Alhambra and Granada from Nerja: private day trip with a guide
Private 8.5-hour day trip from Nerja to Granada: private transport, a private guided visit to the Alhambra with tickets (Nasrid Palaces, Generalife and Alcazaba) and about 3 hours of free time. From €300 per person.
- 8 hours and 30 minutes
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Private: just your group
- Skip-the-line entry
- Spanish, English, French
- Mobile ticket and instant confirmation
From €300 per person≈ $335 approx.
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Practical details
- Duration
- 8 hours and 30 minutes
- Guide languages
- Spanish · English · French
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Private return transport from your accommodation in Nerja
- Private skip-the-line guided visit to the Alhambra
- Tickets to the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife and Alcazaba
- About 3 hours of free time in Granada
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Our take
From Nerja, Granada is an hour and a half away and the Alhambra needs tickets well in advance. This format takes care of everything and leaves the afternoon free for the Albaicín.
What's included
- Private transport to and from your accommodation in Nerja
- Alhambra tickets
- Private guide at the Alhambra
Not included
- Food and drinks
- Tips
Good to know
Things to keep in mind
- Give your accommodation address when booking for the pickup
- Babies need their own car seat: they cannot travel on a lap
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Bring your original passport or ID card: the Alhambra checks it at the entrance
Meeting point
Pickup at your hotel or apartment in Nerja
The experience
What the day looks like
The driver picks you up at your accommodation in Nerja and takes you straight to Granada. A local guide then takes you on a private, skip-the-line visit to the Alhambra: the Nasrid Palaces, the Generalife gardens and the Alcazaba fortress. Then you have about 3 hours free to walk up to the Albaicín, have tapas or stroll in the centre before heading back to Nerja.
How it works
It is private. The Alhambra tickets are included. Lunch is not. Bring each traveller’s original passport or ID card.
Who I recommend it to
- Travellers staying in Nerja or the Axarquía who want the Alhambra without worrying about tickets or transport.
- Families who prefer a guide just for them.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund.
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