Granada Alhambra Palace Tickets: how to buy and prices

Declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, the Alhambra leaves no visitor indifferent. Once you set foot in Granada and immerse yourself in the majesty of the Alhambra, you will never be the same again.

Due to the large number of visitors, it is best to book your tickets in advance and online, to make sure there is availability on the dates of your trip. Here are the best options.

The best option

Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Tickets

Tickets to the Alhambra, at the best price and with a visit to the Nasrid Palaces included.

With this ticket you will enter the Alhambra without queuing (essential) and you will visit the Alhambra, the Nasrid Palaces, the Palace of Charles V and the Museum at your own pace.

From RM149 at Hellotickets

With availability every day of the week, this skip-the-line ticket includes the Alhambra and the Nasrid Palaces and you can choose between morning or afternoon.

Best of all, you can tour the Alhambra at your own pace. All you have to do is bring your ID and show your digital ticket on arrival. This way you will avoid wasting time at the entrance of the monument and spend it discovering the impressive Muslim complex, the best preserved in the world.

Why choose this option: this option is the most complete for a very reasonable price. It includes the Alhambra, the Nasrid Palaces, the Palace of Charles V and the Alhambra Museum, as well as skip-the-line access.

Recommended if... you want to get your ticket to see the Alhambra in depth while saving on your budget.

There are several types of tickets and the price can vary depending on the one you choose: in Hellotickets, for example, you can choose from the cheapest one for 26 € (including the Nasrid Palaces) to the most exclusive one for 41 € if you want to visit the Alhambra in a small group. Both tickets include skip-the-line access.

If you are planning your visit to the Alhambra and want to know more about the budget you need, I recommend you read my article about the Alhambra ticket prices.

The tickets you can buy in Hellotickets include the entrance without queues to the Alhambra and also the entrance to the Nasrid Palaces and the entrance to the Generalife. Of course you also have the option to book a guided tour of the entire complex so that you do not miss the essentials of such a majestic place.

If the Alhambra impresses in the daylight, the magic it gives off during the night is overwhelming. That is why it is possible to enter the Alhambra with a night ticket and enjoy it illuminated under the starlight.

If this is your first time in Granada, you will probably prefer to visit it during the day, but if you want to escape the crowds and enjoy a quiet tour, with less people around, the night tickets will be a great option.

In this article about night visits to the Alhambra you will find everything you need to plan your visit at night and know what to expect when you visit the majestic Alhambra late in the day.

It takes between 3 and 4 hours to visit the Alhambra. It is a very large complex with a vast expanse of gardens, courtyards and halls, detailed ceilings, columns and fountains that you will want to admire at every turn.

The duration of the visit to the Alhambra with an expert guide will be similar, approximately 3 to 4 hours and then you will have free time to wander around the interior again at your leisure.

The Alhambra is open every day of the week, every day of the year (except Christmas and New Year). However, the opening and closing times of the Alhambra may vary depending on the summer or winter season (from 8:30 AM to 6 PM in winter, from 8:30 AM to 8 PM in summer).

Opening hours may also vary depending on whether you plan to visit the Alhambra during the day or at night. In any case, I recommend that you consult my article on the opening hours of the Alhambra to plan your visit in more detail.

Given the large number of visitors, it is best to avoid weekends and public holidays in order to be able to visit the Alhambra at your leisure and avoid the crowds.

However, this is not always possible, but don't worry. The Alhambra is a very large complex with many outdoor areas, so the visit is very dynamic and pleasant even if there are many people. You won't feel overwhelmed.

The people of Granada will be able to enter the Alhambra for free during the weekends. Thanks to the Diputación de Granada, every weekend there is a certain quota of free tickets to encourage local tourists to visit the Alhambra until full capacity is reached.

You can check the conditions on the Patronato's website. In case you are not a citizen or resident of Granada, you will have to book a guided tour or your paid tickets.

If you are planning your visit to the Alhambra and want to know more details about the budget you need, I recommend you to read my article about how to get free or discounted tickets for the Alhambra.

If you decide to visit the Alhambra in Granada on your own and buy your tickets at the ticket office, you will have to buy them on the day, subject to availability and only up to two hours before the visit, which may not fit in with your travel plan.

Given the great popularity of the Alhambra in Granada it is very common for long queues to form at the ticket office and there is a possibility that the Alhambra will be sold out when it is your turn to visit. In that case, you could try to get up early and be at the ticket office at 8am and try your luck. You might be able to get your hands on a spare ticket, although it is usually difficult, if not impossible.

Yes, they are. Tickets to the Alhambra are nominative, personal and non-transferable. For reasons of security and conservation of the monument, each visitor is obliged to present their passport, identity card or an original personal identification document issued by their country.

Alhambra staff carry out identification checks on visitors, so to access the monument it is necessary to show your tickets and an identity document.

To ensure that your visit to the Alhambra goes smoothly, I recommend that, in addition to being identified with an ID card or passport, you take a look at this guide with tips for visiting the Alhambra in Granada, so that nothing spoils your visit!

Getting to the Alhambra is not difficult and as is the case every time you walk in Granada, you will enjoy every street and every corner. Moreover, the whole complex is very well connected to the city centre, so you can not only walk there but you can also take a city bus or even the tourist train if you prefer (with children it is definitely the most fun option).

On the other hand, as in all cities, you can always take a taxi for more comfort or even arrive with your own car if you prefer (this last option is very comfortable but not so practical, as you will have to pay for parking). I tell you all about it here: how to get to the Alhambra.

Of course you can visit the Alhambra in Granada with children! The Alhambra and its legends are a great attraction for young and old alike, it is a visit suitable for the whole family. The guides are used to having children in the groups and if you want to put them in the context of what they are going to see before they arrive, they will understand it much better and they will be delighted with the tour.

Remember to wear comfortable shoes and above all, protect them from the heat if you are visiting during the hottest months of the year. Otherwise, you won't have anything to worry about, so enjoy!

After (or before) your visit to the Alhambra, you might get the munchies and need to stop and recharge your batteries. Although it may seem that near such a touristy place you won't find something of good quality and price, don't worry: I have prepared a guide with the best places to eat near the Alhambra so that you leave there with a good taste in your mouth.