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Alhambra Day Trip from Málaga & the Costa del Sol

Granada, SpainOfficial A.G.I.P. guidesFull day

Málaga city and port seen from above Court of the Myrtles reflected in its pool, Comares Palace Court of the Lions in the Nasrid Palaces Generalife gardens and the Court of the Water Channel Aerial view of the Alhambra and its towers

Leave the driving to us. A coach picks you up on the Costa del Sol, you get a panoramic tour of Granada, free time in the centre and a guided visit of the Alhambra with your tickets included.

About this activity

  • DurationFull-day excursion
  • Pick-upMálaga, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Marbella, Estepona
  • IncludedCoach, escort, Alhambra ticket and local guide
  • LanguagesEnglish, Spanish and French
  • HeadsetsIncluded, to hear the guide clearly

The day

  1. Your escort picks you up at the agreed time and place and tells you about the day and the landscapes on the way to Granada.
  2. Panoramic coach tour of Granada with a stop at the San Cristóbal viewpoint in the Albaicín: the best views of the Alhambra with Sierra Nevada behind.
  3. Walk to the Cathedral and Royal Chapel area, followed by at least 2.5 hours of free time (lunch time included).
  4. Coach to the Alhambra for a guided visit of about 2.5 hours: Palace of Charles V, Generalife gardens and the Nasrid Palaces with the Court of the Lions.
  5. Return to the Costa del Sol.

Included

  • Coach with a multilingual tour escort
  • Free time in Granada
  • Alhambra ticket and local guide for the visit
  • Headset system

Not included

  • Lunch

If there aren't enough people for a single-language group, the visit may occasionally be bilingual.

Prices

Prices per person by pick-up area (children 4–11 reduced, 0–3 free)
Pick-up areaAdultChild 4–11Child 0–3
Málaga city€91€68Free
Torremolinos – Fuengirola€88€66Free
Marbella€96€72Free
Estepona (Fridays)€104€78Free

Where to stay

Staying in Málaga? Compare hotels in Málaga on Booking.com, or spend a night in Granada: hotels near the Alhambra.

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

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the day trip from Málaga to the Alhambra?

It's a full-day excursion. You spend about 5 hours in Granada, including the panoramic tour, free time and the 2.5-hour guided visit of the Alhambra.

Where can I be picked up?

Málaga city, Torremolinos, Fuengirola, Marbella and Estepona (Estepona on Fridays). Prices vary by pick-up area.

Are Alhambra tickets included?

Yes, the price includes the Alhambra ticket and the local guide, as well as the coach and tour escort.

Do children pay?

Children aged 4 to 11 pay a reduced price and children up to 3 travel free. Every visitor still needs an ID or passport for the Alhambra ticket.

Can I cancel?

Group tours with nominal Alhambra tickets cannot be cancelled, changed or refunded once confirmed, because the tickets are issued in each visitor's name.

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