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Come and experience through my eyes the most visited monument in Spain. The Alhambra is the only medieval Muslim that has survived as a whole complex. If you visit Granada for the first time, you cannot miss this beauty!! And if you have been here already, will you let me reveal its secrets to you?

Destination

Granada, Spain

Category

Art Culture Tours

Duration

3 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Italiano

Included

• Private guide
• SKIP THE LINE

Excluded

• Entrance Tickets (buy in advance)

What you can expect

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Ana.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Alhambra - Granada to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Alhambra Main Entrance

   Introduction to the experience and some historical context.

4. Nasride Palaces

   Get a presentation of the way of living the sultan of Granada had in 14th century and learn about art & history.

5. Break

   A bit of free time to use the restroom and have a coffee.

6. Gardens

   Walk through the gardens and orchards in Alhambra City, learn about how joyful the sultan´s life was.

7. Generalife

   It was the summer palace, a place to relax and chill! Now is a great example of a mediterranean house.

8. End of Tour

   Depending on the time chosen to visit Nasride Palaces we´ll exit to the Main Entrance again or finish the tour next to the Chariots Gate. I´ll share more recommendations of things to for the rest of your stay.

9. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

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• Tell me your preferred date and group size
• Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

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Reviews from guests

Ceinwen

26 February 2025

My daughter and I booked Ana for a morning visit to the Alhambra and were glad to have her company. She was very easy to get on with and good at answering our questions and pointing out details in the Nasrid palaces that we would have missed had we been wandering around on our own. Having her to explain the significance of various features helped make our experience of the complex even more memorable. Having a personal guide is relatively expensive but I felt it worthwhile for a visit to such a special place. Ana was good at communicating, ensuring we knew where to find her on the day, and at the end of our tour kindly emailed us recommendations of some places to eat in Granada. You can easily spend most of the day at the Alhambra and I would recommend Ana as your guide for at least some of that time. An enjoyable and informative morning

Suzy

11 February 2025

Ana was our guide for the Alhambra . She was excellent in every way — knowledgable , enthusiastic , punctual, friendly , and spoke perfect English . Our visit was definitely enhanced by her presence and knowledge . Thank you Ana. Excellent

shap31🇺🇸 United States

8 January 2025

My partner and I truly enjoyed our experience at the Alhambra with Ana. She was extremely knowledgeable and her expertise greatly enhanced our visit. I would recommend her tour to anyone visiting this incredible historical site. Incredible tour of the Alhambra!

Rudolf

7 January 2025

Ana was the great guide. Her level of the knowledge of the history was perfect as well as her English. Experienced guide Ana

Doris🇦🇹 Austria

4 January 2025

After we had already experienced the "Hidden Gems" with Ana, we also visited the Alhambra with her. She organized the tour so well that we were able to visit all the palaces and places almost undisturbed. She told both the history of the Alhambra and many additional stories, creating a vivid picture. We also got good restaurant and insider tips for Granada. Clear recommendation!Alhambra with Ana - great experience!

Nikolaas

3 January 2025

Ana has been a really great guide through our discovery of the Alhambra, a perfect mix of focus and background on historical and cultural importance, artworks, and even the nature, birds and flowers. Ana guides you through some unique quite areas of the Alhambra, and indicates the best spots for great photography. Thanks Ana, and best wishes for 2025!An authentic discovery of the Alhambra

Kirsten

23 December 2024

The tour was great. We learned a lot and it was nicely paced. Highly recommend.Very enjoyable

Rachel

22 December 2024

The Alhambra is exquisite and having someone who can share stories, context, and things to look out for makes the experience so much better. Ana is a mine of information and explains things beautifully. We were a varied family group ranging from granny (90) to grandchildren (7). Ana gave each of us nuggets to pique our interest and organized our tour so that we all enjoyed ourselves. She is particularly knowledgeable about the art housed throughout the Alhambra. Highly recommended. Ana also gave us some stellar recommendations for places to eat. A wonderful experience

Rebecca🇺🇸 United States

3 December 2024

My husband and I had an incredible day with Ana touring the Alhambra. She is so knowledgeable not only about the Alhambra but so many aspects of history, language and architecture and was able to answer all of our questions throughout the day. As really painted a picture of Granada and Andalusia throughout history and brought the incredibly beautiful palace to life.Amazing day with Ana at Alhambra

Mark🇨🇦 Canada

21 November 2024

We had a wonderful guided tour of the Alhambra with Ana. She is very knowledgeable, and quickly perceived our interests. Because this was a private tour, just two of us, it was unhurried. We were able to linger where we wanted, without needing to rush on. Ana gave us options as to what we wanted to see. This is a great way to visit this World Heritage Site. Highly recommended.Great tour of the Alhambra.

James

19 November 2024

I booked Ana for a visit to the Alhambra for my father and his partner. They came away saying what an amazing experience with Ana, and would 100% recommend her. Great experience

Carol

19 November 2024

We had a fantastic tour of the Alhambra with Ana. Ana was very responsive and organized before the tour. During the tour, she was knowledgeable and provided the history and information of the Alhambra in an interesting way. Ana also moved us through the entire complex efficiently while allowing time for breaks and photos. She also gave us tips on the best vantage point for photos. Fantastic tour of Alhambra

Richard🇺🇸 United States

18 November 2024

Expert guide giving us great insight and explanations during our Alhambra Granada tour. Best and most easily understood English speakers of all our tours. And to top that, we enjoyed lunch at a restaurant she called and made a reservation to. Our best meal in Granada. Do not hesitate to get Ana for your guide!!Excellent tour with Ana

Mary-Ann 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

14 November 2024

Ana was such a great find . She fitted in with our schedule perfectly and my husband and I had a wonderful and extremely informative and interesting 3 hour tour of the Alhambra palaces and gardens . I would definitely recommend her and the Withlocals app . Alhambra Guided Tour

Kim🇺🇸 United States

6 November 2024

Ana was a fantastic, informative and interesting guide and really gave our group an appreciation for the Alhambra, its history and the history of those that lived in the Alhambra over the centuries. We had a large group and she captivated us with her stories and her passion for the Alhambra. Ana was a wealth of knowledge and was able to answer questions raised by the group in both an informative and understandable way. When there wasn’t a clear answer or a part of the history was unknown, she was able to explain the possibilities and why that part of history may have been lost. She was also extremely responsive, well organized and patient as we set up the experience. Informative and entertaining Alhambra tour

Sara

5 November 2024

We absolutely loved our Alhambra tour with Ana! She took us all around the various sites and explained each part of the Alhambra in detail while making sure we got in the best pictures for memories. Also, we were able to skip the lines and get the best highlights from each area of the Alhambra. Not only that, but she also sent us a list of her favorite food stops in Granada after the tour, which was very much appreciated! Do yourself a favor and book a private tour with her. It was so much more relaxed and fun having a private tour when seeing all the massive tour groups around us with the tour leaders standing around yelling at each other. Highly highly highly recommend!! Thanks again Ana!Alhambra for the win

Joe🇺🇸 United States

31 October 2024

Ana was a rock star. She's super knowledgeable about Alhambra and her city, and with all her experience, she puts together a fantastic tour. No one in our group could stump her with questions, and it was clear she was not making up answers. Ana also gave us great restaurant and activity suggestions that were all excellent! Fantastic Tour

Erin🇺🇸 United States

29 October 2024

Our Al-Hambra experience with Ana was fantastic, and we are so glad we booked with her. She is extremely knowledgeable about the palaces and gardens, and pointed out details we would have absolutely missed on our own. We had an excellent time learning and talking with her. She managed all the details of pacing and order of the palaces, and we had plenty of time at each place to take photos and ask questions. We would book a tour with her again in a heartbeat. Book with Ana

Jeff🇳🇱 Netherlands

25 October 2024

Ana is an exceptional tour guide. Her help with booking tickets in advance was invaluable and her communication in the run-up to the tour was faultless - she was always available and eager to help. On the day itself Ana was so perceptive that she tailored the tour to our interests without actually needing to ask us what we wanted to see and know. She has a real knack for knowing where to be and when so that even though the Alhambra was busy it really felt quite often as though we'd got the place to ourselves. Ana was charming, engaging, funny and clearly knows everything there is to know about the Alhambra, Granada and the history of Iberia - we had loads of questions for her on all sorts of topics and she answered them all. Perfect, 10/10, highly recommended. Thanks a million, Ana!A perfect tour of the Alhambra

Jennifer🇺🇸 United States

21 October 2024

Ana was great. The Alhambra is beautiful but enormous! Ana moved us through the complex in a relaxed but efficient pace, sharing her amazing knowledge and showing us the highlights, all the while being mindful of our time and need for breaks and photos. Ana was very organized and responsive - a delightful way to visit this beautiful treasure. Would definitely recommend Ana!Beautiful visit

Kate

18 October 2024

We loved the guided tour of The Alhambra with Ana. She was friendly and very knowledgeable. It’s a massive complex and the tour felt like we were seeing the highlights. October is a very popular time and with the crowds of people it also ensured we didn’t miss anything important or particularly interesting that we may have overlooked if put off by the large groups blocking the way. The tour does not include the price of the entrance tickets - these need to be purchased separately and weeks (or months) early if visiting in October and you don’t want to miss out!Guided tour of The Alhambra

Hildur🇮🇸 Iceland

15 October 2024

Ana was our host on an extended family trip to Granada. She was very helpful before and during the trip and understanding about the needs of the elderly in the group. Ana was welcoming and spoke good English. Her knowledge and explanations about the history of the Alhambra was interesting and fun. We highly recommend her as a guide in Granada. Family trip to Alhambra

Robin🇺🇸 United States

15 October 2024

Excellent, insightful and wwll

Glenn🇺🇸 United States

11 October 2024

Ana was a perfect guide! As a historian, she is extremely well-informed and we learned so much about the Alhambra and it's history. Her English was impeccable. She was a very pleasant tour-mate! We saw all of the most important parts of this world- wonder. We recommend her 100%!Ana was the best!

Delia🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 October 2024

Thanks to Ana the Alhambra came to life for us in the couple of hours we visited it with her. She is very knowledgeable, and we had very interesting discussions about the different times and inhabitants the Alhambra has seen. We enjoyed visiting at our own pace. Ana is a great tour guide, relaxed and friendly. We can highly recommend her! Also, her restaurant suggestions were excellent, especially for the Albaicín. :)Great Alhambra tour with Ana

Nadia🇦🇺 Australia

24 September 2024

Our tour guide Ana was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the Alahambra. She made the whole tour immensely enjoyable and it was a delight to have visited the Alahambra with her. Muchas gracias Ana! Magical Alahambra

Nicola

23 September 2024

We had a lovely few hours with Ana seeing the highlights of the Alhambra monuments. The pace was comfortable and Ana had a lot of knowledge to share. She also made suggestions for other sites to visit in Granada. We were very pleased to have Ana as our guide to the Alhambra!!Pleasant and informative Alhambra tour

Collette🇺🇸 United States

18 September 2024

Ana is an excellent tour guide. She’s very knowledgeable and was able to make us feel like we were back in the time when the Alhambra was vibrant and alive with people. I highly recommend her!Excellent Tour of the Alhambra with Ana

Malene🇩🇰 Denmark

15 September 2024

We had some great hours in Alhambra with Ana. Ana is very knowledgeable and a good storyteller. It was a truly interesting visit at Alhambra. Big recommendation from us. Great tour

Olivier

12 September 2024

At the ticket office of the Alhambra complex we met up with our guide Ana, who majored in art history at the University of Granada and is a veteran tour guide, in spite of her tender age! Her profound knowledge of the Alhambra complex covers all the people that have lived there since it was built: the sultans, the christian kings, up to the time that the American writer, Washington Irving, hung around there as a squatter in the 19th century. All the buildings and gardens in the Alhambra have their intricate history, and Ana did an excellent job at presenting them in great detail. Her storytelling made our visit a very joyful experience. I recommend her wholeheartedly. And when I asked her for her favorite restaurant, she recommended a place where was heavenly. Which place it was? You have to ask her yourself! Olivier and Bart, father and son, from AmsterdamAna is wonderful

Kathryn

17 August 2024

We recently had the pleasure of touring Granada with Ana, an exceptional guide who made our experience unforgettable. Her patience and depth of knowledge were evident throughout the entire tour. She was incredibly accommodating, ensuring that our two little kids were comfortable and engaged by adjusting the pace to suit our family's needs. Ana's deep understanding of the Alhambra's history and art was impressive, and she shared fascinating insights that enriched our visit. Communication with her was always prompt and professional. If you're looking for a tour guide who combines expertise with a family-friendly approach, we highly recommend Ana!Ana is amazing!

Ariana

14 August 2024

Ana is a great guide and was very kind, personable, and accommodating during our tour. Organizing and communicating with Ana before the tour was very easy and stress-free! She has so much knowledge and is very passionate about her home and its sites, and she leaves you with lots of local recommendations for the rest of your stay. Highly recommend booking Anna for your next tour of the Alhambra!Ana is very kind and knowledgeable!

Jill 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

10 August 2024

Ana was a superb guide and I highly recommend her tour of the Alhambra. She is organised and responded quickly to all my ‘chat’ messages before the tour. Ana was warm and polite, funny and interesting. I was fascinated by her knowledge of history and art. The tour is the highlight of our visit to Andalucía. Exceptional experience

George🇺🇸 United States

7 August 2024

Our tour with Ana was wonderful. Ana communicated with us frequently before the visit, and met us (early) at the pre-determined location. The tour was offered at a great pace, with plenty of time to ask questions and linger when we wished. Ana's commentary included a nice mixture of discussion of art and history. We have toured the Alhambra many times, but never as part of an individual tour. We would recommend this experience with no reservations!Review - Alhambra Tour: Art & History

Ivana🇺🇸 United States

4 August 2024

Ana was awesome! The best way to experience Alhambra is to have your own guide, to understand the history beyond the majestic balance. Having the skip-the-lane access was definitely a plus. My 16 & 17 learned a lot that day. Ana was patient, answering my boys’ questions. She took us to several great view points for viewing and photos. Anyone who is looking for Alhambra tour, you should really consider Ana!

Elle

17 July 2024

Ana was the perfect tour guide, she is extremely knowledgeable and great at communicating. We were able to move through The Alhambra at a calm pace and we learnt a lot. This is the best tour experience we have ever had and we highly recommend Ana.Fantastic!

Vida🇺🇸 United States

4 July 2024

Ana is very professional guide and organized the flow of the tour very well from start to finish. She is knowledgeable and gave the historical context of the Alhambra and information on the many points of interest while inside the Alhambra. Ana also knows the perfect spots to take pictures. Book Ana for an informative tour of the Alhambra!

Marc🇺🇸 United States

30 June 2024

Ana is amazing. She’s incredibly knowledgeable, and knew exactly how to pace the tour for our group. Perfect tour

Sheri🇺🇸 United States

13 June 2024

I visited Granada with my 82 year old mother and 14 year old son. I wanted them to see the Alhambra with a guide, but I was nervous about being able to keep up with a tour group. My son also take in information differently than most people and I wanted him to be able to ask as many questions as he wanted. Ana's tour met these needs and more. Ana struck the perfect balance between being friendly and professional. She kept us moving, but without pressure. I, who had visited the Alhambra twice before, learned so much and saw so much I had never seen before. I highly recommend Ana for touring the Alhambra and visiting any other parts of Granada!Best way to visit Granada

Unknown

12 June 2024

We toured Alhambra with Ana in a private tour. We had a fabulous experience. Ana is very knowledgeable and relates the history of Alhambra into very interesting stories and really makes it come alive. Ana is a lovely person and our three hour tour flew by and we learnt so much. Fabulous Ana

Jose🇺🇸 United States

10 June 2024

It was our first time using WithLocals and what a pleasant experience it was thanks to Ana! We booked the Alhambra tour with the gardens. Ana made the whole experience fun, educational, and super interesting. She is extremely knowledgeable about Spanish history and the overall context in which the Alhambra was build and used. This was quite a treat for us who love to learn about history and how does it relate to both the past and present. She kept the tour going at a very manageable pace that never felt rushed or too slow. Do yourself a favor and do not visit the Alhambra without her. Ana is AMAZING!

Amir🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 June 2024

Ana was incredible informative, she knew every detail of history and context and could answer all our many questions. The tour was calm and suited to our requirements. Highly recommended Fascitnating visit

Stephanie

6 June 2024

The guide we had scheduled through another company no-showed for our Alhambra tour. We were so very lucky to find Ana available to step in at the last minute. Her English is impeccable. She was highly knowledgeable and moved at just the right pace for a family with teenagers. She was kind enough to give us suggestions for the remainder of our visit and even helped us via text later in the day. Truly an excellent guide. Perfect Alhambra Experience

Nancy🇺🇸 United States

19 May 2024

Ana could not have been a better guide for our 3 hour tour of the Alhambra. So informative - so calm - so informative. Hire her!!Just the BEST

Beth🇩🇪 Germany

14 May 2024

My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Ana and touring with her through the Alhambra. She ensured all details were taken care of, and gave some great recommendations for restaurants and evening plans. The tour itself was wonderful; I couldn’t have learned so much without her helping it come alive for us. Gracias!Great way to experience the Alhambra

lindy🇦🇺 Australia

9 May 2024

Ana was a great guide bringing the history of the Alhambra alive, moving us through the complex at a very comfortable pace, providing lots of opportunities for great photos and good recommendations for eating locally. Ana’s knowledge of many different aspects of Alhambra and its place in history was impressive.Great tour through Alhumbra

Bryan🇺🇸 United States

28 April 2024

Ana gave us a great in-depth tour of the Alhambra. She shared with us the many cultures that lived in and around the Alhambra. Her knowledge of the complex made our tour exceptional! Thanks AnaWow, Alhambra was fantastic!

Jill🇬🇧 United Kingdom

26 April 2024

We feel very lucky to have had Ana guide us around the Alhambra. From the moment we booked she provided clear communication and responded to all my messages. We had a 3 hour private tour which was absolutely worth it. Ana is highly educated in history and art and was able to answer all our questions. The tour was conducted by Ana in a non rushed way and she is courteous and made the tour very interesting. I had never booked with locals before and this was a very positive experience. I have no hesitation in recommending Ana as your guide, you will have the best experience visiting the Alhambra Brilliant Alhambra Tour

kokkeekoo🇸🇬 Singapore

19 April 2024

Ana’s knowledge is encyclopedic. She patiently answered all our questions, not just about the Alhambra but about Granada as well. My wife has a bad knee and she went out of her way to request special exits that have ramps rather than steps. That is greatly appreciated. I have no hesitation in recommending herHighly recommend

julia

18 April 2024

Ana was great from the get go! She helped me find tickets to the Alhambra (they were sold out on the Alhambra site), gave great food and activity recommendations, and was always quick to respond. She was a wealth of information. excellent