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Alhambra tour

Alhambra School Tours

Granada, SpainOfficial A.G.I.P. guidesapprox. 2.5 hours

Generalife gardens and the Court of the Water Channel Aerial view of the Alhambra and its towers Court of the Lions in the Nasrid Palaces Court of the Myrtles reflected in its pool, Comares Palace Generalife gardens and the Court of the Water Channel

Educational visits with a clear teaching focus. Our guides are official Granada guides who also hold the C.A.P. teaching certificate from the University of Granada, so the explanations always match your students' level.

About this activity

  • Teacher-trained guidesOfficial guides with the University of Granada C.A.P.
  • DurationApprox. 2.5 hours
  • Group sizeUp to 30 students per guide
  • 12 languagesEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Danish, Russian, Dutch, Swedish, Arabic or Japanese
  • Meeting pointUsually the Alhambra Entrance Pavilion

The visit

Students learn the history and legends of the great fortified city of the 13th to 15th centuries, the Alhambra – “the Red One” – and finish with a walk through the Generalife gardens and the summer palace.

Itinerary: Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba, Palace of Charles V, the Medina, the gardens and the Generalife.

Price

  • €205 per guide, Monday to Friday
  • €240 per guide on Saturdays and public holidays
  • Tickets not included – EU educational institutions can get discounted tickets; tell us in the form and we'll manage them

Good to know

Headsets are compulsory for groups of 7 or more. Rental: €22 per group of 7–30 people.

  • Groups larger than 30 need an additional guide.
  • Changes or cancellations for groups of more than 8 people must be notified at least 7 days in advance.
  • See our terms and conditions.

What travellers say

“Juan Cobo was our guide for the Alhambra tour. We travel extensively and always hire guides — we found Juan to be one of the best. We sincerely enjoyed our afternoon with him.”
Susan Kahn · Alhambra private tour
“Thank you for the great tour – Gerardo was very knowledgeable and did a great job. I would definitely recommend your services!”
Kim Nielson · Alhambra guided tour

About our guides

Frequently asked questions

Who are the guides on school visits?

Official Granada guides who also hold the C.A.P. (Pedagogical Aptitude Certificate) from the University of Granada and have teaching experience.

How much does a school visit cost?

€205 per guide (up to 30 students) from Monday to Friday and €240 on Saturdays and public holidays. Tickets and headsets are extra.

Can schools get discounted tickets?

Educational institutions from the European Union can get discounted tickets. Tell us in the booking form and we'll manage them for you.

Do you also offer school visits in Granada city?

Yes, an educational visit to the Cathedral, Royal Chapel and old town. See Granada tours.

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