Alhambra and Granada from Málaga Port, Cruise Passengers Only
8-hour shore excursion for cruise passengers: pickup at Málaga port, guided visit of the Alhambra and Generalife in a group of up to 18 and free time in Granada if time allows. English-speaking guide. The Alhambra ticket is paid separately (€23).
From €119 per person
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- Duration
- 8 hours
- Guide languages
- English
- Mobile ticket
- No need to print
- Instant confirmation
- Right after booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- No
- Minimum age
- 8+
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24h before
Highlights
- Built for cruises: pickup and return at Málaga port
- Guided visit of the Alhambra, the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife
- Group of up to 18 people per guide at the Alhambra
- Free time in Granada city centre if the ship's schedule allows
- Expert English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle
Our take
For a cruise passenger this is the simplest way to reach the Alhambra from Málaga and get back to the ship on time, which is the main worry on a port day. The key point is the ticket: it isn't included and you must request it from the operator as soon as you book, because Nasrid Palaces tickets sell out. Without it the excursion loses most of its point, so book weeks ahead.
What's included
- Pickup and return at Málaga port
- Expert English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Operator's back-to-ship guarantee
Not included
- Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife ticket: €23 per person, requested from the operator after booking
- Food and drinks
Good to know
Things to keep in mind
- Only for cruise passengers calling at Málaga
- The Alhambra ticket is NOT included: as soon as you book, send the operator each person's full name, passport number and date of birth. It costs €23 and depends on tickets being left
- The duration depends on the ship's docking time
- Minimum age: 8. Not suitable for people with limited mobility or strollers
- The guide speaks English; there is no Spanish version
Meeting point
Málaga port: they wait for you when you disembark
The experience
What you'll see
A day trip from Málaga port to Granada, designed for cruise passengers. With an expert guide you visit the Alhambra: the Nasrid Palaces, one of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in the world, and the Generalife gardens. If the ship's schedule allows, there's free time in Granada city centre at the end.
How it works
They wait for you as you leave the ship and you travel to Granada in an air-conditioned vehicle; the drive takes about 1 h 30 min each way. At the Alhambra groups are 18 people maximum per guide, who speaks English. The operator adapts the duration to the docking time and includes a back-to-ship guarantee.
Important: the Alhambra ticket isn't included. As soon as you book, send the operator each person's full name, passport number and date of birth. It costs €23 and covers the Alhambra, Nasrid Palaces and Generalife, but depends on tickets being left.
Who I recommend it for
- Cruise passengers calling at Málaga who want to see the Alhambra.
- Anyone who prefers an operator that takes responsibility for getting them back to the ship.
- Travellers booking early who can sort the ticket in advance.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start, with a full refund.
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