Alhambra
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How to Get Alhambra Last Minute Tickets

Last-minute Alhambra tickets require checking multiple sources and understanding different ticket types available. The official website releases cancellations at midnight, while third-party platforms often maintain separate allocations for tours and packages.

Usually, tickets that go sold out include the Nasrid Palaces, which work on a time slot basis and with limited entries, so if you cannot find an alternative, tickets without the Nasrid Palaces usually have more availability, even last minute.

Choose the best Alhambra last minute ticket

Alhambra and Nasrid Palaces Entry Ticket

4.6

14,000+ reviews

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Alhambra complex

Best price:

€28

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Alhambra Entry Ticket (NO Nasrid Palaces)

4.4

4,800+ reviews

Includes

  • Skip-the-line entry ticket to the Alhambra complex (NO Nasrid Palaces)
  • Optional Nasrid Palace entry as add-on
  • Optional Granada Card as add-on

Best price:

€17.50

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Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Guided Tour

4.8

430+ reviews

Includes

  • Skip-the-line access to the Alhambra complex
  • Live English-speaking professional guide
  • Headphones

Best price:

€45

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Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces Night Tour

5.0

10+ reviews

Includes

  • Skip-the-line tickets to the Alhambra complex during the night
  • Live English-speaking professional guide

Best price:

€48

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Alhambra & Nasrid Palaces: Skip The Line Ticket + Guided Tour

4.7

2,400+ reviews

Includes

  • Skip-the-line access to the Alhambra complex
  • Live English-speaking professional guide

Best price:

€109

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Alhambra with Nasrid Palaces Private Tour

5.0

5,500+ reviews

Includes

  • Skip-the-line access to the Alhambra complex
  • Live English-speaking guide
  • Private tour

Best price:

€139

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Plan your visit to the Alhambra

Opening hours

The Alhambra opening hours have two different periods.

Summer (1 Apr - 14 Oct): 8:30AM - 8PM

Winter (15 Oct - 31 Mar): 8:30AM - 6PM

Night tours are available from 10PM to 11:30PM in the summer and from 8PM to 9:30PM in the winter.

Closing dates: the Alhambra is closed on December 25th and January 1st.

Visit duration

A regular visit to the Alhambra lasts around 3 hours.

Location

The Alhambra is located in C. Real de la Alhambra, s/n, Centro, 18009 Granada, Spain.

Google Maps Directions

Entrance

There are two entrances to the Alhambra, one for groups and one for regular visitors, but they are very close to each other and are very well indicated. Please be aware that the Alhambra is on top of a hill, so it is recommended to use the official parking near the entrance. If you want to walk there, there are two options: a steeper but shorter road from the north, and a longer but easier road from the south.

Food

Inside the Alhambra, you’ll find a café and small kiosks for quick snacks and drinks. For a proper meal, head just outside to Plaza Nueva or the Albaicín, where tapas bars and restaurants serve local dishes and regional wines.

Services

There are several parking areas near the Alhambra, as well as resting spaces inside. The site also offers vending machines for small snacks and drinks and accessible bathrooms, as well as baby changing facilities.

The Alhambra sits in the heart of Granada, surrounded by a wealth of nearby attractions you won’t want to miss.

Just downhill lies the historic Albaicín neighborhood, with its winding Moorish streets and breathtaking views from the Mirador de San Nicolás.

A short walk brings you to Granada Cathedral and the Royal Chapel, where the Catholic Monarchs are buried.

For a taste of local life, wander through the bustling Alcaicería market or relax in the Arab baths.

Beyond the city, you can explore the Sacromonte caves, famous for flamenco shows, or venture into the Sierra Nevada mountains for hiking and skiing.

FAQs and tips

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