What do I need to know before going to Alhambra?

The Alhambra is an official UNESCO heritage site which draws over 6,000 tourists per day! It's not like most attractions meaning you can't just show up there, buy a ticket, and expect to walk straight in. In order to avoid disappointment you must book your ticket months in advance (especially in high season!)



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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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Wear comfortable clothing and shoes The Alhambra complex and its accompanying Generalife gardens are enormous. Wear comfortable clothing, appropriate for the time of year.

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The most important thing to take into account to plan your visit properly is the Nasrid Palaces entry time that appears on your ticket. 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.

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Things You Shouldn't Miss at the Alhambra
  1. Palace of the Comares. Throne Room | Cuarto Dorado | Court of Myrtles.
  2. Hall of the Abencerrajes. Winter Room | Muqarnas. ...
  3. Palace of the Lions. Summer Palace | Muhammad V | Court of the Lions. ...
  4. Generalife. ...
  5. Alcazaba. ...
  6. Unique Inscriptions. ...
  7. El Partal. ...
  8. Palace of Charles V. ...


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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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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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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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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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Best Way To Explore Alhambra Palace If you choose to enter through the main entrance, explore the Generalife first and then the Nasrid Palaces and Alcazaba. If you enter through the Gate of Justice, then visiting the opposite way is an ideal route to take.

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

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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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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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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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You can also buy them on the same day of your visit (if any tickets left), up to two hours before the allocated time for the entrance to the Nasrid Palaces. Alhambra tickets are nominative, so you MUST show your national ID (UE nationals) or passport to be granted access to the monument.

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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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Chef DeJuan leads our in-house culinary team as he creates show-inspired fare for each performance's unique story and theme. Each time you visit the Alhambra Theatre, you'll also enjoy an entirely new menu.

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


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Pro Tip: This guide is a helpful tool for planning your trip, and it will give you a glimpse of what to expect from visiting the Alhambra. However, it cannot replace a guided tour. In such a complex monument as the Alhambra, we recommend booking a guided tour of the Alhambra, Generalife, and Nasrid Palaces.

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The Gate of Justice is the best Alhambra entrance. It accepts skip the line tickets and the queue at this gate is short and moves fast.

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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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