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Can I walk up to the Alhambra?

The Gate of Justice is located near the Generalife Gardens, while the Pavilion entrance is on the east side of Alhambra. If you have the time and energy, we recommend walking up to the palace. The sights along the way are simply magical!



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ON FOOTWALKING If you enjoy walking, the best option is to walk up from the Plaza Nueva, through the woods, down the street Cuesta de Gomérez or climb the Cuesta de los Chinos street from the Paseo de los Tristes or the neighborhood Realejo to Hotel Alhambra Palace from the Campo del Principe.

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Yes. If you like you can buy tickets and do an independent visit to the Alhambra. Just keep in mind you will need to make sure that you don't miss your timed entry to the Nasrid Palaces. While there is a free audio guide for the Alhambra, it is not as comprehensive as the guided tours.

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? You can buy tickets to the Alhambra on the telephone number (+34) 858 889 002. ? Tickets to the Alhambra can be purchased from one year before the date of your visit up to two hours before the allocated time of entrance to the Nasrid Palaces.

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For all the main parts of the Alhambra (the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife) you need a ticket, but there are different palaces, gardens and gates in the Alhambra which you can see for free.

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The average wait time for ticket holders is around one hour during peak hours because of the rush. However, individuals who do not have tickets may need to wait an hour or two to visit the place. During non-peak hours, you can enter in just about 15 to 30 minutes. Q.

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Time of day: If you're visiting during the winter, you'll have more time to visit Alhambra if you come in the morning. Visit during the afternoon in you're making the trip in the spring, summer or fall months to get the most out of your visit.

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Normally, it takes between 3 and 5 hours to see the entire Alhambra complex. Many people spend all day; it depends on how fast you want to see things. Take into account that you will have to walk about 2 miles (3-4 km) and the itinerary includes many steps.

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Check Out the Non-Ticketed Areas in the Alhambra if You Can You need a ticket to see the Nasrid Palaces, Generalife, and the Alcazaba, but there is more to the Alhambra than just those areas. The Alhambra Museum, Charles V Palace, Torre de las Cabezas, Puerta de la Justicia and more can be explored for free.

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Yes you can take your own food and drink into the Alhambra. You aren't allowed to take large bags into the Nasrid Palaces, Alcazaba or Generalife though so you may need to use the storage lockers while you are exploring those.

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A. There is not a particular dress code to be followed while visiting Alhambra Palace in Granada. Although, there is a church and if you plan to visit, you need to follow the dress code, where shorts or bare shoulders are not allowed for either men or women.

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The order recommended to follow would be one of these:
  • Alcazaba-Palaces-Generalife.
  • Palaces-Alcazaba-Generalife.
  • Generalife-Alcazaba-Palaces.


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Buy tickets in advance online The best way to skip the line at the Alhambra is by buying your tickets online. Please remember that on a particular day only 6,000 visitors are allowed inside the fortress. Book your tickets in advance or risk the chance of tickets being sold out.

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If you are late you will not gain entry. The total duration of the visit is 3 hours approximately. If you need a rest you can do so at the exit of the Nasrid Palaces, next to the Partal and at the exit of the Generalife. It takes approximately half an hour to visit the Nasrid Palaces.

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First off, you need to reserve your tickets in advance. Like, you really HAVE TO. Unlike most attractions, you can't just arrive at the Alhambra entrance and buy a ticket. Technically, it's possible, but you won't get into the main attraction, the Nasrid Palace.

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Small sized bags are permitted for carrying personal objects, and small backpacks (40x40cm). In the case of entering with small backpacks, they must be worn on the front of the body, to prevent bothering other visitors or rubbing against the walls.

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If you want to make an advance purchase, access the website of Online Booking of Tickets here. Tickets can be purchased at the Alhambra three months in advance of the visit.

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1. Shop on Tuesday. Best day to shop: The best time to book a U.S. flight is usually Tuesday at about 3 p.m. eastern time. Many airlines release weekly airfare sales in the early morning hours of Tuesday, and by mid-afternoon, competing airlines have matched sale prices.

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