Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Photo: Grand Parc - Bordeaux, France from France, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Alhambra and Generalife guided visit
Your local guide
Rocío Vílchez
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Highlights
- The Alcazaba fortress and the Torre de la Vela
- The Court of the Lions, seen from the courtyard
- Arabic wall inscriptions, read and translated
- Generalife gardens and the Patio de la Acequia
- The sultans' summer retreat, explained stop by stop
About this tour
This session walks the Alhambra complex from the outside in, from the ramparts of the Alcazaba to the courtyards of the Nasrid Palaces and the gardens of the Generalife. You see the Court of the Lions, the Patio de la Acequia and the Arabic inscriptions carved into the walls. It is Granada's palace and fortress shown courtyard by courtyard.
The guide opens with a sound check, then moves through the complex courtyard by courtyard, translating inscriptions and pointing out details along the way. Questions come in live, and a short list of what was covered is sent on afterwards.
This suits anyone planning a visit who wants the layout and the history explained before they go. It also suits viewers who cannot make the trip but want the palace explained properly.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 7 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Granada before heading out.
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Alcazaba fortress 21 min
The camera climbs the Alcazaba, the oldest part of the Alhambra, up to the Torre de la Vela. From the ramparts, the guide points out the layout of Granada below and explains the fortress's role before the palaces were built.
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Court of the Lions 21 min
In the Court of the Lions, seen from the courtyard, the camera takes in the arcades and the fountain at its centre. The guide reads a line of the Arabic inscriptions carved into the walls and translates what it says about the palace.
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Generalife gardens 21 min
Walking through the Generalife gardens, the camera follows the water channel of the Patio de la Acequia between its fountains and flowerbeds. The guide explains how this was the sultans' summer retreat, away from the business of the main palace.
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Your questions 14 min
Time to ask anything about Granada: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 6 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Remojón granadino and Sacromonte, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Madrid time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 12 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Granada, showing you Granada Cathedral and Capilla Real (Royal Chapel) live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
Do I need to know the history already?
No background needed. The guide explains everything as it comes up.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Granada live with my phone and you ask anything as we go.
Times shown in Madrid time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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