Discover the Surroundings of the Alhambra, Gardens and Outer Enclosures

The hill of Sabika holds centuries of history that go far beyond the Nasrid Palaces. The outer enclosure of the Alhambra preserves monumental gates, churches, convents and imperial palaces with free access that allow you to read the complete evolution of the complex from its Nasrid foundation to the Christian transformations after 1492, with an expert guide and without needing an entry ticket to the monument.

Our tour passes through the Gate of Justice, the main access to the palatine city for centuries; the Church of Santa María de la Alhambra, built on the site of the former Nasrid royal mosque; the Convent of San Francisco, now the Parador de Turismo, where the remains of the Catholic Monarchs rested until their transfer to the Royal Chapel; the Palace of Charles V, the Renaissance building with a circular floor plan set in the heart of the Nasrid complex; the Tower of the Seven Floors and the Nasrid Pool, two elements that concentrate some of the most persistent legends of the Alhambra. We include a visit to an artisan workshop of Granadan marquetry, the technique of inlaying woods and noble materials that has been linked for centuries to the craft heritage of Granada. The day ends at the Plaza de los Aljibes, with panoramic views over the city.

What you will see

1. Gate of Justice: Main access to the palatine city for centuries, with Quranic inscriptions and Nasrid symbology on its entrance arch.
2. Church of Santa María and Convent of San Francisco: Two Christian buildings constructed over Nasrid structures, the second now the Parador de Turismo and the first resting place of the Catholic Monarchs.
3. Palace of Charles V: Renaissance building with a circular floor plan set in the heart of the Nasrid complex, unique in its style within the monumental complex.
4. Tower of the Seven Floors and Nasrid Pool: Two sites filled with legends about the end of the Nasrid Kingdom and the refinement of Andalusian culture.
5. Granadan marquetry workshop: Visit inside an artisan workshop with a demonstration of the technique of inlaying woods and noble materials linked to Granada's heritage.
6. Plaza de los Aljibes: Natural viewpoint over Granada with panoramic views of the city from inside the Alhambra complex.

Practical information

1. Access: The customer arrives on their own at the meeting point.
2. Tickets: This tour does not include access to the Nasrid Palaces or the Generalife. The tour takes place entirely in free-access areas of the outer enclosure.
3. Footwear: Comfortable footwear is recommended for the tour of the outer enclosure of the Alhambra.

- The booking can be cancelled free of charge up to 48 hours before the start of the activity, with a 100% refund of the amount paid. Cancellations made less than 48 hours in advance are not eligible for a refund.