Granada Full-Day Tour from Costa del Sol
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore Alhambra Palace's stunning architecture
- Wander through the lush Generalife Gardens
- Discover Granada's rich Moorish heritage
- Stroll through the charming Albaicín neighborhood
- Enjoy panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada mountains
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Round-trip transportation from Costa del Sol
- Guided tour of Alhambra Palace and Generalife Gardens
- Visit to Granada's historic city center
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
The Alhambra, a Moorish citadel and palace, was built in the 13th century. It is declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it is the most renowned building of the Andalusian Islamic historical legacy. Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor, demolished part of the architectural complex to build the Palace which bears his name in the 16th century.
The Generalife is a garden area attached to the Alhambra which became a place of recreation and rest for the Granada Muslim kings. The Generalife gardens are also declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Pass by: After the Alhambra visit, discover from the hand of your guide the beautiful historic center of Granada. Before returning, you will also have free time to scroll around its streets.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you are comfortable with the language.
- Meals and beverages are not included; plan accordingly for food and drinks.
- The tour involves walking; consider your comfort with physical activity.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for exploring the Alhambra and city streets.
- Bring a camera to capture the stunning architecture and landscapes.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly for the day's conditions.
Cancellation policy
If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- It is necessary passport number, nationality and full name of all participants.
- Please note that, depending on the option you choose, different inclusions will apply to the visits. If you choose to explore the cities on your own, only transportation and the guide from your pickup point to the city and back will be included.
- The excursion includes several stops for pick-ups/drop-offs along the Costa del Sol.
- This tour is not recommended to wheelchair users or people with impaired mobility.
Traveler reviews
3 month advance ticket canceled 1 day before tour
Either these people are incompetent or just horrible people. I booked a Granada day tour from Malaga with Alhambra included 3 months ago. They took my money February 26th. I received a confirmation with ticket on that February date. Julia Travel cancelled my tour the day before the scheduled date of May 22nd. This is one of the worst travel experiences I have ever had. Totally unacceptable.
Unfriendly tour guide
I found the tour operator is not very communicative, didn't reply to my email. The tour bus arrived 40 minutes late to collect us. The guide and driver took another 5 minutes cigarette break after that. I found the guide was very rude and curt mannered when we are asking questions. But he had strange sense of humour and cracking jokes when explaining the journey details. Looks like he has good command of different languages, but what a shame he wasn't very friendly when he was asked information. When we enquired if bus can stop in city centre as we have to walk 15 minutes from the pick up stop, he was very blunt saying we will only drop you where we picked. He could atleast say it politely. After getting down the bus I thanked him, he didn't even acknowledge or atleast didn't even make eye contact. Normally the tour guides will be quite warm and friendly and make your day very enjoyable with their sense of humour.
Mediocre
The bus arrives 25 minutes late. The description of the excursion suggests that we will see the akan ta. That is not the case. The guide gets rid of us at the first opportunity without explanation. Why sell an excursion that is not one? I could have rented a car and made the same trip. It is almost a fraud. I have canceled my other trips with you.
Be careful booking this tour.
Be very careful when booking this tour! We thought we were getting the full day tour of the Alhambra and gardens but we did not. Apparently we chose the "on your own" tour, which we would never have done if we had known. It was a 13.5 hour day with a lot of walking and browsing shops and restaurants that were overpriced. The tour guide was frazzled and disorganized and was no assistance to us whatsoever. While I am sure the Alhambra is memorable, it seems like an ordeal to try to get tickets for admission. The tour with the tickets is considerably more expensive, as we found out too late.
The Alhambra was magnificent. But the visit there should have been before Grenada. The stop in Grenada was wasted. Too early for lunch
The travel guide on the bus was very skilled. But the stop in Grenada at first was bunk.