Guided Tour: Alhambra & Arabic Baths

The Alhambra Palace Complex is one of the world's most visited buildings and rightly so as you'll find out for yourself. This beautiful series of palaces, perched high on a hill overlooking the city is the culmination of centuries of Islamic art and architecture in Moorish Spain, the flowering of a unique syncretic culture. In this guided tour you'll visit the different palaces and courtyards as well as the incredible Generalife gardens. And then end this memorable day with a relaxing massage and aromatherapy session in a traditional Hamman.

The Alhambra is located on a once inaccessible hill overlooking the city most ancient neighbourhoods and the valley of the River Darro. It was originally built as a fortress in 899 before being converted into a Royal Palace by Yusuf I, Sultan of Granada. Your knowledgeable guide will show you around the Royal Palace Complex with its Harem, the Court of the Myrtles with its large pond used for cooling the buildings in the summer heat, the magnificent Hall of the Ambassadors and the breathtakingly beautiful Court of the Lions and the Hall of the Abencerrajes.

We'll also the visit the Generalife Palace and Gardens built during the reign of Muhammad III (1302-1309) and redecorated shortly afterwards by Abu I-Walid Isma'il. The complex was used as summer palace and retreat by the Nazrid emirs of Granada. Admire the Patio de la Acequia with its long pools framed by flowerbeds, fountains, colonnades and pavilions, and the Sultana's Garden, thought to be inspired by the style of mediaeval Persian Gardens.

And then spend relax in a traditional Hamman – enjoy hot and cold baths, a relaxing massage and pamper yourself with an aromatherapy session. Remember to bring your swimsuit and a towel.

Meeting/ Pick up point: Hotel pick up for Alhambra tour (for those customers staying at hotels located on the city center) from 9am. Arab Baths: Calle San Miguel Alta 41.
Duration: Length of the Alhambra tour: Two-and-a-half hours. Baths two hours
Start or opening time: Arab baths available every day at 6 pm.
Languages: Alhambra tour: Spanish, English, German and French.
Others: Customers must call to confirm their pick up time 72 hours before the visit. For those customers staying at hotels outside the city center meeting point will be the map near the ticket office at 9.45 am. Arab baths: includes aromatherapy, massage and tea. Customers must bring swimsuit. Customers will be given towels and lockers. Not recommended for children under 14 years old.

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Appropriate age for child ticket from 6 to 14 years