La Alhambra de Granada Group Tour from Motril Puerto

Five hours to walk the palaces where 23 Sultans ruled the last Muslim kingdom in Spain

A group tour from Motril port to La Alhambra in Granada, a 14-hectare World Heritage complex built for the elite of the Banu Al Ahmar dynasty. An official guide leads you through the Nasrid palaces where the Sultans lived, the Generalife summer palace with its cooling architectural system, and the remains of the medina where the Sultan's viziers stayed. Roundtrip transfer by comfortable vehicle is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Alhambra from Motril Port

• Pick up at Motril port
• Transfer to Alhambra (1 hour)
• Guided tour of Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces (3 hours)
• Transfer back to Motril port (1 hour)

The experience

The driver meets you at the cruise gate with a banner bearing your reservation name and drives you to La Alhambra in about an hour. Your guide is waiting with the entrance tickets when you arrive. The Nasrid palaces are the centerpiece (the jewel of the complex where the 23 Sultans of the dynasty made their seat), and the guide walks you through roughly three hours of the site. You'll also see the Generalife, the summer palace built with an architectural system designed to create a cool microclimate during Granada's hot season, and cross through the remains of the medina where the Sultan's viziers lived.

The whole excursion runs five hours door to door, which means the return transfer to Motril port takes about an hour as well. You'll need to bring your physical passport. It's required for entry to the monument. The guide speaks English, Spanish, or French depending on your group's preference.

What’s included

• Roundtrip transfer from Motril port by comfortable vehicle.
• official guide specializing in art history and history.
• entrance tickets to La Alhambra including the Nasrid palaces, Generalife, and medina.

Options for this experience

2 options

Exclusive UniversitiesGuide in French · 10:30includes pickup

Group tour of La Alhambra de Granada departing from Motril PuertoGuide in English, Spanish or French · 10:30includes pickup

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 10:30

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years): free · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 2 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by GLOBAL TOURISM SERVICES S,L,

Is this one for you?Book this if your ship docks at Motril and you want a guided walk through the palaces and gardens: port pickup and a one-hour drive each way leave you three hours inside the Alhambra complex itself.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years): free; Infant (under 3): free.

What exactly are the Nasrid palaces and why are they the highlight of La Alhambra?

The Nasrid palaces are where the 23 Sultans of the last Muslim dynasty in the Iberian peninsula lived and ruled. They're considered the jewel of the Alhambra complex (the most ornate and historically significant part of the site), and the tour spends roughly three hours exploring them with your guide.

How much walking is involved in the Alhambra tour?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. The site is fully wheelchair accessible, all areas and surfaces are accessible, and strollers or prams can be used if needed. Your guide will lead you through the palaces, the Generalife, and the medina remains at a pace the group can manage.

What's the Generalife and how does it differ from the Nasrid palaces?

The Generalife is the summer palace within the Alhambra complex, built with a specific architectural system designed to offer a cool microclimate in the hot Granada summer. It's a separate section of the site that contrasts with the royal palaces where the Sultans conducted their daily rule.

Do I need to bring anything specific for this tour from the port?

You must bring your physical passport. It's required to enter the monument. Make sure you have your original, valid passport or ID with you. The tour includes roundtrip transfer from Motril port, so you don't need to arrange separate transportation.