Do you need your passport for Alhambra?

Alhambra tickets are nominative, so you MUST show your national ID (UE nationals) or passport to be granted access to the monument. Here we explain how to buy official tickets for the Alhambra, the different ticket types, areas included, prices and discounts, how to make changes, return policy and many other tips.



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Your passport number is how they track you in Spain and we were required to give it almost every place we stayed and booked or bought tickets. The Alhambra was interesting. We did the palace first, and they wanted to see our tickets.

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Do not drink, eat or smoke (except in in designated areas). No photography with tripods or flash (not even for night time visits), without authorized permission. Respect and follow the instructions. No touching the decorations on the walls.

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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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You also have the option of buying tickets when you arrive at the monument. There is no guarantee whatsoever that tickets will be available, and tickets bought at the Alhambra will only be valid for that day. Payment is by credit card (from the ticket machines) or by cash (at the ticket desk) only.

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Dress in comfortable clothing With the warm weather and the hours of walking ahead of you, I would definitely say to wear comfortable shoes and light clothing. If you're planning on walking to the Alhambra, you'll find a pretty large hill waiting for you, so make sure you don't wear sandals.

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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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On a one-day trip to Granada you will not have time to visit the Alhambra Museum and the Forest of the Alhambra, for example. An unforgettable way to see the Alhambra is with a Alhambra Guided Tour. Approximate time 3-4 hours: from 08:30 to 12:00.

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Entrance of the monumental complex is not permitted with backpacks, bags, suitcases or other objects.

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You should arrive to the Alhambra at least 30 minutes before, since it takes around 20 mins to walk from the Alhambra main gate to the Nasrid Palaces. This is very important, since you want be able to see these palaces if you arrive late.

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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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You need prior permission to bring drones into the country. During Ramadan, you must eat, drink or smoke discreetly. NOTE: You must always have your identification documents, such as your passport, for verification purposes by the local authorities.

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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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You can access to every place inside the Alhambra (Alcazaba, Nasrid Palaces, Partal and Generalife) just once. However, you can go in and out of the complex all the times you need.

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Our most recommended Alhambra, Granada Tours
  • Granada: Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Fast-Track Ticket. ...
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  • Granada: Alhambra Gardens and Generalife Fast-Track Entry. ...
  • Granada: Alhambra Guided Tour with Nasrid Palaces & Gardens.


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Unlike many monuments in Europe, in my experience there was no specific dress code for the Alhambra – it's fine to wear clothes that don't cover your shoulders or knees. However, you will want to wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals.

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Black sandals with jeans is a true classic and will look chic until the end of time. The Salt-Water Sandal black Retro Slide and a simple grey T make this a laidback but dressed up look that you can wear on repeat. Skinny jeans and sandals are the perfect pairing.

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Do not drink, eat or smoke (except in in designated areas). No photography with tripods or flash (not even for night time visits), without authorized permission. Respect and follow the instructions. No touching the decorations on the walls.

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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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The Parador de Granada in Andalusia offers one of the most romantic opportunities of any hotel in the world: to sleep inside the Alhambra. So popular has this 36 bedroom Granada Parador become that rooms need to be booked up to six months in advance.

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