complex. Take minibus C30/C32 from Plaza Isabel la Católica, or walk 20-25 minutes up the Cuesta de Gomérez. Bring your passport or ID: tickets are named.
The experience
What the general admission includes
The general admission ticket gives access to the whole monument: the Nasrid Palaces (timed entry), the Alcazaba, the Generalife with its gardens and the Palace of Charles V. It is the ticket almost everyone needs; the other options (Gardens only, Night visit) leave out the essentials.
How to plan your 3 hours
- Arrive 30 minutes before your Nasrid Palaces slot. The access pavilion is at the opposite end from the palaces.
- If your slot is early, go Nasrid Palaces → Alcazaba → Charles V → Generalife. If it is late, reverse the order and leave the palaces for last.
- The Nasrid Palaces take 45-60 minutes on a one-way route. You cannot go back.
Who it's for
- Independent visitors who do not want a group schedule.
- Anyone with fixed dates who cannot find tickets on the official website.
Who it's not for
- Those who want to understand what they are seeing: a guide adds a lot here. See the guided tour comparison in our Alhambra guide.
Accessibility
The route has slopes, stairs and uneven ground. A partial accessible itinerary exists; check before booking.
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable. Alhambra tickets are named and cannot be changed.
Frequently asked questions
Does it include the Nasrid Palaces?
What if I am late for my Nasrid Palaces slot?
Why is it more expensive than the official website?
Related reading on our guides
→ Alhambra: which tour to choose (and why most of them are the same tour at a different price)
There are more than half a dozen guided Alhambra tours listed separately. We compare which ones are actually the same route and which are genuinely different: night visit, private tour and gardens-only ticket.
→ Granada in 2 days: an honest route without missing what matters
Granada in 2 days with judgment: Alhambra, Albaicín, Sacromonte, center and Cartuja. Honest route, where to eat, what to skip. No tourist traps.
→ Alhambra: how to visit without missing out on tickets
How to visit the Alhambra in Granada: which visit to choose for your trip, the Nasrid Palaces time slot, what to see inside and the mistakes to avoid.
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