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What time does the Alhambra open?

Alhambra of Granada From Monday to Sunday from 08:30 to 18:00 h. The ticket counter will be open from 08:00 to 18:00 h. From 1 April to 14 October From Monday to Sunday from 08:30 to 20:00 h.



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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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In our opinion, the night visit to the Palacios Nazaríes is not worth it. You should only choose this option if you have already visited the Alhambra during the day several times, and you are curious to know what the night visit is like.

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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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Attending a show at the Alhambra Theatre is an occasion to get dressed up. We would describe our dress code as smart casual.

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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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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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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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Evening Visit: The exterior lighting of the Monument have three variations over time of the year: From 1 November to 28 February, from dusk until 02:00 hours. From March 1 to October 31, from dusk until 04:00 hours.

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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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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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Attending a show at the Alhambra Theatre is an occasion to get dressed up. We would describe our dress code as smart casual.

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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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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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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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The recommended tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours and has a length of 3.5 km. The order of visiting the different parts of the monument has to be carried out according to the time slot shown on the ticket to access the Nasrid Palaces.

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

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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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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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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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